Tierra Whack Advises To Have "Real Relationships" Instead Of Chasing People "With The Blue Check"

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She stressed the importance of not only looking to executives because "the ones with the less followers make sh*t happen everyday."

When she isn't making her TikTok followers laugh by often trolling her industry peers, Tierra Whack is sharing wisdom on Instagram. In a mainstream culture where everyday people can become famous with the help of a social media video or meme, it seems as if many people these days are networking instead of forging real relationships. This hasn't been lost on Whack who decided to drop off a few thoughts about connecting with others authentically instead of chasing after those that seem to have status. 

Although Whack didn't pen the post herself, she did reshare a text image to her Instagram Story.

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"It is important to build true relationships. Let's stop trying to build relationships with the artist, artist manager, a&rs, execs and the person with the blue check," she wrote on her Story. "Please understand that the ones with the less followers make sh*t happen everyday. Interns, coordinators, PM's, glam team, assistants, non senior level people hold a lot of weight."

Anyone who works as a professional in the industry can double down on the post because often, many artists complain that the general public doesn't know just how much goes into making a successful performance. After her post was reshared, several of her peers agreed.

In other Tierra Whack news, the Grammy-nominated rapper-singer will make an appearance on the Minions: The Rise of Gru soundtrack along with others including Diana Ross, RZA, Thundercat, Tame Impala, Brockhampton, and more.

Check out her post below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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