로직의 힙합 여정: 승리, 비판, 그리고 논쟁

### 로직의 파란만장한 여정: 비판에서 상업적 쇠퇴까지
* 🎤 로직의 경력은 상업적 성공과 매진 투어에도 불구하고 **많은 사람들이 그를 최악의 래퍼 중 한 명**으로 분류하는 등 혹독한 비판으로 얼룩져 있습니다.
* 🌀 힙합 커뮤니티에서 정체성과 수용성에 대한 고민으로 인해 그는 **자신의 인종적 배경과 전통적인 힙합 문화 외의 관심사에 대해 개방적**이라는 이유로 조롱을 받기도 했습니다.
* 📉 초기 성공 이후, 2017년 앨범 'Everybody'로 큰 타격을 입은 로직의 명성은 **표절 의혹**이 불거지면서 신뢰도에 타격을 입었습니다.
* 🎶 그의 히트곡 **'1-800-273-8255'를 둘러싼 논란**은 동료 아티스트 조이너 루카스의 콘셉트를 도용했다는 주장이 제기되면서 더 깊은 문제를 드러냈고, 이는 **창작물 도용이라는 비난**으로 이어졌습니다.
* 🤔 로직이 음악을 통해 정신 건강 인식에 긍정적인 영향을 미친 것은 부인할 수 없는 사실이지만, 이러한 성공으로 인해 **그의 기존 팬층이 일부 이탈**하기도 했습니다.
* 📅 2020년 221,000대의 판매고를 올린 'No Pressure'로 은퇴를 선언한 로직은 종지부를 찍는 듯했지만, 곧 **업계로 복귀**하며 작별의 의미를 퇴색시켰습니다.
* 📉 그의 컴백 앨범 'Vinyl Days'는 **판매량이 급감하여 2만 8천 장**에 그쳤고, 은퇴 전 쌓아온 모멘텀을 잃게 되었습니다.
* 🏋 로직은 은퇴 후 커리어를 탐색하면서, 흔들리는 사람에게 불이익을 주는 **경쟁적인 업계에서 자신의 명성을 되찾고 존경을 되찾아야 하는 과제**에 직면합니다.

로직의 힙합 여정은 혹독한 비판과 진정성을 향한 투쟁 속에서도 회복탄력성을 반영합니다.

this video is brought to you by Raycon. Stay tuned to find out more. Logic, you are easily one of the worst rappers to ever grace a microphone. I'm gonna be honest with you. I don't know what they tell you. I know you sold a lot of records. I know you sell out a whole bunch of tours, and I know just how successful you are. I have to be honest. You are horrible, man. I think he's a rat, but I feel like he just tries to prove that he's black too much for me. At almost every turn, Logic has found himself as the butt of a cultural joke, ridiculed for everything from his insistence on discussing his biraciality to his willingness to present himself as an open book to an inherently cynical audience. Logic has been written off by no shortage of fans over the years, but even as the world took from him with one hand, it gave with the other. Through it all, he's retained a passionate fan base that basically ensured that every time

that he dropped a record. It skyrocketed to the top of the charts, or at least that was the case until very recently when, after years of weathering PR disasters and public slides from others, Logic's stock appeared to take a noticeable drop. But before we get there, we need to look at when Logic's path through hip-hop began to veer off the norm. When he first came out of the gate, the MC was, for all intents and purposes, a traditional MC, and on his debut album, Under Pressure, he adhered to as many of the genre's origin story tropes as he could. As he later admitted to The Fader, the project was a case of looking at his perception of himself and wanting them, being the hip-hop buying audience, to like me, claiming that he'd been through things that can give me credibility. He initially decided to spotlight his rough upbringing, but over time, he decided to deviate from that in order to present a more robust picture of who he really is. When I let all that go and I was like

