Ashnikko's 'Weedkiller' brings listeners into a queer dystopian world

By Brianna Scott,

Published August 25, 2023 at 5:24 PM EDT

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with North Carolina rapper and singer Ashnikko, whose studio debut album Weedkiller is out now.

Brianna Scott

Brianna Scott is currently a producer at the Consider This podcast.

Sarah Handel

Scott Detrow

Scott Detrow is a White House correspondent for NPR and co-hosts the NPR Politics Podcast.

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