66! Our Parasocial Relationship with Kobe and Music Identity Politics

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)"