Explaining the Negative Stereotypes Associated With Drill Music

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Mar 14, 2022

Last month, New York City mayor Eric Adams has called for the removal of drill videos from social media, receiving reactions from drill artists and rap culture experts. NME US news editor Erica Campbell explains the origins and the negative stereotypes associated with the style of music.

This episode is guest-hosted by Kerry Nolan.

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