"Professional Rapper" is the title track of Lil Dicky's 2015 debut studio album, featuring hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg. The song serves as a conceptual introduction to Lil Dicky’s career, framed as a literal job interview for the position of "rapper".
Dicky expresses his desire to be one of the greats and to bring "anti-rap" (a self-aware, relatable style) into the mainstream to appeal to fans who might not typically relate to traditional hip-hop tropes. Lil Dicky - Professional Rapper (Feat. Snoop Dogg)
Dicky addresses his upper-middle-class upbringing in Cheltenham, PA, famously claiming he grew up in a "different kind of trap" where the struggle was academic and social rather than financial. "Professional Rapper" is the title track of Lil
Snoop Dogg plays the role of the interviewer, questioning Lil Dicky (Dave Burd) about his background, motivations, and what he brings to the rap game. Lil Dicky - Professional Rapper (Feat. Snoop Dogg)