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Beloved 21, a South Bronx native, has gained global success as a drill artist through platforms like TikTok. New York drill artists face scrutiny from the NYPD, with their lyrics and music videos being used as evidence in gang-related crime investigations. Despite the challenges, this series provides an intimate look at the dreams and struggles of these young drill artists. The voice of New York is Drill. Beloved 21 is a South Bronx native who has turned local renown into global success by going viral on video sharing platforms like TikTok. South Bronx, New York, United States on the 11th of July, 2022. Drill, a musical genre that originated in the Chicago, United States, may be the most recent wave of rap music to achieve global success, but its story is not new to hip hop. Even as the hit song's top charts, New York drill artists are targeted by New York Police Departments, NYPD investigators who comb through their lyrics and music videos for evidence of gang-related crimes. Concerts are shut down and artists face indictments, while success brings rivalry and jealousy among peers out in the streets. This series offers an intimate look at several members of this new generation of young men and women drill artists striving to achieve their dreams. Ashley Pina photographed these images on an assignment for New York Magazine. video. Ashley Pina, Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist. Drill Artist.