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SNOT Shares New Single “Cruel World”

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It’s been a prosperous year for rapper $NOT (pronounced snot), with several notable achievements. Earlier this year, the Billboard-charting artist announced the “Get Busy Or Die North American Tour” for 2023. The tour commenced on May 4 in Orlando, Florida, and concluded on June 22 in Nashville, Tennessee. This tour marked a significant moment in his career, connecting him directly with his devoted fan base. He’s decided to build on this momentum by releasing his latest track, “CRUEL WORLD,” which is available now. In this new release, he maintains his signature laidback style, delivering his lyrics with a monotonous tone that initially captured the hearts of his predominantly Gen Z audience. Throughout the song he names some of the things that he feels is “cruel” about the world.

“CRUEL WORLD” serves as a follow-up to his May single, “Easter Pink,” which further cemented his reputation as an artist to watch. Beyond singles, $NOT’s most recent full-length project, Ethereal, made waves when it dropped in February 2022. This 14-track endeavor boasted impressive guest appearances by renowned artists like Juicy J, A$AP Rocky, Trippie Redd, Kevin Abstract, Joey Bada$$, and Teddi Jones. Since its release, fans have been treated to visually captivating music videos for tracks like “Benzo,” “5AM,” and the Rocky-assisted “Doja,” making $NOT’s journey in the music industry a compelling one to follow.

Read More: $NOT & A$AP Rocky Connect On “Doja”

$NOT Continues The Momentum

Before Ethereal, $NOT introduced his 2020 album, “Beautiful Havoc,” which garnered considerable attention due to its well-received singles. Among these standout tracks were “Life,” “Like Me,” featuring iann dior, and “Sangria,” featuring Denzel Curry. In 2021, $NOT emerged as one of the most exciting artists to watch, thanks to his distinct sound that offered a refreshing and unique perspective in the music landscape.

His innovative approach to music and consistent delivery of captivating singles made him a noteworthy figure in the industry. The consistent delivery of music further solidifies his place in the hearts of his fans. Despite his already busy schedule, $NOT shows no signs of slowing down.

Quotable Lyrics:
She don’t call my phone no more
She don’t text to my phone no more
I’m still in love, and I just wanna be alone
You don’t know how it feels so shut up

Read More: Homixide Gang Drops 12 New Songs On “Snot Or Not”

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Gen-Z Is Drinking Less At Concerts And Venues Are Feeling The Hangover

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Gen-Z Is Drinking Less At Concerts And Venues Are Feeling The Hangover
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Millennials have been blamed for killing more than their fair share of legacy industries, but it’s the Zoomers’ turn to take the blame. According to a 2020 study reported by Billboard, gen-Z is drinking so much less at concerts that live venue owners are worried the hangover from the 2020 shutdown is going to keep giving them headaches, three years later.

According to Texas State University psychology professor Ty Schepis, who co-authored the 2020 study, alcohol consumption “has been declining in adolescents and in young adults for the past decade and a half, maybe even two decades.” Additionally, “the amount that people [in this cohort] drink when they do drink tends to be lower than it was in older generations. This is most obvious in Gen Z, but this is a continuation of a trend.”

The result has been a big drop in alcohol sales at clubs like Tucson’s Club Congress, whose owner David Slutes is quoted in Billboard‘s report. According to him, shows aimed at Gen Z brought in as much as 25% less than shows targeting older generations — which is wild when you consider some of the antics that have gone down at shows in the past year. Promoter Dayna Frank reported similar findings, saying, “One of the big trends we’re seeing is that Gen Z doesn’t drink as much. They’re either eating edibles before they come or there’s more of a sober, mental health [focus]… Most of the ticket price goes on to the band, so really what [venues] subsist on is beverages. That’s not going to be a sustainable revenue stream.”

Meanwhile, other owners or promoters cited by Billboard reported that alcohol sales, in general, have been down, regardless of age, and seemingly owing as much to the shows’ genres as anything else. Meanwhile, there may be a simpler explanation: Concertgoers, on the whole, have much less disposable income as prices for just about everything else — including (especially) tickets — go up and wages remain stagnant. There’s no doubt it’s a problem that doesn’t have an obvious or immediate situation. But it’s one that venues will need to solve if they want to remain solvent.

Fivio Foreign Is Worried About Gen Z

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Fivio Foreign is the latest in a long line of celebrities and public figures to express concern for Gen Z. The New York native is 33 years old, making him a millennial. The rapper came to prominence in 2019 with his single “Big Drip.” He has since collaborated with big artists like Drake and Kanye, cementing his status as a rising star in the rap community. Fivio has recently been teasing new music. However, it seems like the rapper might be having some trouble connecting with young fans. This isn’t specific to Fivio. In fact, many older artists would likely show the same concern for younger generations.

This concern shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. With a little reflection, it becomes clear that this is a pattern of growing pains that happens in every generation. In the early 2000s, Gen X expressed many similar concerns about Millennials. However, the criticisms that the older generations leverage against Gen Z seem more organized than ever. That is likely due to the advent of social media, which allows people to find many like-minded individuals that share their opinions or concerns. With artists like Fivio Foreign speaking out on the issues, they seem all the more important. Some might say it can all be chalked up to growing pains. Still, some of the concerns that people like Fivio voice may have some weight to them.

Fivio Says Kids Are Too Obsessed With Their Phones

Fivio Foreign took to his Twitter today to voice his thoughts on Gen Z. “I really could see the difference between my generation and the new generation,” Fivio tweeted. “Most of these kids is anti-Social & rather b alone with their head in they phone…” Fivio signed off the concerned tweet with a dramatic question: “How do we save em?” The real question is whether or not Gen Z needs saving at all.

Some users that identify as Gen Z took the opportunity to clap back respectfully. One user provided some context on the issues that Fivio raised. “A lot of us new gen people don’t really get the opportunity to go explore, we ended up being sheltered through our phones,” the user explained. “Stuff went digital and the bad sides of life that would effect a kid, like bullying became more prominent, resulting in opting to be more anti-social.” Do you think Fivio’s concerns have merit? Or do you think this is just a sign of aging? Let us know in the comments!