<p>Jon Caramanica explains how Gucci Mane, Lil Yachty and 21 Savage are all part of the same long line.</p>

Popcast: A Send-Off for Ben Ratliff

The Popcast is hosted by Jon Caramanica, a pop music critic for The New York Times. It covers the latest in popular music criticism, trends and news. 

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