Juicy J’s surprise 2024 LP Mental Trillness 2 begins with a prayer. The Three 6 Mafia member introduces the project with the call for serenity, widely known as the invocation used in Alcoholics Anonymous: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.” It sets the tone for the entire album, which is a contemplative, spiritual adjoining to 2023’s Mental Trillness. On the aforementioned “Serenity,” Juicy reflects on where he came from, and all the changes he’s made to be the man he is now. Over a drumless beat built around sparkling synths, the Memphis legend raps: “I came here with it all, feel like I left with nothin'/No problems get resolved, just take a different substance/My arrogance so long, it's quick to end discussions/I turned into my grandpa, mad and always fussin'.” His self-awareness propels the album, which offers a sober, introspective look at fame’s dark underbelly