For me : Trippie Redd’s “!” Is actually a great album

  • breadsmasher@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    Upvoted because this is the one I most strongly disagree with.

    Hitlers art but ignore the holocaust?

    Lost Prophets but ignore the lead singers horrifying SA of children?

    Kanye West and his anti semitism insanity?

    Chris Brown and beating the shit out of women?

    R. Kelly and SA a child?

    Rowling and her hatred of trans children?

    Michael Jackson and his … weird child obsession?

    Gary Glitter and his SA?

    • Domi@lemmy.secnd.me
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      6 months ago

      Separating the artist from the art is fine for me as long as you don’t support them. There is nothing inherently wrong with consuming media you like from a controversial figure.

      Of course it’s hard to separate the artist and the art if you actively give them money for it.

      I like some of Kanye West’s music but I would never spend a single cent on one of his albums, watch an ad on Youtube for his music videos or listen to his songs on streaming services.

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        6 months ago

        I cant stand listening to someone singing, knowing full well they rape children 🤷‍♀️

        each to their own I suppose

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        6 months ago

        Well aware. I am listing examples of why I cant separate. Hence my “disagree” comment

        🤨

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          It depends: if you only listen to music (or view artwork) to feel “good” or enjoy “basking” in the emotions it evokes, then it makes sense to steer clear of artwork you disagree with or makes you uncomfortable.

          But if you find value in viewing artwork that illicits a multitude of emotions, evokes introspection, throws you off balance, and forces you to consider concepts you wouldn’t otherwise, then taking a moment to peak into the mind of someone you fundamentally disagree with is a great way to do that.

          As Werner Herzog put it, “the poet must not avert his eyes”.