Alabama Barker Responds to Criticism Following Teaser of Her Rap Observe


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Clapping again. Alabama Barker responded to critics after a teaser for her new rap track drew backlash from social media customers.

“I’m uninterested in folks saying I don’t know something about rap music, I wasn’t raised round rap music, I wasn’t something,” the influencer, 17, mentioned in a since-deleted TikTok video, per Folks. “So, let’s take a little bit area day into my life since you guys realize it so properly.”

The teenager then shared a photograph of herself posing subsequent to Nicki Minaj, who toured together with her dad, Travis Barker, as opening acts on Lil Wayne‘s 2011 I Am Music II tour. “This tour was once I was about 5 years outdated,” Alabama recalled. “[I was] 5 years outdated watching her set day-after-day. I knew each lyric.”

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The California native additionally confirmed followers an image of herself with the “A Milli” rapper, 40. “Simply extra proof to the pudding as a result of I ‘didn’t develop up round rap music,’” Alabama mentioned earlier than revealing that she was on set when Rihanna shot the 2007 “Umbrella” music video.

“Since I might stroll, I used to be within the music trade. I used to be watching my dad carry out in punk bands, rock bands, in rap live shows, all the things,” Alabama instructed her followers. “So, for the folks that say, ‘Oh, she doesn’t know something about rap music. She didn’t develop up round rap music. Why is she doing this? Why is she doing that?’ I’ve been influenced by rap my whole upbringing and punk rock.”

The Meet the Barkers alum added: “I do know I’m privileged, and I’m past grateful for that and blessed. It’s not OK for folks to make enjoyable of or disrespect any tradition in any respect. So, if me being a rapper bugs you, then you may simply hold shifting and cease commenting.”

The truth star went on to answer critics of her private type, notably the lengthy manicures she’s been sporting lately. “For everyone telling me, ‘Oh, she desires to put on nails now,’ [and], ‘She thinks she’s this, this and that,’ this was in 2012,” Alabama mentioned, sharing an older picture that confirmed her with lengthy nails.

Earlier this month, {the teenager} got here underneath fireplace after sharing a clip of herself lip-synching to an authentic rap track. “However pay attention, who the f–okay y’all speaking to / I’m Alabama, get to know me, I’d spaz on you,” went the lyrics. “Deal with me like your mama, drip me out in some designer, ice me out like boy, I’m wildin’ / the kind of power, don’t deal with me prefer it’s 10 to me / You higher not be texting, deal with your exes like your enemies.”

When one commenter replied, “You should buy lots of issues however you can’t purchase a move,” Alabama was fast to answer. “You should buy all the things not a life tho,” she wrote.

The mannequin additionally responded to a optimistic remark supporting her proper to “attempt” music if she desires to. “Like [for real],” Alabama replied.