The “Haters Help Me” Law for all aspiring artists:
Conditions / Statements / Rules:
1. No press should be considered “bad” for an unknown artist.
2. “Hate” has an effect, but hate itself CANNOT change art which has already been produced.
3. If somebody says something negative about you, then you work harder to prove them wrong.
4. If you work harder, then they hate harder.
5. An increase in hate corresponds with an increase in press.
6. Real recognize real.
7. Artists make statements based on what we collectively perceive as “reality.”
8. Haters are NOT keeping it real.
9. Hip Hop prides itself upon artists who are real.
Using these rules, the following assumptions are made:
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Haters cannot themselves affect an artist by changing the art that they make. (Rule 2)
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A hater can only inspire an artist to work harder to prove them wrong. (Rule 3 and Rule 4)
These assumptions help aspiring artists in 2 ways:
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By creating press/buzz (which can never be bad) for an aspiring artist (Rule 5)
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By creating new fans from this buzz.
Conclusion
All artists create within the parameters of “reality”.
If real recognize real, then EVERY person who is exposed to press (or Hate) created by the hater associates the hater as an individual who does not keep it real.
This leads to 2 outcomes:
1. A fan is gained and the hater continues to help the aspiring artist grind harder and gain further exposure or,
2. A new hater is created and immediately falls into their designated place helping accelerate the careers of artists who keep it real.
Remember this Logic the next time someone hates on YOU, let them hate.
