Logic Talks Online Hate, Says Internet Was "A Much More Nicer Place" A Decade Ago

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He believes it's alright to have an opinion about music, but telling someone "they hope your family dies" is a bit of a stretch.

Everyone has their preferences when it comes to music tastes, but there is a wave of firing off hateful messages to artists that some listeners don't like. The internet can be a strange—and cruel—place, and often, even as social media users, we see others delivering hateful posts, replies, and comments to rappers simply because someone isn't a fan.

While all artists find themselves on the receiving end of these harsh criticisms, Logic has been a figure that has amassed quite a bit of hate. During his recent sit-down with Zane Lowe for Apple Music 1, the Vinyl Days creative spoke about the vile reactions he receives.


"It's difficult, man, to see people tell you they hope your family dies, and your baby's ugly, and X, Y, Z, and you deal with that every time you look on the internet," said Logic. "I know, it's messed up, man. Yeah, as human beings. It's insane to know that a decade ago this isn't how the internet was. It was actually a much more nicer place. You know what I mean? There were still trolls and stuff… but everything now, how people even discuss or talk about music, 'Yeah, this was mid.' What does that even mean?"

"Have an opinion. You know what I mean? If somebody's talking about an artist, 'Yeah, this is mid. This is kind of ass.' I'm like, 'Is that how you talk to your mom?' When your mom gives you breakfast, 'Yeah, Mom …' Who does that …So, I think for me, that's something that I wanted to do. I wanted to step away from the negativity. Not like I'm trying to hide from it and this and that, but just like, 'Dude, I need a break.'"

That break seemed to materialize in the form of a brief retirement, but Logic returned full force. Let us know if you agree or disagree with the rapper's thoughts on the evolution of internet culture.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.