Hip Hop Is BIGGER Than Billlboard Top 40 (ft. Jacqueline Constance) #hiphop #hiphopartist Hip Hop recently disappeared from the Billboard Top 40, and while many saw it as a loss, singer-songwriter Jacqueline Constance saw something deeper. In this conversation, Curtiss King sits down with the Philly-based artist to unpack her viral statement on Hip Hop returning underground, the misuse of cultural access, and why charts were never meant to define the culture in the first place. 👑 Who is Jacqueline Constance? Jacqueline Constance is a Philadelphia-based singer and songwriter blending R&B and Hip Hop into emotionally rich, reflective music. Known for both her passionate delivery and her sharp cultural insight, her work speaks to creators carving their own lane and adding meaning to their life story through melody and message. https://www.instagram.com/jacqconmusic/ https://x.com/jacqconmusic Chapters: 0:00 Who is Jacqueline Constance? 10:20 How Hip Hop Has Shifted Since 2024 15:33 Hip Hop's Relationship With Mainstream 23:35 Jacqueline's Viral Hip Hop Take 28:49 The Colonization Of Hip Hop Media 29:34 The Toxicity Of "Its Not That Deep" 34:19 How Hip Hop Is Weaponized 36:50 21 Savage's Comments On Kendrick Lamar 43:36 Black Art Is Too Inclusive 51:10 Ai Music vs. Black Culture 54:39 Questioning Xania Monet's Pen & Writer 56:50 Ai Music Prompters Are Stenographers? 1:03:31 The Next Era Of Hip Hop 1:06:02 What Is Healthy Hip Hop Growth? 1:09:46 Don't Ai Wings On Jacqueline! 1:14:08 How To Fight Against Unethical Ai 1:18:44 What Artists Should Pay Attention To 1:23:38 What Should Hip Hop Should PROTECT 1:25:54 Final Thoughts 👑 WHO IS CURTISS KING?! Curtiss King is an independent rapper, producer, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience building a career outside the traditional music industry. As the host of CurtissKingTV, he covers Hip Hop culture, industry shifts, and the realities of independence for artists and creators. Curtiss is the author of The Prosperous Hip Hop Producer and a long-time advocate for direct-to-consumer music, creative ownership, and independent thinking. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5436852754972672 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices