The Game Compliments Travis Barker’s Daughter Amid Claims of Cultural Appropriation

The Game Compliments Travis Barker’s Daughter Amid Claims of Cultural Appropriation

The Game has shown his support for the lyrical talents of Alabama Barker, the daughter of Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker, amid claims of the teenager committing cultural appropriation.

The 17-year-old rapper uploaded a snippet of one of her new songs to TikTok this week, in which she raps about outlasting the competition and spending quality time with a companion.

“When we ain’t together when I’m with him, he know that I’m the realest/ Ain’t got no opposition all these bi**hes in they feelings/ But listen who the f**k y’all talkin’ to/ I’m Alabama get to know me I might spazz on you,” she aggressively raps in the 40-second clip.

The post also showcases Alabama’s vocal stylings, as she purrs, “Just pick up when I’m calling/ You know my body/ Don’t switch up when you got it/ You know you got me/ I’m out here riding shotty you right beside me/ you feeling all up on me/ He blow exotic” toward the end of the clip.

While a number of social media users took issue with Alabama’s rapping style, appearance and aesthetic, she also received flattering words from a number of celebrities, including The Game, who commended the youngster on her flow. “NGL … she in pocket!” the 43-year-old wrote in the comment section of the post.

Alabama Barker also took the time to send a shot at her detractors by posting a clip of Nicki Minaj talking about people who talk unpleasantly about those they do not like. The young raptress has spent much of her life in proximity to Hip-Hop artists, as her father has worked with some of rap’s biggest stars over the years. Barker has appeared on tracks by Lil Wayne, The Game, Kanye West, LL Cool J and more during his decorated career.

This isn’t the first time Alabama Barker has shown off her rap skills. In April, she dropped a track called “Diamond in the Rough,” and previously released her song “Our House” at 11-years-old.

Watch Alabama Barker “Our House” music video below.

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