Despite this, his music has been banned from some school dances for sexual, pro-violence content or innuendo and, ironically, many of his recent recordings feature violent content and sexual innuendo. Rapper Kanye West defended Soulja Boy by arguing that Soulja Boy created a new, original work for hip-hop, thus keeping the authentic meaning of the music.
Soulja Boy followed suit by buying Ice-T a flaming set of gigantic popcorn machines. Despite his team losing the game by more than 30 points and LeBron posting poor numbers compared to his exceptionally high averages , LeBron claims that the trick had no effect on him, and that his young son is a big fan of Soulja Boy.
Read more on Last. This artist doesn't have any upcoming events at The Vogue. While "Crank That Soulja Boy " ultimately lost out to "Good Life" by Kanye West and T-Pain, the moment helped validate Soulja as a credible artist of merit from the most respected institution in music.
Rappers like 2Pac and 50 Cent are two of the poster children when it comes to beef. But, Soulja was among the first to shift the tide of rap spats being violent to them being comedic. His war of words with the likes of Ice-T, Bow Wow and others often included more humor than vitriol. This new beef tactic has served as a precursor to the likes of Lil Yachty, 6ix9ine and other trolls who have followed in his footsteps.
Names like Lil Wayne, Drake, and Gucci Mane are often mentioned when listing the most influential artists of this generation. But, Soulja Boy has as good of a case as anybody in that group. Initially pegged as the antithesis of what hip hop represents by rap purists, over time; Soulja's simplistic lyrics, catchy refrains, and sparse production would become the method of choice for aspiring rappers looking to make their way in the game.
Listen to music by the "mumble-rap" set of today and you're bound to hear traces of Soulja's style in their songs.
This is a testament to his impact on the landscape of rap. First gaining prominence on SoundClick, Soulja's usage of various social media platforms to connect with his audience online directly helped ingratiate him to fans in a way that had never been seen before.
Originally more popular among independent artists, the rapper being able to translate internet hype into mainstream success opened not only the eyes of fellow artists, but their record labels. Over time, social media became a prerequisite for artists looking to survive in an industry that had gone from analog to digital, and Soulja Boy was at the forefront of that evolution.
Every artist in rap seems to be expanding their portfolio and championing the DIY approach these days. But, Soulja can be credited for taking an active interest in being a businessman from the beginning of his career. Leveraging his success in the music world into lucrative opportunities in other industries, the artist amassed partnerships with numerous companies over the years.
Delving into fashion, gaming, online gambling and other arenas; his approach to entertaining the public may be whimsical and lighthearted. But, his acumen as a business is nothing to take lightly.
More by Preezy Brown :. On its way to triple platinum status, the song went to number one on the Billboard Hot and was later nominated for a Grammy in the category of Best Rap Song. Soulja Boy released two more studio LPs through Interscope.
The DeAndre Way followed two years later and peaked at number 90, highlighted by the number 34 pop single "Pretty Boy Swag. More visibly, his discography of productions and guest appearances has similarly ballooned, highlighted by Lil Wayne 's "Wowzerz" and the remix of Migos ' "We Ready," along with the Game 's "Really" and Nicki Minaj 's "Yasss Bish.
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