A young Chicago rapper is going viral for proving that positive music can still make noise online. 9-year-old artist Young Roddo has the internet talking after dropping his song “Bad Grades,” a record that quickly caught attention across social media for its catchy energy and message centered around school and academics. The viral moment has already earned him major co-signs from several artists and influencers, including Hurricane Wisdom, who commented “Tooth fell out I need dat” and “Lil bra got it,” while Offset flooded the comments with fire emojis.
Other reactions also came in from 42 Dugg and TheBackendChild as the young rapper’s name continues circulating online. Many people are also praising the moment because it highlights a young Black child from Chicago gaining attention for music focused on education and positivity instead of negativity.
