The Truth About Tramp Stamps And Their Controversial New Single ‘I’d Rather Die’
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If you’ve spent any time on TikTok lately, the band
Tramp Stamps has probably come up on your For You Page. Though the pop-punk trio has generated a sizable following over the past few months for their cover songs and viral TikTok videos, they recently found themselves in the middle of a multi-layered scandal. First, their latest single, “I’d Rather Die”, received an astronomical amount of backlash for its lyrical content. Then, the band was accused of being industry plants. Find out why the song is so controversial and the truth about Tramp Stamps’ origins.
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New group Tramp Stamps received criticism this week for their song “I’d Rather Die”
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To the untrained eye, the Tramp Stamps might look like any run-of-the-mill Gen Z band you’d come across on TikTok. Boasting turquoise- and fuschia-dyed hair and fishnets with jean shorts, the trio has posted dozens of videos of them performing covers of Avril Lavigne, Wheatus, and songs by other members of the pop-punk canon to their nearly 400,000 followers.
This week, however, the Tramp Stamps became the subject of widespread backlash across TikTok and later, by extension, Twitter and Reddit for allegedly being “industry plants” who have co-opted queer identity and a “punk” aesthetic for their own career gains.
In his new role, Kardinal will continue to discover, sign and develop artists, forge new creative partnerships and provide strategic direction to drive the international success and cultural prominence of UMC’s artist roster. He will work closely with UMC’s urban marketing team while continuing his roles as chair of UMC’s B.L.A.C.K. Coalition (BLC) and Canada’s representative on UMG’s Task Force for Meaningful Change.
Republic Records promoted
Xiarra-Diamond Nimrod to vp of marketing strategy. In her new role, she will continue to oversee marketing, rollout and release strategy for multiplatinum chart-topping rap artists such as Pop Smoke, Metro Boomin and Jacquees.
Kardinal Offishall
Other moves this week: Republic promoted Xiarra-Diamond Nimrod, while the NMPA hired a new svp of legal and business.
Universal Music Canada (UMC) named multi-platinum artist and producer
Kardinal Offishall as svp of A&R. He will report to UMC’s chairman and CEO
Jeffrey Remedios.
“Kardi is a force. He’s a ground-breaking, internationally respected artist, a smart and insightful label exec, a compassionate and bold thought leader, and a tireless philanthropist. He’s always been at the forefront of Canada’s music scene and UMC’s artists and team have long benefitted from his thoughtful collaboration, unmatched energy, and drive,” said Remedios. “This promotion underscores our big aspirations - Canada is bursting with talent and we’re committed to building the best team we can to put that talent front and center on a global stage. I’m honored to continue to lead alongside Kardi.”
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