DESCRIPTION: Hanif Abdurraqib's They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us is a collection of essays exploring music, identity, and resistance in contemporary America. Through reflections on hip-hop, punk, and popular culture, Abdurraqib examines how Black artists create joy and meaning in a world designed to diminish them. This expanded edition celebrates a work that proves essays can be both deeply personal and urgently political, offering insights into how we survive and thrive through art.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Abdurraqib understands that music isn't escape, it's survival. These essays remind us that the most political act is creating beauty, and that the artists who matter most are the ones who refuse to be silenced or diminished.

DETAILS: • Author: Hanif Abdurraqib • Publisher: Two Dollar Radio • Format: Paperback • Publication Date: June 20, 2023 • ISBN: 9781953387448 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days