Tommy Richman, greatest recognized for the smash hit “Million Greenback Child,” sought Grammy nominations in two rap classes. Richman’s standard single was submitted for the Finest Rap Music and Finest Melodic Rap Efficiency, per The Hollywood Reporter.
The categorization was notable since Richman, who’s white, claimed he’s “not a Hip-Hop artist” in a since-deleted tweet on October 2. Richman confronted backlash for his feedback as DJs and followers questioned why he was distancing himself from Hip-Hop.
“Glad I acquired the PSA earlier than I did my radio combine,” DJ Hed wrote in response to Richman’s declaration. “I now have 2 open slots. What ought to I play? (From an artist proud to be Hip-Hop). NO ONE is larger than the tradition.”
Richman later clarified himself.
“I’ll say once more, I’m grateful for every thing,” Richman wrote. “I’m saying I don’t wanna be boxed in. I grew up on Hip-Hop. However I’m a singer. I meant to say I’m not SOLEY a Hip-Hop artist.”
DJ Hed responded, “Understood, nevertheless there are nuances that may be perceived when statements are made. I don’t consider you have got malicious intent however I do consider there’s a lot to be discovered concerning the system that you’ve got entered inside this factor we do. I hope it really works out for you (Not sarcasm).”
Joe Budden was much less thoughtful than DJ Hed.
“You in that group of individuals that may obtain your success and by no means have to speak to Black individuals,” Budden mentioned of Richman. “However the first time you communicate … you saying it when Hip-Hop has damaged you and accepted you, it provides us remnants of all the white acts who their barrier of entry is Hip-Hop after which they deserted it, throw it to the facet and begin doing nation people music and act like that s### by no means occurred.”
Richman’s “Million Greenback Child” grew to become one in all 2024’s greatest hits, largely due to TikTok. It peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Sizzling 100. Richman dropped his debut album Coyote in September.
