How did this star become more popular after his scandal?

Chapter 242 Jiang Yu was bombarded?

Tonight, the first episode of the third season of "The Rap of China" was broadcast. Several mentors brought opening performances. Wu Tao is definitely the C position in this show. He also took this opportunity to bring a new rap song "This is Hip-Hop".

This is a song specially prepared for this rap show and is also the theme song for this season of "The Rap of China".

As soon as this episode was broadcast, Wu Tao's new rap song "This is Hip Hop" directly topped the new song list.

After all, he is also a top star, and with the popularity of tonight's show, the momentum of this new song is still very strong.

Even on the hot search list, tonight is basically all related to this show and Wu Tao.

"The Rap of China Season 3 is on!"

"Wu Tao's new song is hip-hop!"

"Wu Tao's new song seems to imply Jiang Yu!"

"Jiang Yu Wu Tao!"

“Who is the number one rapper in China?”

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In addition to Wu Tao and the show "The Rap of China" dominating the hot searches, Jiang Yu was also on the hot searches. Because Wu Tao had a feud with Jiang Yu in the rap circle before, when everyone saw this show and saw that Wu Tao had released a new rap song, they subconsciously associated Jiang Yu with them.

The key point is that when people listened to Wu Tao's new song, "This Is Hip-Hop," the content was incredibly wild, and every word seemed to be alluding to Jiang Yu. They were saying things like, "Don't get involved if you don't understand," and "How can being independent and unique be considered rap?" They even touted their own version of Chinese rap, implying that Jiang Yu's previous rap, "The Seventh Chapter of the Night," was a blend of Chinese and Western elements, and was a form of Western worship.

As soon as the show was broadcast tonight and Wu Tao's song was released, it immediately sparked heated discussion.

"Oh my god! Wu Tao's song is really bold and crazy, and I always feel like his song seems to be hinting at Jiang Yu."

"Nonsense, it's so obvious, you just realized it. He's obviously talking about Jiang Yu. Wasn't Jiang Yu's previous song, 'The Seventh Chapter of the Night,' hailed as a milestone in rap music. It combines Chinese and Western elements, and has a very medieval retro charm. Wu Tao is saying that Jiang Yu is not doing Chinese rap, but trying to cater to Western culture, saying that he is worshipping foreigners."

"I think Wu Tao is right. We Chinese should create our own rap. I think Jiang Yu's previous ancient style songs, such as Blue and White Porcelain and Orchid Pavilion Preface, which combine the past and the present, are great. That last song, 'The Seventh Chapter of the Night,' was hyped up online, saying it was a fusion of Chinese and Western elements, and another groundbreaking work. But I think that doesn't just show a lack of confidence in our own culture. Is he too arrogant? He's worshipping foreign things and forgetting that he's Chinese."

"That's right, our husband Wu Tao's is the real Chinese rap. He's the one who made Chinese rap popular. He's been working hard on Chinese rap and wants to bring Chinese music to the world. What kind of person is this Jiang Yu? Haha, the seventh chapter of the night, a fusion of Chinese and Western? I think Jiang Yu has been possessed by evil spirits for a long time and has forgotten that he is Chinese. He worships foreign things and fawns on foreigners."

"Indeed, the Chinese should create their own music. The idea of ​​combining Chinese and Western cultures is just a way to find a way to combine them for their own admiration of Western culture. It's really disgusting. What's the difference between people like Jiang Yu and the traitors of that time?"

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As soon as Wu Tao's song came out, the rhythm started to catch on. More and more people, especially Wu Tao's fans, started attacking Jiang Yu for being a Western-worshipper. They said his previous work, "The Seventh Chapter of the Night," was a Western-worshipper and that he wasn't worthy of being a Chinese.

As for Wu Tao, seeing the trending searches and discussions among netizens online, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

"Haha, Jiang Yu, let's see what you can do this time."

This was exactly the effect he was aiming for. Ever since losing to Jiang Yu, Wu Tao had been preparing for today's broadcast of "The Rap of China." He also wrote this new song, "This Is Hip-Hop," specifically for Jiang Yu, not just as the theme song for the show. He wanted to diss Jiang Yu, to imply something about him.

