On this episode of The Indie Unplugged Podcast, B. Vaughan, Tye Huntley, and Brian Onrea dive deep into the chaos, controversy, and creativity shaping today’s music scene.
They unpack the shocking BET Awards win where GloRilla took home the Best Gospel/Inspirational Award for her song with Kirk Franklin—raising serious questions about genre boundaries, faith, and authenticity. The crew debates whether this was a well-deserved honor or a calculated industry consolation prize.
Also on deck: Coca-Cola enters the record label business. What does this mean for indie artists, branding, and the future of corporate-backed music? The Recording Academy announces a Traditional Country Album Grammy category following Beyoncé’s win—coincidence or gatekeeping? The crew also breaks down Kendrick Lamar's blocked verse due to Def Jam, and what Drake’s lawsuit means for the future of diss tracks in the streaming era.
This episode is loaded with game, laughs, and sharp cultural commentary.
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