andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 25/08/2026for my @pitchfork.com debut, i wrote about the Pooh Shiesty album pitchfork.com/preview/revi...pitchfork.comPooh Shiesty: All Eyes on ShiestRead Andre Gee’s review of the album. 000
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 25/08/2026i wrote about my issues with the the “woke 1” discourse for @us.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comBy disparaging 2020 protests as ‘Woke 1’, liberals are following the rightwing’s leadAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s co-opting of conservative language to discuss a movement against state-sanctioned killings of Black people is damning 094
Reposted by andrejgeeSankofa sethros.com ⚡💀⚡ @sankofafw.bsky.social · 26/06/2026Another excellent piece from @andrejgee.bsky.social, detailing Jay-Z's cost of starting from the bottom and ending up a billionaire. andrejgee.substack.com/p/friday-rou...andrejgee.substack.comFriday Roundup: JAŸ-Z’s Odes To New York Trace The City’s ChangesJAŸ-Z masterfully chronicled NYC’s “other side” — then gave the gentrified side an anthem. 011
Reposted by andrejgeeRicci @riccisergienko.bsky.social · 19/08/2026By disparaging 2020 protests as ‘Woke 1’, liberals are following the right’s lead Reducing a movement for Black lives to “woke 1.0” or “2.0” is wack as hell! AOC disparaging a movement against state-sanctioned killings of Black people is damning. Read @andrejgee.bsky.social in @theguardian.com:theguardian.comBy disparaging 2020 protests as ‘Woke 1’, liberals are following the rightwing’s leadAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s co-opting of conservative language to discuss a movement against state-sanctioned killings of Black people is damning 26222
Reposted by andrejgeenikki muthafunka @coleskiiiiii.bsky.social · 14/04/2026from @andrejgee.bsky.social substack 073
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 11/04/2026for my @nytimes.com debut, i wrote about Kanye &his new, endlessly forgiving core fanbase www.nytimes.com/2026/04/11/o...nytimes.comOpinion | Who, Exactly, Still Likes Ye? 020
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 10/02/2026my newsletter’s officially behind a paywall im writing 3 posts a week: an essay, a review or profile, and a friday roundup. paid subscriptions receive access to everything, free receive the friday post &my monthly indie rap column subscribe/upgrade andrejgee.substack.com 010
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 10/02/2026between the performances, military spectacle, &dystopian ads, i didn’t know what to write about sunday. so i wrote about all of it are you subscribed to my newsletter? open.substack.com/pub/andrejge...open.substack.comThe “Bread and Circuses” Aren’t All That DistractingSuper Bowl Sunday doesn’t distract us from societal ills, it reminds us of them. 051
Reposted by andrejgeeI'm Gary Suarez of CABBAGES @imgarysuarez.bsky.social · 30/01/2026Anyway, for more on why we should be wary of Ye's current moves, read @andrejgee.bsky.social andrejgee.substack.com/p/friday-rou...andrejgee.substack.comFriday Roundup: Kanye Has More To Apologize ForEven if it's not just an album rollout, there's still too much for one letter to atone for. 032
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 20/01/2026What precedent does the success of these Black women avatars set for an industry that’s consistently sought to exploit Black women? latest for my newsletter. are you subscribed? open.substack.com/pub/andrejge...open.substack.comThese AI “Soul Singers” Are A Spit In The Face To Black VocalistsWhat precedent does the success of these Black women avatars set for an industry that’s consistently sought to exploit Black women? 001
Reposted by andrejgeeChris DeVille @chrisdeville.bsky.social · 18/01/2026Nice one from @andrejgee.bsky.socialandrejgee.substack.comFriday Roundup: The (Streaming) Kids are AlrightIt’s cool to see Kai and Speed embrace that power in ways that people can genuinely learn from. 021
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 13/01/2026The rapper podcasts that dominate the algorithm do so with a two-fold approach: bickering and gossiping. latest for my newsletter. are you subscribed? andrejgee.substack.com/p/on-the-wen... 010
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 09/01/2026some words on our conditional compassion for torturous prison conditions, &other things are you subscribed to my newsletter? open.substack.com/pub/andrejge... 000
