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The evening before Lyrical Lemonade announced that Young Thug would be headlining the third night of their forthcoming Summer Smash Festival(June 22) — marking his first live performance since his release from jail last fall — the NFL sent out a memo banning the “nose wipe” gesture in touchdown celebrations. Assisted by Compton rapper-singer Buddy, YG holds ample space for one of the most complicated and nuanced discussions when it comes to Black men, masculinity and hip-hop: the sexual abuse of young boys by older women. Lyrics like “a million dollars in the mirror” and “Ain’t tryna do nothing but look pretty in here” capture the essence of self-worth, while the track’s carefree vibe encourages women to revel in their worth and enjoy the luxury of being unapologetically themselves.
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