I grew less interested in the lyrical showmanship and character-driven feuds I grew up on and become more fascinated by rap that gives me an unfiltered emotional glimpse into the inner workings of an artist, no matter how low the stakes.
A year that was also haunted by new white grifters falling from the sky every time you blinked; Trump's ultra-conservative political campaign buying the support of street rappers; the labyrinthine YSL trial; the countless early deaths of hip-hop icons and stars of all ages.
Being a hip-hop fan has always been a morally complex endeavor, but this year felt especially fucked up and sad.
The projects that connected with me the most this year made me laugh or made me want to dig further into a scene.
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