TikTok

A well-known figure in Philadelphia’s bustling hip-hop scene, rapper YBC Dul had a following many musicians would envy. He had more than 30,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, and his YouTube and Instagram videos drew more than a million views.

Stating that TikTok is a threat to our national security, lawmakers have pushed for legislation to limit (or even eradicate) its use in the United States.

He jokes about the struggle of getting Dunkin’ iced coffee in subzero temperatures. But he can be serious too, like when he documents the historical landmarks in the neighborhood and when he outlines the racism Black Bostonians experienced during the era of court-ordered school desegregation.