Tyrese Calls Out Artists Who Are Doing The Most For Attention

BYAron A.Updated on September 26, 20224.3K Views

Tyrese says he misses the days when popularity "was actually based on TALENT."

It's no secret that talent doesn't actually need to play a role in being successful, though it does help. In the past decade, more viral stars have emerged off of platforms like YouTube and Instagram, though the online antics became more outlandish. Just over the weekend, a rapper named Dan Sur made headlines after getting gold chain hooks implanted to his scalp. However, it doesn't seem to have created any further interest in his actual musical endeavors. Sur's highest viewed video on YouTube has hardly broken the 200K view mark, despite the international headlines regarding his head.

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Tyrese, a man whose online antics have certainly made headlines in the past, took to Instagram where he addressed the era of clout-chasing. Describing the entertainment industry as "one giant ANTIC," he said that he'll continue to sit back and observe the "shit show."

"Everything has become one giant ANTIC...Awards shows, social media, and life feels like one gigantic ANTIC...I miss the days that popularity was actually based on TALENT...Hit records and hit moves," he wrote. "So I will sit back like most and continue to watch the sh*t show...I guess it's all entertainment, right? Lol."

In the caption, he added, "Whatever it takes just go viral."

Some think that Tyrese's comments might be in regards to Conor McGregor's little spat with Machine Gun Kelly at the VMA red carpet last night.

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Aron A.

Aron A. is a features editor for HotNewHipHop. Beginning his tenure at HotNewHipHop in July 2017, he has comprehensively documented the biggest stories in the culture over the past few years. Throughout his time, Aron’s helped introduce a number of buzzing up-and-coming artists to our audience, identifying regional trends and highlighting hip-hop from across the globe. As a Canadian-based music journalist, he has also made a concerted effort to put spotlights on artists hailing from North of the border as part of Rise & Grind, the weekly interview series that he created and launched in 2021. Aron also broke a number of stories through his extensive interviews with beloved figures in the culture. These include industry vets (Quality Control co-founder Kevin "Coach K" Lee, Wayno Clark), definitive producers (DJ Paul, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven), cultural disruptors (Soulja Boy), lyrical heavyweights (Pusha T, Styles P, Danny Brown), cultural pioneers (Dapper Dan, Big Daddy Kane), and the next generation of stars (Lil Durk, Latto, Fivio Foreign, Denzel Curry). Aron also penned cover stories with the likes of Rick Ross, Central Cee, Moneybagg Yo, Vince Staples, and Bobby Shmurda.