Yung Miami is facing criticism from other artists due to the lyrics of her song "Spend Dat."

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Yung Miami is currently facing significant criticism over her new single “Spend Dat” At the beginning of the track, Miami clarifies that the record is for "all my scammers and my get-money bitches."

The record serves as a call to action for high-end retail thieves, scammers, and buyers of stolen goods. The chorus' lyrics say, "Where all my scammin'-ass niggas at? (Where they at?)..Spendin' that money fast (Spend it)...Twenties, fifties, hundreds, cash (Cash)...Boy, go in that Goyard bag..Boostin' bitches, where y'all at? (Where y'all at?)...Stuffin' that shit in y'all bag...Just to flip it, pop some tags (Hustlers)...Girl, go in that Goyard bag."

Several artists have weighed in on the song, calling it socially irresponsible. Nicci Gilbert from the '90s R&B group Brownstone described "Spend Dat" as "ratchet, ghetto, and low-vibrational," hoping it does not receive a Grammy nomination. On social media, Neo-Soul artist, India Arie also criticized the song, stating that its "mass acceptance" reflects poorly on Black culture. Keri Hilson made a seemingly related comment online, saying, "If music can heal, music can harm too..."

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However, Miami rapper Trick Daddy defended Yung Miami, especially criticizing India Arie's remarks. Trick said, “You bad body, old b***hes. All the negative music that come out, you wanna simply try to target a Young Black female that’s doing something positive, that’s in her bag right now.” He continued, “Stop getting on here talking bad about your fellow Black woman that’s making money,” he said. “Music ain’t for everybody. If you don’t like it, cut off your radio.”

Gilbert re-entered the conversation to support India Arie, saying,“What saddens me most about this #SpendDat conversation isn't the people attacking the opinions of two Black women in music who have spent nearly 60 years collectively trying to uplift, inspire, and protect our community…It's the people who know something is wrong, yet choose silence to protect their comfort, careers, or peace of mind...Ignorance has always been loud. What hurts more is the silence of those who know better...Much respect to India Arie for standing on her convictions. If the moment ever called for it, I'd stand 10 toes beside you without hesitation, Queen."

“Spend Dat,” which debuted in April, is currently ranked No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is being touted as the song of the summer. Some social media users have also called out Miami for the song’s content, given her mother's history with theft. Miami's mother, Keenya Young, was reportedly involved in stealing and selling luxury items.

According to Revolt and the Miami Herald, Young was charged with first-degree murder following the 2009 death of Emily Robinson. Young allegedly struck Robinson, who was a bystander, with her vehicle as she fled a Macy’s store after stealing designer bags. After pleading guilty, she was sentenced to five years in prison and ten years of probation. Due to delays in legal proceedings, her sentence wasn't imposed until 2017, and she was released from prison in 2021.

Miami told PEOPLE, "When I recorded that song, I said that this song is going to be a song that resonates with the people and I was right," she said. "I feel just so happy seeing everybody love the song."

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