The winner of Rap Viet season one lost control after facing fierce criticism from the Vietnamese rap community. Most recently, De Choat said his career is over and he accepts returning to his normal life.
"I'm done!", is the latest message. Cricket He conveyed his message through social media posts. Previously, the winner of Rap Viet season one caused a stir when he admitted to being a sinner, abandoned by society, and having his career ruined. The more the rapper spoke out, the more he was criticized by a segment of the audience. Subsequently, Dế Choắt continued to speak out, leading to an endless stream of negative public opinion.
The controversy surrounding Dế Choắt stemmed from the rapper sparking a rhyming battle in Vietnamese rap. Many rappers responded to Dế Choắt's song, but his protégé... Wowy No response. From a rap music perspective alone, Dế Choắt lost a battle, but it's not worth the harsh criticism from the audience.
Some viewers "added fuel to the fire," deliberately escalating the situation and cornering Dế Choắt.
Where did Cricket go wrong?
With just a few online posts, Dế Choắt has destroyed years of hard work building his name and image. (Winner) Rap Viet He proactively "poked" the sore spot of rap fans, provoking a musical battle. However, Dế Choắt broke his promise twice.
The first time the rappers had released music for the rhyming contest, Dế Choắt disappeared. He vanished for a while, then reappeared and said he had bought sound equipment to make music. The audience continued to wait for Dế Choắt in vain.
In rap/hip hop culture, battles (beefs) are where rappers build their reputation. Before the incident, Dế Choắt was still very active, not as famous as when he participated in game shows, but still an influential rapper online. After breaking his promise, Dế Choắt became a "prime target" for all rap fans to criticize.
In the history of Vietnamese rap, many rappers have faced similar situations to Dế Choắt. Those who enter the battle through music but fail become the target of criticism. Some rappers who enter the battle but abandon it midway also face attacks.
The culture of "fighting" with music is what defines rap, which has developed from the underground scene for many years. This, however, has led to harsh and negative reactions from the audience.
Dế Choắt had been silent for months. Two weeks ago, he returned to the music scene with a new mixtape. It seemed that Dế Choắt's incident had passed. However, the audience continued to bring up the old issue and attack the rapper. Dế Choắt was upset and announced that he would take legal action against the individual/organization attacking him. Then, the audience continued to attack Dế Choắt. The rapper responded again. A vicious cycle has unfolded for Dế Choắt over the past few days.
The winner of Rap Viet couldn't keep a cool head, becoming increasingly negative after the criticism, leading to reckless statements.
Audience toxicity
Upon his comeback with the release of his mixtape, Dế Choắt distanced himself, disabling comments on both his fan page and YouTube channel. This was a defensive measure taken by the Rap Viet champion against negative audience reactions. However, viewers could still share his posts to attack him and express their anger.
Audiences are now flocking to criticize Dế Choắt through posts on other channels across various social media platforms. Public opinion directed at Dế Choắt is no longer simply criticism related to music, but rather a toxic portrayal that is driving him to the brink.
Many rappers unrelated to the incident seized the opportunity to attack Dế Choắt. A segment of the audience dug up Dế Choắt's past controversies, combining them with current events to increase pressure. For the past two weeks, Dế Choắt's music has been playing continuously but has attracted a modest number of views. Conversely, the male rapper's posts have garnered enormous attention.
The winner of Rap Viet announced: "Back to normal life. When I have free time, I'll make free music for the audience. Now I have to do push-ups, water the plants, feed the fish, and practice with the mic. Goodbye."
What a pity for Cricket!
Before rising to prominence on Rap Viet, De Choat had a period of activity underground, also going through battles that brought many negative consequences to establish his position. With Rap Viet as a springboard, De Choat suddenly became famous, gaining support from many viewers and praise from his colleagues.
After four years, the rapper lost everything. He was alone amidst the controversy, with no rappers supporting him, and was even being brought down faster by his colleagues.
Dế Choắt made mistakes stemming from aspects of the "law of the jungle" within the rap world. Up until his latest mixtape, Dế Choắt's music hasn't had any significant flaws that would warrant criticism. The rapper's personal life also hasn't been marred by scandals to the point of receiving negative comments like: "Quit rap," "Give up music."
Dế Choắt remains a unique personality in the Vietnamese music market. While the rapper's releases after Rap Viet season one weren't hugely popular, they possess a distinct style and still cater to a group of audiences interested in his musical personality.
When Dế Choắt said goodbye, letting go of everything, the situation escalated to a particularly serious level. However, piecing together the story, considering what Dế Choắt did, it wasn't serious enough for the Rap Việt champion to choose such a terrible ending.
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