Waka Flocka Thinks It's "Corny As F*ck" To Film Good Deeds For Less Fortunate

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Waka Flocka, Homeless, Good Deeds
The rapper believes people shouldn't record another person "at they lowest point in life."

Should good deeds be kept private or shared publicly? Since the launch of social media, there has been a great debate about whether or not it's appropriate to film yourself—or others on the receiving end—helping people or doing something nice for a stranger. These types of posts are often a refreshing break from the Rap beefs and thumb-thugging wars plaguing various apps and websites, however, not everyone thinks that your kind deeds need a global audience. Waka Flocka recently shared his opinion on the matter, and according to the rapper, it's a "corny" move to help or feed people in need of help while recording the exchange.

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It's not uncommon for Waka to hop on a video with a few thoughts he wants to share with his followers, and he didn't hold back this time around. "You know what? "When I do good deeds, I don't never record or take pictures because why would I catch a person at they lowest point in life?" asked the rapper in the viral clip.

"And plus, I don't need a visual of what I did right," he added. "I got to experience it and that sh*t is a feeling and that's something you can't take from me. You know what I'm saying? Or take from them. That's a real human trait. So, to see anybody marketing theyself feeding the homeless or feeding somebody that need help...to me, you corny as f*ck, man."

There have been several social media influencers (and artists) who have built their brands on recording themselves going to places like Skid Row and handing out money or resources to lower-income or homeless individuals. Sometimes, those videos go viral and the public reaches out with inquiries regarding ways they can help, as well. However, not all of these people receiving goods and services are aware that they've gone viral online.

Do you agree or disagree with Waka?

About The Author
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.

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