21 Savage’s American Dream opens with his mother recounting their move from Britain, setting up a reflective tone that quickly turns darker. The album contrasts 21’s real-life maturity with his violent rap persona, highlighting the tension between growth and authenticity. Unlike Jay-Z, who evolved beyond his hustler past, 21 remains trapped between self-awareness and fan expectations in a genre that punishes change.
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