Dirt Bag

As much as Los Angeles rapper Blueface has stayed in the news cycle since releasing his *Famous Cryp* project, it’s hard to believe he’d let a full year pass before delivering a follow-up. But if the *Dirt Bag* EP is to be believed, very little has changed for the charismatic former high school football star who introduced the world to the term “Thotiana.” He’s still got that signature off-kilter delivery, he’s still punctuating his bars with his “Blueface, baby” and “Yeah, aight” ad-libs, and maybe no less importantly, he’s still got that giant Benjamin Franklin tattoo on the side of his face. He has, however, added a blue “security strip” to the tattoo as a not-so-subtle reminder that this Blueface is the genuine article.

L.A. rapper Blueface drew equal parts fanfare and controversy, hooking some listeners and losing others completely with his unconventional, often off-rhythm rap style.