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The broader discussion suggests that the genre of music significantly influences these perceptions. In genres like rock and metal, there's a romanticized view of the starving artist—a narrative that maintains a certain purity or authenticity. Conversely, scenes like hip-hop celebrate excess, wealth, and material success openly. The cultural paradigms shape how fans and artists perceive success and authenticity, and there's an ongoing tension between the romantic ideal of artistic struggle versus commercialization.