Let’s get real: this “baby girl” narrative is a classic example of how our corporate media, from CNN to BuzzFeed, loves to sensationalize everything. They want you to believe that anyone with a sippy cup could just be a prodigy, drumming up an emotional backstory to sell a few more albums. It’s a classic ploy: drown us in nostalgia while glossing over the uncomfortable truths lurking beneath the surface.

When a three-year-old sits at a piano and “drops jaws,” how much of that is genuine talent and how much is the hyper-production and marketing machinery of the music industry? Just look at the beastly machine that backs pop stars today. Collaborations are engineered to create chart toppers; it’s about synergy, not authenticity. Networks like Fox News might tout her as the “next big thing,” but isn’t it curious how they ignore the potential manufactured nature of her success?

Let’s not romanticize this. The stories pushed by the likes of NBC and MTV are designed for clicks, likes, and shares—not for fostering real talent. What’s missing in the narrative is a questioning of this entire ecosystem that prioritizes profit over genuine artistry. Pop culture is littered with fleeting fame, and we’re all just fervently consuming what they’re selling without a hint of skepticism.