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Black Art Is Lit Podcast | Bling by Erika Kennedy — The Decision That Changes Everything

In this episode of Black Art Is Lit, we open the first chapter of Bling by Erika Kennedy and step into a moment when fame, ambition, and access blurred together. Published in 2004, Bling captures the early 2000s music industry at a time when careers could change with a single decision. We meet Mimi, a young singer suddenly pulled from a group and positioned for solo stardom, not because of strategy, but because power shifted in the room. This episode explores: • How selection works behind the scenes • The role of gatekeepers and would-be managers • Loyalty, breakaways, and the quiet tension that follows • Early hip-hop industry patterns that feel very familiar • Who gets molded, who gets left behind, and why Without leaning into gossip, the cultural parallels are hard to miss. 🎙 Black Art Is Lit is a culture podcast where each week we read the first chapter of a book that shaped the culture and reflect on the conversations it opens. In this episode: • Reading the opening chapter of Bling by Erika Kennedy • Mimi’s introduction and the shift from group to solo • Power, access, and early industry decision-making • Loyalty, leverage, and unspoken fallout 📚 Bling by Erika Kennedy 🎧 Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts 📺 New episodes weekly