In August, A$AP Ferg faced an unexpected wave of criticism from Nicki Minaj’s loyal fanbase, The Barbz, after their collaborative track “Move Ya Hips” didn’t reach the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100. The track debuted at No. 19, causing outrage among Nicki’s fans, who quickly blamed Ferg, claiming he failed to properly submit sales figures, allegedly sabotaging its chart performance.
Ferg, however, set the record straight in an interview with Complex. Rather than lashing out at The Barbz, he defended their dedication to Nicki. “Why wouldn’t I want this song to go No. 1?” Ferg questioned. “Billboard collects the sales data automatically. I don’t know where they got this information from.” Despite the accusations, Ferg expressed admiration for The Barbz, calling them “super passionate,” and appreciating their unwavering loyalty to Nicki.
Addressing A$AP Mob Rumors
Meanwhile, tension within the A$AP Mob was making headlines, with rumors swirling about Ferg’s potential removal from the group. In early September, A$AP Illz claimed that Ferg was “no more” a part of A$AP Mob, a statement backed by A$AP Bari. But A$AP Nast took to Twitter to set the record straight, writing: “THE TRAP LORD WAS NOT AND WILL NOT BE KICKED OUT OF A$AP.” He downplayed the internal conflicts, saying that “disputes happen in families all over the world” and promised the situation would be handled.
Ferg chose to stay quiet on the specific details about A$AP Mob’s status, mentioning only, “I don’t have any updates about the Mob right now.”
Ferg’s Creative Growth on Floor Seats II
While fans awaited clarity on his place in the A$AP Mob, Ferg’s focus has been on Floor Seats II, his latest project, released on September 25. The album marks a new chapter for Ferg as he took on executive production roles for some tracks, showcasing his developing skills with Ableton Push. He collaborated with TGUT on the track “Hectic” and shared that his recent work aims to resonate with listeners beyond the club scene, especially in light of the global pandemic.
Reflecting on the state of the world, Ferg explained, “People are in their cars, people are cleaning their houses, and there are doctors on the frontlines listening to this music. This is music to take people’s minds elsewhere.”
