A$AP Rocky is addressing on-line chatter suggesting his new music takes intention at Drake, saying listeners could also be studying extra into the lyrics than meant.

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In case you missed it, after releasing his long-awaited album Don’t Be Dumb, consideration rapidly centered on the observe “Stole Ya Circulation.” Followers pointed to particular bars as proof of a doable jab on the Toronto rapper, fueling debate throughout social media. Rocky, nonetheless, has dismissed the concept that the tune targets anyone artist.

Talking in a latest interview, the Harlem rapper clarified that the observe was not written with Drake in thoughts. Requested straight whether or not the tune was meant as a diss, Rocky responded, “It’s for whoever feels prefer it’s about them.”

As you may think about, the hypothesis stems largely from pointed traces on the file, together with, “First you stole my move, so I stole yo’ btch,” and “N***s getting BBLs, fortunate we don’t physique disgrace / Throwing dust on Rocky title, flip round and duplicate sport.” Whereas these lyrics sparked theories about subliminal messaging, Rocky prompt the interpretation is left deliberately open.

Right here’s what we all know. Don’t Be Dumb is Rocky’s first solo album in a number of years and has already generated dialog for its manufacturing selections, lyrical edge, and broader cultural themes. As followers proceed dissecting the venture line by line, Rocky’s feedback seem to shut the door on claims of a focused feud, reframing the tune as a broader assertion reasonably than a private assault.