Despite that Grammy loss, the rags-to-riches rapper continued to stick to his “code,” shaping his art around his reality. “Racks in the Middle” and “Higher” are personal records that detail vulnerable events in his life, including the loss of his business partner and childhood friendStephen “Fatts” Donelsonand hisgrandmother’s struggleto conceive children. While Cuomo’s fine threats do not directly relate to the criminal justice system, they stem from this same fundamental attitude of the U.S. government — one that prioritizes punishment over aid, judgment over empathy. We are ready. Let’s do it. It’s time to write new endings to the stories about power, place, and politics. It’s time to be big again. Big and bad.Get the Teen Vogue Take.Sign up for theTeen Vogueweekly emailRelated: As one might imagine, this could get pretty frustrating, so you can't blame Selena for letting fans in on her true feelings. During her Revival tour last year, the singer completely shut things down byripping up