French Montana Previews Childish Gambino-Inspired Video & The Internet Was Not Kind

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The rapper has been on his "they got amnesia" campaign as he defends his catalog against naysayers.

The internet has apparently woken up and chosen violence against French Montana, but the rapper is unmoved. Earlier this week, we reported on the viral tweet that sent French Montana into a tizzy. Someone uploaded a Squid Games photo and tweeted, "For the next game, you need to name FIVE French Montana songs without features," suggesting that death was the only option.

Montana caught wind of the viral tweet and dropped his list, only furthering the controversy. Later, the rapper kicked off his "they got amnesia" campaign as he retweeted several peers and fans who have been praising his catalog.

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However, the jeering toward Montana intensified today (October 27) after French Montana shared a brief video showing him paying homage to Childish Gambino's "This is America." While the only sound viewers can hear is a gunshot, it is speculated that the scene is from an upcoming single. 

The award-winning rapper has taken the jokes in stride as he boasts about his accomplishments and impact in the Rap game, but the Gambino clip has run wild online. People have been giving Montana the blues with their memes and reactions, so we'll just let you take a look at a few and judge it for yourself.

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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.