#balleralert #DavidBanner #BETAwards #MusicIndustry #BlackCulture #HipHop Hip-hop artist and activist David Banner shares his powerful perspective on the state of the music industry. He explains why, despite any criticisms, the BET Awards remain a crucial platform for Black artists to receive recognition and connect with each other in the industry [00:43]. Banner also discusses the ongoing struggle for Black artists to be recognized and paid fairly for their immense contributions to the culture. He emphasizes the importance of continuing to create and support Black art, regardless of mainstream validation, and expresses his hope that artists will increasingly take control of their own narratives and financial futures through direct audience engagement [01:14]. TIMESTAMPS: [00:43] The Importance of the BET Awards for Black Artists [01:14] The Future of Music & Taking Control of the Narrative -------- Download our Baller Alert App To Stay Connected to All Things Baller! iOS: https:/...