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Two characteristics keep pimp-rapper Suga Free’s music from devolving into cliche: He’s charismatic and funny, with a rapid-fire-yet-conversational style that splits the difference between comedy and poetry, and his albums avoid glorifying the lifestyle he describes. Though he follows the path of the exploiter, a profound pathos emerges. Not that his character is in any way morally righteous, but he fills a niche with a talent for evenhandedness.




