The SAME hippy-dippy music purists who go around chanting that music has to be free because it's a natural, spiritual right like oxygen or H2O.... They are usually the FIRST ones to denigrate modern commercial artists like Rihanna and Beyonce who "monetize" their images as "brands" because... y'know, "it's supposed to be all about the MUSIC, maaan!"

So let's get this straight:

If a musician tries to get paid from sales of their record, then they're a greedy asshole and they need to grow up and get a job.

BUT

If they try to cash in on their popularity as recording artists by letting their image be used to sell hair dye and soft drinks, then they are fakes... they're phony, soulless corporate shills and sellouts.

So which way is one to go?

*smh* Modern fans are so childish and selfish and they truly sicken me.