<p>Ep 149</p><p></p><p>In this episode of <strong>The Stem Society</strong>, Cole Jackson tackles two conversations that show how quickly the culture picks sides.</p><p>First, Cole breaks down the backlash around LaRussell after a clip from his unreleased track “Heaven Sent” sparked outrage online. With controversial references getting clipped and spread, the question becomes — is this real concern, or just selective outrage from the internet?</p><p>Then the focus shifts to Jay-Z as he returns to the stage and rumors of new music start to build. Cole asks the bigger question: do we actually need a new Jay-Z album in 2026, or are we holding on to an idea that doesn’t match where the culture is today?</p><p>From outrage culture to legacy conversations, this episode challenges how we react, who we criticize, and what we really expect from artists at different stages of their careers.</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps</p><p>(0:31) LaRussell&#39;s Heaven Sent</p><p>(3:53) Roc Nation Deal </p><p>(5:16) LaRussell Doubles Down</p><p>(6:45) Hip Hop is Hypothetical</p><p> (8:49) Final Thoughts</p><p>(11:02) Jay Z is Back Outside</p><p>(12:11) Why We&#39;re Not Getting an Album</p><p>(14:19) The Back Half of Jay Z Career</p><p>(15:16) I Don&#39;t Want an Album</p><p>(17:15) Outro</p>