India Arie shared her opinion about Yung Miami‘s song ‘Spend Dat,’ and now the song’s producer is weighing in on the viral comments with a new video.
Controversy about the song erupted due to the track’s lyrics about scamming folks. It also advocates for spending money in abundance. After a fan called for a boycott of the song, ‘The Truth’ artist shared her opinion, and it sparked a debate after going viral.
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‘Spend Dat’ Producer J. White Did It Mixes Track With India Arie Record
India Arie responded to a fan on Threads saying the song should be boycotted. The artist advised folks to make wise choices while choosing what music to listen to.
The singer sparked an online debate about the track’s influence on the culture, and she later clarified that she was not calling for a boycott. The song’s producer also weighed in on the drama.
On the evening of July 1, ‘Spend Dat’ producer J. White Did It shared a video on his Instagram page. The footage featured him dancing in a music studio to a blend of two of the artists’ songs.
White mixed Yung Miami’s ‘Spend Dat’ with Arie’s jam ‘Video,’ the it captures him singing along as he exclaimed, “Hey, heeeeey.”
Fans Spoke Out About The Video As Celebs Spoke Out About ‘Spend Dat’
Fans responded to White’s video, and the reactions were mixed.User @kmlstyling wrote, “Provoking and trolling ppl over an opinion is actually weird, to me.”@rahjawilliamss replied, “I’m still just intrigued at how ‘Spend Dat’ is where y’all draw the line…. But do yall thing I guess.”
user @tushay_ wrote, “This kinda proves her point .. idk though.”
@dijouncruz replied, “this was kinda corny, especially at his old age.. not the response J white was looking for 👎🏼.”
Over on Threads, @dreamstreamtelevision noted, “We so behind as a group of ppl it’s not even funny anymore… I call this genre of music bubblegum rap carry on.”
@carl_edouard_ replied, “Trash 🗑️.”
‘Lovin’ me’ singer Nicci Gilbert also spoke out about the song’s affect on the culture and noted that “fame is vapor.” She also shared a video explaining her stance.
Singer Keri Hilson shared her opinion on the matter as well, allegedly. The ‘Knock You Down’ artist wrote a message on X on July 1, but she didn’t name names. “If music can heal, music can harm too…”
If music can heal, music can harm too…
— Keri Hilson (@KeriHilson) July 1, 2026
White Was Unbothered While Responding To Folks After Catching Heat Online
“Y’all taking this way too serious 😂,” he wrote. “I love both songs. India is a legend, and she’s entitled to her opinion. It’s all love over here. Two things can be true at the same time. There are way more important things in life to be serious about. Peace, love, and happiness. ❤️✌🏾SPEND DAT.”
Yung Miami also reacted to the the producer’s video on Instagram and wrote, “J white turn me up 😤😤😤.”
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