Jadakiss is opening up in interviews recently, talking about what it’s like to get up on stage after 30 years. On Hot 97‘s GOAT Talk with DJ Enuff last Wednesday, the rapper admitted to suffering from anxiety before any live performance, despite the number of shows he’s done in his career. “Facts. Every show, there’s some butterflies before you gotta go out there,” he said to DJ Enuff. This nervousness is unbiased on which stage, what the show’s caliber is, or which city Jada is touring.
DJ Enuff replied that this was a testament to how much he cares about rap, to which Jadakiss agreed. Even though this is how he feels internally every time he’s up there, he performs like it’s his last show. The dedication to his craft is what keeps Jada going. That, and the love he has for the up-and-comers entering the rap industry. (Unless they’re trying to get fights started… then he doesn’t enjoy the pageantry.)
Jadakiss knows other young rappers must feel similarly. He recently gave some props to Bay Area rapper Symba for his lyrical range and current hot streak. The two performers embraced backstage at a 2023 BET Awards event this past weekend. Video of the encounter went viral, with Jada talking Symba up over and over. Cultural icons like LeBron James and Busta Rhymes commented on the social media post, showering praise for both the old guard and the young bucks of rap.
Jadakiss is doing plenty of talk show appearances these days, giving his take on everything from rap beef to industry history. Celebrating over 31 years of musical prominence, the Yonkers, NY, native is getting introspective while still pushing himself to perform. And we can all relate to Jada; going in front of a mass of people and being vulnerable is uncomfortable. He had the gumption to do it all these years. For that, we are truly grateful. Stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the music world.
These days, the conversation around snitching and hip-hop has become pretty volatile online, but Gunplay has his own thoughts on the subject. Moreover, the Miami rapper recently sat down for an interview with Cam Capone News, addressing a wealth of topics. Specifically, he lamented how the culture and game has shifted so much that MCs can now snitch and brag about it on their tracks. Furthermore, he spoke particularly on the Boosie Badazzarrest that went down recently, but his comments apply to other situations as well. While his comments on male and female rappers seem a tad unrelated, the 43-year-old’s point still came across with passion.
“It don’t matter,” Gunplay expressed said. “People don’t care about the integrity like that- the street code, and having integrity like that, it’s just gone. You can snitch now, and it’s okay. You can actually snitch and brag about it. You can be a male rapper one day, and the next day be a female rapper. It’s okay. And then, one day, you know, you can be married one day- and then the next day, be married to a f***in’ giraffe or some s**t, or a tree.
“Look at the game, man!” the Carol City MC continued. “Look at this s**t! You don’t see this s**t? Am I the only one seeing this s**t? It’s over. Morals is gone.” Of course, people have their own takes, experiences, and interpretations when it comes to these topics. One thing’s for sure, though: Gunplay lives by a strict moral compass when it comes to his beliefs. When people sought refunds for their GoFundMe donations to him after he bought his close collaborator a chain under unrelated circumstances, he went scorched earth on them. The campaign was actually to finance his daughter’s medical bills after emergency heart surgery.
“Every single one of you p***y-a** h*es and f**k n***as that went to the GoFundMe and donated and went and got a motherf***ing refund, you never gave it with your heart,” he said during a We In Miami interview. “You’re a piece of s**t. You’ll die that way. People that see me give my brother a gift, they automatically want to say that I bought that with GoFundMe money. N***a had to pay that back. So now, if you really want to be for real, my n***a, if a n***a spent that on a chain, how the f**k they got it right back instantly with no pressure?” For more news and the latest updates on Gunplay, keep checking in with HNHH.
On Monday, which was coincidentally Juneteenth, rapper Rick Ross broke out the big guns and gifted a Georgia health clinic $30,000.00 to make sure their lights stayed on. The Fayette C.A.R.E. Clinic almost ran out of funds. However, with this influx of cash, they can keep things running. Seeing as Ross’s father didn’t have access to health care when he was alive, the rapper was intrinsically motivated to help out a southern health facility.
Fayette C.A.R.E. had a donation goal of $50k and was at roughly $19k before Ross stepped in. His additional $30k covered the difference and now people in Fayetteville, GA, ages 18 and over can access free care at the clinic without the staff worrying about the future. Rick Ross has done something like this in the past; back in 2020, he and Habitat for Humanity built a home for a Fayette, GA, veteran. He considers the communities of rural Georgia to be family and friends.
