Ray Bellville Music Journalist Controversy has most recently served its purpose by tearing the artist down from the pedestal of fame. But it also has the ability to project careers into the limelight through abnormal acts that gain attention, dubious social lives, legal troubles, and scandals. I'll be showcasing examples and explaining how artists have used controversy to capitalize even as their popularity declines. In the age of social media, […]
By Jared Dudley Music Journalist Kanye West is a person who knows how to get attention. Of course, this has been evident for over a decade. From interrupting Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech at MTV’s Video Music Awards in 2009, to making a meteoric impact on the fashion industry, few artists have grab headlines like West. Even among his peers of bombastic rappers, West has always stood out. Rising stars and […]
By Emily GarzaWeb Content Contributor Everyone has at least seen the hashtag “#XYZIsOverParty” or “#XYZIsCanceled” trending at one point or another. It is basically saying a celebrity or online figure is canceled because of something they said or did. This is cancel culture. Cancel culture, defined by Macmillan dictionary, is “the practice of no longer supporting people, especially celebrities, or products that are regarded as unacceptable or problematic.” The whole […]
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