Hype Junkie 2009 Crowned

The time has come to crown the new Hype Junkie of 2009. We have slipped since 2002 but trust, the hype has not been missed. It was rather hard to ignore but there were more important fish to fry.

beyoncehypejunkie09It’s actually timely that the crown will be passed from J Lo to this person. In fact, as soon as Jennifer Lopez took a much needed hiatus from the Hype Spotlight many, including this year’s winner, fought hard for the attention. Despite “wanting privacy” in few areas of their lives, many public figures (and some unknown drama whores) fight to be mentioned in a paper or on a TV show. As the old business adage states, no publicity is bad publicity.

Too many want to be mentioned day in and day out. (Tries to avoid this but sometimes finds itself caught up and must be snapped out of the Bullshit Tunnel. Either way, this leads us to this years winner.

Her fans from all over claim that she’s one of the hottest performers out and we say that she’s one of the best hyped out artists. Most would love to have as much hype blowing around about their own careers as she gets. Folks place blindfolds on their eyes and claim to not notice better, stronger performers present in the industry. Hell, better singers. Alas, the industry has flooded every corner of itself with her fluff and would love for each participant to fall at her feet.

From a weak album and single floating around, the same simple-shot videos, and now a bootlegged Terminator outfit being dragged to almost all appearances if the leotard is unavailable. She’s even had the misfortune of a sad Negro name Kanye Whinning West to speak on her behalf at the VMAs this year. That’s right, Beyonce “Wiggles” Knowles is the Hype Junkie of 2009. Since she wants to be called an icon, I’m sure there’s more hype to be had. I have my finger on the bullshit alarm for extra protection.

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