HOUSTON, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 04: Rapper Rick Ross performs onstage during the Legendz of the Streetz Tour Reloaded at Toyota Center on February 04, 2023, in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images)
The 47-year-old rapper is busier than ever. Despite previous medical emergencies, drive-by shootings, and legal issues, Rick Ross is looking to the future with a political eye. He plans to run in 2024 for mayor of Fayetteville, GA, where he has a home and resides for most of the year. He also owns several Wingstop locations, considering his zest for lemon pepper chicken wings. And in April of this year, he offered Don Lemon a job after he got canned from CNN. Ross told Lemon, “For some reason, I believe you know what you doing with the lemon pepper wings. So man, just send over your résumé.”
As for music, Ross is in his featuring days. He’ll provide the odd verse or two to his best pals, like Drake, but is otherwise content with letting his track record speak for itself. He recently had a guest appearance on the FX show Dave with fellow rapper Lil Dicky, and he’s doing fun events like his Rick Ross Car Show and the upcoming Rick Ross Pool Party on July 2nd. The head honcho of Maybach Music is having fun and making a difference, all at the same time.
DDG has gone by many names, such as PontiacMadeDDG or his birthname, Darryl Dwayne Granberry, Jr. However, it’s time to add another moniker to his list: Female Rapper Advocate. In a recent Tweet, the 25-year-old rapper lauded the efforts of the ladies in the rap game. He said the men were essentially getting lapped in terms of effort and output. And while this is his opinion, there’s plenty of evidence to suggest he’s speaking the truth.
DDG has been part of the rap industry since around 2016. He’s had plenty of experience in grinding to get what he wants. He made the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for music in 2023. He released his second studio album, It’s Not Me It’s You, in September of last year. As of this writing, he’s still dating Halle Bailey of The Little Mermaid remake, with the actress calling the romance “transformative.” Despite all of this success, DDG believes female rappers are killing it while the men are getting sh*t on.
The rapper might be right when he says “Female rapper sh*ttin on male rappers frfr.” Some of the mainstay artists — Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion — are at the height of their powers. Other up-and-comers — Ice Spice, GloRilla, Saweetie — are getting plenty of limelight. Three female artists cracked the top 10 on the Billboard Year-End Hot Rap Songs Chart: Latto’s “Big Energy,” Doja Cat’s “Vegas,” and “Sweetest Pie” by Megan Thee Stallion featuring Dua Lipa. (Nicki Minaj’s “Super Freaky Girl” was at number 11.)
All of this is to say that DDG has some credibility behind his statement. While the guys still dominate the airtime overall, it’s no secret that the women are coming for the crown. And they’re doing it quickly. The 2024 Grammys might see ladies sweep the rap genre, considering many of the top-tier men released music last year. For this summer at least, we can all trust in DDG’s comment and watch as the women sh*t on the men in rap…and we’re all the better for it.
Of course, Lil Kim is absolutely a rap icon. But in a saturated landscape where new rappers come out every day, and old ones fall through the cracks, it’s never a bad time to give her the flowers she deserves. Recently, she appeared on XXL‘s latest cover and opened up about her career, accolades, and milestone moments during her interview. Specifically, though, she spoke on the rap game debating on ghostwriters and who deserves credit for songs when she’s written for a lot of artists, a feat she never got full praise for in the industry.
“Everyone calls me an icon, it’s an honor to me,” Lil Kim remarked to the publication. “It makes me smile, it makes me happy to know that people look at me that way because I never really saw that for myself. It just happened organically. There’s a few highlights of my career, but it’s funny ’cause I never had that ‘Oh my God, I made it’ moment. Even to this day, I feel like that moment is still coming. I’m so glad to see us women getting our recognition and everyone celebrating us. I think it’s a wonderful thing. And, by the way, all this talk about writing- I’ve [written] for other people. I wrote on Diddy’s album, check your credits!”
In addition, the Brooklyn star is also one to tribute those in the industry, older or newer, that have had a large impact. For example, Lil Kim recently filled in for Ludacris as the supporting act on Janet Jackson’s “Together Again” tour stop in Allentown, Pennsylvania. During her performance, she gave a dance rendition of Janet’s brother Michael’s hit song “Smooth Criminal,” one of his more beloved tunes. The same goes for how she honors the current biggest names in the rap game in particular.
