Troy Ave Is Still All About A "White Christmas": Rapper Reflects On Getting Shot & 6ix9ine's Trial

During a time when Drake became hip-hop's quintessential loverboy and Kanye West went full-on bourgeoisie, Troy Ave emerged as a reminder that the streets are very much alive. He brought back that New York energy at a time when some argued it was fading out, just as trap music rose to prominence and the South began to dictate hip-hop. 

Troy Ave in 2019 is different in a lot of ways, but at the same time, there's a lot about him that hasn't changed. Musically, his sound is still rooted in...