Thu 22 Jan 2015
Joey Bada$$ Talks to Sway About the Malia Obama Photo and His Phone Being Tapped
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Riding high off the release of his debut album B4.DA.$$, Joey Bada$$ sits down with Sway to talk about his new project, as well as the other reasons why he’s been in the headlines lately. Joey Bada$$ clarifies that he does know who Malia Obama is, he just didn’t realize it was her in the photo with a Pro Era t-shirt on. The viral selfie has also earned the young rapper extra attention from the Government, which he believes has lead to his house being tapped (“I hear the clicks on my phone,” he said).
As for B4.DA.$$, Joey explains how his collaborations with Action Bronson, Elle Varner and Kiesza came about while breaking down some of his more complex lyrics for Sway.
Watch below…
Also, watch Joey Bada$$ reflect on A$AP Yams’ legacy and the future of New York rap with Complex News.
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Album Stream: Joey Bada$$ B4.DA.$$
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