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At the Top of Mt. Olympus

Friday, May 9th, 2014

by Writing Battle Rap History

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Big Krit

Big Krit

Mt. Olympus” is the funky ride to the galaxy of Cadillactica, Big K.R.I.T.’s forthcoming studio album.  K.R.I.T. is Ole Miss’ pride and joy,  magnolia tree-gravitas and all, he graciously stakes his claim as being a cut above the rest in “Mt. Olympus.”  It’s becoming more common for rappers to either refer to themselves as God, or in K.R.I.T.’s case, refer to his stature in Hip-Hop as being god-like.  Southerners rarely make those kinds of bold assertions when it comes to anything closely related to higher powers.  Growing up in the south old folks are quick to tell you that God will not be mocked, but K.R.I.T. is more concerned with being respected for having lyrical muscle, rather than being seen as the run of the mill, molly-popping, turn-up rapper.   Click here to read the full article.