Reposted by andrejgeeDee Phunk @deephunk.bsky.social · 29/12/2025Another trend turned global phenomenon that originated within Black culture. The definitive explanation, in all of its somber grandeur. I have two elementary school kids. I'm just waiting for the right moment to toss this in a parent group text like a grenade. 0113
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 29/12/2025last piece of the year: dug into the origins of “6-7” &what the co-opting says about america open.substack.com/pub/andrejge... 02620
Reposted by andrejgeeI'm Gary Suarez of CABBAGES @imgarysuarez.bsky.social · 26/12/2025Selfishly, I'm glad that Andre now has the time to work on more pieces like this. Well worth a read if you've gotten cynical about the way major label rap works... 052
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 22/12/2025“It’s hard for people to stomach ‘fuck the streets’ from artists who are actively profiting from music romanticizing gun violence.” the latest for my newsletter. are you subscribed? andrejgee.substack.com/p/is-f-the-s...andrejgee.substack.comIs 'F The Streets' Praxis Or A Marketing Campaign?It’s hard for people to stomach “fuck the streets” from artists who are actively profiting from music romanticizing gun violence. 060
Reposted by andrejgeebrittany spanos 🧿 @ohheybrittany.bsky.social · 08/12/2025some personal news: after 11 years i was laid off from rolling stone! kind of surreal feeling to start over but excited to see what's next 🫶 2516315
Reposted by andrejgeeJack Riedy @jackriedy.com · 09/12/2025send some $$ to the legendary @andrejgee.bsky.social post-layoff gofund.me/f3693630egofund.meDonate to offering support after rolling stone layoff, organized by Andre GeeLast week, after three years at Rolling Stone, I was unexpectedly laid off. Appa… Andre Gee needs your support for offering support after rolling stone layoff 122
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 08/12/2025after 3 years, i was laid off by rolling stone. im appreciative of my time there, but i know this is opening a better path🙌🏿 putting everything into my newsletter for now, plz subscribe: andrejgee.substack.com + a gofundme for anyone who'd like to help: www.gofundme.com/f/offering-s...gofundme.comDonate to offering support after rolling stone layoff, organized by Andre GeeLast week, after three years at Rolling Stone, I was unexpectedly laid off. Appa… Andre Gee needs your support for offering support after rolling stone layoff 12220
Reposted by andrejgeeandrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 18/09/2025are you subscribed to my #morefire newsletter? open.substack.com/pub/morefire... 061
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 18/09/2025are you subscribed to my #morefire newsletter? open.substack.com/pub/morefire... 061
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 22/08/2025I spoke to Chris Smalls about his organizing journey, his recent experience in an Israeli prison, &his future plans, including “revitalizing” the American Labor Party. @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...rollingstone.comHe Tried to Bring Aid to Gaza. Now He's Ready to Sue IsraelFormer Amazon Labor Union president Chris Smalls said Israel’s military forces assaulted him after intercepting an aid flotilla heading to Gaza. 042
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 14/08/2025Drake has made a fortune from hip-hop while pretending its core tenets don’t apply to him. But maybe, to his ardent fans, they don’t. the latest for my #morefire newsletter open.substack.com/pub/morefire...open.substack.comDrake’s Litigious Moves Aren’t “Hip-Hop” — But It Doesn’t Matter To His FansDrake has made a fortune from hip-hop while pretending its core tenets don’t apply to him. But maybe, to his ardent fans, they don’t. 050
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 11/08/2025A source close to Lil Wayne tells @rollingstone.com that the recent mixtape uploads on his DSP pages were “not legitimate,” exemplifying what one industry insider says is a “too easy” process for people to upload unlicensed music to artist’s official pages. www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...rollingstone.comClassic Lil Wayne and Rick Ross Mixtapes Are Showing up on Streaming Without PermissionIndustry insiders say it’s ‘too easy’ for a random person to upload an artist’s unlicensed music to their page 0114
