Now, more than ever before, social media allows celebrities to connect with their fanbases , let their authenticity shine, and share intimate details about their personal lives. There are benefits to this, but for those in the public eye, the constant pressure to perform and overshare can become frustrating. While they have every right to protect their mental health and inner peace, stars might find themselves being labeled as an “industry plant,” among other things, should they choose to set boundaries. According to Urban Dictionary , the popular phrase is synonymous with “artists who have major/indie label backing their movement while presenting themselves as a ‘home-grown start-up’ act to create a pseudo organic following. They act as if things are miraculously happening for them based on their talent. The reality is a low-risk/high-reward situation for labels looking to build the next ‘new star.'” In recent years, Black creators specifically have been targeted with allegations...