BTS member RM has officially released his song ‘Neva Play’ with American music artist Megan Thee Stallion. He announced the release on his Instagram story by tagging Megan Thee Stallion and writing, “For Asia, man, we paved the way.” The post included a preview of the song on Spotify, encouraging fans to visit the app and enjoy the newly added music. However, his statement eventually caused an uproar across the internet.
What are fans saying about RM’s statement?
Within a few hours of the release of Neva Play on YouTube, Fans everywhere were excited to share their thoughts on the collaboration. Many expressed interest in RM’s statement, which he posted on his Instagram Story a few hours ago. BTS fans believe it could emphasize that the boy band has “paved the way” for Asian artists globally and created a new market.
One Twitter/X user commented, “These guys have been thoughtfully humble for years, it’s time they start claiming it.” Another fan agreed with their words, writing, “And he’ll say it again.” Someone commented, “No matter how much you all hate this guy, one thing you can’t deny is that he’s one of the few real rappers in K-pop.”
Many users have criticized the artist for taking all the credit for making K-pop a globally recognized music industry. However, others are defending their beloved idol, maintaining that he gets recognition for his struggles.
One fan defended RM, saying, “They got mad at him when he agreed to this on Weverse Live so he went ahead and immortalized it in a song, I know it’s right.” In support of the group, someone wrote, “BTS has been humble for 11 years, never claiming their title for respect. Now, it’s time for them to speak loud and proud about this, losers can cry.”
Another fan added, “It’s the way Namjoon (RM) is doing his anti-Asian research about Asian artists and every Asian person in the industry that makes his point even stronger. His power is unbelievable.”
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All about Megan Thee Stallion and RM’s collaboration
This song can be called a mix of cultural rap music. RM, formerly known as Rap Monster, is a creative songwriter and music artist from South Korea, famous for being part of the boy band BTS. His collaboration with mysterious American rapper Megan Thee Stallion has marked a significant moment for rappers in Asia and globally.
On August 30, 2024, BTS officially reposted Stallion’s post on their Twitter/X account and wrote, “Coming soon!” The post included a horse emoji associated with Stallion’s name, an ‘x’ indicating a collaboration, and a purple heart – a sign that fans associate with BTS. This teaser was enough to get fans excited for an unexpected crossover.
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Both artists combined their musical styles in the song. Megan added her signature bold style rap, while RM embraced the more soothing side of the song with his deep voice. RM’s segment adds an edge to the song’s energetic beats, making it a dance-worthy music video. He raps, ‘Smooth like a criminal, on digital / Y’all got work looking so pathetic.’
It is worth noting that we only see an animated version of RM while Megan is seen stealing the spotlight in a red outfit. The music video is designed like a fantasy world, featuring anime-inspired structures and plot.
