Remy Ma Doesn't Believe It's Important If Female Rappers Write Their Own Songs

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However, she firmly stated that she pens her own rhymes and believes no one is better than her.

There are several debatable hot topics Hip Hop and ghostwriters are definitely somewhere at the top of the list. Rap fans are split as it pertains to the significance of an artist writing their own rhymes, and purists often dismiss rappers who have been known to collaborate with writers. During her recent interview with Math Hoffa, Remy Ma was questioned about whether or not she believes that it is important for a female rapper to pen her own songs. 

"It's not important," said Remy. However, she admitted that no one has written for her and she wouldn't allow anyone to do so. Remy said often, a producer may have a hook for a song already established, but she "likes the way [she] thinks and likes the way [her] mind works."

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"It's not, that's something that I had to learn," she added. "It goes back with what I was saying earlier... When I wanted to just be nice, it doesn't matter. Literally... I've written for other people." Although she won't have anyone pen her rhymes, she tripled down on it not being important for others and added, "Nobody writes better than me."

"It's something that I do. It's my craft." Now, just because she says it doesn't matter in the industry if a woman doesn't write her own rhymes, Remy Ma stated firmly that she will "look at you crazy" if she learns that a person didn't create their own songs.

Check out the clip of Remy Ma speaking about women in Rap with ghostwriters 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.