Wale has been a mainstay in hip-hop for over 15 years. He started off as a blog era, mixtape wonder with his Seinfeld themed projects. Moreover, he helped breathe fresh air into DMV rap, a region without a ton of representation otherwise. Then, he signed over to MMG and quietly remained one of the more prominent artists in hip-hop. Now, the 41 year old rapper has signed over with Def Jam and is opening up about his turbulent experience through the music industry.

Recently, Wale spoke with Billboard to announce his latest album Everything is a Lot. There, he communicates just how dire everything feels in life today. Socially, politically, personally, and in the music industry alike, the state of modern life sparks a lot of anxiety. Through the album, he’s able to exorcise all these concern

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