TRL doesn't pass judgement. The trend is a media-based way to describe the music scene. Our loyalty is to the music: hip hop is hip hop whether its DMX, Jay Z, or Kid Rock. The Latin explosion is a great example. I was talking to Enrique Inglesias and asking him what he felt about his music being labeled and he made the tandamount statement. He plays pop music; the only thing Latin about Enrique Inglesias is Enrique Inglesias. Out of ignorance, people are quick to label his music based only on his last name. Eminem is another good example - he's always behind the scenes, writing music for other acts, and does promoting. It's not about the person, as it is about the song, the tracks, the hook, what the kids want to hear.

Ok, lets play a word game to end this thing. Just say the first thing that comes into your mind when you hear these words:

Groupies: Over- anxious

Ruthie: the drunk? I actually don't really watch much MTV.

The New York LA commute: Something I'm very used to. Cab in the air

Simon Rex: I don't even know. Former VJ?

Teen Magazines: Rumors made facts.