Cardi B is making sure she's getting her coins from iMarkkeyz' for including her voice in his viral remix of her talking about coronavirus, and once she does, she's donating it all to charity. The coronavirus pandemic has the whole world a little freaked out right now, even celebrities. Cardi B in particular has been very vocal about her fears surrounding the rapid spread of the virus, and has expressed those fears on several occasions.
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In one instance, she went on a bit of a rant about the whole situation, and some soundbites from that rant, including Cardi exclaiming, "Corona-VIRUS! Sh*t is real! Shi*t is getting real!" was used in a remix by DJ iMarkkeyz. Before we knew it, "Coronavirus" started climbing the iTunes charts almost as rapidly as the virus itself has spread around the world, rising from the No. 96 spot to No. 11, and now sitting at No. 8. Cardi has made it her mission to get her due credit for the viral hit, letting us know that she would be contacting iMarkkeyz and her label, Atlantic, to ensure that she'll be getting her coins.
When a fan followed up with her about why she's still not credited on the song, she clarified how the process works.
"Why ain’t u credited on the CORONA VIRUS REMIX?" the user asked. "Is your team working on it?" Cardi responded, "We working on it. Im automatically credited its MY VOICE ! But if I put my name right now we might have to delete the song and upload again." Fair enough. But what about once those royalties do start coming in? Another fan asked Cardi and iMarkkeyz earlier in the exchange whether they'd be donating the money they make off "Coronavirus" to those affected by the fallout of the pandemic, which they both committed to doing.
"Yo if y’all are getting royalties off of this @iamcardib @iMarkkeyz maybe u could consider donating a part of it to food banks or shelters that are probably flooded with new people needing help?" the user asked. "Just a thought. This shit is scary." iMarkkeyz let them know that "that was my goal," and Cardi got on board. "YES !THATS WHAT WE GOING TO DO !" Cardi replied. "Keep in mind you don’t get your money right away ...but even months from now there would be families with financial issues for getting laid off due to the virus .We will Donate !" We're glad to hear that the profits from a song about such a tragedy are going to go towards helping those affected.
Cardi B Coronavirus Remix Goes Viral
A remix of Cardi B saying “Coronavirus! Shit is real!” has officially gone viral, rising the iTunes charts rapidly.
This remix of Cardi B saying “Coronavirus! Shit is real!” is almost as infectious as the actual illness.
Bronx rapper Cardi B has been one of the most outspoken celebrities in regards to the growing fear of the coronavirus, which has been declared a global pandemic. The superstar has commented several times on the virus, urging her fans to take it seriously and to avoid going out in public, as even people who show no symptoms can be carrying COVID-19.
Since speaking out, a remix of her statement was produced by iMarkkeyz before it was uploaded to streaming services and, on iTunes, it’s actually picking up traction. Cardi B is looking for her royalty checks after noticing how quickly the song started to rise on the charts.
“Damn I posted the iTunes chart 2 hours ago of this damn Corona song charting on the hip hop charts at 96 now it’s number 11,” wrote the artist on her social media pages.
The song uses a sample of Cardi B yelling about the disease. Do you think she should be seeing any money from this or should the creator be getting all the cash from the iTunes plays? Listen to the remix below and let us know.
Rebecca Black Reflects On "Friday" Anniversary: Depression, Bullying & More
Fun, fun, fun, fun, looking forward to the weekend!
Rebecca Black's debut single "Friday" was a viral hit, however, it didn't earn her the type of attention she was hoping for. Black was the talk of the country. Her track was meme'd over and over again, becoming one of the biggest records of 2011 with millions of views on YouTube. Unfortunately, the then-thirteen-year-old girl became the butt of a nationwide joke, being bullied online and at school because of her single. She persevered through the pain though, taking things one day at a time and now, she's 22-years-old and remains a pop singer. Today marks the nine-year anniversary of "Friday" and Black took to social media to pen an essay about the impact it had on her life.
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"9 years ago today a music video for a song called 'Friday' was uploaded to the internet. Above all things, I just wish I could go back and talk to my 13-year-old self who was terribly ashamed of herself and afraid of the world," wrote Black on Twitter.
The viral star notes how difficult life became for her, falling into a deep depression and getting picked on incessantly from bullies at school. She says that, when she was fifteen, she had major depressive episodes. At seventeen, people would throw food at her and her friends in the cafeteria. At nineteen, every producer she contacted told her that they would never in a million years consider working with her.
"I'm trying to remind myself more and more that every day is a new opportunity to shift your reality and lift your spirit," she said, keeping positive. "You are not defined by any one choice or thing. Time heals and nothing is finite. It's a process that's never too late to begin."
The response to her post has been overwhelming for the artist, who says that she wants to cry (happy) tears reading all of the supportive messages that people are sending her. Read her full post below.