We Created the Monster

We Created the Monster | Ern and Iso Podcast Did we create the very culture we're complaining about? In this solo episode of the Ern and Iso Podcast , Ern takes a deeper look at the backlash surrounding Yung Miami following her BET Awards performance and the viral success of her song "Scamming." After comments from India Arie and a response from Trick Daddy, social media quickly turned the conversation into a debate about morality, responsibility, and the influence of music.

But are we asking the wrong question? This episode explores whether we've placed unrealistic expectations on entertainers while ignoring the role that audiences play in deciding what becomes popular.

If millions of people stream, share, dance to, and celebrate a song, who is ultimately shaping the culture—the artist or the consumer? Ern also discusses: Should entertainers be held to a higher moral standard?

Why do we expect perfection from celebrities? Can music influence behavior without being solely responsible for it?

Why positive and uplifting music often struggles to reach the same audience. The balance between artistic freedom and social responsibility.

Why the listeners have more power than they realize. The episode closes by reflecting on a powerful message from India Arie: while no artist owes the public perfection, the power of words is real—and with influence comes responsibility.

This isn't just about one artist or one song. It's about all of us. 👇 Join the conversation in the comments: Who has more influence on culture—the artist, or the audience that makes the artist successful? 🎙️ Subscribe for new episodes of the Ern and Iso Podcast every week covering hip-hop, culture, current events, sports, and the conversations everyone else is afraid to have. #YungMiami #IndiaArie #TrickDaddy #BETAwards #HipHop #RapCulture #MusicIndustry #Podcast #ErnandIso #HipHopPodcast #Culture #Entertainment #MusicDebate #Scamming #CurrentEvents #fyp #ernandiso4president