Ohio rapper Trippie Redd gives his take on the current state of hip-hop. At 23, Trippie Redd has already built a substantial name for himself. The Canton, Ohio native first ascended to fame with viral hit singles.
His music blended the defiant attitude of the trap with punk and metal’s energy and emotional depth. This style leads a new wave of SoundCloud rappers dominating the mainstream.
This prompted artists like the late XXXTentacion to invite him for collaborative projects. X and Trippie Redd’s “Fuck Love” racked up over 303 million plays on Spotify alone.
His Take on the State of Hip-Hop
Hip-Hop needs new leaders who are intentional about dictating where the music and culture are going. It feels like artists either don’t think about it or don’t want that responsibility. We need it tho. Who’s gonna step up?
— Carl Chery (@carlchery) June 17, 2023
After honing his craft on mixtapes and a series of music videos, Redd moved to Atlanta in 2017. He began establishing himself with crucial connections to local rappers. In the city’s burgeoning underground scene, Reddquickly found himself in demand for guest appearances.
The young entertainer has also been a polarizing personality.He’s had many run-ins with the law and controversial comments about race, religion, and sexuality.
Rapper Trippie Redd‘s perspective on the “Divided” state of hip hop
The angst evident in his emotional cuts is a defining trait of his music, and he’s now using it to send shockwaves through the hip-hop establishment
His latest project, A Love Letter To You 5, finds the artist navigating the uncertain landscape of modern rap with urgency and intensity
Redd created haunting melodies and guitar-laden production of “Fake Friends.” He also has bulletproof bravado on the shootout-happy “Mac 10.” The contrasting songs illustrate Trippie‘s maturity as an artist.
His voice veers from cartoonish warbles to roaring metal scream in the blink of an eye. His lyrics bring ominous warnings and honest depictions of life on the streets.
However, the album’s most famous track isn’t the most uplifting: “Boogie Down” is a tense ode to away by a controlling woman
