Being an internet or tv celebrity is great but cross-over markets are not dependable enough to build a lifestyle off of. The question is why?
1. One theory is the earlier generational audiences simply aren't aware of ALL of our favorite rappers.
Other theories are:
2. Facial recognition is inconvenient.
3. Kindness/acceptance in the authority vs kindness/acceptance of the community.
4. Ever-evolving criteria for acceptance.
5. Conditioning of mindless exclusion.
Maybe "Creator Swag" is working and people underestimate it based on their own experiences of exclusion, and perceived reactions. Do you make an effort to make earned exceptions to your filters?