Another day, another instance of mainstream media spinning narratives to fit their agenda. Jay-Z’s second night at Yankee Stadium, where two fans clashed with security, is an example of just this—yet you’d think it was a full-blown riot from the way outlets like CNN and Fox were covering it. Why does every minor kerfuffle have to be painted as some kind of theatrical spectacle?

Instead of focusing on Jay-Z’s artistry, these networks dive headfirst into the drama, framing the incident in a way that exaggerates the real story. CNN, notorious for sensationalism, likely downplayed Jay-Z’s performance to focus on this “crowd chaos.” Meanwhile, Fox News loves to gnaw on anything that remotely resembles disorder at a hip-hop show, as if it validates their “urban unrest” narrative. This is how they distract from the actual talent on stage—an American icon hailed for his lyrical genius.

Why are we letting corporate media dictate the narrative when it’s clear their focus is on sensationalism over truth? Can we stop treating passionate fans and dedicated artists like they’re here for some soap opera with cheap plot twists? Let’s get back to celebrating culture instead of exploiting it for ratings and clicks.