DaBaby's Humor-Infused 'Kirk' Is Among 2019's Best Hip-Hop Albums

Copyright 2019 Fresh Air. To see more, visit Fresh Air . TERRY GROSS, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. Over the past two years, the rapper known as DaBaby has become one of the most popular artists in hip-hop. Known for his high-speed rapping and wide grin, DaBaby has become a frequent guest on other rap stars' songs. His own videos have parodied the exaggerated machismo of other male rappers. His new album, his second in 2019, is called "Kirk." Rock critic Ken Tucker has this review. (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "OFF THE RIP") DABABY: (Rapping) Straight off the rip. You know I don't wait for the drop. I go out to eat with my kids and my momma, you know I ain't dating no thot (ph). Believe what you see, [expletive]. I can't name a rapper that's out here and breathing that's [expletive] with me, [expletive]. I'm taking they [expletive], Forces, Adidas pants and a tee, [expletive]. They like, how? That don't even match. UNIDENTIFIED BABY: (Unintelligible). DABABY: OK. Hold on. Take my phone, baby. Let's