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I'M reading this play about the exploitative/weird relationship between Basquiat and Warhol.
I started to think about how Jay-Z goes to such lengths to embody Basquiat and I wonder - for what? Does he see himself as a replica or reincarnation? Jay-Z is a single-minded capitalist in such a way that it begs the question - is he buying/collecting to horde or consume or become or all three?
I think it's just cosplay to make him, Shawn Carter (a person who has to wake up and go to sleep and have thoughts in between) feel less evil for being a billionaire.
May 8, 2024
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More thoughtful than gruesome in regards to the literal consumption of celebrity IMO. As someone whose dream job is still "pop culture archivist," I ate this tf up
Mar 21, 2024
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He seems like a more good-natured version of the vampire family in 'Copenhagen Cowboy'
Always has quotes for days. Brings to mind Jay-Z saying "plus my interviews are hotter"
The kind of guy that makes every conspiracy about the fashion industry seem probably true
Feb 17, 2024
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I always pull inspiration from these books. I love reading Andy’s escapades and the graphic presentation of Babitz words in the original Fiorucci book.
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It’s whimsical, it’s fun, it keeps the spirit of youth nourished
Mar 1, 2024
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The Dolly Parton / Chet Atkins version is easily my favorite. The way dolly hits the minor fall into the chorus gives me shivers everytime - I could use less Chet tho tbh.
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