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.
Rex Chapman To Join CNN+ As Host; Former NBA Player, Social Media Star Is Latest Hire For Streaming Service
19.01.2022 - 01:24 / deadline.com
Rex Chapman, the former NBA player whose popular Twitter page has 1.1 million followers, is joining CNN as a host for CNN+, the network announced today.
CNN’s new subscription streaming service is set to launch in the spring. Chapman’s show will be available at the service’s launch.
In its announcement about Chapman, the network said, “Chapman is known for celebrating the highs of college basketball and NBA stardom, rebounding from the lows of opioid addiction and now for his viral social media presence where he shares humor and positivity. In that same spirit, Chapman’s weekly CNN+ show will include intimate conversations with athletes, entertainers and everyday heroes as Chapman looks for the silver lining beyond today’s toughest headlines.”
Chapman joins CNN+ from Adult Swim where he was the host of Block or Charge, which was inspired by his series of viral tweets. He also hosts two podcasts, Charges with Rex Chapman and The Rex Chapman Show, the latter a podcast about the latest news from the NBA.
Chapman played basketball at the University of Kentucky before his 12-season NBA career. He has worked as an analyst for Kentucky basketball and NBA TV and a color commentator for TNT during the NBA playoffs.
Additional information about Chapman’s show and CNN+’s full lineup will be available in coming weeks.
The Chapman show is among a series of recent programming announcements for CNN+, which have included shows headlined by Kate Bolduan, Sara Sidner, Chris Wallace and Kasie Hunt.
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