Rod Wave Claps Back: Did the Rapper Steal Music? Social Media Eruption as He Responds to Allegations
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Rod Wave took to X, previously known as Twitter, on Tuesday (Nov. 21), to respond to a recent allegation that he has been copying songs. While he never names, Boosie Badazz recently requested payment from the Nostalgia rapper for stealing lyrics from Boosie’s 2010 tune “Long Journey” starring Webbie. Another astute Twitter user noticed a startling connection between Rod Wave’s words in “2019” and Jay-Z’s lyrics in “Song Cry,” adding that Rod did not even acknowledge Hov as a songwriter. Other reviewers soon came out and compared Rod’s bars to those of Drake and Tupac Shakur.
Rod also took to his Instagram Story to respond to the allegations levelled against him, emphatically denying that he has stolen music from anyone. Rod’s remarks come after Boosie BadAzz went live on Instagram on Tuesday to debut a new song. While the new song does not expressly mention Rod Wave’s name, the timing is interesting given the two rappers’ brief online feud over sampling concerns. Boosie had earlier mentioned Rod Wave by name when he learnt of his sampling, but he was flattered and stated that Rod had not been the only one. Rod responded by offering to “pull up” to Boosie to provide him adequate recompense, but Boosie did not respond.
Rod Wave Responds To Claims That He Stole Music From Other Rappers
Rod Wave has responded to accusations of stealing music by taking to social media to voice his complaints. Rod Wave took to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Tuesday (Nov. 21), to respond to recent charges that he has been copying songs. While he never names names, Boosie Badazz reportedly requested payment from the Nostalgia rapper for stealing lyrics from Boosie’s 2010 tune “Long Journey” featured Webbie. Another astute Twitter user noticed a startling connection between Rod Wave’s words in “2019” and Jay-Z’s lyrics in “Song Cry,” adding that Rod did not even credit Hov as a songwriter. Other reviewers soon came out and compared Rod’s bars to those of Drake as well as Tupac Shakur. “Just because you know about da original track, does that mean I stole it?” Rod worked on X. “U dumb b***h.” Exclaimed he, “I’ve never ripped a platinum album.” Finding a hobby is important, you fools, don’t even mind talking on my head yo dogs. Lol my babies, don’t mention my name until it’s bad. Less talk about that, I’ve been running circles around dis s**t.” Rod also took to his Instagram Story to respond to the allegations levelled against him, emphatically denying that he has stolen music from anyone. Rod’s remarks come following Boosie BadAzz went live on Instagram on Tuesday to debut a new song. While the newly released song does not expressly mention Rod Wave’s name, the timing is interesting given the two rappers’ brief online feud over sampling concerns.”I let you n***as slip for years, anticipating a call like na you cannot receive 25%, but I didn’t get it.”
Rod Wave shared a quick message and made it clear that he has not stolen any of his music. pic.twitter.com/hcUQ0SzSa4
— TheShadeRoom (@TheShadeRoom) November 21, 2023
Not keeping it real, therefore, let’s keep it real,” Boosie says in a portion of the video. “This is how I felt when I showed affection to everybody/Everyone out here said I was wrong/F**k everyone/That’s how I feel when I am showing affection to everybody.” Boosie had earlier mentioned Rod Wave by name when he learnt of his sampling, but he was delighted and stated that Rod wasn’t the only one. “Rod Wave isn’t the only one,” Boosie BadAzz remarked during an Instagram Live video. “You’d better do your homework.” I’ve got paperwork on its way. A large number of people. Rod Wave isn’t the only one.” “I love it when they do that st,” he added. They’ll be bringing me flowers. When I hear that s**t, I like it. It’s just that you have to compensate me as well. It’s a commercial.” Boosie’s outburst continued on X, previously referred to as Twitter. “HOW IS IT FOUL?” Boosie exclaimed in all caps. “IT’S BUSINESS, YOU KNOW.”YOU’RE NOT GOING TO DO THAT TO ANY OTHER MAJOR LABEL WITHOUT PAYING THEM WITH THEIR SPLITS!! WHY Doing IT TO A N***A YOU ALSO LOOKED UP.” Rod responded by offering to “pull up” to Boosie in order to provide him adequate recompense, but Boosie never responded.
Deleting all rod wave music , u a stealing ass nigga😂he steal lyrics pic.twitter.com/ScP7HcFJPN
— Mun (@_shmun) November 21, 2023
See Boosie was one thing but now I think it’s time for legal action lol son card getting pulled 😭 cmon Rod Wave pic.twitter.com/MUyT3knRXn
— THE ANSWER 🆎👑 (@RealTwanBrown) November 21, 2023
Fans compile list of songs they believe Rod Wave stole pic.twitter.com/3jsSKnKXGL
— Kollege Kidd (@KollegeKidd) November 22, 2023
Producers when Rod Wave leave the studio after a recording session… pic.twitter.com/ZTO22Lwm51
— Dem Churin Daddy (@JordanHMichael) November 22, 2023
Boosie not even the only one
— MASTER STUDENT🤲🏾 (@MUSICANDBUILDS) November 21, 2023
Rod wave been swiping from
He got a young fan base
So he just was swiping a lot of
90s early 2000s rappers
His audience would’ve never knew
Cuz they mostly young and women
I’m not saying his whole career is him biting tho lol pic.twitter.com/WJM3h1IAB5
Rod Wave copying Jay-z ? 👀
— HZN RAP (@hznrap__) November 22, 2023
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Rod Wave STOLE from EVERYBODY….click play 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/Zb8AeGwLen
— NASA MCMAHON (@NasaMcmahon) November 21, 2023
