Joe Budden suggests that Ty Dolla Sign's condemnation of hate speech is motivated by self-preservation to protect his business interests rather than a genuine moral stance.

“everybody condones hate speech when they profit from it”

Melyssa Ford agrees that it is becoming increasingly difficult for artists to maintain professional associations with Kanye West due to his erratic behavior.

“it's getting harder and harder to stay next to him I would imagine yeah it is it's tough to stand next to anybody and you don't have any idea when they going to wig out”