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07.02.2022 / 20:11
Roddy Ricch deactivates social media after backlash over new song
Roddy Rich has deactivated both his Instagram and Twitter accounts after receiving negative comments from fans.Ricch shared a snippet of a new track titled ‘Out My Mind’ on Saturday (February 5), and it wasn’t long before fans left comments critiquing the Compton rapper’s new sound and direction.One fan said on Instagram, “We need 2019 Roddy back cus wtf is this?” Another listener who didn’t mind the track but was disappointed wrote, “It ain’t even that bad but I know Roddy can do way better.”On the now-deleted track, Rich rapped: “I been low, I been high / I been out my body / Out my mind / When you take my soul, take your time“.We are witnessing the Chance The Rapper-ification of Roddy Ricch pic.twitter.com/PNGWeEizn2— Kurrco (@Kurrco) February 5, 2022The criticism from listeners clearly didn’t sit well with Roddy, who just a few hours later, shared via his Instagram story, “I guess Ima flop now. Shit crazy,” before posting a peace sign and deactivating both of his social media accounts.Some fans did come to Ricch’s defense, however.