In addition to being dissatisfied, he wanted to get back at Jiang Yu because he felt that Jiang Yu's last song "The Seventh Chapter of the Night" was too popular and he was jealous. He also felt that this guy was trying to combine Chinese and Western styles and was being praised so much. Chinese people should do Chinese rap.

Of course, only Wu Tao knew how much of this last reason mattered. Was it because he felt Chinese people should engage in Chinese rap and promote Chinese culture, or was it because he was jealous of Jiang Yu and wanted to use this as an opportunity to stir up trouble with him and get back at him? Only he knew the answer.

But now, seeing this situation on the Internet, Wu Tao feels very satisfied. At least he has achieved the effect he wanted.

At this moment in the group, those brothers and singers in the rap circle are all tagging him to praise him.

"Oh my god, Brother Tao is amazing, you're worthy of it! I just want to show Jiang Yu and his fans that our Brother Tao is the number one rapper in China!"

"That's right, Brother Tao, we support you. Jiang Yu's win last time was definitely a fluke. He's the best at marketing. The idea of ​​combining Chinese and Western elements is just like what Brother Tao said. He's nothing but a traitor and a traitor!"

"Jiang Yu's previous song, 'The Seventh Chapter of the Night,' was simply hyped up by those marketing accounts. That guy, Qianqian, who talked the most about music, praised Jiang Yu's song to the skies. In my opinion, it's really not that great, not as good as our Brother Tao. It's a mix of Chinese and Western, and a medieval throwback. It's just an excuse to worship foreign things and fawn on them."

"Look at our Brother Tao. We've been involved in Chinese rap for so long, expanding the domestic rap scene. Brother Tao was determined to bring Chinese rap to the world, but now, everything has been ruined by Jiang Yu. This guy deliberately caters to the West in order to expand his international market. It's really disgusting."

"Brother Tao, we support you. I'll also go to Weibo to support you!"

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Wu Tao was also happy when he saw the news. Later, more and more rappers spoke out on Weibo, liking and reposting Wu Tao's new song, and editing messages to support Wu Tao and imply Jiang Yu.

"Support Mr. Wu Tao! Rap isn't for everyone. No one can be called the best rapper in China just by being hyped up and combining Chinese and Western elements. As Chinese singers, we should promote Chinese culture. Chinese rap is the best!"

"Some singers, to put it nicely, are innovating and fusing Chinese and Western music. To put it bluntly, they're just trying to expand their international market and cater to the West. It's really disgusting, these people are just worshipping foreign things!"

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Suddenly, many singers took the moral high ground to imply Jiang Yu, saying he was unpatriotic. They claimed they were promoting Chinese culture and focusing on local Chinese rap, while Jiang Yu was pro-Western. This approach was effective, instantly elevating their own image while simultaneously devaluing Jiang Yu's.

Jiang Yu has always been a popular figure, a top-tier talent, and a leading figure in China. Jiang Yu previously had conflicts with Wu Tao and others in the rap community, and after Wu Tao's new song was released, everyone could easily guess who he was referring to.

Now that so many rappers have posted about it, the matter has been ranked first on the hot search list again.

Lin Qianqian had just finished listening to Wu Tao's new rap song, "This Is Hip-Hop," and she thought it was truly unremarkable. Compared to Jiang Yu's previous rap song, "The Seventh Chapter of the Night," Wu Tao's rap was truly unremarkable. She even felt that the entire rap scene, and all their raps, were worlds apart compared to Jiang Yu's.

"Again, it never ends."

Lin Qianqian curled her lips when she saw the online news and saw so many rappers, led by Wu Tao, posting posts with implicit diss comments about Jiang Yu. This situation was just like when Jiang Yu sang a short rap in the song "Fireworks Cool Easily."

At that time, people like Wu Tao were also posting articles implying Jiang Yu, just like they are doing now.

But what about the result?
Wasn’t he slapped in the face by Jiang Yu later?
In Lin Qianqian's view, the song "The Seventh Chapter of the Night" was a severe blow to Wu Tao and to everyone in their rap circle.

But now, Jiang Yu's "The Seventh Chapter of the Night," a landmark rap song that blends Chinese and Western music, has been criticized for its innovative fusion of Chinese and Western music. Some even say that Jiang Yu deliberately wrote this song to cater to Western tastes in order to expand into the international market.

