Saweetie is not having any of the “nepo baby” accusations thrown her way. Over the weekend, she took to social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to speak her mind on the narrative, and she didn’t hold back.
“I hate the ‘nepo baby’ narrative,” she wrote. Saweetie argued that her parents were often absent during her childhood and that she had to take plenty of risks in her career to get where she is today. She highlighted her struggles, saying, “It spits in the face of the child who grew up barely spending time with her parents because they were too busy hustlin’ trying to make ends meet.”
Saweetie further explained that if she truly came from privilege, her family would have paid for her college tuition and boarding. Instead, she mentioned working four jobs to support herself during her college years. “Saying I’m privileged ignores the girl who risked her safety renting rooms off of Craigslist because she believed in herself enough to stay in an expensive city,” she continued. She emphasized that her success came from her own hard work, like creating car rap videos, which eventually led to her discovery.
Many fans rallied behind Saweetie’s stance. One user pointed out, “Nepotism is only an issue when the person is mediocre and gets opportunities over people who deserve it more. I don’t think this applies to you, though. It’s clear you have worked hard.” Some fans even suggested that the concept of nepotism should be viewed differently for people of color.
In conclusion, Saweetie said, “I’m proud of all the hard work I’ve done/accomplished and will continue to share my story to inspire those who come after me.” This isn’t the first time a celebrity has had to deal with the “nepo baby” label, and it likely won’t be the last, but Saweetie made it clear she won’t let it define her.
Saweetie’s passionate response not only shut down the “nepo baby” accusations but also inspired many of her fans. Her story is a reminder that hard work and determination can pave the way, even in the face of judgment and criticism.
