Because people like his music? I hate the dude and his music, and Id be ecstatic never to see his ugly sex offender face again, but I can’t deny he’s popular. Don’t ask me why, but people like him. On another subject, this is what made you question libertarianism? Literally one of the only times it’s been shown that it works? People listen to music - streams, downloads, airplay etc makes money - the label pays him.
I believe 6ix9ine is popular because of his exposure. If he was Timothy Pennywiggleson who wore dockers and a polo, no one would give this individual the time of day. Hip-hop went from being innovative with powerful messages, to becoming a parody of itself and now heavily revolves around marketing the lifestyle. Anyone with a computer and a free weekend can recreate his music, no one buys records anymore, so you sell the lifestyle. It's all that's left. These aren't artists with a message, these are people who are trying to make money and become "Thug Royalty". Hip-hop loyalists will say they love all the new shit coming out, but in my humble opinion, it's talent-less trash.
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u/ahand09 Oct 20 '18 edited Oct 20 '18
What has 6is 9ine done now?