>I'm being sarcastic but in all seriousness - I think he was
>more talking about the industry pushing older rap artists out
>than the fans. Though the fans have been guilty of that at
>times, too. But in that context you're right, I don't think De
>La has been subjected to that treatment from fans. But they
>definitely were by their old label/the industry.

I think De La has been subjected to that treatment from fans. Sure they'll go to the concerts and watch De La perform their older material but how many fans are buying De La albums? How many units were the AOI joints selling? How well did The Grind Date perform? No need in making new music when people don't buy it. Just cash in on the material fans care to hear which for De La is their 89-96 material. How many of us here contributed to their kickstarter and how many of us will buy when it's released?