DaBaby Reacts To "Sneaky Link Anthem" Backlash: "It's Okay"

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The rapper's R&B-ish single wasn't received well by the public, but he's taking it in stride.

To say that DaBaby has had a rough 24 hours is an understatement. The North Carolina rapper has been taking some heavy blows on social media over his latest release, "Sneaky Leak Anthem." On the track, fans find DaBaby switching things up—and not just his flow, but his entire sound. DaBaby is known for his signature sound and flow, but some of his fans have been asking for something different. He delivered, but not everyone was happy.

"Sneaky Link Anthem" arrived as an R&B offering from DaBaby and as its title suggests, it was all about keeping relationships undercover. The response from the public was unexpected as the rapper became a trending topic after thousands of people flooded timelines with criticisms and jokes.


While some people were clearly not fans of the song overall, others seem to have reacted negatively because they're still upset about DaBaby's fallout with his latest baby mama, DaniLeigh. She recently shared that both she and their baby daughter tested positive for COVID, so as they hunker down and recover, DaBaby has been taking those hits in silence...that is until he offered up a brief reaction.

In a video, DaBaby is watching his "Sneaky Link Anthem" visual as it plays loudly in his home. "They hate on me and it's okay," he said with a smile and a shrug. Check it out 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.

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