This really made Lin Qianqian speechless. Since when has integration and innovation been criticized?

These guys don’t have the ability to do so, and they don’t try to integrate and innovate themselves, but they just criticize Jiang Yu, right?

Moreover, Lin Qianqian looked at the situation online. After Wu Tao's song and these rappers posted articles, many netizens were also led in the trend.

"Well said. I also feel that as a Chinese, how can we shamelessly cater to the West just to make money and expand our international market? It really brings shame to us Chinese people."

"Yeah, a fusion of Chinese and Western culture? Haha, why do we have to do this? Can't we just use our own culture and musical elements to create songs? Like the previous Lanting Preface and Blue and White Porcelain, aren't those great?"

"Haha, it's really disgusting. Singers like Jiang Yu are obsessed with money and will do anything for it."

"No, what's wrong with you guys? Since when did fusion and innovation become something to be criticized? Jiang Yu not only blends ancient and modern music, but now he's pioneered a new path, combining Chinese and Western music. He's always been pioneering and innovative. This is a good thing, enriching the Chinese music scene. How can this be called worshipping foreign things?"

"Exactly. I'm convinced. If you say that, then we shouldn't use anything foreign. Oh, right, pianos and guitars are all imported from the West, so we shouldn't use them. You're saying Jiang Yu is a Western worshipper. Haha, I think some people are just jealous."

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Although many netizens were led astray and many fans of Wu Tao and others were criticizing Jiang Yu, there were also many people who spoke up for Jiang Yu, and these people were relatively rational.

At this moment, Jiang Yu also noticed the news on the Internet and went to check it out himself.

Jiang Yu also listened to the new song that Wu Tao implied about him. Well, I wish him success.

In Jiang Yu's heart, he looked down on rappers like Wu Tao. No, that's not right. Jiang Yu even looked down on the entire rap scene. Putting aside their messiness and personalities, Jiang Yu felt that the quality of the work currently produced by these singers in the domestic rap scene was truly lackluster. Even though Wu Tao had boosted the popularity of domestic rap in the past two years thanks to the show "The Rap of China," he had expanded the market somewhat.

But that's just how it is. The market is growing, but the quality is not improving. Yet everyone is still complacent, thinking that their songs are the trend, and a group of young people are brainwashed and love them.

Chu Jingya was sitting on the sofa at this moment. Seeing Jiang Yu also browsing the trending searches, she also spoke slightly.

"Mr. Jiang, do you think we should respond to this matter?"

If Wu Tao and the others said that Jiang Yu's songs were not good, it would not be a big deal. However, they made a big deal out of this matter, saying that Jiang Yu was pro-Western. This matter could be a big deal or a small one. If it is not handled properly, it could easily cause trouble.

This is also the reason why Chu Jingya ran to Jiang Yu as soon as she learned about this.

But Jiang Yu didn't care at all and suddenly asked Chu Jingya a question.

"You're going to participate in CCTV's Lantern Festival Gala in a couple of days, right?"

Chu Jingya was a little confused and didn't know why Jiang Yu asked this, but she nodded anyway.

"Well, is there something going on?"

CCTV was very fond of Jiang Yu and attached great importance to him. After the Spring Festival Gala invitation, the Lantern Festival Gala was also confirmed. Now the Lantern Festival was coming soon, and Jiang Yu would definitely participate in the recording of the Lantern Festival Gala.

Seeing this, Jiang Yu spoke.

"Well, if that's the case, I'll just respond with my work. You say I'm a Western worshipper and don't do Chinese rap, so I'll just respond with a purely Chinese rap song."

Jiang Yu had made up his mind the moment he saw this. For something like this, no amount of PR would have much effect. The real solution was to respond directly with his work.

Haha, isn’t it just that his song “The Seventh Chapter of the Night” is not good because it has too many Western elements, and that he is unpatriotic and worships foreign things?
In that case, he could just respond with a song that embodies pure Chinese culture.

Anyway, Jiang Yu has quite a few songs of this kind. If they say this about him, he will respond directly with his works!

(End of this chapter)