Kiana Fitzgerald
@kianafitz.bsky.social
Author of ODE TO HIP-HOP // Feature writer for @consequence // 🪄: NPR, Rolling Stone, VIBE, Billboard, Vox, The Cut, Complex, etc. 💌: kianafitz@gmail.com
I interviewed David Joyner, who physically portrayed Barney for over 10 years. He spoke to me about what he brought to the character as a Black man, his experiences with racism on and off set, and his thoughts on Ayo Edebiri & Daniel Kaluuya’s forthcoming iteration of Barney.
The Man Behind Barney: David Joyner's Story of Soul, Struggle, and Love
Barney actor David Joyner reveals how love helped him overcome prejudice and obstacles on set and off. Discover his inspiring, soulful journey.
consequence.net
September 4, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I interviewed David Joyner, who physically portrayed Barney for over 10 years. He spoke to me about what he brought to the character as a Black man, his experiences with racism on and off set, and his thoughts on Ayo Edebiri & Daniel Kaluuya’s forthcoming iteration of Barney.
Had a busy month at Consequence! 🔏 You can read my reviews here: consequence.net/author/kiana...
July 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Had a busy month at Consequence! 🔏 You can read my reviews here: consequence.net/author/kiana...
I interviewed the photographer who inspired Drake’s visuals for his latest single, “What Did I Miss?” kianafitz.substack.com/p/gabriele-g...
Gabriele Galimberti Is Not Happy With Drake
The Italian photographer feels that Drake's recent reference to his book The Ameriguns is "pretty clear."
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July 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
I interviewed the photographer who inspired Drake’s visuals for his latest single, “What Did I Miss?” kianafitz.substack.com/p/gabriele-g...
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This is so good! Smart, witty- a writer’s writer.
Wrote about Cardi B, “Outside,” and whether or not hip-hop has moved on from the Bronx MC. consequence.net/2025/06/card...
Cardi B Is Back. Has Hip-Hop Left Her Behind?
After seven years, Cardi B has returned to announce her new album, Am I the Drama? But hip-hop has changed. Has Cardi B changed, too?
consequence.net
June 26, 2025 at 12:11 AM
This is so good! Smart, witty- a writer’s writer.
Wrote about Cardi B, “Outside,” and whether or not hip-hop has moved on from the Bronx MC. consequence.net/2025/06/card...
Cardi B Is Back. Has Hip-Hop Left Her Behind?
After seven years, Cardi B has returned to announce her new album, Am I the Drama? But hip-hop has changed. Has Cardi B changed, too?
consequence.net
June 25, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Wrote about Cardi B, “Outside,” and whether or not hip-hop has moved on from the Bronx MC. consequence.net/2025/06/card...
Reposted by Kiana Fitzgerald
Always appreciate having @kianafitz.bsky.social's insights @avclub.com
Each album in Lil Wayne's Tha Carter series captures a different stage in his career.
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Lil Wayne officially enters the respected trailblazer era of his career with Tha Carter VI
Lil Wayne officially enters the respected trailblazer era of his career with Tha Carter VI
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June 19, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Always appreciate having @kianafitz.bsky.social's insights @avclub.com
Hey y’all! Long time, no talk. I figured this was probably the best piece for me to come back with. consequence.net/2025/06/bigg...
The 10 Biggest Most Loser-ish Moments of the Year So Far
From Drake's endless beef to Elon Musk's Nazi salute, 2025's biggest losers keep outdoing themselves. Here are the year's most spectacular fails.
consequence.net
June 18, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Hey y’all! Long time, no talk. I figured this was probably the best piece for me to come back with. consequence.net/2025/06/bigg...
Reposted by Kiana Fitzgerald
This was great.
On Jan. 20, 2012, Kyle Gonzales was the star of a Kendrick Lamar concert.
Kendrick pulled Gonzales onstage to rap "Look Out for Detox," a deep-cut loosie, with K. Dot serving as his hype man.
This is Kyle’s story of how that night unfolded. kianafitz.substack.com/p/meet-kyle-...
Kendrick pulled Gonzales onstage to rap "Look Out for Detox," a deep-cut loosie, with K. Dot serving as his hype man.
