DaBaby Claims He Doesn't Know Who Questlove Is But The Internet Pulls Receipts

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People have reminded DaBaby that Questlove was his drummer during the rapper's "Tonight Show" performance.

Chris Brown, Elton John, Madonna, Anitta, Dua Lipa, and Demi Lovato are just a handful of entertainers who have spoken out against DaBaby's homophobic remarks, but the rapper only seems to have openly responded to Questlove. Previously, The Roots icon was asked if he could put on a Summer of Soul concert of his own, what artists would he choose for the hypothetical event. At the time, Questlove included DaBaby, but following this recent controversy, the acclaimed musician backtracked.

He detailed his stance again homophobic, transphobic, and xenophobic actions and comments, and later, DaBaby responded on his Instagram Story with repeated claims that he doesn't know who Questlove is.

The declaration sent the internet into a tizzy as people couldn't believe that a rapper was unaware of the impact The Roots and each of the group's members have had on Hip Hop. Responses to this exchange have taken over social media platforms as Hip Hop fans weigh-in, and later, people shared screenshots of DaBaby performing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with Questlove right behind him. 

The drummer even played during DaBaby feature, so people noted that unless the rapper never met the members of The Roots before they backed his televised performance, he isn't telling the truth. DaBaby detractors also noted that publicly stating you don't know Questlove isn't something to brag about, especially as an artist in the Rap industry. Check it out 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.