Coi Leray Addresses Low Album Sales Critics: "Y'all Gonna Respect Me"

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She says she doesn't have time to chase after her haters because she's the breadwinner of her family.

There was a time when you couldn't log into social media without running across something related to Coi Leray. It could be a thirst trap, a new single, slick comments from her peers, or clap backs to her haters. Yet, there hasn't been much from Leray in recent months following the release of her anticipated debut album, Trendsetter.

When it was shared that Trendsetter sold 11K units in its first week, Coi Leray found herself a target for naysayers. In a new interview with Amazon Music’s Bars and Nuggets podcast, the rapper dismisses any criticism.

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“They try to sh*t on my album. My album’s about to be gold. Let it be gold and you got to let them know. You got to champion you. They said the first week it sold 11,000 sales. It’s so crazy, because out of all the albums that drop, nobody like, goes viral like that," she said before referencing her haters who only comment on the negative.

"I keep their lights on, they keep my lights on. I don’t mind the blogs doing whatever they gotta do, right? But y’all gonna respect me. Y’all gonna appreciate me," Leray continued. “They try to knock you down and really try to poke you. And it’s better when you poke at them.”

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She also mentioned not having time to run down everyone who has something to say about her life because she's responsible for taking care of her family.

“I’m the big dog now. I f*ckin’ wear the pants, I take care of family. And that’s what God put me here to do. I’m going to continue to do that.”

Check out her interview below.

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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.