If you didn’t already know that Lil Dicky is a well-educated, white, Jewish, upper-middle-class anyman, fear not. The suburban Philly MC will pound that point into your head at every opportunity on debut LP Professional Rapper. The journey begins with Snoop Dogg playing the role of gatekeeper, grilling Dicky on his rap cred. That’s a high point along with Rich Homie Quan and Fetty Wap-assisted frugality anthem “$ave Dat Money,” even if the accompanying video is the embodiment of white privilege. Lil Dicky remains at his best when he just raps (“Bruh …”), but the 11-minute “Pillow Talk” could be the most egregious example of self-indulgence. (Fri., 9:15pm, Gatsby)

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This article appears in March 18 • 2016.

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Thomas Fawcett has been freelancing for The Austin Chronicle since 2007. He likes good music and does not fake the funk.