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ALL Rap Music Is Political
The "Socially Conscious" construct is a byproduct of the white gaze.
Jul 6, 2020
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Friday Roundup: The (Streaming) Kids are Alright
It’s cool to see Kai and Speed embrace that power in ways that people can genuinely learn from.
19 hrs ago
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On The Wendy Williams-ification Of Rap Media Discourse
The podcasts that dominate the rap algorithm do so with a two-fold approach: bickering and gossiping.
Jan 13
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Friday Roundup: Lil Durk Is The Latest Rapper To Call Out Inhumane Prison Conditions
Some people's need for a “perfect victim” hampers criminal justice reform efforts.
Jan 9
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some 2026 housekeeping
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Jan 6
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‘6 7’ Is Another ‘Two Americas’ Moment That Trivializes Black Death
America’s sweetheart meme came from Philly drill rappers depicting gun violence. Does anyone know or care?
Dec 29, 2025
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Is 'F The Streets' Praxis Or A Marketing Campaign?
It’s hard for people to stomach “fuck the streets” from artists who are actively profiting from music romanticizing gun violence.
Dec 22, 2025
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voting for (actual) tomorrow
this was originally just going to be in my instagram story, but i decided to go long:
Nov 4, 2025
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