DaniLeigh Praises Dreezy's "Melanin" After Rapper Gives Nod To "Yellow Bone"

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Dreezy switched up lyrics to "Yellow Bone" and added "melanin," and DaniLeigh supported the rapper's take.

A subtle mention has reignited a simmering conversation. By now, you've heard plenty of people weigh in with their opinions about DaniLeigh and her alleged "colorist" single "Yellow Bone." The singer became a target after sharing a snippet of the track, and while the "yellow bone is what he want" lyrics were co-signed by DaBaby in the comments to her since-deleted post, the public didn't accept the song with open arms.

Earlier today (January 26), LisaRaye McCoy said on Cocktails with Queens that DaniLeigh should be able to celebrate her skin if she likes, while Vivica A. Fox argued that the Def Jam artist purposefully penned the record as a jab to DaBaby's ex. Rapper Dreezy seemed to subliminally address the controversy in a caption that she wrote in a series of modeling photos she shared on her Instagram page.

"Melanin that's what he want," penned Dreezy. DaniLeigh reposted the photo and caption to her Instagram Story and added, "Caption [angelic emoji face] and ain't nothing wrong with thattttt @dreezy." It didn't take long for the commentary to bubble to the surface, so check out the post below along with a few responses.

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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.