In a lively social media exchange, Elliott Wilson took aim at Cam’ron’s venture into journalism, sparking an online debate.
- Wilson expressed frustration over celebrities like Cam’ron entering media, suggesting their content lacks expertise.
- He criticized Cam’ron’s sports show, dubbing it “cringeworthy,” and questioned his sports journalistic credibility.
- Wilson’s remarks drew immediate, fiery clapbacks from Cam’ron’s team, who defended their platform.
- Despite Wilson’s reposting of a critical video, Cam’ron’s team continued their strong stance.
Elliott Wilson, a well-known voice in hip-hop journalism, has stirred up some drama after sharing his thoughts on Cam’ron’s latest career move into sports media. Wilson voiced his disapproval during an episode of the New Rory & Mal podcast, taking issue with artists venturing into roles traditionally held by journalists.
Wilson bluntly remarked that everyone is trying to be media personalities nowadays, singling out Cam’ron, who hosts the sports-oriented show with Ma$e. Wilson’s gripe centered on artists bypassing established media outlets to create their own platforms. “Why is he a sports journalist? Because he has an opinion?” Wilson questioned, criticizing Cam’ron for this new endeavor.
Further, Wilson didn’t hold back, describing the content from such artist-led shows as “cringeworthy.” Highlighting recent interviews conducted by Cam’ron with figures like 50 Cent and Stephen A. Smith, Wilson dismissed the notion that Cam’ron was asking hard-hitting questions, implying it was all just flashy portrayal.
The comments lit a fuse on the It Is What It Is Instagram account, run by Cam’ron’s team. They fired back, accusing Wilson of being outdated and irrelevant while asserting their own position as a new cultural hub. Their animated response included a series of posts mocking Wilson, even inserting his image into a scene from a popular movie.
While Wilson took these jabs in a light-hearted manner, reposting these clips on his own Instagram, the rebuttals from Cam’ron’s team remained relentless. They rejected the idea of a truce, emphasizing that they were thriving without Wilson’s endorsement or opinions.
Treasure ‘Stat Baby’ Wilson, a co-host, also joined the defense. She emphasized Cam’ron’s dedication to researching and earning trust in his interviews, pointing out that most of the industry fails to support others in their journeys, unlike Cam’ron.
She added that change in the industry is inevitable unless people take action, indirectly encouraging Wilson to accept the evolving media landscape. “Boooo, next topic,” she concluded her spirited defense, illustrating her fatigue with Wilson’s critique.
This clash highlights the tension between traditional media figures and emerging voices reshaping journalism.
