Rod Wave built his songs from turning heartbreaks into harmony, but the harmony is fading. Rod Wave is a popular hip-hop and R&B music artist who sings and raps about emotional scenarios in his songs. Rod Wave first started becoming popular in 2019 with his first hit “Heart on Ice” that became popular on TikTok. Although he’s hit platinum several times people still find a way to hate him, but why?
Fans are disappointed after he cancelled the Tennessee show on his “Last Lap Tour”. Also, his previous tour was hit with many reschedules and left fans unhappy. His original concert in December 2023 was cancelled unexpectedly then fans hit the limit when the next concert in January was also cancelled. “When January’s show also got canceled, fans took to social media to vent their disappointment. Some even directly messaged the artist, expressing their dissatisfaction” (Hip Hop News, stop the breaks). people don’t relate to his music much often. All this hate unfortunately led to him taking a break from the music industry. Fortunately, he’s making a comeback and rescheduled his concert to later 2025 and early 2026 with a concert coming up on August 29th.
Rod Wave puts different themes in his songs, but his more popular songs get overpowered that are about breakups and are depressing. Listeners hear these songs more often and are quick to think he’s just a repetitive and sad singer/rapper. Additionally, some fans have bad opinions on his appearance and leave hateful comments on his weight. Also, fans are unhappy about the cancellation of the Tennessee show on his “Last Lap Tour”. All this hate unfortunately led to him taking a break from the music industry. But he’s back and doing a show on August 29th in Tampa, Florida. Fans are excited to see him creep back into the music industry slowly. Recently, Rod Wave was inspired by the popular movie “Sinners.”
I don’t like Rod Wave’s music because it doesn’t fit my vibe, and I don’t think he can sing.” Lauren Timmons, a freshman, states.
“The lyrics of Rod Wave relate more than any other artist I have ever heard. His creativity and perspective in his songs are unmatched.” Gabriella Azie, a freshman, comments.
Rod Wave is known for making songs for teenagers perfectly, and think he makes hidden treasure, meaning his more uncommon, listened to songs are the better ones and the ones people can relate to more. Also, Rod Wave has so much talent that he makes a unique blend of singing and rapping in his creations. And people are too quick to judge how good he is at making music.
