It can be your technique, but also check the height of the string at the nut, if the string is too far above the frets, pushing it down on the frets...
Currently playing guitar, mando and fiddle in an Alt Country band and a Contra band, interested in playing fiddle tunes (guitar, mando or bass) in Buffalo Area
Location:
Buffalo NY Area
Interests:
fiddle tunes, surf music, etc, etc. Probably not hip-hop, but you never really know.