While performing at Usher’s Lovers & Friends Festival, the 48-year-old danced along to Lil Uzi Vert’s “Just Wanna Rock.” That track dominates the current rap landscape, in a similar way to the big hits that she pioneered. If nothing else, it’s only fair that someone as legendary as Lil Kim gets her deserved credit, especially when she often does so for the newer generation- and those before her. For more news and the latest updates on Lil Kim, stay logged into HNHH.
Rappers love anime. What was once a niche interest became a full-blown phenomenon as celebrities of all degrees have vocalized their love for the specific type of Japanese animation. Artists like Megan Thee Stallion have gone full cosplay, while Rob Bank$, for example, frequently name-drops his favorite animes on his records. Below, we’ve gathered a list of a few rappers who proudly showcase their love of anime.
Megan Thee Stallion is one of the most popular rappers who like anime. She’s revealed her passion for the art form throughout her career, like dressing up as a Sailor Moon outfit for a Japan concert. However, her appreciation for Shoto Todokori has undoubtedly turned heads, specifically those who doubted whether her love for anime was merely an act. Her 2019 Paper Magazine cover included Shoto Todoroki cosplay as a tribute to My Hero Academia. In 2022, she cosplayed another character from the series, Mirko. Additionally, Megan’s taken inspiration from animes like Jojo’s Bizarre and Demon Slayer for stunning nail art. She has mentioned anime in most of her interviews and happily talks about why she enjoys it and how it inspires her.
Xavier Wulf is a rapper who captures his love for anime through his music and aesthetic. Songs like “Psycho Pass” directly reference the cyberpunk anime of the same name. Additionally, the rapper uses popular animes to form his various monikers (i.e. “Eren Wulf Yaeger”) within his bars. Project X is directly by the anime Initial D. But the influence extends to the soundbites from the show that are scattered across the project. Aesthetically, Xavier’s use of the Katana appears frequently in his music videos and social media posts. On top of it all, the rapper refers to his fanbase as “The Hollow Squad” — a direct reference to Bleach.
LEEDS, ENGLAND – AUGUST 26: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Denzel Curry performs on the Main Stage East on Day 1 of Leeds Festival on August 26, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Matthew Baker/Getty Images)
Denzel Curry never shied away from his love for anime, expressing it frequently across his catalog. On “ULTIMATE,” he raps, “Claim you the homie / I turn into Broly” — namedropping the popular character from the Dragon Ball Z/Super anime. Similar to Xavier Wulf, Curry also made his love for Bleach known on “Vigorous,” rapping, “Ichigo bullets cause you know the tips be hollow.” Beyond that, he’s also referenced shows like Naruto. The deeper you get into The more Denzel’s discography, the more anime references you will find. He cited the anime Cowboy Bebop as inspiration for his album Melt My Eyez See Your Future, while the deluxe cover art pulls inspiration from the anime.
The RZA celebrates the launch of Afro Samurai, the new video game developed by SURGE, at Geisha House in Hollywood on January 27, 2009. (Photo by Chris Polk/FilmMagic)
RZA is a trailblazer in hip-hop culture, who has also carved out a space in anime. The de facto leader of the legendary Wu-Tang Clan scored the soundtrack for Afro Samurai. However, it’s his love for Dragonball Z that speaks volumes to how deep-rooted his connection to anime truly is. “Dragon Ball Z represents the journey of the black man in America,” he wrote in The Tao Of Wu. The lead character, Goku, was sent away from his home and has to adapt to a new environment as outside forces constantly try to stop his advancement. “Then one day, he gets stressed out beyond his limits and Hulks out into his alter ego, Super Saiyan – a n***a with dreadlocks,” RZA concluded. Naturally, this drew a lot of attention. RZA also voiced a character in the anime movie MFKZ.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 04: Lil Uzi Vert attends Nickelodeon’s 2023 Kids’ Choice Awards at Microsoft Theater on March 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
Lil Uzi Vert integrates his love for anime throughout his music and general aesthetic. Although his fashion sense has always been quite flamboyant, his love of anime only adds to his exuberant image. Uzi customized several of his luxury cars to include designs of popular anime characters. For example, his Bugatti boasts designs inspired by Spike Spiegel of Cowboy Bebop. On top of that, Uzi shared his love of anime through his music with the song titled “Sasuke” which is a character from the anime Naruto. The cover art for his hit “Futsal Shuffle 2020” featured him and some girls drawn in an anime style. However, Uzi previously admitted that One Piece serves as his favorite anime show.
