Why It’s No Longer Too Late For Rappers in Their 30s
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I AM WE ARE
Banned
Go home and be a family man
It’s too old
The Dust King
A Childrens Story
guile a trump supporter fuk him
its m. bison (balrog) or deejay or blanka all day
every rapper out right now with pull is 30+
Justin Nitsuj
Superstar
Yeah but some of them started younger but didn't blow up til they got well into their 30s.
Some of them started younger but simmered down when they got close to their 30s.
And some of them started younger but tragedy happened.
I can't name a rapper that started doing music in their 30s
Some of them started younger but simmered down when they got close to their 30s.
And some of them started younger but tragedy happened.
I can't name a rapper that started doing music in their 30s
Awesome Wells
The Ghost of Jack Tripper
I can't name a rapper that started doing music in their 30s
I don’t know if anyone should start then. LOL!!
Being dope and building your skillset takes time. So if you're just starting in your 30's, you might not be nice until you're damn near 40. And by then, the music business might not be what you want to deal with, as a beginner.
I met KA when he was in his early 20's, and saw how dedicated he was back then to his music. He wouldn't become critically-acclaimed until he was in his 40's and releasing projects indie. He'll be 50 soon! But he's way more successful now, than he was when he was younger. WSG is almost 40, and he's easily at his most popular today. So it varies by the artist. Age-ism is something that's kinda dumb. You only see it in Hip Hop. Jay Electronica is like 44-45, and just now starting to release actual albums. But he's way doper than most of the 20 year old's doing it. So I'm going to fukk with his music more. I say follow the talent, not the age.
Did the rappers you’re referring to start at 30?
The hottest rappers, the ones that have the youths ear are not 30
we can count on 2 hands the amount of rappers that have broke into the mainstream at 26+ years old
you have to make music that 13-22 year olds are feeling and a 30 year old can’t do that
Most rappers who pop off in their late 20s/early 30s are almost always the most successful in the game
Hov, Em, 50, Chainz,Gotti, Gucci, Ross, Future etc.
They have the maturity in order to maximize their momentum and moment and flip it into longevity and long term cash.
I think there’s truth to this
but these rappers are actually rare and that was my point.
You can add dababy to this list as well
xiceman191
Superstar
If you still breathing and got something to say it ain't too late. You more than likely won't be the next superstar but you can still be successful if you find your niche and create a good fan base.
CoCKy GeNiuS
Superstar
The most important thing is that regardless of your age you have to find your lane. Then maximize your skill, base, and earnings from there.
Magnum P.I.M.P.
Tumultuous Splendor
Nobody just starts rapping at 40. They’ve been writing rhymes and rapping for many years. Not releasing music is irrelevant. To say they started rapping at 40 is just stupid.
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Mike the Executioner
What went on up there? Poppers and weird sex!
I'm sure there were several people who wanted to be a rock star in their 30s and started playing music at that time. I don't know why someone can't start rapping in their 30s.
If they want to be a successful, mainstream rapper, they might be out of luck, but just doing it for the art? Wanting some nice side money, building a respectable fan base? It could happen.
If they want to be a successful, mainstream rapper, they might be out of luck, but just doing it for the art? Wanting some nice side money, building a respectable fan base? It could happen.
TheDarceKnight
Veteran
I don't see why anyone cares either way.
Music is art. There ain't a timeline for art. In fact every age in life is the ideal age for expressing certain thought and feelings. We're able to get perspectives from older emcees that we wouldn't have been able to get from them at 18. And we get perspectives from young cats that we'd never be able to get from even the best old vets at this point.
People can be a family man AND be an artist. It's the streaming era breh. Phonte and Big Pooh recorded the last Little Brother album in Phone's house. Both those guys are family men.
Right now you can go record an EP in 3 days and get it up on a streaming platform by the end of next week if you wanted to.
If people don't wanna listen they don't have to. Let's let everyone live out there.
Caring about the age of artists is the dumbest fukking thing I've ever heard of.
