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The Last Poets
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“My Brother Is So Far Gone” – How Male Influencers Turned The Men
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YouTube is the next MTV
YouTube YouTube is the next MTV YouTube is going the way of MTV. It’s like a once-great rock band that’s been taken over by corporations, sellouts, and grifters. Ask yourself: Why do I keep getting YouTube Premium ads when I said no? Why can’t I see dislikes on videos? Why do I have to Read More…