Are rappers really walking the walk? Seattle-based artist and entrepreneur LA (Language Arts) recently joined host Erik Kalligraphy on All My Friends Are Dope where he touched on a pattern he sees in new rappers: they often try to match the lifestyles they’re rapping about. For LA, rapping and poetry became an outlet for him to turn away from being a “street guy.”

Watch LA’s full interview alongside his creative collaborator Justin Pinder at tinyurl.com/PinderLA

Check out LA and Justin's new track "Tropics & Profits" on all major streaming platforms.

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