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 28/07/2025I wrote about the ins and outs of Clipse’s ‘Let God Sort Em Out’ rollout. It was an intentional, nostalgic press run that, for several reasons, we may never see again. @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...rollingstone.comClipse Had the Most Traditional Album Rollout in Years--and It WorkedBlog-era rap fans were treated to a wealth of interviews and teasers ahead of the album, which proved to be Clipse's best-performing record yet 0182
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 28/07/2025Spoke with Tyler Carter & Jackie Plaza of SeaWorld San Diego about their Y2K hip-hop & R&B-celebrating Summer Spectacular series @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...rollingstone.comHow SeaWorld San Diego Made One of the Summer's Most Viral Concert SeriesFrom Bow Wow to the Ying Yang Twins, the aquatic amusement park has been home to some surprisingly well-curated concert lineups 011
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 23/07/2025Profiled rising Queens rapper Bay Swag. Talked about his new album 'Damaged Thoughts,' his father Bay Lloyd's influence on his life, &the rise of 'Sexy Drill.' @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...rollingstone.comHow Bay Swag Turned His Pain Into a Debut That's Both Fun and VulnerableQueens MC also talks about his friendships with rap legends like Young Thug and Meek Mill, and the influence of his incarcerated father on his work 010
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 17/07/2025The Wu-Tang Clan’s possible MSG farewell was a star-studded showcase worth of their legacy. @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...rollingstone.comWu-Tang Clan Bid Farewell to New York in Majestic FashionWu Tang Clan bring the ruckus to Madison Square Garden during their farewell tour. 041
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 08/07/2025Drake’s ‘What Did I Miss’ is solid, but it feels less convincing due to his UMG lawsuit. The dynamic could be a harbinger for his ‘Iceman’ era. @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...rollingstone.comDrake's 'Iceman' Era Could Be a Misstep if It's Too Focused on BeefDrake's 'Iceman' lead single "What Did I Miss" hints at a vengeance-filled project 052
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 06/07/2025the reaction after the Diddy verdict proves that too many of us don’t know how to be real about patriarchal violence, &may never will. @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...rollingstone.comBeating RICO Charges Doesn't Make Diddy a HeroThe public's focus on Sean "Diddy" Combs evading the more serious charges against him ignores the plight of his victims 176
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 13/06/2025I spoke with several Angelenos bout the ICE raids in LA &their experience at recent protests, which was much different than what Trump is telling the world. @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...rollingstone.com'L.A. Was Not on Fire': Angelenos Speak on Trump's ICE Raids and 'Escalation'Angelenos dispute Donald Trump’s claim that L.A. “would be burning down,” amid anti-ICE protests, if he didn’t send in the National Guard. 030
Reposted by andrejgeeScarlett Harris @scarletteharris.bsky.social · 18/05/2025“We’re consistently so fascinated by queerness that it takes precedence over sexual assault.” www.rollingstone.com/music/music-... via @andrejgee.bsky.social @rollingstone.comrollingstone.comThe Diddy Allegations Aren't Entertainment. They're DisturbingThe sexual misconduct allegations against Diddy continue to be disturbing. But to some, they’re entertaining. 051
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 23/05/2025The Joey Bada$$ vs. everyone beef is fun — if you don't ask too many questions about its genesis or homophobic bars @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...rollingstone.comThe Joey Bada$$ vs. Everyone Beef Is Fun, But What's It Really About?Joey Badass' feud with Ray Vaughn and a slew of others has been marred by homophobic bars and a general feeling of attention-seeking 061
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Misogynoir is a systemic issue worldwide. But the way it’s manifesting in the hip-hop community, fueled by an online culture increasingly influenced by the misogynistic “manosphere,” is more suffocating than ever. @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...rollingstone.comHip-Hop Has a History of Misogyny. The Internet is Making it WorseCassie's testimony in the Diddy trial is fueling rumors and speculation from commentators online. It's part of a worrisome trend of misogynoir 081
