And when I say artist I mean it in a very narrow sense of sensitive souls who have artistic statements to make who would cry at a plastic bag blowing in the wind?

I want to contrast that with the Hustlers who are in it because they see music as a means to become famous and make a lot of money.

Even if there were no money in it, the artist would still be practicing their craft while the hustler would move on to, i don't know, starting a clothing line or an internet company or something.


Are there any artists left these days?

I think we can agree that 50 cent is a Hustler but is Jay-Z an Artist or a Hustler?

How about Michael?



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