my newsletter’s officially behind a paywall im writing 3 posts a week: an essay, a review or profile, and a friday roundup. paid subscriptions receive access to everything, free receive the friday post &my monthly indie rap column subscribe/upgrade andrejgee.substack.com

between the performances, military spectacle, &dystopian ads, i didn’t know what to write about sunday. so i wrote about all of it are you subscribed to my newsletter? open.substack.com/pub/andrejge...

Anyway, for more on why we should be wary of Ye's current moves, read @andrejgee.bsky.social andrejgee.substack.com/p/friday-rou...

What precedent does the success of these Black women avatars set for an industry that’s consistently sought to exploit Black women? latest for my newsletter. are you subscribed? open.substack.com/pub/andrejge...

Nice one from @andrejgee.bsky.social

The rapper podcasts that dominate the algorithm do so with a two-fold approach: bickering and gossiping. latest for my newsletter. are you subscribed? andrejgee.substack.com/p/on-the-wen...

some words on our conditional compassion for torturous prison conditions, &other things are you subscribed to my newsletter? open.substack.com/pub/andrejge...

Another trend turned global phenomenon that originated within Black culture. The definitive explanation, in all of its somber grandeur. I have two elementary school kids. I'm just waiting for the right moment to toss this in a parent group text like a grenade.

last piece of the year: dug into the origins of “6-7” &what the co-opting says about america open.substack.com/pub/andrejge...

Selfishly, I'm glad that Andre now has the time to work on more pieces like this. Well worth a read if you've gotten cynical about the way major label rap works...

“It’s hard for people to stomach ‘fuck the streets’ from artists who are actively profiting from music romanticizing gun violence.” the latest for my newsletter. are you subscribed? andrejgee.substack.com/p/is-f-the-s...

some personal news: after 11 years i was laid off from rolling stone! kind of surreal feeling to start over but excited to see what's next 🫶

i think i might just end up posting here more

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after 3 years, i was laid off by rolling stone. im appreciative of my time there, but i know this is opening a better path🙌🏿 putting everything into my newsletter for now, plz subscribe: andrejgee.substack.com + a gofundme for anyone who'd like to help: www.gofundme.com/f/offering-s...

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I spoke to Chris Smalls about his organizing journey, his recent experience in an Israeli prison, &his future plans, including “revitalizing” the American Labor Party. @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

Drake has made a fortune from hip-hop while pretending its core tenets don’t apply to him. But maybe, to his ardent fans, they don’t. the latest for my #morefire newsletter open.substack.com/pub/morefire...

A source close to Lil Wayne tells @rollingstone.com that the recent mixtape uploads on his DSP pages were “not legitimate,” exemplifying what one industry insider says is a “too easy” process for people to upload unlicensed music to artist’s official pages. www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

I wrote about the ins and outs of Clipse’s ‘Let God Sort Em Out’ rollout. It was an intentional, nostalgic press run that, for several reasons, we may never see again. @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

Spoke with Tyler Carter & Jackie Plaza of SeaWorld San Diego about their Y2K hip-hop & R&B-celebrating Summer Spectacular series @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

Profiled rising Queens rapper Bay Swag. Talked about his new album 'Damaged Thoughts,' his father Bay Lloyd's influence on his life, &the rise of 'Sexy Drill.' @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

The Wu-Tang Clan’s possible MSG farewell was a star-studded showcase worth of their legacy. @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

Drake’s ‘What Did I Miss’ is solid, but it feels less convincing due to his UMG lawsuit. The dynamic could be a harbinger for his ‘Iceman’ era. @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

the reaction after the Diddy verdict proves that too many of us don’t know how to be real about patriarchal violence, &may never will. @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

I spoke with several Angelenos bout the ICE raids in LA &their experience at recent protests, which was much different than what Trump is telling the world. @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

“We’re consistently so fascinated by queerness that it takes precedence over sexual assault.” www.rollingstone.com/music/music-... via @andrejgee.bsky.social @rollingstone.com

The Joey Bada$$ vs. everyone beef is fun — if you don't ask too many questions about its genesis or homophobic bars @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

i wrote this ✍🏿

Misogynoir is a systemic issue worldwide. But the way it’s manifesting in the hip-hop community, fueled by an online culture increasingly influenced by the misogynistic “manosphere,” is more suffocating than ever. @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

Proud to say that I received a 2025 @nypressclub.bsky.social Journalism Award for Political Reporting for my 2024 ‘Young, Black, And Done With Biden’ report. @rollingstone.com

I spoke to @pjmorton.bsky.social about acquiring & 're-presenting' the legendary Studio In The Country in Bogalusa, LA, where he plans to start a festival &live performance series. @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

I read this today and you should too. Absolutely fantastic.

Andre is unstoppable—congrats, my friend

read this story Side note: proud to have a story i contributed to — CITIZEN ELON — sitting there on the cover next to Andre’s work

My first @rollingstone.com cover profile: A crosscountry, all-hours-of-the-night journey to speak with Lil Wayne. www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

Loved reading @andrejgee.bsky.social on finstas www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

im in Rolling Stone today talking about Finstas and their impact on an album rollout and how they can help build and connect with your audience as an artist or creative. written by @andrejgee.bsky.social www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

I talked to music marketing experts Ka5sh & @bigsto.bsky.social about Finstas becoming a new album rollout tool. @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

I spoke with Tray Chaney & Anwan “Big G” Glover about their ‘The Wire’ Reunion movement, &the push to have HBO produce a series where Chaney interviews every living cast member. @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...

At the same time that rap fans bemoan the death of rap stardom, there’s dismay that Doechii is becoming a rap star. The dynamic is rooted in misogyny, prejudice, &misconceptions of how the industry works. @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

The Hip-Hop World Loved Roy Ayers, and He Found It ‘Wonderful’ | @andrejgee.bsky.social #RoyAyers was a beloved sample source who made it a point to collaborate with rappers as the genre rose to prominence www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

Wrote about the late Roy Ayers being a prime hip-hop sample source and him embracing the community through collaboration. @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

In New York, people returning home from state prison get a solitary $200 stipend. This bill vies to significantly boost that amount. @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...

Morray went from a call center to a 2021 hit w/ 'Quicksand,' then label woes halted his output. Now he's back with a mixtape that makes a 'Long Story Short.' @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

I got to speak with drill music pioneer Young Chop about getting back to the music after a challenging couple of years. @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

Two women accusing TDE execs of sexual misconduct have amended their civil suit to include them being allegedly doxxed in a statement by the Tiffith brothers' counsel - they filed the initial complaint as Jane Doe & Roe @rollingstone.com.web.brid.gy www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...

contributed!

Kendrick's performance wasn't 'radical,' but who expected it to be? Shared some overall thoughts on 'the Great American game.' @rollingstone.com.web.brid.gy www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...