From Virginia to 'Cowboy Carter,' artist Shaboozey on his journey and new album

By Juana Summers,

Vincent Acovino, Tinbete Ermyas

Published November 28, 2024 at 5:12 PM EST

NPR's Juana Summers talks with rapper Shaboozey about his new album and his musical journey that started in Virginia with a Nigerian immigrant father who loved country music.

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Juana Summers

Juana Summers is a political correspondent for NPR covering race, justice and politics. She has covered politics since 2010 for publications including Politico, CNN and The Associated Press. She got her start in public radio at KBIA in Columbia, Mo., and also previously covered Congress for NPR.

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