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202381 minRdocumentary

6.4/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Music Industry Conspiracy Theories

Cypher

202381 minRdocumentary

6.4/ 10(7 ratings)• TMDB

Tierra Whack's performances in 2023 intertwine with conspiracy theories about secret societies influencing the music industry and popular culture.

“Fame is whack”

Music Industry Conspiracy Theories

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Chris Moukarbel

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Tierra Whack's performances in 2023 intertwine with conspiracy theories about secret societies influencing the music industry and popular culture.

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Chris Moukarbel

Chris Moukarbeldirector

Chris Moukarbel

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Tierra Whack

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Vanya Asher

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Synopsis

Tierra Whack performs against a backdrop of conspiracy theories in "Cypher." Directed by Chris Moukarbel, this 81-minute pseudo-documentary examines claims that secret societies influence the music industry. The narrative intertwines Whack's artistry with the notion of hidden forces controlling popular culture. Through various performances, the film presents a blend of Whack's music and the unsettling implications of these alleged manipulations. The events unfold in 2023 and raise questions about power dynamics within the music world.

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