When it comes to pure spitting, few rappers have garnered the respect, acclaim, and experience that Busta Rhymes has. Moreover, he graced fans in Las Vegas with an excellent set at the Lovers & Friends Festival on Saturday (May 6). While he mostly stuck to proving his worth by going through his impressive catalog, he also took the chance to call out the younger generation in hip-hop. According to the New York MC, spitters these days have lost the art of live performance, depending on vocal backing tracks and other elements to elevate their shows. For someone as skilled as him, those extra nuts and bolts aren’t necessary.
Specifically, Busta Rhymes said that his contemporaries are “cut from a different cloth that they don’t manufacture anymore. “We come from a time where there was no additives. no unnecessary mixing, and diluting, and tampering with the holy, sacred, and pure. We [are] the holy, sacred and pure.” After his words, he launched into his verse on Chris Brown’s “Look At Me Now,” one of his most revered recent lyrical offerings. In fact, he even performed that verse at the 2023 Grammys during the tribute to 50 years of hip-hop.
Of course, the “Gimme Some More” artist isn’t above stage flourishes and visual aids to make his performances better. Still, the main takeaway from his appearances is his proficiency and talent as a writer and performer. Whether it’s because of the high standards they faced or a changing perspective on concerts, Busta Rhymes’ generation seems committed to preserving excellent hip-hop performance. Even though there’s more than one way to skin a cat, it’s also reflective of fans demanding more from the beloved artists they pay hard-earned money to see.
Meanwhile, the 50-year-old continues to get his flowers, whether from fans or from fellow hip-hop legends. Melle Mel recently argued that Busta deserves more praise than Jay-Z. “Could Busta take Jay-Z, yes or no?” he asked during an interview. “I don’t have no fear of getting on stage with anybody and crossing mics with anybody. Busta’s a hard draw. That would probably be the hardest draw in the game. He got all the intangibles. When he comin’ on that stage, if you out in the crowd, you know something is about to happen. It ain’t just the regular run of the mill ‘I can’t wait for him to do so-and-so song. It’s that magnetism. It’s like a different level that all MCs don’t have that he got.” Regardless of your take, log back into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Busta Rhymes.
Hip-hop is not just a culture anymore but a multi-billion-dollar business. Jay-Z became the genre’s first billionaire while his protégés, Kanye West and Rihanna, joined him soon after. As of 2022, Forbes declared Diddy a billionaire, as well. Hip-hop is as lucrative now as it’s ever been in its 50-year history, and it’s common for rappers to splurge on extravagant real estate. Hip-hop artists drop vast amounts of money on sprawling ultra-exclusive homes. Rapper homes are generally large and exquisite, signifying the lavish and showy lifestyle associated with the genre. Below, we’ve broken down a few rapper homes with unbelievable price tags.
Drake primarily lived on the YOLO Estate in Hidden Hills, California, before his $100 million mansion was complete. The Canadian rapper bought two acres of prime real estate in Bridle Path, Toronto, in 2016. Bridle Path is one of Canada’s most exclusive residential locations and is home to Canada’s elite, such as legendary singer Celine Dion. Drake reportedly paid $6.7 million for the plot of land, and work on the ultra-luxury property started immediately.
The Canadian rapper hired famed designer Ferris Rafauli to oversee the interior design and décor of the house. Ferris brought Drake’s architectural vision for his palace to life with no expenses spared. The palatial home was worth a reported $100 million by the time the Canadian star moved in. This is partly due to the zip code of Bridle Path and the uber-luxurious installments (i.e., a $400K mattress) and art pieces Ferris used for the mansion.
Drake continuously updated his fans on his dream home’s progress via his Instagram. The Palace was also the set of the “Toosie Slide” music video. Architectural Digest featured the 50,000 square feet abode once it was completed in their April 2020 issue. Drake sold his Hidden Hills mansion for a reported $12 million. The Toronto Palace is now his primary residence. Drake currently has the most expensive rapper home recorded.
