Effortlessness (Jelani Carter)

Jelani Carter (@jelanihendrix) returns to discuss music and style expectations in friendships, Pusha T / Drake / Clipse, Kenny Beats, Rico Nasty, Doechii, Lato, Tems, Baylii + Fish Tank, Childish Gambino / Donald Glover, Mystery Team, Derrick Comedy, Jack Harlow coping w a “bad” album, melodic rap vs a rap rap, Kendrick's last album, Kelis + Beyonce + Pharrell, mega-wealthy fucking over the normal-wealthy, hip hop as  referential vs originality parallel thought, generosity, podcasting genres, style vs content jelani's background in fashion podcasting (Fashionista, Throwing Fits), Grailed / Heroine, Nike Soho, shopping in store vs online, Lil Yachty, Tyler the Creator, ASAP Rocky, Guapdad4000, Brent Faiyaz, California workwear, skaters Billie Eillish + Audrey Nuna, leaning into how you look vs hiding how you look, Christopher Hitchens' "why women aren't funny", gendered expectations re humor, superficiality vs substance https://www.patreon.com/fomofoundation