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The argument is that even stars with significant longevity, like Gaga or Katy Perry, are often suspected of industry backing from the start. The hosts point out that longstanding success stories typically have egalitarian beginnings, emphasizing that pop music’s manufactured nature undercuts genuine artistry—regardless of talent or charisma.

Tate McCrae: The Industry Plant and the Charisma Conundrum

Focus shifts to Tate McCrae, often dubbed the “next main pop girl,” currently embroiled in accusations of industry planting. Despite her claims of grinding since age 13, the hosts suggest her rapid rise—bolstered by heavy media promotion, interviews, and viral moments—fits a classic formula of industry-backed success.