DeJ Loaf Responds After Fans Claim Coi Leray Is Copying Her Sound

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People believe that Leray is sliding into DeJ's lane, but Coi stated that she sounds like no one but herself.

Every generation of Rap and Hip Hop has it's sound, and currently, Atlanta's trap wave is permeating airwaves and playlists. Artists from differing cities have put their spin on things, and the New York Drill hype seems to be creeping into the Top Ten. We regularly hear similar sounding artists vying for attention, and fans believe that Coi Leray is sliding into DeJ Loaf's lane.

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On social media, people began drawing comparisons between Leray's "No More Parties" and DeJ Loaf's signature sound. Leray took to Twitter and wrote, "Coi Leray sounds like Coi Leray ." Loaf replied, "Well I sholl wish my folks stop hitting me about it [crying laughing emoji] pissing me and my homegirls off! Congrats tho Coi [balloon emoji]."

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Def Loaf later tweeted, "Lil Copy Tail Selves" and reposted messages from Charlie Heat who said people needed to give DeJ her flowers. Others mentioned the rapper has "a lot of kids" in the industry, meaning she birth a wave of artists who have taken from her sound. Check out a few posts below and let us know if you think Coi sonically borrowed from DeJ Loaf.

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Erika Marie
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.
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