Written by: Avi Caplan, Edited by: Audrey Gottschild. This piece explores the homophobic and transphobic environment of Kendrick Lamar’s childhood as presented in his track “Auntie Diaries” on the double LP of Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. Through contextualization, summarization of the song’s narrative, and analysis of critical lyrical moments, Caplan does a fantastic job of explaining Lamar’s vulnerability and growth. I enjoyed this piece, as it brought light to an unexposed area of homophobia and transphobia and discussed the progress that this popular rapper has made within this environment. Continue reading “This Is How We Conceptualize Human Beings”: Accountability, Growth, and Allyship in Kendrick Lamar’s “Auntie Diaries”