In They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us, Hanif Abdurraqib weaves personal essays with music, culture, and social commentary to explore the complexities of living as a Black artist in America. Through reflections on concerts, moments of joy, and the harsh realities of violence and grief, Abdurraqib paints a vivid picture of how art and life intersect. From Springsteen to Prince, these essays examine how music can provide both solace and resistance in the face of injustice, making it a powerful meditation on identity, survival, and hope.