‘He mad cause his music mid’: Fans laugh as Lil Baby responds to Kai Cenat’s 6/10 rating of WHAM

Lil Baby's recent reaction to streamer Kai Cenat's critique of his song "WHAM" shows us.... that he does not take criticism very well. Cenat gave the song a 6 out of 10, and Lil Baby quickly responded. However, the internet had different ideas, and Baby's answer was ridiculed by fans. When Lil Baby said that the song is for people who are "a little older" and that younger listeners, like Kai, could not "really understand how I'm coming,"

Cenat's rating became a trending topic. However, the internet didn't believe it.

"He mad because his music mid,"

said one snarky Twitter user.

Lil Baby's defense apparently generated more laughter than pity. But did Baby have a point about WHAM, or is he just dodging the reality of mixed reviews?

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Fans roast Lil Baby as he defends his music from a 6/10 rating by Kai Cenat

While Lil Baby attempted to defend his music from Kai Cenat’s less-than-stellar rating, fans on Twitter had other thoughts—and they didn’t hold back. The debate over whether WHAM deserves a 6/10 quickly shifted to whether Lil Baby’s defense made sense at all.

One fan quipped,

“6/10 is kinda generous ngl 😭,”

while another commented on Baby’s claim about age difference:

“Lil Baby: 'You have to be a little older to really get it'"

Other fans were quick to point out that the age gap between Cenat and Lil Baby isn’t exactly vast.

“Aren’t they roughly in the same age?😭” one user pointed out.

It seems Baby’s reasoning didn’t hold water for many online critics, who were quick to poke fun at the rapper for taking the review too seriously.

Another tweet jabbed,

“Who does this guy think he is? 😭”

while a different user shared,

“Lil Baby also a sellout.”

The collective mood on Twitter leaned towards fans feeling like the rapper's response was a bit of an overreaction to a simple review.

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Lil Baby’s track record and the ‘WHAM’ debate

Unquestionably, Lil Baby's music has gained popularity recently, making him one of the most successful modern hip-hop singers. However, celebrity comes with criticism, so not every review will be positive. Lil Baby was offended when Kai Cenat gave "WHAM" a 6/10, but this isn't the first time the rapper's music has elicited conflicting responses.

Even with his popularity, Lil Baby's most recent song didn't appeal to everyone, particularly younger listeners on sites like Twitch, where Kai Cenat's fan base is concentrated. It appears that Lil Baby believes his music is more complex than what a younger audience may enjoy, as seen by his statement that you have to be "a little older" to enjoy it. It's debatable if that is accurate, but the incident has undoubtedly sparked discussion online.

Fundamentally, Lil Baby's professional accomplishments speak for themselves, yet like any artist, he is subject to criticism. It's evident that no artist is immune to being disparaged online as the streaming industry continues to influence how consumers listen to and evaluate music. Indeed, in the words of one admirer, "I'm older than Kai, and he was being generous."