Once upon a time, “underground” meant something. It meant: Do It Yourself. It meant rebellion. It meant going against the grain. It meant being yourself. It meant anti-corporate, raw, and uncompromising. But now? “Underground” is an A&R’s favorite word, a word they use to dilute our culture with mediocrity and talentless garbage!

''Today, Johnnie from TheRapLab sits down with R.K, the countercultural illustrator and storyteller known for his raw satirical take on hip hop and pop culture. In this conversation, he shares his perspective on the Drake vs. Kendrick feud, the current state of the culture, and how his work challenges the mainstream narrative.'' Johnnie: How did you get started with art? R.K: So I was always inspired by Japanese animation, old-school cartoons, video games, and sprite animati