I mean it wasn’t bitter or angry, so I give it a pass although I generally don’t like when artists put the critics on a pedestal like this.

I liked the black star album but I don’t think it’s insane if it didn’t resonate with most folks or some.

Kweli of course is more “chip on his shoulder” about it.

Most folks couldn’t even listen to the s*** legally

I don't know one person who listened to it legally.

S*** I didn't even listen to it legally.

So you’re saying he should compromise his work for the sake of others careers?

seems like he was just trolling him tbh

he really shouldn’t give a damn otherwise

I’m the only dumbass who has a luminary account loll. But I’m like 0.00001% of Mos Def Yasiin Bey supporters.

And what do you suggest he do about that

I’m confused as to how he even got influence

like I’m deadass, who tf is this guy lol

I salute you bc I stole that s*** and sent the file to friends who couldnt even be bothered to figure out DLs on iPhone lol

4Chan /mu/ days

He is divisive and his reviews are all pretty good quality even if they’re wordy

He’s memeworthy

He reviews everything

Him giving deathgrips a major look gave him clout

Went up from there

Yup

well even with all that his opinion don’t mean any more than my drunk uncle’s if I’m being honest

I really don’t get it but hey apparently others care

I get it! If his solo album that lives in the museums finally goes up on the download page, you bet your ass I’m gonna download that faster than lightning.

Tbf he does a really good job at marketing himself / not taking himself seriously so much so that he’s unapproachable

I don’t like his reviews but I cant help but respect the hustle

Exactly

It’s not something inherent it’s just the result of him accruing a fanbase

any opinion's worth is literally up to the individual

all opinions affect everything lol but its still an opnion

saying "its just an opinion" doesnt change that, its just a way of saying it isnt a fact nor literal law (same with any opinion)

I feel you

It’s just that his credentials ain’t strong enough for me to care about what he has to say about a Blackstar album or most hip hop albums in general

I guess but I’m surprised ppl let him get this far into the industry the way he has

f*** rap crtitcs especially the white ones😌

Idk if I can call that a hustle but great marketing does wonders in general

As for fantano, I honestly don’t mind him all that much. I think he’s got a good way of presenting his reviews and can be mildly funny. He’s very self aware which goes a long way in social media. I sometimes agree. I sometimes don’t. But for the most part, he usually sticks to the content within the music and bases his review off of the music, right or wrong.

Should’ve just said “eat a d*** nigga” and uploaded a YouTube short

Whole lotta cope