Hip Hop's Midlife Crisis

Hip Hop, now 50 years old, is in a midlife crisis, according to critics. The genre has become corporate and unwelcoming, with misogyny and homophobia still prevalent. Celebrations and coverage of the anniversary fail to address these issues. Notably, prominent male rappers like Drake exhibit toxic behavior towards women. Despite the rise of successful women in hip hop, such as Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, men in the industry remain unsupportive. The fandom's continued support for misogynistic male artists like Drake reveals a stagnant state of affairs. However, there is hope for change as a new generation of women artists, like Doja Cat, emerge with a different approach to the genre.