Lil Dicky: - Professional Rapper (feat. Snoop Dogg)

Dicky addresses his upper-middle-class upbringing in Cheltenham, PA, famously claiming he grew up in a "different kind of trap" where the struggle was academic and social rather than financial.

Watch the official animated music video to see the full narrative interview play out: Lil Dicky - Professional Rapper (Feat. Snoop Dogg) YouTube• Jul 31, 2015 Song Narrative & Concept

Snoop Dogg plays the role of the interviewer, questioning Lil Dicky (Dave Burd) about his background, motivations, and what he brings to the rap game. Lil Dicky - Professional Rapper (Feat. Snoop Dogg)

"Professional Rapper" is the title track of Lil Dicky's 2015 debut studio album, featuring hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg. The song serves as a conceptual introduction to Lil Dicky’s career, framed as a literal job interview for the position of "rapper".

The Professional Rapper album was certified Platinum by the RIAA and debuted at #7 on the Billboard 200. "Professional Rapper" is the title track of Lil

The song concludes with Snoop Dogg hiring him on the condition that he can provide a hook for the very song they are recording. Release Date: July 31, 2015.

Dicky expresses his desire to be one of the greats and to bring "anti-rap" (a self-aware, relatable style) into the mainstream to appeal to fans who might not typically relate to traditional hip-hop tropes. The song concludes with Snoop Dogg hiring him

The track is noted for its comedic storytelling, complex flow, and technical lyricism, blending humor with serious ambition. Where to Listen You can find the track on major streaming platforms: Spotify Apple Music SoundCloud Amazon Music Lil Dicky - Professional Rapper (Feat. Snoop Dogg)