In this editorial, DJ Obsession reflects on the cultural influences that shaped a generation—from De La Soul and Black medallions to A Different World and the impact it had on college aspirations. Along the way, he examines the role music, television, social media, influencers, and algorithms play in shaping young minds today.
If culture helped define who we became, what is today's culture teaching the next generation?
A conversation about influence, responsibility, education, values, and the question many people are afraid to ask:
Who's raising the kids?