Iggy Azalea has been a huge topic of conversation in recent weeks after her Twitter spat with Azealia Banks over culture appropriation.
While many in the hip-hop community weren’t too pleased with her statements, we’ve already heard from Q-Tip, who gave her a very important, and peaceful, message about the genre’s origin. She’s even received support from will.i.am and Lupé Fiasco in the midst of it.
Now, more and more pioneers in the game are coming forward to share their thoughts on the matter, including 9th Wonder. The producer recently took to his Twitter to speak out on Iggy’s success, which he actually complimented due to her fans’ support.
Wonder even continues in his rant, coming down hard on hip-hop fans who go hard for the culture, but don’t buy albums.
He tweeted:
From the days of Little Brother, until now, it’s the SAME song…niggas always say how REAL they are, until it’s time to BUY..
— 9th Wonder (@9thWonderMusic) December 23, 2014
BUY. That word BUY is a serious word; 3 letters can CHANGE the course of music, in which..everybody is looking for a CHANGE…
— 9th Wonder (@9thWonderMusic) December 23, 2014
Just like @joeyBADASS has an album coming in January. I hope that EVERYONE goes to buy his shit. Let’s see how many actually do…
— 9th Wonder (@9thWonderMusic) December 23, 2014
There are women who are out here that RHYME their ass off, YET, there is little support, instead of ADMITTING to yourself that ASS sells..
— 9th Wonder (@9thWonderMusic) December 23, 2014
There are opinions and opinions and more opinions, complaints, and more complaints…but NO support with dollars….NONE….
— 9th Wonder (@9thWonderMusic) December 23, 2014
Yet and still…Iggy is still the BANE. I don’t like her music. HOWEVER, I go find what I LIKE and buy that.
— 9th Wonder (@9thWonderMusic) December 23, 2014
When will yall get that you are HELPING what you claim to hate so much? You probably won’t…
— 9th Wonder (@9thWonderMusic) December 23, 2014
It’s all about the “cool” and “uncool”….which again…ends up being the cool…no one said shit when she made XXL cover…
— 9th Wonder (@9thWonderMusic) December 23, 2014
HER fans buy HER shit….period. YES…it’s cultural appropriation….well…COUNTERATTACK by BUYING some cultural shit….
— 9th Wonder (@9thWonderMusic) December 23, 2014
But after this you’re gonna go back to downloading all of your favorite artists.
— 9th Wonder (@9thWonderMusic) December 23, 2014
COUNTERATTACK Cultural Appropriation with Cultural Appreciation….
— 9th Wonder (@9thWonderMusic) December 23, 2014
Whether you love her or don’t prefer her, you can’t deny that Iggy’s name is spreading like wildfire.
What do you think of 9th Wonder’s statements on Iggy and the hip-hop community?
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