Rapper Lazza went on a lengthy rant on social media, sharing his thoughts and frustrations about fame and the constant pressure on him as an artist. “My album is sad because fame is toxic,” Lazza began on his Instagram stories, explaining his recent decision to limit interviews.
Limit on interviews
Lately, Lazza has decided to do fewer interviews, and in fact, none at all. “Almost every time I talk to someone I wonder if they are really listening to me or are simply looking for a way to bring home content that will make them talk,” the rapper wrote. This ambivalence towards the media and interviews is a clear sign of his discomfort with the superficiality with which his music and his person are treated.
The artist's perception
Lazza harshly criticized the attitude of those who believe that artists are entitled to everything. “I hate the fact that there are some who think that they are entitled to everything. I hate that in the minds of some people we artists should always be happy and available because we make a lot of money and therefore we are never granted a bad day. (Spoiler: money is not everything)”. This outburst highlights the constant pressure and unrealistic expectations that the public has towards artists, as if their happiness were interchangeable with economic success.
Criticisms of artistic evolution
The rapper also addressed the issue of criticism of his artistic evolution. “I hate those who ‘renew’… but then when you do something new they don’t understand it and so you were better before, you’ve changed, you’ve sold out. The reality is that those who say that didn’t understand a damn thing before and don’t understand a damn thing today,” Lazza said. This comment reflects the conflict that many artists face when they try to innovate their work but find themselves faced with incomprehension from the public and critics.
Behind the scenes of artistic commitment
Lazza also wanted to emphasize how much effort it takes to realize an idea, concluding with a bitter reflection: "But on the other hand, those who know how to do, do, those who don't know how to do, teach. Sorry for the outburst." The rapper's words did not go unnoticed in the music world, finding support even from colleagues like Laura Pausini, who shared a story on Instagram with a simple, yet significant, "I agree with everything." This support shows that Lazza's frustrations resonate with many artists who experience similar situations.
Article published on May 30, 2024 - 15:31 pm
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