These patterns, while not overtly illegal, constitute what mental‑health professionals label coercive control —a systematic erosion of autonomy through intimidation, manipulation, and exploitation. In Kitt’s case, the pressure to maintain a “rebellious” brand often meant tolerating these abusive dynamics because any public dissent risked being labeled “selling out” or “selling the dream.”
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Within six months, a local indie label signed Kitt to a modest contract. The debut EP, Neon Scars , hit the underground charts and secured a spot on the “Best New Acts” list of Alternative Weekly . The media started to call Kitt “the poster child of rebellious authenticity,” a title that would become both a blessing and a curse. These patterns, while not overtly illegal, constitute what