A close-up illustration of a man wearing headphones. Silhouettes of various rappers are drawn across the headphones.
Illustration: Kingsley Nebechi

40 Over 40

Why Growing Up Is No Longer a Death Sentence for Rappers

Aging used to signal the end of a rap career — now it’s a way to forge a tighter bond with fans

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Peter Rubin
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