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RiFF RaFF On Being James Franco’s Alleged ‘Spring Breakers’ Inspiration

RiFF RaFF

The gonzo rapper-performance artist RiFF RaFF opens up to Marlow Stern about Franco’s snub and more.

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There isn’t much biographical information available about Jody Christian, the white Houston-area rapper who goes by the name RiFF RaFF. What we do know is that he claims to be 26 and, with his cornrows, silly tattoos, sparkly grill, and wacky persona, he’s a strange rap caricature.

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RiFF RaFF first gained...

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