HeyJaredDeluxe Edition
Hip-hop, entertainment and pop culture commentary. Hot takes and analysis from music journalist and author Sowmya Krishnamurthy.
- Indexed issues, last 90 days
- 6
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- Sep 29, 2026
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- Jul 17, 2026
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MTV’s Missed Macklemore Opportunity (opens the original)
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Did you watch the MTV Video Music Awards? Of course you didn’t. Given that the network stopped being the epicenter of cool years ago — and traded in playing actual music videos for Ridiculousness marathons and umpteenth Road Rules challenges and Teen Mom spin-offs — the awards show has become an annual punchline and reminder that nobody wants their MTV any more.We know that awards shows across the board are struggling to stay relevant amid the death of monoculture, social media clipping, and gen
Macklemore Stands for Human Rights — and Wins (opens the original)
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Macklemore won the Internet — by standing for human rights. I know, who would’ve thought we’d be talking about Macklemore in 2026? Despite selling millions of records, the “Thrift Shop” rapper has been kind of an afterthought, even a punchline in hip-hop. Remember his awkward apology to Kendrick Lamar after winning the Grammy in 2014?After today, I take back any shots that I might have thrown. I’m sorry, Macklemore. You win. The rapper has solidified his legacy a
Dolly Parton’s Love Letter(s) to Hip Hop (opens the original)
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Dolly Parton will be missed. Since news broke that the Queen of Country died at the age of 80, our collective timelines have been inundated with memories of the beloved songwriter, singer, actress, businesswoman, and philanthropist. Flags are flying at half mast and “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You” are being played nonstop.In a divided country, she brings people together.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!laFb!,f_auto
Tupac Shakur's "Unsolved" Murder Goes to Trial Today (opens the original)
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One of hip-hop’s most notorious crimes is heading to the courtroom today. But for many, this is not really a cold case. There’s no mystery to who killed Tupac Shakur — everybody already knows. <img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="398" src="http
Unboxing Day! (opens the original)
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It’s officially Unboxing Day! Unless you are an author or follow BookTok or Bookstagram, you probably have no idea what I’m talking about. It’s like Christmas for authors. Here’s the deal: A few months before publication day, your publisher sends out galleys (or the advanced reader copies) of your book. These are meant to be shared with media, influence… Read more
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