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October 2026

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Cover: “When non-journalists are treated as journalists.” — @groverbox“thank you very much for bringing this up. When non-journalists are treated as journalists, we have no chance. A perfect example is how influencers get press passes without knowing how to do press. I was a hip-hop journalist for mostly indie artists and it's sad to say this, but I stopped doing it, because non-journalists took control, bastardized hip-hop coverage and got rewarded for that. Not with that. Hopefully, the new generation of hip-hop fans will resurrect true hip-hop journalism.” — @groverboxPart 1 of 3: “The problem is, if you’ve got $200 and a new song, you can pay a journalist or blog to cover you whether the music is actually good or not. That’s where the disconnect starts. (continues)Part 2 of 3: Then you’ve got playlists that are basically gatekept for signed artists and industry relationships, regardless of whether the song deserves the placement. (continues)Part 3 of 3: So at some point, what are we actually measuring—great music, or who has the money, access, and relationships to manufacture the appearance of momentum? But you know… HIP-HOP.” — @kayanthonythe3rdClosing slide: MUSIC COMMENTARY MATTERS. TheRightRights.org
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Who pays for the stories that matter?

Excerpts from the comment section of Rapsody’s post on hip-hop and journalism.

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The Right Rights
Cover: “People only want nonsense.” — @madidangerously“Sadly, it’s a reflection of this very low energy society that we live in and people only want nonsense. They wanna turn up all the time they only want shit to dance and shake their ass too, and feel almost offended if you are making them think or feel something real most of the time, which is unfortunate.” — @madidangerously“I SEE A WHOLE LOTTA MISREPRESENTATION,TO MUCH GOSSIP,TO MUCH POCKET WATCHING,& ALOT OF DIABOLIC EXPLOITATION LAST BUT NOT LEAST TO MUCH ISM’S CLASSISM AGEISM RACISM IS FUCKING UP OUR DIVINE PROGRAM” — @bon_aire_surf_club“The consistent issue that I'm seeing is "the attention economy". It's an uphill battle, but we have to find time to get off our devices. Not forever, but we have to find balance. Seems like we've learned too far into doing everything online. It's oversimplifying but TOUCH GRASS. Convene, practice, listen, discuss AWAY from social media” — @thebulbey“Sensationalism and Controversy has taken over in order to gain the attention of the public's busy lives. Without it, no one would be there to panic.” — @riopatoClosing slide: MUSIC COMMENTARY MATTERS. TheRightRights.org
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Has the scroll replaced the listen?

Excerpts from the comment section of Rapsody’s post on hip-hop and journalism.

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