They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us

In They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us, Hanif Abdurraqib weaves personal essays with music, culture, and social commentary to explore the complexities of living as a Black artist in America. Through reflections on concerts, moments of joy, and the harsh realities of violence and grief, Abdurraqib paints a vivid picture of how art and life intersect. From Springsteen to Prince, these essays examine how music can provide both solace and resistance in the face of injustice, making it a powerful meditation on identity, survival, and hope.