There is now a long and diverse list of women in hip hop and this is changing the aesthetic from caricature to inclusive moderation.
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The TEA On Social Media BEEFS From Wendy Williams to Madonna
Social media beefs are far more than viral moments. They feed our algorithms with fleckless scrolling and keep our 'celebrities' in the forefront. It has become a hamster wheel many cannot or will not depart.
Is Gossip Maven Tasha K Unhinged Or Strategic?
Tasha K's lawsuit loss has her embracing idiotic right wing narratives and strategically gaslighting her followers.
Why We Don’t F— With Music Awards!
Artists and art are just commodities in the music industry. Non-black artists fair better, but...
Celebrity Super Spreaders
From Cardi B to Heidi Klum, celebrity super spreader events are on the rise. Are the trending pics and Instagram Stories worth the risk?
Ya Flexing, Still?
Hip hop flexing is not new. We once called it fronting. Today this faux aspiration is a trap our favorites can't or won't extricate themselves from.
Pop-Star Feminism Fatigue
The list of self-identified pop-star feminists is long, at least since 2014 which TIME magazine called the year of pop feminism. Instead of shying away from the label, they are unabashedly seeking it like A list celebrities on an Oscar Campaign run! Pop-star feminism has become toxic
Ear Hustling: Radio Hits, Beats and Samples Oh My!
Do you still listen to the radio? Listening to the radio has increasingly become a test of patience. They are programmed with tunes pre-selected by the industry. Beyond pay for play, influencers and curators push singles and albums quickly up the billboard charts with their playlists. Radio, including Sirius and streamers (Apple Music, Tidal, Spotify, … Continue reading Ear Hustling: Radio Hits, Beats and Samples Oh My!