I'm an anime nerd, a Sci-Fi loving film-going mother that completely changed how open I was. The result of this would be his sophomore album, The highly conceptual, the incredible true story. And from there, logic had already begun to garner sideways looks from a genre which often, to its detriment, expects its mainstream artists to follow the template to the letter. However, it should be said that the warping of his public image didn't really result from this sci-fi oriented project. In fact, the anti-logic movement, which soon became rife in hip-hop, didn't really pick up steam until 2017's Everybody, at which point all of the niggling hang-ups that people seemed to nurture about him all came to a head in a way that would lead to that credibility he'd spoken of taking irreparable damage. For starters, attentive listeners began to see some glaring similarities in his rapping flow and lyrics to that of other artists. In the eyes of his defenders, logic was simply interweaving aspects of other

work into his own creative output in a way that mirrors his hero, film director Quentin Tarantino. But to others, what Logic engaged in was nothing short of blatant plagiarism. As while recreating shots to salute the movies that paved the way for your own distinct filmmaking is one thing, having the audacity to routinely steal elements from another artist's music or imagery within a culture that views biting as a cardinal sin is something else entirely. Over the years, the damning evidence began to mount up and will lead to videos such as Logic copying Kendrick Lamar for five minutes straight to be compiled. Likewise, he was accused of copying both contemporaries such as J. Cole and legends like Eminem. Elsewhere, the voice of Talia, which originated on The Incredible True Story and later provided context for songs on No Pressure, Bayer's startling resemblance to that which can be heard throughout A Tribe Called Quest's Midnight Marauders. But if there is any issue in regards to Logic apparently taking inspiration too far, it was his apparent theft to Joiner Lucas's

concept that eventually led to his biggest hit ever, the mental health awareness Anthem 1-800-273-8255. As Jordan Lucas said, this wasn't a case of coincidence, as Logic's manager had essentially acted as a spot and gave the idea directly to Logic after hearing what Joyner had been cooking up. Are you ready to hear things in a whole new way? Whether you're listening to your favorite podcast or playlist while working out, Raycon earbuds have you covered with optimized gel tips for the perfect in-ear fit. These earbuds are so comfortable, and they will not budge, trust me. They offer over eight hours of playtime and up to 32 hours of battery life, which comes in handy when we're editing our videos for hours and hours on end. Other features include the premium noise isolation and awareness mode for enhanced sound quality, which can be adjusted and customized to your liking, three customizable sound profiles, and easy tap function controls, which honestly put competitors to shame. Plus, with over 50

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In one of the more comical claims, Freddie Gibbs saw their parallel uses of religious iconography on the album covers for You Only Live Twice and Everybody Has Enough for him to tweet that white boy took that. While the accusation itself is definitely a stretch, the fact that Freddie felt sufficiently emboldened to go and demand an explanation from the white boy raises a larger question about Logic's place in the culture. Essentially, due to his persona, Logic had become a punching bag who could be off-handedly disrespected without fear of consequence, and in an industry that's fueled by machismo and asserting dominance, this might as well be fatal. In many ways, it was this perception of Logic that likely gave Joey Badass the green light to lie about being blinded by a solar eclipse to get out of his commitments to tour Rhythm. I just really wanted an excuse to be off the Logic tour, Joey later revealed. Blogs literally created a story, and I went with it because it was convenient for me at the time. Although he wasn't short on

haters' logic's positive impact can't be discredited, and over time, it was revealed that 1-800 had led to a massive increase in calls to the Prevention Hotline. But even then, the massive mainstream appeal of the track and being dubbed the voice of a generation by Ellen DeGeneres, of all people, likely did more damage than good. The same fans who had heard 1-800 and been like, This is amazing, this is so special, this is needed, were now the ones saying, This sucks, and he's too mainstream. He reflected in his autobiography, The most popular thing I'd ever done, the song that was going seven times Platinum, suddenly became the worst song Logic ever made. Suddenly faced with backlash from his own fans and the general disrespect of his peers, this was anything but ideal for someone who'd soon prove himself to be thin-skinned in a way that's simply not compatible with the intense criticism that comes with being an artist in hip-hop. Having shown that he could be willfully discredited

and mocked in a way that other MCS can't. Enabling this to fly with little more than the occasional gripe in an interview or a vague allusion to haters on wax has meant that this outlook on him has all but solidified over the years. And over time, he's found himself on the receiving end of some harsh words from some of the most barbed tongues in hip-hop. Let me be the first to tell you, I don't know what the hell Logic is talking about. I can assure you that nobody in this room has ever said, Man, you know who doesn't come up here? Logic. And that's not a diss, I'm just telling you, nobody cares. If I'm gonna be honest with you, I don't know what they tell you. I know you sold a lot of records, I know you sell out a whole bunch of tours, and I know just how successful you are. I have to be honest, you are horrible, man. While Button and Charlemagne shooting off at the mouth is nothing new, the

