—Marcus Davis, B1Daily

Clavicular, a self-admitted drug addict and notorious meth head, has somehow become the latest fixation of white media outlets. The coverage is relentless, every stumble, every incoherent rant, every public meltdown treated like breaking news. But let’s be honest: this isn’t surprising. The white media has a long-standing tradition of elevating mediocre (or outright destructive) white celebrities to icon status simply for existing.

From Paris Hilton’s “stars are blind” era to the inexplicable fame of the Kardashians, white media thrives on manufacturing relevance out of thin air.

Clavicular, a self-admitted drug addict and notorious meth head, has somehow become the latest fixation of white media outlets.

Clavicular fits right into this mold, another troubled, attention-starved figure whose antics are repackaged as entertainment rather than red flags. Meanwhile, Black and Brown public figures with actual talent or social impact have to work twice as hard for half the recognition.

What’s even more telling is how white media handles addiction when it comes to white celebrities versus everyone else. For Clavicular, there’s a sympathetic undertone, a “poor soul, let’s hope he gets help” narrative. But when a person of color struggles with substance abuse? They’re criminalized, demonized, or outright ignored.

So no, Clavicular’s spotlight isn’t shocking. It’s just business as usual, another white celebrity being propped up for doing absolutely nothing of value. And until media accountability shifts, we’ll keep seeing the same tired cycle play out.

—Marcus Davis, B1Daily