A$AP Rocky’s comments about taking credit for Playboi Carti and his sound sparked harsh responses from critics like Ian Connor. 

In a new interview Complex published on Wednesday, October 14, Rocky was asked if he ever worries about the future of hip-hop. In his response, the Harlem native said he doesn’t worry about what he can’t control and emphasized that he contributes whatever he can to make it better. He continued by giving props to the “artist that I birthed” who is “like the godfather of the new contemporary rage-vamp music.” The artist he refers to is Playboi Carti. 

“He came from A$AP. He came from AWGE. He is still signed to AWGE,” Rocky said. “At the end of the day, if that’s what hip hop is going and that’s where it’s going, then technically I’m somewhat responsible for whatever it is and whatever it turns into. So I’m more embraceful towards it, even if I don’t get it, even if it’s not for me.”