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Cordae’s new album, The Crossroads, is jampacked with high-quality raps from the Maryland-bred lyricist. The Grammy-nominated emcee broke down a few of his most talked about strains, together with his double entendre the place he name-drops Rod Wave, in a brand new episode of the NFR Podcast.
On his viral Lil Wayne-assisted observe, “Saturday Mornings,” Cordae rapped, “I am coping with plenty of issues, do not know if y’all can relate/ Feeling like Rod Wave, I bought quite a bit on my plate.” Whereas many individuals see it as intelligent, others imagine he could have been fats shaming the multi-platinum Southern rap star.
Throughout the podcast clip, he defined, “I f**okay with bro’s music… I’m not fats shaming, however I believe that s**t humorous.” He expressed that he’s a fan of his music, however he talked about that he chatted together with his buddies in regards to the line earlier than he left the bars on his tune. The Eminem co-signed songwriter additionally name-dropped Michael Rubin, Justin Beiber, JAY-Z and extra on his new 17-track LP.
Cordae has constantly elevated since becoming a member of the music trade. After securing a Grammy nomination together with his debut album, he gained consideration for his relationship with tennis star Naomi Osaka, with whom he now has a baby. His new star-studded venture boasts options from Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Ty Dolla Signal, Jordan Ward, Joey Badass and Anderson .Paak.
Cordae held no punches in his new interview with NFR Podcast. When requested about his ideas on the dynamic rap battle between Drake and Kendrick Lamar, he stated, “It was so phenomenal for Hip Hop, music wanted that.” He loved the truth that streamers and followers had been breaking down the lyrics of the battle and having fun with the expertise that either side showcased. It impressed him to know that individuals had been nonetheless getting excited in regards to the content material of music.
Cordae has labored with among the most legendary artists because the starting of his profession. His third solo album marks his first full-length effort since 2022.