Jack Harlow, the 23-year-old rapper-on-the-fast-track, makes headlines for not being the white boy in his music. While his fame rises, Harlow receives much hate for being himself, and critics want to tear him down.
The Jack Harlow Process
According to his interview with GQ, the Louisville rapper did not have it easy; he spoke about how he got to where he is today. Harlow began writing lyrics at the age of 13 on his mother’s laptop, not knowing what he was doing. However, just because he felt uncertain, it did not stop him from writing his music; he was the best at what he was doing.
“I had no idea what I was doing but I still thought I was the best at it. I think you need that self-confidence in this game, although it might be sometimes misguided. If you won’t believe in yourself, who will?”
Moreover, his confidence and talents are what got him to where he is today. “Whats Poppin” featuring Dababy, Tory Lanez, and Lil Wayne is one of his hits that won him a Grammy. Not only that, his collaboration with Lil Nax X took off and was number one on Billboard Hot 100. The rapper has skills, and he continues to show them in hit after hit.
As a result, his gain of popularity has many critics saying things about his race and music. As for white rappers, many critics believe they’re prone to fail because they don’t have the talent, or don’t know about the culture. Nevertheless, things are different with Harlow because he has skills and respects the culture. He avoids rapping about his skin color in his music, and mainly discusses life’s ups and downs. The reason for this is? He does not want to be seen as a novelty.
Above all, Harlow has a great personality that is friendly and easy-going. We see this through his music and social media posts. He is known for being himself and sharing music that resonates with his listeners. Harlow’s music does not focus on his race or trying to do a white version of the genre. His rap is made from his heart.
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By Amandine Shadia, Twitter @AmandineShadia
