Broadcasting

"early life crisis" Album Review

by Robin Dong

Nettspend’s debut album has its moments, but they’re not enough to rescue it from an overwhelming sense of dullness. Since his arrival onto the scene in 2023 with his single “Drankdrankdrank,” Nettspend has been one of rap’s most polarizing figures. His musical content and age raise some questions: why is a young, white suburban rapper from Richmond, Virginia, rapping about sex, money, and drugs? That image, if we’re being honest, is off-putting; it reads more like cosplay than authent