Crafternoons with Rick Ross

In an Etsy-fied world, it’s possible to find anything from Dr. Seuss taxidermy to a bouquet of rusted nails . But one of the more popular trends is DIY versions of popular raps, and we’re here to tell you all about it.

This cross stitch features lyrics from DMX’s ‘Party Up’ sewn in sweet pastel threads onto vintage fabric. The implications of this sort of cultural mash-up are vast. Though not necessarily bad, it is a bit jarring to see an art form dominated by black males reinterpreted as a craft primarily done by white females.

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