Even earlier than the success of her debut TDE single, “Persuasive,” musician Doechii has been unapologetically Black. Actually, her fierce embrace of her tradition was one of many issues followers beloved in regards to the singer essentially the most. Nonetheless, after the information was shared that her newest single, “What It Is (Block Boy),” would function rapper Kodak Black, social media was taken again.
Regardless of the tune displaying off, as she described, “a facet of my vocal vary with this one which my followers haven’t actually seen but,” followers couldn’t appear to get previous why Doechii would collaborate with the rapper given previous remarks he’s made that some contemplate to anti-Black. Final yr after losing to Latto at the BET Hip-Hop Awards for Music Of The Yr, he took to Twitter to name her a “hating ass mutt,” in reference to her being biracial.
Kodak has additionally made feedback in opposition to deeper-toned ladies, saying, “Darkish pores and skin ladies are harder. I like mild pores and skin ladies. They’re extra delicate.”
Followers of Doechii took to Twitter in droves to deliver that to her consideration.
doechii of the “she/her/black bitch” fame has determined to collab with…..*checks notes* kodak black who famously mentioned “i am already black ion need no black bitch”
— dax (@ajjumas_child) March 14, 2023
Doechii’s new tune we had been all excited for simply dropped and it’s that includes KODAK BLACK……LIKE??????????? HUH!!!! pic.twitter.com/dj0VIAlmbf
— ariyanka💅🏾✨ (delusion vers.) (@wangariiiiii) March 17, 2023
Doechii actually had successful and fumbled it with Kodak.
Wow these ladies hate themselves clearly.
This tune is a bop in any other case— reba mcentire??? (@themrwest) March 17, 2023
doechii. has a tune with kodak… out of all of the male rappers she selected him?! 🤦🏾♀️
— TOLU THA GREAT🦋 (@toluwalade_) March 14, 2023
Though Doechii hasn’t addressed the pushback instantly, shortly after the tune’s launch, she doubled again to social media to share {that a} model with out Kodak Black is now accessible throughout streaming platforms.
Now, solely the solo model of the observe with out Kodak Black could be discovered on the singer’s official YouTube web page. One of many high feedback on below the video reads, “Strategy to take heed to your followers!!! Pleased with you! Exhibiting all the ladies within the business methods to navigate label vs. what’s true to you/your followers”
Followers circled again to thank the singer for taking motion so swiftly.
This model pack that Doechii put out…does all of it contribute to the Block Boy single’s chart efficiency?
It appears like a intelligent option to “handle backlash” whereas maximizing returns
— Comorienne 🇰🇲 (@_ShamGod) March 17, 2023
Nonetheless, not everybody was happy. Some expressed that the collaboration ought to have by no means occurred. Whereas one other shared that she shouldn’t have pulled the Kodak Black verse.
Doechii releasing a solo model doesn’t transfer me. The aim is to cease supporting abusers, to not merely appease followers
— deraa (@eyeheartderaa) March 17, 2023
Doechii loses factors for letting Shea butter twitter get to her, I’m sorry 😭. When have they ever spoke about you till you collabed with Kodak? Now you’re stopping your individual bag for them? Lmaoooo
— Holland Media (@HoIIandMedia) March 17, 2023
Hearken to the tune above.
