Art Quote by Talib Kweli
![“I see that happening with hip hop purists now. Where you have an artist like a Kendrick [Lamar] or a Drake, who are really trying different things emotionally, different things musically, and on a mainstream level. And you have underground hip hop fans dissing it, for the simple fact that it's…” quote by Talib Kweli](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b42/talib-kweli-1746_art_i-see-that-happening-with-hip-hop-purist_406198.jpg)
“I see that happening with hip hop purists now. Where you have an artist like a Kendrick [Lamar] or a Drake, who are really trying different things emotionally, different things musically, and on a mainstream level. And you have underground hip hop fans dissing it, for the simple fact that it's mainstream - not because what they're doing is whack, or what they're doing is not sincere.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast discussion on hip hop culture, 2023
Artists who experiment creatively are often rejected by purist fans who value genre purity over mainstream appeal.
In simple terms: Fans resist change in music.
Key Takeaway
Embrace artistic evolution despite criticism.
Themes
creativity
authenticity
genre tension
mainstream vs underground
fan culture
Mood
frustrated
reflective
hopeful
Type
observational
critical
analytical
When to use this quote
- album releases
- concerts
- music reviews
- social media debates
- artist collaborations
Key Concepts
cultural dynamics
musical innovation
identity politics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does commercial success affect artistic integrity?
- Can genre boundaries be fluid without losing identity?
A Different Perspective
Purist backlash can stifle artistic growth and limit audience exposure to new sounds.
![“Some artists are definitely trying to do different styles. Some, not a lot. But even from what you've seen [of] Outkast, Kanye West, and Lil' Wayne, and different people expressing their way of evolving in hip-hop. In the evolution of hip-hop, they're doing different things. And you've seen…” quote by Will Ferrell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/724/will-ferrell-2019_art_some-artists-are-definitely-trying-to-do_1730086.jpg)
