Nationwide — Rapper Mia X, the primary feminine artist signed to Grasp P’s No Restrict Information within the Nineteen Nineties, has introduced she won’t carry out throughout Grasp P’s last present at this yr’s Essence Pageant. She stated she felt disrespected after being marketed with out clear contracts, fee, or rehearsal plans. In a collection of Instagram story posts, Mia X stated she was shocked to see herself listed as a featured artist for the July 6 present. Discussions about her involvement solely started just lately, and he or she claimed Grasp P’s group was initially unwilling to barter her efficiency payment, in response to Fox 8 Reside.
“It’s nonetheless unbelievable that I’m truly saying this. I’ll NOT be acting at Essence Fest as a featured artist in Grasp P’s set,” she stated within the Instagram put up
She stated she didn’t obtain a contract till June 27, which she stated is simply too late to organize a high quality efficiency. She additionally expressed frustration over the dearth of a rehearsal schedule, no confirmed fee, and what she described as a repeat of poor therapy she skilled on the 2018 competition.
“I felt like as soon as once more, regardless of who’s saying shield and respect Black ladies, they all the time promote us out to the boys membership,” she continued.
In response to Mia X, Essence Pageant organizers advised her they solely work with the present’s curator — on this case, Grasp P — and depend on his manufacturing group to deal with artist bookings.
Grasp P responded in a video, calling the state of affairs a “misunderstanding.” He stated he all the time helps her and that she’s welcome to carry out if she desires. In a separate interview, he referred to as her “the queen of the South” and stated he hoped to honor her on stage.
Mia X revealed she hadn’t spoken to him since February, apart from a short name simply days earlier than the competition.
Regardless of her absence, Grasp P continues to be scheduled to shut out the Essence Pageant on Sunday, July 6.
Mia X, referred to as the “Mom of Southern Gangsta Rap,” performed a pivotal position in shaping the success of No Restrict Information within the 90s. As a core member of the label’s roster, she appeared on quite a few gold and platinum albums alongside labelmates like Grasp P, Silkk the Shocker, and Mystikal. Her solo albums Good Lady Gone Dangerous (1995), Unlady Like (1997), and Mama Drama (1998) collectively bought over 2 million copies, cementing her legacy as one of the crucial influential feminine rappers of her period.
