“Playing Possum,” features sample recordings of his mother speaking about him and audio of his father reading his poem “Anguish Longer Than Sorrow.” The addition of both his parents to the album was intended to be a surprise that he’d planned – as a conciliatory gesture, but tragedy struck again when Keorapetse (Bra Willie) Kgositsile passed away on January 3rd 2018, before Earl got a chance to send him the album. Keorapetse Kgositsile reciting his poem @poesiefestival in Berlin 2009. The title “playing possum,” refers to the idea of feigning death, usually when faced with a situati… read more
“Playing Possum,” features sample recordings of his mother speaking about him and audio of his father reading his poem “Anguish Longer Than Sorrow.” … read more
“Playing Possum,” features sample recordings of his mother speaking about him and audio of his father reading his poem “Anguish Longer Than Sorrow.” The addition of both his parents to t… read more
Thebe Neruda Kgositsile (born February 24, 1994), better known as Earl Sweatshirt, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He released his debut mixtape, EARL, as a free digital download on the OFWGKTA website at sixteen years-old, with the help of founding OFWGKTA member Tyler, the Creator. During the years of 2010 - 2012, he was sent to a reform school, which prompted the #FreeEarl meme. His debut studio album, Doris, was released in 2013 to widespread critical acclaim. He followed this release up with his second album, I Don't Like Shit, I Don't Go Outsi…read more
Thebe Neruda Kgositsile (born February 24, 1994), better known as Earl Sweatshirt, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He released his debut mixtape, EARL, as a free dig… read more
Thebe Neruda Kgositsile (born February 24, 1994), better known as Earl Sweatshirt, is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He released his debut mixtape, EARL, as a free digital download on the OFWGKTA website at sixtee… read more
