The Grammys are changing — but is it too late? | Bad Bunny, Kendrick & the fight for validation

Описание: The Grammys had a historic night — but were the wins signs of real progress or overdue course‑corrections? Paris Alston sits down with culture critics Jeneé Osterheldt and Mankaprr Conteh to break down Bad Bunny’s groundbreaking Album of the Year moment, Kendrick Lamar’s record‑setting run, and why younger audiences aren’t tuning in anymore.

Together, they dissect the tension between validation and resistance, how ICE protests and political crackdowns shaped the night, and why artists like Kehlani and Olivia Dean used their time on stage to speak truth. They also explore the decline of monoculture, the 14‑year‑olds who only care about Tyler, the Creator, and the complicated fall of Nicki Minaj.

This is the conversation behind the clips — an honest, witty, and deeply informed look at music, power, and the changing cultural landscape.

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