A Day in the Life: Joey Badass and Pro Era Take a Madcap Road Trip
The teenage Brooklyn rapper Joey Bada$$ and his Pro Era crew arrived in a big way this year with 1999, an insightful yet raw EP that showcased Joey's dexterous, gruff flow and Pro Era's forward-thinking rhymes. The group is currently prepping a mixtape, Peep the Apocalypse, for December 21st release but, before that, they let Rolling Stone tag along as they traveled in their van to a show in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Here, Pro Era producer-rapper Kirk Knight sings along to Wu-Tang Clan on the way to their gig at Washington College. Click through to see more.
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Rest Stop
Kirk Knight and group videographer Dee Frost chill out at a gas station.
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Snooze Interlude
Joey Bada$$ catches a quick nap in the van.
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Killing Boredom
Dee Frost films Joey Bada$$ and producer Lee Bannon goofing around.
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As the Crow Flies
Joey Bada$$ takes an unconventional route to his motel room.
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Onward and Upward
Pro Era gets back on the road.
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Pre-Show Stroll
The crew strolls through Washington College's campus on their way to soundcheck.
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Last-Minute Adjustments
Pro Era checks their levels before the show.
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Ready to Go
Joey Bada$$ burns some time as he waits to take the stage.
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Green Room Decadence
Joey Bada$$ tests the fluffiness of the green room's digs.
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The Contender
Joey Bada$$ fools around with his fists.
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Surfin’ Safari
Lee Bannon surfs the green room.
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Contemplating the Show
Joey deep in thought before hitting the stage.
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Into the Wild
A pensive moment for the rising rapper in the wilds of Fredricksburg, Virginia.
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The Crew Opens
Joey watches sidestage as his crew, Pro Era, opens the show.
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Backstage Reprieve
CJ and Kirk Knight chilling backstage.
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It’s Go Time
Live from Washington College: Joey Bada$$, CJ and Kirk hit the stage.
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Roaring Reception
Washington College kids go wild for Bada$$ and Pro Era.
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Showman
Joey kills it onstage and gets the crowd involved.
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Meet and Greet
Kirk chats up his fans after the show.
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Instagram Action
Joey posing for a picture with fans after the show.
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Interview Time
Pro Era sit down for an interview after the show.
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Solitude
Joey retreats to the van.
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Hotel Antics
Pro Era crew laugh it up back at the hotel.
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Sunny Day
Joey eyes the morning through his "rose-tinted kaleidoscope glasses."
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Ready to Hit the Road
Kirk outside the hotel and ready to head home.
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Breakfast
CJ shakes his dreads at IHOP while Pro Era chows down on eggs with maple syrup.
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Returning Home
Joey and Co. strike one last pose outside the IHOP before hitting the road back to New York.