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Coi Leray Speaks Out Against Latto’s Alleged Body-Shaming in New Track

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Female rappers and Coi Leray are embroiled in a heated dispute over body shaming. The feud started when Latto dropped her new track “Put It On Da Floor,” which features lyrics that some fans assumed were aimed at .

In the song, Latto takes aim at Coi Leray with the lyrics, “Smokin' on that gas, blunt big as (Coi Leray), B*tches like to run their mouths but I'm the type to run the fade.” Coi Leray was quick to respond, taking to to call out Latto for body-shaming and disrespecting her.

In a tweet, Coi Leray wrote: “Latto bye . 😴 here you go taking about my body. Please do not come on here and talk about nobody BODY. Lol like seriously . Out of all things . Lmaooo ya blunt my size ? Lmaooo this shit is never ending.”

The tweet was met with an outpouring of support from fans, who praised Coi Leray for speaking out against body shaming and misogyny in the rap industry. It also sparked a broader conversation about the challenges facing female rappers in the industry, particularly when it comes to issues of body image and self-confidence.

Coi Leray followed up with another tweet that read, “Anybody that talk about my body wants MY BODY!!!!!!!!!!!! Like real badddddd.”

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The recent feud between Latto and Coi Leray has brought attention to the gendered expectations within the hip-hop industry. Female rappers are often expected to conform to masculine roles, including engaging in rap beefs. In response to the controversy, Leray emphasized that she doesn't know these female rappers personally and urged them to refrain from directing negativity towards her. This highlights the need for greater recognition and respect for female artists and their individual creative expressions, rather than enforcing gendered expectations on their behavior.

In a recent tweet, she wrote: “If you don't like me , support me or fwm don't mention my name. Period. Sh*t don't make sense. I don't know none of you b*tches in real life. Stay in y'all lane and leave me outta the bullsh*t. I be minding my business and showing real love offline.”

The highlights the ongoing tensions in the rap industry, particularly among female artists. Despite the rise of successful female rappers like Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and Nicki Minaj, the industry remains male-dominated and often subject to sexism and misogyny.

It's worth noting that Leray is not the only female artist to recently face body shaming in the industry. A few weeks ago, popular artist Lizzo was targeted by the conservative author, talk show host, and political commentator Candace Owens, who made controversial statements about 's appearance.

Owens' comments sparked a heated discussion on social media, with many people criticizing her for body shaming and promoting harmful ideas about body image. Owens' statements were widely condemned, with many people pointing out that body shaming is never acceptable, regardless of someone's size or appearance.

While artists like Coi Leray and Lizzo have been targeted by body shaming, they have also received a tremendous amount of support from fans and fellow artists, who have praised them for their talent and unique voices.

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Leray has recently taken to social media to announce that she will be releasing a song titled “My Body” on April 28th, which she wrote in response to the criticism she has received regarding her physical appearance. In a recent Instagram post, the rapper shared a snippet of the upcoming single and captioned it, “Everybody wants to talk about my body, so I made a song about my body.” The release of this song is a powerful statement from the rising star, demonstrating that she is unapologetically embracing her beautiful body and taking control of her narrative.

As the conversation around these issues continues to evolve, it is clear that female rappers like Coi Leray are leading the charge for change and progress in the industry. Their messages of positivity and self-confidence are resonating with fans, and inspiring others to stand up and speak out against the harmful narratives that have long plagued the rap industry.

Leray has been forthcoming about her feelings towards Latto's lyrics, but so far Latto has remained silent on the matter. It remains to be seen if and when she will address the controversy

Written by: Silvia Tine

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