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May 29, 2025
Another day, another celebrity getting into a controversial situation. It’s starting to get old at this point. Many artists have done questionable things or released questionable statements to the world. We may sit back and ponder their thought process, and then quickly head to our playlists and remove any track holding their credentials.
You might think, “This is it! I’m a very morally adept individual, and not listening to this artist is the ultimate virtue signal to society!” However, this feeling of moral superiority will quickly fade once you realize that it’s not just this artist, it’s that one, and that one, and yeah… that one too. Who would have expected?
Who should we listen to in these trying times? The same people. Wait. The same people? Yes, you heard me correctly. There comes a time where we have to assess the actions of artists, and ask ourselves: do I still feel comfortable listening to their art? Sometimes we won’t, and that’s okay. However, a lot of the time we’ll find ourselves returning to their discographies, especially the parts of their catalogue that we held so near and dear to our hearts before the grand reveal of their lackluster actions.
Every artist has some skeletons in the closet, and whether we want to acknowledge it or not, even your favourite conscious rappers aren’t getting off scot-free. Listen to the music you like, and don’t worry so much about portraying to the world that you’re a “good person” through who you listen to.