4 chapters across the catalog
The death of Diamond, from the duo Diamond and Silk, serves as an example of how the system rescinds "privilege" from those who do not adhere to the approved narrative. The hosts highlight vulgar comments on Twitter celebrating her death as evidence that her "blackness" and humanity were revoked by the system because of her political and medical stances.
The history of the diamond engagement ring is traced back to the 1930s, following the confiscation of gold in the United States. The hosts explain how De Beers manufactured the "two months' salary" rule to sell diamonds, which are described as "useless stones" with artificial value. This is presented as an example of how corporate media and advertising manipulate social norms to drive consumption and control personal finances.
The hosts use economic analogies to describe the "saturation" of sexual content, arguing that an overabundance of "fiat" sexuality devalues the market. They compare the porn industry's shift to "gig work" to the diamond industry's control of supply. Adam Curry notes that the market is now being "mind-controlled" into accepting "laboratory-created" (fiat) alternatives to traditional values.
Sean King's attendance at Rihanna's Diamond Ball, where he was honored for his work with the Clara Lionel Foundation, served as a catalyst for his feud with DeRay McKesson. Rapper Cardi B publicly defended King on Instagram, urging her followers to support his "Vote for Senate" initiative. King argues that McKesson's attacks were timed to overshadow the charity event and dismiss the intelligence of the high-profile women supporting him.
