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For seemingly no reason, Instagram had removed one of DaBaby’s posts with no reason given. The rapper wasted no time; he’s taken to Instagram to express his displeasure, putting his followers in limbo with an ambiguous comment about the unexplained post removal: “Instagram taken my post down out of nowhere. No explanation or nun, they must know this album dangerous.”
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There, in the video, seems to have been some kind of new music from the lyrics. The track’s filled with the aggressive and boastful bars DaBaby has rarely been without, saying, “Rain rain, go away, come again another day / Lame niggas make me wanna pack my bags and run away.” Pure hype is what this track would be if it had any emotion, totally confident on the outside, and the fans are swallowing every bit of it.
Speaking of hype, the comment section was flooded with witty and excited reactions. One observer jokingly said, “I am married,” in reference to DaBaby’s lyrical expression of carrying his “bitch” with him, and another sentiment supported the unbothered attitude: “U can’t be stopped.” From there, the support grew for a collab between the rapper and Meek Mill, with multiple commenters encouraging the pair to work together. “Meek need to get on this with you 🔥🔥 this track goated,” one of the fans proclaimed, clearly feeling the potential of this collaboration.
Yet the acclaim was not unanimous, not speaking for everyone without apology: “I like his music, not him tho lol.” This has increasingly become a common sentiment over the last few years, in light of DaBaby’s controversies, insults, and generally questionable behavior. However, most often, the comments took the unusual turn toward complimenting the guy on his tireless work ethic and his gifts.
The removal seemed to imply something much bigger: “The spiritual warfare against you is real,” one user predicted, insinuating the rapper’s success makes him a target. Others were focused mostly on more music, with one fan begging, “Just drop the album on this good ol Sunday bc you forever BLESSED.”
If the Instagram was up to something or if it just was a mistake, one would never know. One thing DaBaby is sure of: he would never let such an event slow him down or intimidate him. This one, however, lit a fire under DaBaby instead. The next step of the rap star, with these loyal fans stirred up, will land on the shore of mainstream art, willing or unwilling by Instagram.
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In a bigger picture is the dilemma for such scenarios of artists vis-à-vis social media platforms since the artists perceive content moderation as a form of arbitrariness that sides with one today and with another party tomorrow. For someone like DaBaby who thrives amid gritty bare-faced confrontations, these skirmishes are nearly unavoidable. But, if history stands as any indication, DaBaby will use this one as yet another spotlight – yet another push for forward momentum. And judging by the comments, he will not be alone in standing firm through thick or thin. And after recent events, he has sparked excitement with a post-concert event announcement that fans are eagerly anticipating: DaBaby’s post-concert event.