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The Shop

Season 8 · Episode 4

Gelo, Karen Pittman, Noel Miller & Jay Pharoah Discuss Criticism & If They’re Afraid of AI

0.01h 9mSeptember 11, 2025

The world is what you make it. Gelo Ball, Karen Pittman, Noel Miller and Jay Pharoah pulled up to The Shop and sat down with hosts Paul Rivera and Maverick Carter to discuss navigating criticism, why representation matters, growth in their careers and more.

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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
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