From Doja Cat and Lil Nas X to horrorcore pioneers Three 6 Mafia, rappers have long courted controversy by using satanic imagery in their work. But in a society that demonises Black people, it's not all for the shock factor.
THE FACE speaks to British-Somalian artists about stigma, solidarity and the future of the scene.
100%: The North London musician has largely remained behind the scenes over the last few years. Now he’s stepping out on his own, with a synthy, electronica-dipped sound in tow.
The St. Louisian rapper laughs at critics and her own jokes. With the viral success of Pound Town and a raucous appearance at the BET Awards, she's bringing "raw shit" back into the rap game.
Having just finished his medical biochem degree, this 22-year-old is gearing up to hit it big time, with Pharrell-approved melodies and a knack for cooking banging roasts.
Since breaking through in the mid-2010s, the Atlanta-raised singer-rapper has specialised in icy tales of messy relationships. But on Since I Have a Lover, his first album in more than four years, he’s showing growth – and a desire to talk more openly with the boys.
