But can we really move on as if nothing has happened with Famous Dex and Rich the Kid, ignoring the issues at hand? Famous Dex’s continuous growth as a popular figure says something about how lightly we treat assault issues.
Rich Forever 3 is a consistent project that doesn’t stray far from its comfort zone, the production is clean and Jay Critch’s flow is refreshing. The problem is that Famous Dex feels tacked on, as if he is only associated with the project to raise its profile. The high points on the project do not involve Famous Dex, as the chemistry is strongest when Jay Critch and Rich the Kid are participating in their rapid back and forth such as on “Nintendo.” At their best Jay Critch and Rich the Kid are an effective duo finishing each other’s line and feeding off of one another. With his buzz at an all time high, you would think he would be featured most prominently. His energy is considerably lower than Rich the Kid’s and he defers many of the hooks to Jay Critch, which is surprising. The bouncier “Did It Again,” which is a project standout, also works as a substantial platform for Critch to display his versatility and ability to create a catchy hook.įamous Dex on Rich Forever 3 seems to hide behind the smooth production (mostly handled by Lab Cook and Laron).
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Critch’s flow on the project feels as if Takeoff of Migos had the cadence of a Brooklynite, displayed at it’s best on the Laron produced “VVS” where his knack for saying every single word with confidence could be the aspect of his persona to get full support in a New York City climate desperate for new stars. His deep voice also fits like a puzzle piece in the Migos-esque back and forth rapping style used between the artists. Rich the Kid and Famous Dex take a backseat on the project to Jay Critch and follow his lead as he performs over half of the hooks on the project. This serves as his formal introduction to the rap world, and he shines. Rich Forever 3 expands on the 2016 project Rich Forever 2 with the addition of Brooklyn native Jay Critch. Rich Forever 3 is an enjoyable and vibrant project, but one with a dark cloud looming over it. They believe you have to “separate the art from the artist.” As the profiles of both Rich the Kid and Famous Dex continue to rise, evident by the outrage when both were excluded from the XXL Freshman list, issues such as these become more pressing. Many fans simply do not care what an artist does in their personal life. Famous Dex and his team have refused to address the issue, hoping it goes away over time.
The overall response to the issue has been disappointing. A couple of weeks later in October, Rich the Kid’s wife took to Instagram and came forward with allegations of abuse throughout their 3 year relationship. In September of 2016, a video surfaced online which displayed Famous Dex brutally assaulting his girlfriend. Rich Forever 3 (the much anticipated collaborative project between rappers Rich the Kid, Famous Dex, and Jay Critch) was released Friday after several delays, but not without controversy.