A close read of “Outside” by Megan Theeee Stallion…

My intention with this close read is not satire or parody. Rap and other Black artforms are complex, and need training and knowledge to be read accurately. I find it offensive when non-Black people position themselves as judges of the validity of Black art, as though their interpretations and understandings take precedence over the culture from which it arises. I hope to sincerely explore topics, themes, and messages through lyric close reads.