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The Shop

Season 8 · Episode 2

Offset, Flau’jae Johnson, JID & Matt Friend Debate Internet Virality and Cancel Culture

0.01h 12mAugust 14, 2025

The music and entertainment industry has shifted in 2025. Offset, Flaujae Johnson, JID and Matt Friend pulled up to The Shop and sat down with hosts Paul Rivera and Maverick Carter to discuss the evolving music landscape, why virality doesn’t equal success, cancel culture and more.

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Episodes

Episode 1Jordan Howlett, Fred Warner, Hannah Hidalgo & Utkarsh Ambudkar on the Pursuit of Happiness
Episode 2Offset, Flau’jae Johnson, JID & Matt Friend Debate Internet Virality and Cancel Culture
Episode 3Joey Bada$$ Claressa Shields, Muni Long & Atsuka Okatsuka Discuss Manifestation & Beauty Standards
Episode 4Gelo, Karen Pittman, Noel Miller & Jay Pharoah Discuss Criticism & If They’re Afraid of AI
Episode 5Big Sean, Kofi Siriboe, and Sebastian Maniscalco on Identity, Fame & Censorship
Episode 6Miguel, Paul Rodriguez and Cristela Alonzo On Hispanic Heritage, Evolution & The Power of Saying No
Episode 7Roy Choi, Metta World Peace, Jessica Marie Garcia & Cole Walliser on Authenticity vs. Curation