willingness to verbally tear logic limb from limb speaks to his reputation as an easy target. And while it may seem like kicking a man while he's down in the hyper-masculine realm of hip-hop, logic really only has himself to blame because once you allow the opinions of others to permeate your mind and form a part of who you are, it'll then be visible to the culture at large. And if we know anything about human nature, really, it's that when people are given free reign to take liberties, they will. As he revealed during an interview with Rob Markman, this is precisely what happened in regards to Charlemagne's conduct towards him. Rather than letting it go, logic allowed it to fester inside him and actively affect his life. When he basically kind of called me homophobic without even watching an interview, and for him to just out his mouth be like 'get your sister' like that, I actually held on to that for like six years, man. And I was like, 'this isn't healthy,' and I'm talking to my therapist about it.

Ain't that deep. Unsurprisingly, the same pattern of internalizing insults came into play when Joe Budden decided to level his scathing critiques in Bobby's direction. On that occasion, it even made such a dent in his confidence that it played a role in his decision to briefly retire from hip-hop. I really this and my heart rate explodes and I'm like, 'Oh my God,' and I go out and I'm at like the garden and everyone's like wrapping my lyrics, whatever, and I'm like, 'I'm a failure.' What I'm saying is at that moment, it was the height of me caring about what other people say. It was the height of people's opinions on me bearing deep into my heart and affecting my everyday, my everyday life. And after that, I was like, 'I can't do this anymore.' Known to have an extremely strained relationship with social media to the extent that he believes the internet was actually a much nicer place just a decade ago, Logic would announce his retirement from the game, signing off with July 2020's No Pressure, seen by

many as a triumphant swan song. The no ID-aided project shifted in emphatic 221,000 units and was only kept from the top spot by Taylor Swift, rounded off with a leap into the streaming world. Logic had suddenly cultivated more goodwill than he'd gotten from the industry in years. In fact, for the first time in a long time, it felt like he'd been able to escape with his head held high as he rode off into the sunset to go and be a father. And with that, Logic's legacy began to be seen with a greater level of goodwill than it had been given in years. Until less than a year on from his final album, he announced that he was returning to the game that he'd once claimed had driven him to the brink of a breakdown. In one Michael Jordan impersonating press release, Logic sacrificed the perfect storybook ending that he'd written for himself and, in doing so, opened himself up to the usual criticism once again. To make matters worse, he also began to discuss his past most hated.

projects and the questionable intentions behind them. No, but the funny thing is people didn't realize it was a satirical social experiment. LOL, he said of the widely hated Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. I win, and to this day the numbers show it is my most popular album, proving my point. Make a controversial album and people talk. I've never actually admitted this. Almost immediately, Logic's comments about his fifth record were contested by fans and critics alike, with some feeling angered by the fact that some of the tracks that they felt connected to were now being invalidated by the artist behind them. Meanwhile, while others saw it as nothing more than a case of trying to salvage the project's dubious reputation, with one Twitter user tweeting, So how do you explain Bobby Tarantino 3 being mid then? Is that another satirical social experiment? Combined with the decision to end his retirement in under a year, Logic's comments set the precedent that fans could no longer take anything that he says at face value. And considering that No Pressure was billed as his final

contribution to the culture of hip-hop. It can be hard to view any future albums with anything approaching the same degree of anticipation when it's likely that he'll drop another one within months. Sure enough, this predicament was epitomized by his 30-track strong comeback record, Vinyl Days, praised by longtime Logic critic Anthony Fantano. The record was actually regarded by many as a phenomenal return to his roots, which saw his strengths as an MC and a producer come to the fore. But in the wake of his retirement, Logic essentially killed off his momentum. As a result, his commercial appeal experienced a massive nosedive, as while his retirement album sold over 200,000 first week, Vinyl Days shifted just 28,000, garnering numbers which placed him below that of Kevin Gates's Casa, which was released the same week. While this next phase of his career will see him operating under the BMG imprint on a deal that likely made him a fortune, there's no denying that Logic has lost something which he simply can't regain once he renounced.

his place in the game at what had seemed like the perfect time. Logic's last-ditch effort to salvage his reputation and part ways on good terms became a relic of the past. Instead, he finds himself painted into a corner that was partially constructed by the perceptions of others, but that he also had an undeniable hand in crafting for himself through his own mismanagement of his career and his ill-fitting coping strategies to deal with things beyond his control. He faces an uphill battle if he ever hopes to claim her back to the highest heights of his early years with this new post-retirement career, and perhaps more pressingly, get the respect that he feels he deserves.