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 15/05/2025Proud to say that I received a 2025 @nypressclub.bsky.social Journalism Award for Political Reporting for my 2024 ‘Young, Black, And Done With Biden’ report. @rollingstone.com 120
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 08/05/2025I spoke to @pjmorton.bsky.social about acquiring & 're-presenting' the legendary Studio In The Country in Bogalusa, LA, where he plans to start a festival &live performance series. @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...rollingstone.comPJ Morton Is 'Re-Presenting' a Legendary Louisiana Studio for a New GenerationMusician PJ Morton purchased Studio in the Country, where Stevie Wonder and Willie Nelson once recorded, to preserve the Louisiana landmark. 051
Reposted by andrejgeeFred October @dolphinsafeham.bsky.social · 18/04/2025I read this today and you should too. Absolutely fantastic. 161
Reposted by andrejgeeNitish Pahwa @nitishpahwa.com · 17/04/2025Andre is unstoppable—congrats, my friend 141
Reposted by andrejgeeAsawin Suebsaeng @swin24.bsky.social · 17/04/2025read this story Side note: proud to have a story i contributed to — CITIZEN ELON — sitting there on the cover next to Andre’s work 0554
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 17/04/2025My first @rollingstone.com cover profile: A crosscountry, all-hours-of-the-night journey to speak with Lil Wayne. www.rollingstone.com/music/music-... 21349
Reposted by andrejgeeJonathan Bernstein @jonbern.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Loved reading @andrejgee.bsky.social on finstas www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...rollingstone.comHow Public 'Finsta' Accounts Became the New Album Rollout MethodRapper finstas are the new method of promotion for artists introducing new music. 041
Reposted by andrejgeeMichael Stover I Artist & Creative Marketing I @bigsto.bsky.social · 10/04/2025im in Rolling Stone today talking about Finstas and their impact on an album rollout and how they can help build and connect with your audience as an artist or creative. written by @andrejgee.bsky.social www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...rollingstone.comHow Public 'Finsta' Accounts Became the New Album Rollout MethodRapper finstas are the new method of promotion for artists introducing new music. 031
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 10/04/2025I talked to music marketing experts Ka5sh & @bigsto.bsky.social about Finstas becoming a new album rollout tool. @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...rollingstone.comHow Public 'Finsta' Accounts Became the New Album Rollout MethodRapper finstas are the new method of promotion for artists introducing new music. 243
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 04/04/2025I spoke with Tray Chaney & Anwan “Big G” Glover about their ‘The Wire’ Reunion movement, &the push to have HBO produce a series where Chaney interviews every living cast member. @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv...rollingstone.comInside the Push to Bring a 'Wire' Reunion to HBO'The Wire' actor Tray Chaney, who played Poot, wants to interview every living cast member from the series in a tribute to its legacy. 081
andrejgee @andrejgee.bsky.social · 10/03/2025At the same time that rap fans bemoan the death of rap stardom, there’s dismay that Doechii is becoming a rap star. The dynamic is rooted in misogyny, prejudice, &misconceptions of how the industry works. @rollingstone.com www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...rollingstone.comThe Online Doechii Hate Is UnwarrantedThe pushback that Grammy-winning rapper Doechi has received is largely based on misconceptions, misogyny, and prejudice. 020
Reposted by andrejgeeMark Anthony Neal (@NewBlackMan on X) @markanthonyneal.bsky.social · 07/03/2025The Hip-Hop World Loved Roy Ayers, and He Found It ‘Wonderful’ | @andrejgee.bsky.social #RoyAyers was a beloved sample source who made it a point to collaborate with rappers as the genre rose to prominence www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...rollingstone.comThe Hip-Hop World Loved Roy Ayers, and He Found It 'Wonderful'Roy Ayers was a beloved sample source who made it a point to collaborate with rappers as the genre rose to prominence 17722