The Rise of Stream Culture: Real Life or Scripted Illusion?
">During the late 2010s, podcasting, streaming, and vlogging exploded in popularity. Creators like Joe Budden brought raw, unfiltered content to the forefront with Joe Budden TV , offering an open lens into his personal life and thoughts. Meanwhile, controversial interviews on DJ Vlad ’s platform and gritty, on-the-ground vlogs from creators like Boskoe100 gave audiences a front-row seat to real-time drama and street commentary. Then came DJ Akademiks , whose War in Chiraq series and later Twitch rants helped catapult him into the spotlight. His content blurred the line between journalism and entertainment, often stirring controversy while building a loyal following. Fast forward to the new generation of streamers— Kai Cenat , the AMP crew, Zed Will , Zoe Spencer , and DDG —who have taken the format to new heights. Their streams often feel like a mix of reality TV, improv, and performance art. With ...