LilDicky – The Antagonist
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LilDicky – The Antagonist
These are two very different modes of cultural interaction. Charli’s approach invites participation: the memes exist for remixing, the portrayed scene and its participants exist to be followed and engaged with on social media—the culture of Brat is open and participatory, giving anyone a ticket to join the global digital party. Kendrick, on the... See more
Ruby Justice Thelot • In Praise of Gatekeeping
He conducts an ongoing interrogation about what it all means. What’s black culture? What’s hip-hop? What are the responsibilities of a society and the people in it? And his inquiry isn’t bloodlessly academic, either; there’s something very consequential about his approach.
Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson • Mo' Meta Blues: The World According to Questlove
Most people don’t realize @lildickytweets isn’t just a joke rapper.
He’s an evil genius at marketing.
I’ve been studying his career since I was 17.
Here’s 2 evil genius marketing ideas I can’t stop thinking about: https://t.co/CPuNIJmUnx