Desiigner Talks Kanye, Performs 'Zombie Walk' and Spews Killer Freestyle

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[gallery columns="3"]There is perhaps no other rapper in the world who is amorphous, animated and just flat out wild than Desiigner. The Brooklyn phenomenon recently sat down with 88Rising for an interview, weighing in on his motivations to make music, the first time he met Kanye West, and if he frequents Chinese restaurants in the Big Apple. The eight-minute clip also showcases the G.O.O.D. Music signee’s live performance of “Zombie Walk” and a vicious freestyle over resident music maestro Josh Pan’s “Banned” instrumental. Take a look at the rambunctious video above and let us know your thoughts.

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Keith Estiler is a New York-born curator, writer, and the Managing Editor of Hypeart, the contemporary art arm of Hypebeast. Based in NYC, Keith heads up editorial strategy at the intersection of contemporary art and culture, capturing the icons and outliers of both the local and international scenes. He has curated exhibitions worldwide, dedicated to championing the emerging voices and subcultures currently redefining contemporary visual culture.

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