No, Silly Web Kids, Little Brother’s Not Breaking Up!

Though 9th Wonder still only has one beat on the next Little Brother album, Phonte’s now talking nice, though he and Big Pooh didn’t sound so happy not that long ago.

In fact, in an interview with HipHopDX, Phonte tries to flip it and make it sound like an Internet rumor:
I know the internet’s going to be running wild with ‘Them n-ggas breakin’ up. 9th don’t tour with them.’ Cats going to be sayin’ whatever they wanna say. That’s cool with me. Just keep tuning the f*ck in..(Laughs)

Notice he leaves out the fact that the rumors started with his own comments, at least, that was the case here at ProHipHop.  And he also leaves out any positive support from folks on the web, including myself, though I have to admit I’m thinking about tuning out at this point.

I should clarify that the issue isn’t whether or not ProHipHop gets recognized.  The issue that concerns me is that many artists seem to take online support for granted and only acknowledge the existence of the Internet when something goes against them.  That’s not very smart.

In any case, since Phonte seems focused on web negativity, let me point out that if you couldn’t get your Minstrel Show video played, you didn’t need to release a DVD.  There’s a little thing called YouTube that’s all the rage these days.  Really, I read about it in Business Week!

By the way, if 9th Wonder does leave the group, it still won’t be a breakup as Phonte explains from his philosophical heights:
To dispel the rumors, no, Little Brother is not breaking up.  When one member leaves a duo, that’s called a breakup.  When one member leaves a trio, that’s called an evolution.  But no one has officially left the group.  We’re still here, and we’re still moving forward.

Sounds like 9th Wonder don’t matter so much either way.  But that’s the last quote from me cause I’m not tuning in anymore unless they actually sell some records.

HipHopDX article via The Rap Up