The questionable reporting by Newsweek regarding the "Boycott Target" song leaves us with two possible conclusions: either the publication is displaying incompetence in overlooking crucial aspects of the story, or they are driven by an obvious political agenda.
When a purported journalist does a story on censorship and claims to have reached out to the artist yet fails to do so--- Something is up!
Jimmy Levy explained in a recent instagram post, responding to the coverage: "First of all I’m not a rapper, I’m a gospel singer. Second of all, I received hundreds of messages saying that my supporters couldn’t find the song by searching on iTunes. Third of all, I was never contacted by Newsweek."
By failing to investiage the gospel singer's claims of censorship (he's not a rapper, Newsweek), all of the numerous messages he received from supporters who were unable to find the song on iTunes (it's called shadowbanning) were ignored. In light of this evidence, Newsweek has therefore neglected it's responsibility to provide accurate and comprehensive reporting. This oversight raises concerns about the journalistic competence of the publication.
Alternatively, one could argue that Newsweek's omission of crucial information points to a deliberate political bias. By ignoring or downplaying censorship claims, they potentially disregard the importance of freedom of expression and open dialogue.
Whether due to incompetence or political bias, the failure to address significant aspects of the story hampers the public's ability to access the complete picture and form informed opinions. A responsible and trustworthy media must prioritize factual reporting and uphold the principles of journalistic integrity.
The "Boycott Target" song by Forgiato Blow & Jimmy Levy (feat. Nick Nittoli & Stoney Dudebro) currently sits at #2 on the iTunes Hip-Hop charts, behind "Stand By Me" by Lil Durk (feat. Morgan Wallen).
