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SEASON TWO unpacks just how deeply misogynoir is embedded in the fabric of the hip-hop culture that we love. How did issues of masculinity play into the tensions between ILoveMakonnen and Drake, or Saucy Santana and the industry? How did Rico Nasty's community mobilize for her when she was targeted by Playboi Carti fans? Why did Megan Thee Stallion's reputation get put on the stand for a trial where she was the victim? And why does the culture antagonize rap beefs that reinforce the idea there can only be one queen of rap?
SEASON ONE traces the collision of rhyme and punishment. How did RICO laws turn Bobby Shmurda from Hot Boy to convicted felon? Did bias against rap lyrics seal the fate of No Limit soldier Mac Phipps? How did the Gangsta Grillz mixtape raid criminalize the game forever?