
Bobby Shmurda came under fire in a recent interview.
During a chat with DJ Akademiks, the Brooklyn rapper was asked if he’d prefer a verse from Pop Smoke or JAY-Z. Akademiks explained that Pop Smoke’s song would be a “smash” and that “all of New York City is going to love it” before suggesting the flip, a song featuring the GOAT himself, Hov.
Shmurda didn’t hesitate at all in choosing Pop Smoke. He even started mimicking the late rapper’s sound on their song.
“He’s my little nigga. I like him. I like JAY too, but I like this,” he told a shocked Akademiks.
His response sparked a debate on social media. Some agreed that Bobby’s drill sound would go better with Pop Smoke, while others found it surprising that he chose Pop over a legend like JAY-Z.
I mean, I understand….
Pop is culturally more relevant to HIS generation and HIS audience… and let’s be honest, Bobby went to say on a song with SEAN CARTER’S ENSEMBLE pic.twitter.com/Y2xwzLxhaW— ISAIDWHATISAID (@TheBlackSuccess) April 26, 2022
I mean yeah, that makes sense to me just because Jay Z is a legend doesn’t mean you HAVE to want a verse from him. Damn ♂️
— ™️ (@WowItsRG) April 26, 2022
This is his generation, I’ll take a NAS/HOV/Cole/KDOT/Drake verse any day.
– C DOT R (@CDOTR_NC) April 26, 2022
Upon his release from prison last year, Shmurda signed a management deal with Roc Nation. However, it appears that he is no longer in business with JAY-Z’s company.
Shmurda also recently parted ways with Epic Records after campaigning for his release from the label. He claimed he made a million dollars by signing his release papers. On Friday, he is set to release his first independent single “They Don’t Know”.