Those who keep insisting that The Streets isn’t actually a rap act could use Skinner’s interview posture as proof—he does not talk about the things one has come to expect from hip-hop practitioners. He hasn’t been shot nine times (like 50 Cent), nor does he casually mention murdering people (like Jay-Z). He never praises God or criticizes his biological parents; when he discusses the complexities of “The Game,” he’s usually referring to PlayStation
