One of the most unexpectedly pleasant surprises of the summer has been Young M.A's ascendance in the New York rap scene. The Brooklyn MC first emerged in 2014 with her "Chiraq (Freestyle)," spitting sharp bars that arguably improved upon the late Young Pappy's original track and drawing the ire of cultural commentator Dr. Boyce Watkins. A year later, she scored another
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