Danny Brown Comes Clean on the Current State of Hip-Hop, His Fight for Sobriety and Creating a Second Career
Cleanin’ Out My ClosetDanny Brown has a clearer view on life after going to rehab last year. The brilliant Detroit mainstay is still cooking up rhymes, beats and his lauded podcast while coming clean.Interview: Joey EchevarriaEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Spring 2024 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now. Danny Brown is a changed man. Being clean and sober will do that. However, when it comes to his unique brand of hip-hop—one that blends introspective commentary with pure comedy—the 43-year-old rapper hasn’t lost his edge at all. With nine mixtapes, four EPs, three collaborative pro...