DeJ Loaf Responds After Fans Claim Coi Leray Is Copying Her Sound

People believe that Leray is sliding into DeJ's lane, but Coi stated that she sounds like no one but herself.

BYErika Marie
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Every generation of Rap and Hip Hop has it's sound, and currently, Atlanta's trap wave is permeating airwaves and playlists. Artists from differing cities have put their spin on things, and the New York Drill hype seems to be creeping into the Top Ten. We regularly hear similar sounding artists vying for attention, and fans believe that Coi Leray is sliding into DeJ Loaf's lane.

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On social media, people began drawing comparisons between Leray's "No More Parties" and DeJ Loaf's signature sound. Leray took to Twitter and wrote, "Coi Leray sounds like Coi Leray ." Loaf replied, "Well I sholl wish my folks stop hitting me about it [crying laughing emoji] pissing me and my homegirls off! Congrats tho Coi [balloon emoji]."

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Def Loaf later tweeted, "Lil Copy Tail Selves" and reposted messages from Charlie Heat who said people needed to give DeJ her flowers. Others mentioned the rapper has "a lot of kids" in the industry, meaning she birth a wave of artists who have taken from her sound. Check out a few posts below and let us know if you think Coi sonically borrowed from DeJ Loaf.

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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.