America’s social fabric is unraveling, and crowdfunding is intensifying the divide. My latest video, Murder vs Slur: The Crowdfunding PROXY WAR, explores two divisive cases. Karmelo Anthony, a Black teen accused of murdering a white peer, raised $515,000 on GiveSendGo, with funds reportedly used for a home and security. Shiloh Hendricks, a white woman who used a racial slur against a Black child, collected $180,000 for “safety.”

Murder’s irreversible harm far outweighs a slur’s psychological damage—yet both are symptoms of tribalism. Black communities frame Anthony as resisting systemic injustice; white supporters back Hendricks to reject “woke” guilt. Declining trust (Pew Research) and shifting racial attitudes (2021 Gallup) fuel this “proxy race war.” We need accountability and dialogue to bridge this moral chasm. Watch and share your thoughts. 

Men’s fascination with e-drama thrives on platforms like X, Reddit, and Kiwi Farms, where they engage with TikTok feuds and YouTubers’ controversies, challenging the stereotype of gossip as a women’s interest. Social media has transformed gossip into immersive narratives akin to reality TV, with figures like Destiny, Ethan Ralph, and Lauren Southern fueling male engagement. A 2015 study shows gossip stimulates the prefrontal cortex, aiding social navigation, while a 2019 study confirms men gossip as much as women to establish hierarchies and bond tribally, mirroring sports fandom. E-drama, like Destiny’s scandals or Ralph’s combative antics, captivates men through digital investigations and meme-sharing, driven by platforms like DramaAlert.

Gossip reduces stress and fosters group connection, per 2012 and 2023 studies, but social media’s stress response makes e-drama addictive. Conversely, women remain devoted to traditional pop stars like Swifties, connecting emotionally through polished narratives of love and empowerment. A 2024 Pew survey suggests women prefer musicians and actors over e-celebrities, favoring spectacle over the raw conflict men crave.