Hell Is Other People, Especially Diddy American culture has seen a significant shift in how it perceives and creates celebrities, particularly in relation to crime. The careers of figures like John Wilkes Booth and Luigi Mangione illustrate this change, where assassination now serves as a launchpad for fame rather than a definitive career-ending act. This contrast suggests a fundamental alteration in the nature of celebrity and public perception over time.

• John Wilkes Booth was a celebrity whose assassination career ended his fame.
• Luigi Mangione’s assassination career launched his celebrity status.
• This contrast highlights changes in American culture regarding celebrity and notoriety since the 19th century.