But is Burd’s transition from comedian to “professional” rapper any good? Surprisingly, it’s not bad. With “Professional Rapper,” Lil Dicky lays down his credentials with off-kilter swagger and a chart position only white privilege could explain (Lil B could never reach this level of commercial viability). Mileage may vary per person, but there’s no denying that Lil Dicky is a breath of fresh air. Basically, this is an inversion of everything we’ve come to expect from hip-hop: irreverent towards rap’s irreverence and polite in the face of scathing slams. smuggling excessive amounts of Twix and Snapple into the theater) and pillow talking. This is a guy who’s rapping about white crimes (i.e. “Straight Outta Compton” and “Fear of a Black Planet” probably come to mind – maybe even “Rhyme Pays.” This doesn’t seem like a genre that would provide an opening for a suburbanite Jew, but Lil Dicky isn’t here to play by the rules. Think of the most hardcore rap record you’ve ever heard. Review Summary: It's like Lil B but with commercial viability.
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