India Arie Denies Calling for Boycott of Yung Miami After Backlash Over ‘Spend Dat’ Criticism

India Arie has entered the conversation. The Grammy-winning singer commented on Yung Miami‘s ‘Spend Dat’ after a Threads user called for a boycott.

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The Jasmine Brand (as seen above) shared India Arie’s response on Instagram and X on Wednesday. The commenter argued the song is degrading to Black culture.

India Arie offered her perspective, writing:

“Everything you listen to, see, or eat is going to influence you. So make wise choices, y’all.”

The comment sparked debate among fans. Some agreed with the singer, while others pushed back by pointing to the song’s writer, Lil Ronnie, who is from Dallas. Some also questioned why Yung Miami is being singled out when a man wrote the song, and why other explicit songs in the rap game are not being targeted.

Others argued the song reflects a broader issue, suggesting the mentality in the track holds the community back.

Suffice it to say, ‘Spend Dat’