Headcase

by Chris Redd, Will Stephen, Achilles Stamatelaky

HEADCASE is a ten-episode comedy about neurotic rising hip hop star Ghost (Chris Redd) and his bumpy mental health journey as he navigates therapy, fame, and chaos. After a very public breakdown, his label forces him into sessions with a dorky, white therapist, Gordon (Will Stephen), who has never heard of Ghost. Meanwhile, his relentless manager, Laverne (Bresha Webb), fights to keep his career afloat while chasing her own industry ambitions. His ex-partner-turned-proud-snitch Mack Stacks (Joey Bada$$) is out of jail and out for revenge, and his grifter father (Roy Wood Jr.) is desperate for the spotlight. Is it even possible to just… rap?

A sharp satire of the hip hop industry—riffing on everything from the Drake/Kendrick feud to 6ix9ine snitching and more—HEADCASE skewers authenticity, masculinity, and "sanity" in modern music.

Created by Chris Redd & Will Stephen; written by Chris Redd, Will Stephen, & Achilles Stamatelaky; directed by Achilles Stamatelaky.

Audible Audio

Published August 7, 2025

Reviews

[Michele · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was not what I was expecting. Way over the top and a bit much for me.

[Dilon Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book mostly focused on how men, especially black men need therapy. It was a cool short listen and had a lot of funny moments. Roy Wood Jr was hilarious, I almost cried listening to him try to sing. Towards the end it started dragging, definitely could’ve wrapped up 30 minutes earlier.

[Rémy · Rating 3 out of 5]

It definitely made me laugh. But it’s a bunch of comedians, so what did I expect. It’s a quick read. Glad it’s not a series.

[Toni · Rating 4 out of 5]

hilarious. I didn’t know what to expect but it was a SNL skit for the ears.