Ariana Grande has shut down Tekashi 6ix9ine’s hints that she ‘paid’ for her single Stuck With U to hit number one.
Last week, the controversial rapper angrily accused the charts of being ‘corrupt’ and of bulk-buying Ariana’s song with Justin Bieber – the proceeds of which go to coronavirus relief charities.
Teksashi – whose post-prison song Goobi came in at number three – suggested Billboard could be ‘manipulating’ the singles charts.
Well, Ariana wasn’t having any of that.
The 26-year-old celebrated her third consecutive number one on Instagram – before hitting out at Tekashi in a lengthy post.
She wrote: ‘I promise I couldn’t ask for another f**king thing. so with this celebration today, i would like to address a few things which i don’t usually do (i don’t give my energy to drama or strange accusations normally but this has gone a little too far)…my fans bought the song.’
The 7 Rings singer added: ‘JUSTIN’S fans bought the song. OUR fans bought this song (never more than four copies each, AS THE RULES STATE).
‘They are ride or die motherf**kers and i thank god every day that i have them in my life.’
She went on: ‘Sales count for more than streams. u can not discredit this as hard as u try. to anybody that is displeased with their placement on the chart this week or who is spending their time racking their brain thinking of as many ways as they can to discredit hardworking women (and only the women for some reason…..), i ask u to take a moment to humble yourself.
‘Be grateful you’re even here. that people want to listen to u at all. it’s a blessed position to be in. i’ve had a lot of “almost number ones” in my career and i never said a goddamn thing because I FEEL GRATEFUL TO EVEN BE HERE.
‘TO WANT TO BE HEARD AT ALL …. and you should feel that way too. congratulations to all my talented a** peers in the top ten this week. even number 3. 🥰.’
And within an hour of Ariana’s post, Telashi hit out again, turning this, ladies and gentleman, into what we lovingly call a Celebrity Feud.
God, we live for this.
This time, Tekashi – real name Daniel Hernandez – insisted he’s ‘not coming at’ Ariana… before claiming she ‘doesn’t know what humble is’.
Ouch.
The convicted felon wrote: ‘All I’m saying is I worked super hard to make it out of Brooklyn NY. I speak for the millions of kids who aren’t as fortunate as you.
‘The millions who weren’t fortunate to be on T.V.. LIFE is REAL when you’re on welfare LIFE is REAL when you grow up with out a father.
He added: ‘You don’t know what that is like. You say for me to be humble …. I don’t think you know what humble is……….’
‘YOU ARE VERY TALENTED AND BEAUTIFUL GOD BLESS YOU. But you will NEVER UNDERSTAND MY PAIN.’
This was accompanied by a video in which Tekashi said: ‘I don’t want you to think I’m coming at you. You just don’t understand my pain. My frustration is with Billboard.’
Ariana hasn’t responded to the latest swipes yet, so stay tuned, folks.
Who needs Netflix when you’ve got drama like this, ey?!
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