REVIEW: The new documentary ‘Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby’ offers a moving portrait of a charismatic hip-hop superstar whose compassion and empathy is as impressive as his drive and talent.
Indeed, for all his gritty street allure, Lil Baby radiates a sense of compassion that makes him seem all the more relatable. This is expressed early in the film in a brief vignette that shows him on one of his rare days off, at home with his kids.
After some wistful reminiscences from his mother — intercut with footage from old family videos — a historian from the University of Atlanta helps provide context for the Atlanta that shaped the artist born Dominique Armani Jones. In 1990, just four years before he was born, the city, in preparation for the 1996 Olympics, set up a special task force that waged war on African Americans. Also, there were cuts in the federal housing budget that left poor residents displaced.
Quality Control CEO Pierre “Pee” Thomas, in an illuminating segment in the documentary, talks about how he remembers seeing Lil Baby in the trap house during his time in the underworld. Thomas, who left the streets and wanted to provide opportunities for disenfranchised youth, affirms that the 27-year-old’s charm made him want to sign him instantly. The film details how Lil Baby diligently parlayed his corner-tested hustles into a passion for music.
All this fascinating backstory builds to the film’s climax on the night of the biggest performance of Lil Baby’s career — the very event we see him preparing for at the beginning. With his whole community behind him, and now the world, Lil Baby is joyously basking in his moment. The hunger and persistence have paid off in a major way.In this article:
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