The most important thing to know about JID is that he can rap. His bars are so tightly wound with homonyms and flashy rhyme schemes, his flow is so fast and so articulated that even a rapper as ...

In the past week, the Suburban Park stage has hosted hip-hop legends Slick Rick and Ludacris, but JID’s set Friday night was a statement piece for the new school of hip-hop. Young people came out in ...

Both JID and Metro Boomin dropped hit albums in 2022. JID released his third LP, The Forever Story, in August of last year, while Metro Boomin’s sophomore solo full-length, HEROES & VILLAINS, arrived ...

As a feature artist, JID brings the fire and fury. The Atlanta rapper’s ravenous spirit improves any track — often sounding too gargantuan for a guest act while not overpowering the main artist. JID’s ...

Depending on when one has encountered the music of JID (also stylized as J.I.D.), one constant that has remained is his tremendous command of styles, flow, and melody over the course of his musical ...

Time is an invaluable resource. No one likes losing it, and JID is no exception. It’s a cloudy Tuesday afternoon when Dreamville’s bright star and his team meet me for sushi at the Sixty hotel to ...

With a legion of fans hungry for lyrical depth and fresh flows, JID possesses both as one of rap's great storytellers, satisfying generations old and new. Words: Peter A. Berry Editor’s Note: This ...