The Minnesota Republic

Bears, Bondage, and Balenciaga

Luke Rexing, Contributor • December 7, 2022

Luxury and high fashion brand, Balenciaga, has been under serious scrutiny from the public recently over a controversial ad. This ad was a part of the newest holiday campaign, featuring standard pieces...

Ye Unhinged

Luke Rexing, Contributor • March 2, 2022

The potential “genius” and most controversial rapper of our time, Ye (aka Kanye West), recently dropped a prequel to his last album on February 22, 2022, titled Donda 2. The rapper has been in the...

Artist Profile: Allan Kingdom

Casey McCabe, Vice President • December 1, 2021

Allan Kingdom, real name Allan Kyariga, is a Canadian born rapper and musician who grew up here in the Twin Cities; St. Paul to be exact. “My musical style is pretty international I would say, I take...

‘Jesus Is King’, but the album lacks distinction

McKenna Barnett, Contributor • November 7, 2019

Kanye West, one of the most well-known rappers of the 21st century, is typically known for his iconic lyrics and production. These iconic lyrics usually include a sense of audacity and vulgarity, which...