Both Cole and Kendrick have a relationship with some great hip hop personalities like Angie Martinez, Letty, DJ Hed, Big Boy, and others. All of whom are more than capable of doing an interview without the bullshyt questions, click bait, etc. I respect and support the way both artists restrict access and don't devalue themselves with nonstop attention. They drop an album, sell a bunch of records, go on an arena tour and then disappear. But I also think there's something important about artists discussing their process, inspiration, etc every now and then. And I'd rather that be done with valued journalists or DJs within the culture than outsiders.