# At Young World Festival, Rap’s Avant-Garde Takes Shape

- Published: 2026-07-14T17:45:14Z
- Updated: 2026-07-15T13:17:25Z
- Section: nyregion
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/14/arts/music/young-world-festival-mike.html
- Tags: The New York Times · N.Y./Region
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The Brooklyn festival Young World spotlights emergent indie rappers and veteran artists. It was the brainchild of Mike, an artist and label head who has become a fulcrum of the alt-rap scene.

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