Jay-Z: $90 Million In Bel-Air, Calif.
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You wouldn’t imagine that Jay-Z and his wife Beyonce would struggle to find a home to buy, right? But, that’s precisely what happened to the superstar couple when they opted to move to California. The Carters reportedly spent three years searching for a home in Los Angeles. However, they finally decided to settle on the Bel-Air neighborhood’s $90 million modern mansion.
The mansion sits on 1.5 acres of land and has 30,000 square feet of livable space. Paul McClean designed the palatial residence. It had an initial asking price of $120 million, but the Carters managed to negotiate it down to $88 million. They also reportedly spent $750,000 on renovations and customizations before officially moving in with their children. The rapper’s mansion is currently the second most expensive home on this list and the most expensive rapper home in the United States.
Kanye West: $57 Million In Malibu, Calif.
Kanye left his sprawling $20 million Hidden Hills mansion after a divorce from reality TV superstar Kim Kardashian. He eventually settled half an hour away in Malibu after purchasing and renovating the $57 million beachfront residence. Tadao Ando designed the 4,000 square feet home. Kanye was inspired and intrigued by Tadao’s work in Naoshima. This is believed to be the reason why he immediately bought the property. The “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” rapper also reportedly bought a $4.5 million mansion right next to his former Hidden Hills home to easily see his children.
Dr. Dre: $40 Million In Brentwood, Calif.
Dr. Dre has managed to keep his modern-day castle out of the public eye. We know that the legendary gangsta rapper/super-producer purchased the property from Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen in 2014. Tom and Gisele reportedly build the home from the ground up after purchasing the land for $11 million. The castle sits on four acres and is reported to have 18,000 square feet of living space. Of course, it wouldn’t be a real castle if it did not have a moat.
Tom and Gisele’s initial asking price for the home was $50 million, but Dr. Dre purchased it after the couple slashed the price to $40 million. Brentwood is one of California’s exclusive estates that constantly attract celebrities and the wealthy in society. Dr. Dre’s neighbors include LeBron James, Reese Witherspoon, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Heidi Klum. Dr. Dre also owns other residential properties around California.
Sean “Diddy” Combs: $40 Million In Holmby Hills, Calif.
Diddy purchased the mansion in 2014 because he wanted to be close to his children. The European-inspired mansion was renovated just before the music mogul moved in. It boasts 17,000 square feet of interior space with eight bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. The property sits on 1.3 acres of land, and TMZ reports a separate spa pavilion with a steam room, massage parlor, and a full-service beauty salon.
Combs also owns two side-by-side mansions in Miami’s exclusive Star Island and a sprawling property in Toluca Lake. The latter was occupied by his ex-wife and mother of his four children, Kim Porter, who died in 2018. Diddy has reportedly offloaded the mansion from his real estate portfolio.
Travis Scott has had a wonderfully progressive career in recent years. He is one of the most streamed artists of his generation, thanks to hit songs like the Drake-assisted “Sicko Mode,” “Butterfly Effect,” and “Antidote.” Travis has also embarked on sold-out tours and headlined several festivals worldwide. The “Franchise” rapper additionally holds a substantial endorsement portfolio. It includes deals with Nike, McDonald’s, toy maker Mattel, fashion house Christian Dior, and cereals brand General Mills.
The Houston-born rapper was, therefore, comfortably able to afford $23 million for this yacht-inspired home in Brentwood, California. Travis bought the modern mansion in 2020. Sources allegedly close to the hip-hop star said that he paid for the property in cash. The initial asking price for the 17,000 square feet mansion was $42 million.
Nicki Minaj: $20 Million In Hidden Hills, Calif.
The queen of rap has consistently appeared on Forbes’ list of the highest-paid rappers. She reportedly amassed $29 million in earnings between 2021 and 2022. This is despite not releasing an album or going on tour in over five years. The Lil Wayne protégé reportedly dropped $19.5 million in 2022 for a Hidden Hills mansion. Her new mansion never got a chance to hit the property market; as such, the property details are scarce. Tax records show that the mansion has 12,000 square feet of interior space with eight bedrooms and nine bathrooms. Nicki has currently been living with her husband and son in Calabasas.
