About this episode
Chicago rapper Juice WRLD had a meteoric rise, going from dropping tracks on SoundCloud to becoming Billboard’s Top New Artist in less than four years. When the 21-year-old died in 2019 from a drug overdose, it sent shock waves across the city and world of music. A new album and documentary released in December continues to tell the story of the young artist and his music’s frank exploration of addiction and mental illness. We talk to Chicago music writer Mark Braboy about Juice WRLD’s impact and dig into what Braboy calls the artist’s darkest album. Guest: Mark Braboy — Freelance Music Journalist Watch “Juice WRLD: Into the Abyss” on HBOMax . Stream the album “ Fighting Demons .” Check out Live Free 999 , the foundation supporting mental health and addiction intervention programs started by Juice WRLD’s mom, Carmela Wallace. Follow us on Twitter: @CityCastChicago Sign up for our newsletter: chicago.citycast.fm