66! Our Parasocial Relationship with Kobe and Music Identity Politics

How do we mourn a parasocial relationship? And how do identity politics affect music genres? [17:34]

This week, Aaron, Joey, and Jess talk about Kobe, 1996, Titus Burgess, the new cowboy in town, appropriation, and "Daddy Lessons." They don't (enough) about Billy Porter's grammy look.

references

• "My Complicated Reaction to the Death of Kobe Bryant."

• Felicia Sonmez's suspension and reinstatement following her tweets about "remembering a public figure in their totality."

• The look Lil Nas X served at this year's Grammy Awards.

• Billboard's decision to exclude Lil Nas X from the country charts.

• The incredible Old Town Road music video.

• Vanity Fair: overviewing Titus Burgess v. Andy Cohen. Also, the interview with he and Laverne Cox.

• Earth, Wind & Fire "Holiday"

• The article buzzing around Sylvain Labs right now: "Heard But Not Seen: Black Music in White Spaces"

• Beyoncé and the Dixie Chicks performing "Daddy Lessons" at the 2016 CMAs.

• Joey's playlist: "Acceptable country (and proxies)"