Logic: An Example of How to Kill A Rap Career

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At almost every turn, Logic has found himself as the butt of the cultural joke. Ridiculed for everything from his insistence on discussing his biraciality to his willingness to present himself as an open book to an inherently cynical audience, Logic has been written off by no shortage of fans over the years. But even as the world took from him with one hand, it gave with the other.

Through it all, he’s retained a passionate fanbase that’d basically ensure that every time that he dropped a record, it skyrocketed to the top of the charts. Or at least that was the case until very recently when, after years of weathering PR disasters and public sleights from others, Logic’s stock appeared to take a notable drop.

But before we get there, we need to look at when Logic’s path through hip-hop began to veer off from the norm.

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Narrated by: Spencer Pearman
Written by: Robert Blair
Edited by: Roman Bill
Music by: Josh Petruccio

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[jasonhughes]

He is just an example of someone whose sensitivity was a gift and a curse. He is way more in tune with the human struggle than most rap artists today. (Hip hop, in general, used to be that way). And he is as empathetic to humanity as it gets. He is emotional. He is affected by criticism. He does take things to heart. He is everything that most of us are as human beings. He is just open about all of these things in a genre that doesn't value or respect them. Most artists who have shown their sensitive side have had to temper it with a harder side to stay relevant. Logic is just a talented artist in a genre that has no respect for what he stands for. That part is not his fault.

[Cooljohn]

Logic is Another example When critics/haters/fans tear down a artist. To me he is a good MC.

[Cowboy-Philosophy]

Logic has nothing to prove. Happy that the man is being true to himself and making time for his family. I wouldn’t wanna get back in the spotlight if I was being treated this way either. He’s gotten a lot of people through tough times, and to me, he’ll always be one of the greats

[ononsoorizu]

I didn’t even know Logic was hated so much. Brilliant rapper in my opinion

[JustinStewartMusic]

everything in music/hip hop is subjective. Logic majority of his career has done nothing but stay true to who he is and that’s one of the best forms of measure with art. Transparency. I get a dislike for the music, but the man should be respected.

[theaurawizard]

Idgaf what anyone says. I'm happy for the man finally having a family, being independent and making the rap and indie rock shit he wants to make. The numbers don't mean anything.

[themorrow]

Isn't it sad how one of the last genuinely positive hip hop artists that's for the culture has to deal with videos like this? Bro, how about a video on how successful he's been?

[milhouse]

Shout out to the stupid specialized media and rap "influencers" trashing out a dude who definitely can rhyme, while theres a bunch of bs rappers and trappers on streaming playlists. Sick.

[TaktikalAttention]

I feel really bad for logic for the backlash he gets, he’s made amazing music, he just overworked himself to no extent, hopefully he’s enjoying his time with his family 🖤

[cvalenzuela]

Man can rap, and he’s damn good at it.

[ArroyoVideo]

Logic got me through a divorce and custody battle simply by listening to his Under Pressure album. He'll always have a fan in me. Thank you Logic 🙏

[sillabaez]

I went to his show a couple weeks ago and he killed it, the flow, lyrics, freestyle, the love compassion and humility he shared with his fans 👌 this is video is a small example of what gate keeping is

[weakbenchkid]

I find it lame how someone you look up to so much growing up turns out to be so hated. I love logic and what he's done. His progress through the music industry and downfalls are all part of the game no one gets a perfect road but the outcome has been great. He is mentally healthier than ever. Most importantly he's a happy husband and father who's just living life now.

[LOSTBOI]

Man, he doesn’t deserve all the hate.

[reloreo]

He didn't kill his career, he escaped the industry.

[brianortega]

Logic is very talented. Was listening to some of his tracks again on Apple Music to and from work, and to say he is horrible is ridiculous. This kid has bars. I like his flow. He is a legitimately talented and good rapper, with some really good tracks. The hip hop industry just values being hood, from the streets, fucking bitches, getting money, etc too much.

[SamadSaVage]

Besides the misleading title, This was a well put together video. I feel like people magnify logic’s flaws, but don’t actually listen to his music, which is incredible!

[alwayscreatingio]

Logic on the Impulsive podcast mentioned he wrote his 1-800 verse for The Chainsmokers but they didn’t think it fit so he made it into his own song

[ujabroni]

He did not kill his rap career he killed his industry career and that is a good thing my man is still making bangers and living his best life.

[DekuScrub_]

as someone who's been listening to logic for around a year and a bit, his biggest problem is that he's inconsistent. i never understood the pure hatred some people have for him because the dude's got some great albums; under pressure, the incredible true story, no pressure and more recently, vinyl days. he does definitely have some misses for sure like everybody which was just ok and confessions of a dangerous mind which was underwhelming but i think he's still one of the better artists we have