F.D. Signifier & Curtiss Talk: The Rise of Anti-Intellectualism in Hip Hop #fdsignifier
๐ Who is F.D. Signifier?
F.D. Signifier is a cultural critic, filmmaker, and one of the most important voices in the Black YouTube space. His long-form essays dissect Hip Hop, masculinity, Black media, and cultural narratives with depth, honesty, and clarity. Known for blending academic insight with real-world storytelling, F.D. has become a leading thinker in digital Black culture.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction To F.D. Signifier
12:10 What Cycle Is Hip Hop In?
18:04 The Rory Anti-Black Tweets
28:37 STAN Culture In Rap
31:28 FD: NWA Were 1st Industry Plants
37:29 The BigxThaPlug Controversy
42:59 How Sexyy Redd Happened
51:47 Racial Self Esteem
55:17 The Power Of Language
57:01 Why F.D. Hated Nas's Hip Hop Is De*d
1:00:29 Broken Play Viral Hip Hop Clip
1:05:55 Atlanta vs New York Rap Animosity
1:07:52 Kendrick's Uncomfortable Black Art
1:10:27 Disappointing Hip Hop Legends
1:14:23 Pharrell's Disappointing Political Statement
1:25:52 FD's Cultural Advice To Rap Artists
1:29:55 FD's Lesson About Success
1:34:05 Final Thoughts
๐ WHO IS CURTISS KING?!
Curtiss King is a rapper, producer, YouTuber, and independent artist advocate creating content for Hip Hop thinkers and DIY musicians. Through Curtiss King TV, he explores culture, creativity, and the business of independence.
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