Watch J.I.D & Joey Bada$$’s Interview on Lyricism, Goals and More
Hip-hop is most distinguished by its lyricism, which has become the most vital aspect of
Hip-hop is most distinguished by its lyricism, which has become the most vital aspect of
J.I.DSharper rhymes. Harder lines.Interview: Vanessa SattenEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL
Joey Bada$$Mic killer. No filler.Interview: Georgette Cline Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of
You wanted lyricism, you got it. Here are two of the finest wordsmiths currently pushing hip-hop forward,
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