Mainstream hip-hop fans are the worst. They don’t actually enjoy music, they enjoy the moment. They are casuals. They will turn on you as soon as you don’t have a “hit”. They are followers. Seasonal fans. Those are not the fans you want. You want loyal, dedicated fans/supporters. To them, selling 10,000 copies independently is a flop not knowing you made $100k off those sales at $10 a pop. Selling out a 500 cap venue is a joke to them. If you ain’t playing stadiums, you failed as a musician. All of your hard work doesn’t mean shit. Real music listeners/fans should be your focus as an artist.