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Denzel Curry Plans To Make Bad Music Because He Hates Rapping Now
Getty Image Fans’ opinions have sapped his enjoyment of making music. …

On the surface, it always seems like being a rapper is a dream job. You get thousands of fans screaming for you at shows, members of the opposite sex suddenly find you very attractive, and it sure beats having a boss, right? However, over the past year, we’ve seen how much more stressful it can actually be than we think; live entertainment is shut down, flagging their income, while the complex ins-and-outs of the record business can make actually getting paid something of a nightmare. And those adoring fans can turn on you over a tweet or one bad song. It’s enough to make you hate rapping.
That’s what seems to be the case for Denzel Curry, who took his frustrations to Twitter in a vent session that found him railing against reporters whose interview questions seem more interested in XXXTentacion than Denzel, fans’ fickle attitudes toward recent rappers’ deaths, and, of course, the music industry that seems to take more than its fair share before the artist sees a dime. In fact, he outright said it: “I hate rapping. I watched my hobby that I did in my room become something I can’t even enjoy anymore because everyone has a opinion.”
I hate rapping
I watched my hobby that I did in my room become something I can’t even enjoy anymore because everyone has a opinion
— Denzel Curry (@denzelcurry) November 24, 2020
He may have a solution, although it seems a little unorthodox. “I’m going make bad music so you can understand how much work it is a making good music,” he wrote (is that what Kanye’s been doing?). “This music industry is bullshit I gotta play a stupid game for me to succeed it’s not about the music anymore if it was you’ll hear a balance of conscious rap along with everything else being played today.”
I’m going make bad music so you can understand how much work it is a making good music
— Denzel Curry (@denzelcurry) November 24, 2020
This music industry is bullshit I gotta play a stupid game for me to succeed it’s not about the music anymore if it was you’ll hear a balance of conscious rap along with everything else being played today
— Denzel Curry (@denzelcurry) November 24, 2020
Fans and friends, such as popular vlogger Anthony Fantano, chimed in to send words of encouragement, but it seems Denzel’s drained. “That spark is dimming,” he replied to one such comment. Although fans were disappointed, Denzel has previously expressed his wish to retire after a few more albums. The grass may seem greener on his side of the fence, but that may only be because we don’t know how much work it really takes to keep it that way.
And all that comes back to me and creates pressure https://t.co/I34836aF4E
— Denzel Curry (@denzelcurry) November 24, 2020
That spark is dimming https://t.co/0hPgswX7KV
— Denzel Curry (@denzelcurry) November 24, 2020
Check out more of Denzel’s tweets below.
People can’t say how they really when it comes down to work and quite frankly I feel unappreciated a lot and I’m sick of it
— Denzel Curry (@denzelcurry) November 24, 2020
Interviews only talk to me to ask about Jahs life … bro if they really wanted to know him they should’ve asked him when he was here to actually speak for himself
— Denzel Curry (@denzelcurry) November 24, 2020
I live in a era where you make a few good songs you die then become a legend
In that case
Fuck being legendary
— Denzel Curry (@denzelcurry) November 24, 2020
I’m just going disappear from y’all ass and do what the fuck I wanna do and say what I wanna say
— Denzel Curry (@denzelcurry) November 24, 2020
All my feelings are basically not being good enough
That Feeling Vegeta gets when he sees Goku surpassing him
— Denzel Curry (@denzelcurry) November 24, 2020
STOP saying I need Imperial Denzel
Or Taboo Denzel or N64 Denzel or Raider Klan Denzel
Those times are no longer with us but the music is still there for you
— Denzel Curry (@denzelcurry) November 24, 2020
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In a music scene often ruled by lyrics, R3b3l I proves that you can tell a powerful story without a single lyric. “A Different Frequency” is a twelve-track instrumental hip-hop and rap-inspired album inviting you into a deeply personal journey of growth, self-discovery, and purpose, speaking its message purely through mood, rhythm, and expression.
“Dance Before the Throne” opens the album, immediately establishing the tone of reflection and reverence. From here, “Elevate” and “The Wave” continue, adding momentum and a sense of movement and change. Each piece is a chapter in a larger story, allowing you to interpret the music with your own experience.
Songs like “I AM Power,” “Level Up,” and “Awaken” seem to be a big part of the progression of the album. The energy is one of empowerment and inner evolution. “The Jazzy Hop” is a nice change of pace in style, with a smooth, groove-flavored taste that shows R3b3l I’s versatility. Meanwhile, “Carousel,” “Raindrops,” and “Heartbeat” are moments of introspection that balance uplifting themes with emotional depth and openness.
The project wraps up on an emotional high with “Ancestors,” a heartfelt tribute to the forebears and the invisible forces that still influence us on our journeys. It’s a fitting way to close out an album about connection, growth, and purpose. “A Different Frequency” is more than a collection of tracks with carefully constructed instrumentals and thoughtful sequencing, and it’s a rewarding journey for those who want immersive instrumental hip-hop with heart, imagination, and substance.
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“Signalling Signatures” is an exploration of the thin veil between reality and imagination, based on themes of altered consciousness and shifting perspectives. The song is a mix of mythology, film, and spiritual symbolism and encourages you to look beyond the ordinary and find the messages in everyday life. Mr Pigeons delivers with purpose and swagger, blending introspection with crisp storytelling. He also renders the abstract ideas of the song accessible.
The thing about “Signalling Signatures” that is so compelling is its sheer audacity to challenge you. There are no easy answers in this song, only a quest for truth, perception, and uncertainty. A good opening chapter to “Shining Arras,” and it manages to build up suspense as well as showing Mr Pigeons’ artistic vision. “Signalling Signatures” is a good introduction to what could be an interesting new creative phase for the artist.
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