DaBaby Lost $100 Million Over Infamous Rolling Loud Performance

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There was a lot going on that night, as Tory Lanez joined him on stage & his comments about the LGBTQIA+ community caused chaos.

Get ready for a new season of DaBaby news as the rapper addresses some of his most controversial moments. DaBaby has been embroiled in one controversy after another for years, whether it be tied to a legal case, an explosive physical altercation, drama with DaniLeigh, or accusations that he's homophobic. There has also been friction with Megan Thee Stallion ever since he brought out Tory Lanez during that infamous Rolling Loud performance where he made comments about HIV.

DaBaby is putting all his cards on the table in an interview with Hot 97 as he discusses his less favorable moments. During the chat, he rejected the idea that he purposefully featured Lanez in order to spite Megan while suggesting that his homophobic comments wouldn't have captured attention had it not been for the Tory debacle.

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"Three viral moments that night," DaBaby recalled. Darden brought up Megan Thee Stallion's fans being angry with him because of Lanez's involvement in the show. At that point in time, DaBaby and Megan were sitting atop several hit collaborations.

Peter Rosenberg questioned if it was Lanez's appearance that escalated DaBaby's controversial moments. The rapper seemingly agreed.

"I ain't into all of the conspiracy theories, this and that, until you see it really cost a n*ggas a $100 million within a year's span," said DaBaby. Darden wanted to know why Baby thought it would be a good idea to bring Lanez to the stage with everything that was going on between him and Megan.

"I don't look at it like good or bad. I ain't that invested into they business," the rapper answered. "I got a song with him that's doing good." He added that he wasn't trying to antagonize Megan, but he suggested that the Houston hitmaker was upset about something personal.

Watch the interview in full 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.