Kendrick Lamar: $15.9 Million In Bel-Air, Calif.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning MC has had an incredible run in hip-hop since he debuted the groundbreaking, culture-defining Good Kid M.A.A.D City album. Kung Fu Kenny is widely touted as one of the greatest hip-hop artists ever. His albums Damn, To Pimp A Butterfly, and the aforementioned Good Kid M.A.A.D City often appear on greatest albums of all time lists. Dr. Dre, The Game, and Snoop Dogg crowned him the generational successor of West Coast hip-hop.
All this success afforded the Grammy-winning Compton rapper a mansion in the coveted East Gate neighborhood of Bel-Air. The home was built in the ’50s and was designed by renowned L.A. architect Edward Fickett. The property has just over 8,000 square feet of living space. Kendrick Lamar is said to have previously lived with his family in Manhattan Beach. He has additionally purchased residential properties in Calabasas, which are currently occupied by his other family members.
Lil Wayne: $15.4 Million In Hidden Hills, Calif.
Lil Wayne finally moved to the West Coast. He purchased a modern farmhouse-inspired mansion for a reported $15.4 million in 2021. His immediate next-door neighbor is the reality TV star and influencer Kylie Jenner. Wayne’s property has two buildings; the main house and a smaller guest house. The total livable area of the property is 12,000 square feet with a total of seven bedrooms and eight bathrooms.
The legendary Grammy-winning New Orleans native spent most of his career living in Miami. He purchased a mansion in Biscayne Bay in 2018 for $16.5 million. Weezy later listed the property for $30 million but it was purchased in 2023 for a reported $22 million. The Hidden Hills estate is currently his primary residence.
Big Sean: $8.1 Million In Encino, Calif.
Big Sean bought the French Normandy-style mansion in a very affluent and guard-gated enclave of Encino. The plot sits on about a third of an acre and comprises just over 10,000 square feet of living space. Sean Don secured the property at a $2 million discount. Records show that the mansion was built in 2005 and then completely renovated around 2016. Sean had just completed the sale of his $11 million Beverly Hills home that he had purchased in 2017 when he moved into his Encino pad.
Honorable mentions for rapper homes include The Promise owned by Rick Ross, Tyler, the Creator’s house in Bel-Air, Offset and Cardi B’s Atlanta home, and Swizz Beatz & Alicia Keys’ $20.8 million architectural wonder.
Lil Dicky says that several “all-time great rappers” have told him he’s “a rapper’s rapper.” Dicky addressed the criticism he’s received from “elitist” journalists throughout his career during a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
Dicky explained that most of the criticism he’s faced has come from “elitist, hipster journalists who thought that it was their place to speak on behalf of hip-hop.” Further, he argued that he’s been “meeting the all-time great rappers and they’re telling me, like, man, I’m a rapper’s rapper.” The Hollywood Reporter noted that both Busta Rhymes and 50 Cent have publically praised Dicky, while he collaborated with Snoop Dogg, T-Pain, and Rich Homie Quan on his debut studio album, Professional Rapper.
Lil Dicky With Benny Blanco
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 10: Benny Blanco and Dave Burd attend FXX, FX and Hulu’s Season 2 Red Carpet Premiere Of “Dave” at The Greek Theatre on June 10, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images,)
Outside of music, Dicky also created and stars in the FX series, Dave. While popular and critically acclaimed, the series has also faced backlash for being similar to Donald Glover’s show, Atlanta. Glover, however, has said that he likes the show.
Elsewhere in the interview, Dicky reflected on working with Chris Brown on their 2018 collaboration, “Freaky Friday.” He explained that he has no regrets regarding working with the controversial artist, despite Brown facing many allegations of misconduct. Dicky explained that he knew he needed a high-profile celebrity for the music video, but didn’t have “infinite relationships back then.”
“[Chris Brown] walks right up to me, and he says, ‘Hey man, I just want you to know, you’re an incredible rapper,’” Dicky said about meeting Brown. “And Chris Brown was my ringtone in the ninth grade, and it was just a very meaningful thing for someone to say to me at that time, and we kept in touch, and then we made that song, and I love that song. I still love that song. It went to No. 1 in multiple nations, and without that song, I don’t know that I could have made [a charity single] like ‘Earth,’ where I raised, like, $3 million [to fight against climate change].”