This is Kyle’s story of how that night unfolded. kianafitz.substack.com/p/meet-kyle-...
Meet Kyle Gonzales: A Kendrick Lamar Stan Who Rapped With Him Onstage 13 Years Ago
"Life definitely did not peak when I rapped with Kendrick. It only made things that much sweeter, which is sick."
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February 23, 2025 at 6:25 PM
This was great.
On Jan. 20, 2012, Kyle Gonzales was the star of a Kendrick Lamar concert.
Kendrick pulled Gonzales onstage to rap "Look Out for Detox," a deep-cut loosie, with K. Dot serving as his hype man.
This is Kyle’s story of how that night unfolded. kianafitz.substack.com/p/meet-kyle-...
Kendrick pulled Gonzales onstage to rap "Look Out for Detox," a deep-cut loosie, with K. Dot serving as his hype man.
This is Kyle’s story of how that night unfolded. kianafitz.substack.com/p/meet-kyle-...
Meet Kyle Gonzales: A Kendrick Lamar Stan Who Rapped With Him Onstage 13 Years Ago
"Life definitely did not peak when I rapped with Kendrick. It only made things that much sweeter, which is sick."
kianafitz.substack.com
February 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
On Jan. 20, 2012, Kyle Gonzales was the star of a Kendrick Lamar concert.
Kendrick pulled Gonzales onstage to rap "Look Out for Detox," a deep-cut loosie, with K. Dot serving as his hype man.
This is Kyle’s story of how that night unfolded. kianafitz.substack.com/p/meet-kyle-...
Kendrick pulled Gonzales onstage to rap "Look Out for Detox," a deep-cut loosie, with K. Dot serving as his hype man.
This is Kyle’s story of how that night unfolded. kianafitz.substack.com/p/meet-kyle-...
✨ I wrote this. ✨
Doechii manifested her own success this year with charm and self-confidence, @kianafitz.bsky.social writes about rap's rookie of the year:
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Doechii is rap’s rookie of the year
Doechii is rap’s rookie of the year
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December 24, 2024 at 1:40 AM
✨ I wrote this. ✨
Starting over on a new platform is so humbling. 🥲
November 24, 2024 at 5:15 AM
Starting over on a new platform is so humbling. 🥲
I’m subscribed to a YouTube channel called Special Books by Special Kids. I’ve been following them for years. Every video is worth your time, but I’m especially drawn to the episodes about psychosis, mania, delusions, and hallucinations. As someone with bipolar type 1, their insights are invaluable.
November 24, 2024 at 4:18 AM
I’m subscribed to a YouTube channel called Special Books by Special Kids. I’ve been following them for years. Every video is worth your time, but I’m especially drawn to the episodes about psychosis, mania, delusions, and hallucinations. As someone with bipolar type 1, their insights are invaluable.
I truly believe The Twilight Zone should be required watching. So many lessons, quite a few we’ve already failed to grasp. “Eye of the Beholder,” “The Obsolete Man,” “The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street,” “The Midnight Sun.” *Countless* others.
November 23, 2024 at 6:29 PM
I truly believe The Twilight Zone should be required watching. So many lessons, quite a few we’ve already failed to grasp. “Eye of the Beholder,” “The Obsolete Man,” “The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street,” “The Midnight Sun.” *Countless* others.
Me waiting to hear my sister’s reaction from the other room when I send her a funny meme
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ALT: a close up of a woman 's face with a serious expression on her face .
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November 16, 2024 at 5:06 PM
Me waiting to hear my sister’s reaction from the other room when I send her a funny meme
Hi, Bluesky. I wanted to introduce myself. I’m Kiana 😊 I’m from TX, and I’m an author, journalist, essayist, and cultural critic. My favorite things to write about are hip-hop, mental health (I have bipolar 1), and pop culture. I’m still figuring out how this place works, so feel free to say hello!
November 13, 2024 at 5:28 PM
Hi, Bluesky. I wanted to introduce myself. I’m Kiana 😊 I’m from TX, and I’m an author, journalist, essayist, and cultural critic. My favorite things to write about are hip-hop, mental health (I have bipolar 1), and pop culture. I’m still figuring out how this place works, so feel free to say hello!