Logic: An Example of How to Kill A Rap Career

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논란의 여지가 있는 로직의 힙합 여정

로직은 혼혈과 개방적인 태도로 끊임없이 조롱을 받아왔지만, 그의 성공을 견인하는 열정적인 팬층을 유지해 왔습니다.

그의 데뷔 앨범인 "Under Pressure"는 전통적인 힙합 트로피를 따랐지만, 이후 그는 보다 다양한 모습을 선보이기 위해 일탈을 감행했습니다.

2017년 앨범 'Everybody' 이후 반로직 운동은 그의 랩 플로우와 가사가 다른 아티스트와 유사하다는 비판으로 이어지며 주목을 받았습니다.

논리의 논란의 여지가 있는 창작 과정

쿠엔틴 타란티노에게서 영감을 받은 로직의 영화 제작 스타일은 켄드릭 라마, J.

콜, 에미넴과 같은 아티스트들을 표절했다는 비난과 함께 노골적인 표절이라는 비판을 받아왔습니다.

특히 조이너 루카스의 작품과 관련하여 유사한 이미지와 컨셉을 사용함으로써 그의 가장 큰 히트작인 정신 건강 인식 제고 캠페인 "1-800-273-8255"가 탄생했습니다.

그의 도용 혐의에 대한 증거가 늘어나면서 그의 창의적인 접근 방식에 대한 개념이 밈으로 바뀌었습니다.

힙합계에서 논란이 되고 있는 로직의 위치

프레디 깁스는 로직이 앨범 커버에 종교적 도상을 모방했다고 비난하며 업계에서 래퍼의 취약성을 부각시켰습니다.

특히 "1-800"이라는 곡으로 주류에서 성공한 로직은 팬들의 반발과 동료 래퍼들의 무례함으로 이어져 부정적인 평판을 굳혔습니다.

긍정적인 영향력에도 불구하고 로직의 얇은 피부와 격렬한 비판으로 인해 그는 힙합 신을 헤쳐나가는 데 어려움을 겪었습니다.

비판과 자기 정체성에 대한 논리의 투쟁

다른 사람의 의견을 내면화하는 로직의 성향 때문에 그는 특히 힙합 업계에서 쉽게 비판의 대상이 되었습니다.

그는 샤를마뉴와 조 버든의 신랄한 비판이 자신감에 큰 영향을 미쳤고 힙합에서 잠시 은퇴를 결심하는 데 영향을 미쳤다고 밝혔습니다.

소셜 미디어의 영향으로 어려움을 겪던 로직은 2020년 7월 'No Pressure'를 발표하며 음악계 은퇴를 선언했습니다.

로직의 승리의 귀환과 논란의 여지가 있는 유산

로직의 노 아이디 프로젝트는 221,000개의 판매량을 달성하며 좋은 반응을 얻었고, 그는 은퇴 후 아빠가 되기 전까지 긍정적인 유산을 남겼습니다.

1년도 채 지나지 않아 그는 음악 복귀를 발표하면서 자신의 과거 프로젝트에 대한 비판과 논란에 직면했습니다.

다섯 번째 음반과 은퇴 후 빠른 복귀에 대한 그의 발언은 팬들의 엇갈린 반응으로 이어졌고, 팬들은 그의 말을 진지하게 받아들이기 어려웠습니다.

로직이 힙합에 미친 영향과 그의 경력 투쟁

로직의 최근 컴백 앨범인 Vinyl Days는 초심으로 돌아갔다는 찬사를 받았지만 은퇴 후 상업적 모멘텀을 유지하는 데는 실패했습니다.

전작에 비해 저조한 앨범 판매량은 그가 업계에서 잃어버린 매력을 부각시켰습니다.

이제 새로운 소속사에서 활동 중인 로직은 예전의 명성과 존경심을 되찾기 위한 힘겨운 싸움에 직면해 있습니다.