Joey Bada$$ has started an artist-in-residence engagement at Columbia University amidst significant campus unrest stemming from the administration's crackdown on pro-Palestinian protests. In recent months, tensions between students and administrators escalated, leading to protests and clashes with police. Joey discussed his residency, mentorship initiatives, and his new music responding to perceived conflicts in the rap scene, particularly with Kendrick Lamar, emphasizing personal growth and responsibility amidst the current cultural climate.
This residency comes at a tumultuous time for Columbia, where tensions have escalated between students and administrators following a crackdown on pro-Palestine protests.
Joey Bada$$ reflected on the significance of mentorship during his time at Columbia, emphasizing the responsibility that comes with being an artist in residence.
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