It’s not uncommon for artists to face criticism, but when that criticism comes from another artist you admire, it can get interesting. PlaqueBoyMax recently opened up about a situation where NBA YoungBoy called him out for disliking a track from his ‘Slime Cry’ album. Max shared his perspective on the ‘Respectfully’ show with Justin Laboy.
Sharing Opinions and Social Media Literacy
PlaqueBoyMax, who generally considers himself a fan of NBA YoungBoy’s music, explained his stance on sharing opinions. “If I feel a certain way about some music or some s**t, I cannot help it. I’m going to share my opinion,” he stated. He expressed confusion over the strong reaction his critique of the ‘Headtap’ track received, especially since he respects YoungBoy as an artist.
Max pointed out how negativity often goes viral on social media, suggesting that clip pages push this kind of content to drive engagement. He urged followers to develop better “social media literacy” to understand that what they see is often curated to provoke a reaction. “Y’all n***as is stupid as f**k, bro… ‘Cause that’s not what gets people to engage with that post,” he added.
Artistic Integrity and Standing By Your Work
Reflecting on his long-time appreciation for NBA YoungBoy’s music, dating back to high school, PlaqueBoyMax emphasized the importance of artistic conviction. “At the end of the day, you’re an artist. If you believe in the work you put out, stand on it, bro,” he advised. He drew a parallel to his own experiences, noting, “You know how many n***as call my s**t trash? I don’t give a f**k.”
This situation highlights the delicate balance artists navigate between creative expression and public reception. While PlaqueBoyMax reached out to figures like DJ Akademiks to potentially mediate, he ultimately stands by the principle that artistic opinions, whether positive or negative, shouldn’t be mistaken for definitive judgments.
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