Flying Lotus has been in integral part of music in Los Angeles over the past decade, be it solo albums, producing for others or running his Brainfeeder label. The producer took to Twitter today to rant about the role of producers when collaborating with rappers, and the way they are treated in the grand scheme of things. “Lots of rappers genuinely think they doing us favors by fuckin w us,” he said, before referencing how much of a part Metro Boomin plays in working with Future.
Very important to know your worth.
— FLYLO (@flyinglotus) June 15, 2016
Lots of rappers genuinely think they doing us favors by fuckin w us. 😂😂😂
— FLYLO (@flyinglotus) June 15, 2016
Hella rap artists are rape artists. Taking advantage of abilities thinking its a good look for us! Most my people behind the scenes is broke
— FLYLO (@flyinglotus) June 15, 2016
Ain't no reason why the homies shouldn't be eating super well right now.
— FLYLO (@flyinglotus) June 15, 2016
Don't b a PC pussy. We get fuked w no vaseline https://t.co/FNPehIVrPP
— FLYLO (@flyinglotus) June 15, 2016
If u ask me. It's @MetroBoomin featuring @1future. He makes that shit what it is tbh
— FLYLO (@flyinglotus) June 15, 2016
It's suddenly hot in here
— FLYLO (@flyinglotus) June 15, 2016
True but at the same time a lot of people use that word "collab" to get free shit tho. https://t.co/2zFKeana49
— FLYLO (@flyinglotus) June 15, 2016
U know it when u feel it. U also know when ur being put thru the good ol rap machine too. https://t.co/1nw73Q0CIM
— FLYLO (@flyinglotus) June 15, 2016
A 'business' man threatened one of the greatest creative relationships I've witnessed. Because I asked for fairness.
— FLYLO (@flyinglotus) June 15, 2016
Was it worth it? Really?
— FLYLO (@flyinglotus) June 15, 2016
I still love u business man 😍😍
— FLYLO (@flyinglotus) June 15, 2016
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