Los Angeles' R-Mean walks through some of the darker periods in his life for the 31st offering of the 'Mean Monday' series. Recruiting Mass Appeal's Fashawn, the two bring vivid memories of their past to life with 'Trials & Tribulations.'
Dripping in eerie production by Jai Dreamer, R-Mean kicks off the first verse going through moments of self-doubt and poverty that he had to overcome. Fashawn's verse provides insight on his past and how it has affected him today.
The 'Mean Monday' series has had R-Mean showcasing his diversity as a rapper while rapping along many prominent names in hip-hop.
Quotable Lyrics
Poor as sh*t, how I grew up
Clan like the Ku Klux
Hoodie down, n***as round me don't give two fucks
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