...I'm continuing a discussion from the Mission Infect thread in the Underground section.

It's clear from Young Wicked's recent radio appearance (and from the writing that's been on the wall) that mass market appeal is definitely a part of Majik Ninja's business strategy. I don't begrudge them this, but I have to say it is a bit of a bummer to hear an artist like Honey Bunches of Otis, who was so authentically raised in the Juggalo world, speak on it with such casual dismissiveness. We seem to be getting it a lot from that side these days, with Twiztid saying "oh our fans are all super young you guys", to G-mo going from serenading Juggalos on his album closer to flinging his wet diaper directly at Faygoluvers because he was colicky and got a rash.  Lex seems to have genuine respect and appreciation even though, like Gorilla Voltage, he could easily open up his own lane. Then you have an artist like Boondox, who logic dictates will never have mainstream appeal. Its such a weird time.

The host with his 2kool4clownshoes 'tude can learn to juggle scrote as far as I'm concerned. You could tell he was goading Wicked for some shade. And I don't hold bitterness against him either, business is one thing, but beneath that there's still a self-contained culture that's a separate thing, where all of this shit incubated. I don't mind a motherfucker experiencing growth, even carving a distinct and seperate niche, but christ I wish these guys would pipe up about the hands that boosted them up with a little more enthusiasm.