In Pictures: How Hong Kong’s Gen Z rappers are navigating their careers online
Words by James Lee Hong Kong’s local rap scene has been going through a dry spell lately. Shows, as with other independent music scenes, have shrunken in size and dropped in frequency since the days of the Covid-19 pandemic, when local subcultures rallied around homegrown talent. Whereas promoters could once fill venues such as the […]
Hong Kong's local rap scene has been struggling recently, with shows becoming less frequent and smaller in size since the Covid-19 pandemic. Young rappers like Cheeseekit, Le Shing, and DRG are finding it difficult to make a living from their music alone. They often take on day jobs like delivery and pastry sales to support themselves while pursuing their passion.
Despite the challenges, Cheeseekit has managed to achieve commercial success at a young age, securing paid gigs that pay around the same as a waiter's monthly salary for just a 15-minute set. However, he is careful not to fall into the trap of materialism, redefining success in a way that aligns with his values.
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