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andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 4d
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my newsletter’s officially behind a paywall

im writing 3 posts a week: an essay, a review or profile, and a friday roundup.

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February 10, 2026 at 9:24 PM
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between the performances, military spectacle, &dystopian ads, i didn’t know what to write about sunday. so i wrote about all of it

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The “Bread and Circuses” Aren’t All That Distracting
Super Bowl Sunday doesn’t distract us from societal ills, it reminds us of them.
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February 10, 2026 at 9:18 PM
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Anyway, for more on why we should be wary of Ye's current moves, read @andrejgee.bsky.social andrejgee.substack.com/p/friday-rou...
Friday Roundup: Kanye Has More To Apologize For
Even if it's not just an album rollout, there's still too much for one letter to atone for.
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January 30, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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What precedent does the success of these Black women avatars set for an industry that’s consistently sought to exploit Black women?

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These AI “Soul Singers” Are A Spit In The Face To Black Vocalists
What precedent does the success of these Black women avatars set for an industry that’s consistently sought to exploit Black women?
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January 20, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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Nice one from @andrejgee.bsky.social
Friday Roundup: The (Streaming) Kids are Alright
It’s cool to see Kai and Speed embrace that power in ways that people can genuinely learn from.
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January 18, 2026 at 3:40 AM
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The rapper podcasts that dominate the algorithm do so with a two-fold approach: bickering and gossiping.

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January 13, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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some words on our conditional compassion for torturous prison conditions, &other things

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January 9, 2026 at 4:49 PM
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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.
andrejgee.bsky.social andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · Dec 29
last piece of the year: dug into the origins of “6-7” &what the co-opting says about america

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December 29, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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last piece of the year: dug into the origins of “6-7” &what the co-opting says about america

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December 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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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...
andrejgee.bsky.social andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · Dec 22
“It’s hard for people to stomach ‘fuck the streets’ from artists who are actively profiting from music romanticizing gun violence.”

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Is 'F The Streets' Praxis Or A Marketing Campaign?
It’s hard for people to stomach “fuck the streets” from artists who are actively profiting from music romanticizing gun violence.
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December 26, 2025 at 8:54 PM
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“It’s hard for people to stomach ‘fuck the streets’ from artists who are actively profiting from music romanticizing gun violence.”

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Is 'F The Streets' Praxis Or A Marketing Campaign?
It’s hard for people to stomach “fuck the streets” from artists who are actively profiting from music romanticizing gun violence.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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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 🫶
December 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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i think i might just end up posting here more
December 10, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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Donate to offering support after rolling stone layoff, organized by Andre Gee
Last week, after three years at Rolling Stone, I was unexpectedly laid off. Appa… Andre Gee needs your support for offering support after rolling stone layoff
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December 9, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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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🙌🏿

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Donate to offering support after rolling stone layoff, organized by Andre Gee
Last week, after three years at Rolling Stone, I was unexpectedly laid off. Appa… Andre Gee needs your support for offering support after rolling stone layoff
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December 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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September 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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September 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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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.

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He Tried to Bring Aid to Gaza. Now He's Ready to Sue Israel
Former Amazon Labor Union president Chris Smalls said Israel’s military forces assaulted him after intercepting an aid flotilla heading to Gaza.
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August 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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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.

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Drake’s Litigious Moves Aren’t “Hip-Hop” — But It Doesn’t Matter To His Fans
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.
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August 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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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.

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Classic Lil Wayne and Rick Ross Mixtapes Are Showing up on Streaming Without Permission
Industry insiders say it’s ‘too easy’ for a random person to upload an artist’s unlicensed music to their page
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August 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
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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.

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Clipse Had the Most Traditional Album Rollout in Years--and It Worked
Blog-era rap fans were treated to a wealth of interviews and teasers ahead of the album, which proved to be Clipse's best-performing record yet
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July 28, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Spoke with Tyler Carter & Jackie Plaza of SeaWorld San Diego about their Y2K hip-hop & R&B-celebrating Summer Spectacular series

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How SeaWorld San Diego Made One of the Summer's Most Viral Concert Series
From Bow Wow to the Ying Yang Twins, the aquatic amusement park has been home to some surprisingly well-curated concert lineups
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July 28, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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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.'

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How Bay Swag Turned His Pain Into a Debut That's Both Fun and Vulnerable
Queens MC also talks about his friendships with rap legends like Young Thug and Meek Mill, and the influence of his incarcerated father on his work
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July 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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The Wu-Tang Clan’s possible MSG farewell was a star-studded showcase worth of their legacy.

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Wu-Tang Clan Bid Farewell to New York in Majestic Fashion
Wu Tang Clan bring the ruckus to Madison Square Garden during their farewell tour.
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July 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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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.

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Drake's 'Iceman' Era Could Be a Misstep if It's Too Focused on Beef
Drake's 'Iceman' lead single "What Did I Miss" hints at a vengeance-filled project
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July 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM