Steven J.

Steven J. Horowitz is a senior music writer for Variety, where he covers news articles, reviews, commentary, and more across various platforms. He has previously worked at TikTok as their music editorial lead for North America and held positions at YouTube Music and Myspace. Additionally, he has worked as a freelance writer for Variety, Vulture, Rolling Stone, Vogue, Pitchfork, OUT, among others. He began his professional career as news editor at HipHopDX.

Biography:  https://variety.com/2023/music/news/steven-j-horowitz-variety-senior-music-writer-1235720498/

55%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

40%

Examples:

  • Steven J. appears to have a personal connection to the stories he covers, as evidenced by his previous roles at various music platforms and his history with TikTok.

Conflicts of Interest

65%

Examples:

  • Steven J. has a potential conflict of interest due to his previous roles at various music platforms and his history with TikTok. This may influence his reporting and analysis of news related to these companies.

Contradictions

75%

Examples:

  • In one of the articles, Steven J. reports contradictory information about the cancellation of Lovers & Friends 2024 Festival. He mentions both a High Wind Warning and multiple weather alerts as reasons for the cancellation, but also states that three weather alerts are in effect for the Las Vegas Valley.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • In one of the articles, Steven J. reports on a personal dispute between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, including deceptive practices such as suggesting that one of Lamar's children may not be his and accusing him of encouraging a cease-and-desist letter from Tupac Shakur's estate.

Recent Articles

Eminem Steals the Show with Surprise Performance at Michigan Central Concert

Eminem Steals the Show with Surprise Performance at Michigan Central Concert

Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024 Rap icon Eminem shocked audiences at the Michigan Central Concert in Detroit (June 3, 2024) with an unexpected performance and debut of his new single.
Lovers & Friends Festival Cancellation: Usher, Backstreet Boys, Janet Jackson, and More React to Unexpected Weather-Related Shutdown

Lovers & Friends Festival Cancellation: Usher, Backstreet Boys, Janet Jackson, and More React to Unexpected Weather-Related Shutdown

Broke On: Saturday, 04 May 2024 Despite dangerous weather conditions, Lovers & Friends Festival organizers were forced to cancel the highly anticipated event hours before its start, disappointing fans worldwide and star-studded lineup including Usher, Backstreet Boys, Janet Jackson, and Alicia Keys.
Las Vegas Festival Canceled: Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson, Usher, and More Forced to Postpone Performances Due to High Wind Warning

Las Vegas Festival Canceled: Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson, Usher, and More Forced to Postpone Performances Due to High Wind Warning

Broke On: Saturday, 04 May 2024 The Lovers & Friends Festival in Las Vegas (May 4, 2024) has been canceled due to a High Wind Warning with potential gusts exceeding 60 mph. Over 70 acts were scheduled to perform at the one-day event including Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson, Usher, and Snoop Dogg. Festival organizers prioritized safety by consulting with local public officials.
Kendrick Lamar and Drake's Feud: From 'Control' to Personal Attacks and AI-impersonated Diss Tracks

Kendrick Lamar and Drake's Feud: From 'Control' to Personal Attacks and AI-impersonated Diss Tracks

Broke On: Wednesday, 01 May 2024 Kendrick Lamar and Drake's high-profile feud, dating back to 2013, escalated earlier this year with diss tracks targeting each other's personal lives and accomplishments. The conflict expanded to include other hip-hop artists such as The Weeknd, Kanye West, Rick Ross, and Metro Boomin. It remains unresolved as to whether these two giants of the genre will reconcile.