protector of doves

deep into that darkness peering | @redm1rror @to4dofficial

[protector of doves @fifty_grand]

As artists it’s not our job to referee the conversation around our music. The alternative to independent music journalism is paid promotion under the guise of an honest review. Is that what we’d prefer?

[Pop Base @PopBase]

Anthony Fantano calls himself "the most relevant and impactful music critic” in response to Halsey (via Variety):

“I don’t have to prove my track record to Halsey. I have been the most relevant and impactful music critic of my — and any — generation for over 10 years now. You can’t really debate that. There’s no music critic bigger than me who’s had more impact than me for as long as I have, consistently. And if I die tomorrow, nobody’s going to outdo that run.”

(https://t.co/xltK60rKap)

[protector of doves @fifty_grand]

Oh

[Sophiaaaahjkl;8901 @sophia_hjkl]

the atlantic just published a searchable database of the music used by suno and udio. they used *one hundred and thirty eight* of my songs across two of their datasets. this is almost my entire catalogue of music. it's just about everything i've released from 2017 to 2024.

[Ash (he/ him) @Schumacher_The]

Homophobic and transphobic. Please don’t leave out that he died protecting his trans husband, Tristan.

[Hillcrest Card Company 🔥🍉🇨🇺🏳️‍⚧️🇻🇪🔥 @HillcrestCardCo]

A cool thing about studying ethnomusicology is that you can learn all about how the white/western view of music as an activity only for specialists is an anomaly and so many other, older cultures understand music in a totally different way, part of everyone's life

[🎿rr @lilxelly]

xelly x fiftygrand

[edgar @midwxst]

it’s crazy how black artists will always have to work harder than their contemporaries to be respected in spaces they’ve built

[protector of doves @fifty_grand]

Everyone should go stream Dolly today

https://t.co/nTnECkHBL7

[protector of doves @fifty_grand]

@thislifeinhell @GetLikeMeeeeee

[dude fail @dudefaill]

Summrs Had the Best Producer Rotation in the History of Music

• Xangang
• Goyxrd
• Diordaze
• EddieGianni
• Brent Rambo
• Benji
• Thrillboy
• Twinuzi
• Kankan
• Leesta
• Yuntec
• Mingo
• Cashbently
• Alto
• Cortdot
• Sadbalmain
• Lj
• Wifi
• FiftyGrand
• Skys

[Daniel Lambert @dlLambo]

They captured a Gazan doctor at a hospital, tortured him, then brought him a tablet showing a livestream of his home, called in a strike that killed his six-month-pregnant wife, and made him watch until the rescue crew pulled her body from the rubble.

[protector of doves @fifty_grand]

I will be releasing a new song with @lilxelly on New Years Day ♾️ 💐

[protector of doves @fifty_grand]

We all remember when Xelly first came out, dropping daily, outrapping anyone, sliding on any beat, any style.

Recording him was an honor; mesmerizing. His unmatched passion+ drive were extraordinary. A loyal soul with a big heart.

RIP Xelly, forever immortal in your music. <3

[protector of doves @fifty_grand]

As an artist, do not strive for recognition from your peers.

[protector of doves @fifty_grand]

Just had to ask my doctor to stockpile my testosterone and change my medical diagnosis so I can continue my life as normal during this political administration.

It’s a scary time for trans people in the US.

[The FADER @thefader]

Lil Xelly, the 24-year-old Maryland rapper who was tragically killed last week, never seemed to regret his decision to be one of the most prolific rappers of the SoundCloud era.

Here are five songs that capture his diverse talent and sound. https://t.co/REKTZMeTGg

[lia @likeelia]

if u guys can share and/or donate to lil xelly and leilani’s gofundme, that would be greatly appreciated🤍
https://t.co/SlPKSFUMjS

[Moshpxt @moshpxt]

Xelly was the first one to really believe in me. He was the first vids i ever made, the first person to pay me for vids every week so i could quit my job and peruse building moshpxt. Idek what to say, he was my symbol hope & of a fresh start in the world. LLXELLY 🕊️❤️

[🎿rr @lilxelly]

don’t be scared to interact I fuck with everybody

[NewestMag @NewestMagazine]

REST IN PEACE LIL XELLY 🙏

A TRUE UNDERGROUND LEGEND

HOMIE DROPPED A 100 SONG MIXTAPE ON SOUNDCLOUD AT ONE POINT, HIS WORK ETHIC WAS UNMATCHED

ONE OF THE FIRST ARTIST I FOLLOWED HEAVILY