I've always had love for Jay-Z. In my opinion, he's
a dope lyricist, and may not be 'conscious'- in that
khufi chewstick kind of way---but he's certainly aware.
If he didn't know how to handle his, he wouldn't
simultaneously be a platinum selling and respected
artist.

And I respect that he is now taking the time to look on
the internet and see exactly what people think about him.
This can help artists gain focus if they're slipping w/o
necessarily losing sight of themselves, or their issues.
---Allowing them to become more progressive and advanced
in their styles.

Online, as is w/life, the main thing is filtering out the
people who are being intentionally negative, from those who
are simply offering constructive criticism.

But it's very no holds barred, because no one is looking
at you face to face, so they're more likely to be honest
and throw your feelings and consideration out the window.

About those artists who won't touch the internet...tsk*tsk*
shame, shame.....some people proactively choose ignorance.
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