Cleotrapa is seizing her moment in the spotlight following her recent fallout with former friend Ice Spice. After sharing her challenging experiences touring with Ice Spice, she has released her first official freestyle, which has generated significant buzz online.
In her appearance on “On The Radar,” Cleotrapa delivered powerful verses over Wale’s classic track featuring Lady Gaga, “Chillin’.” She showcased her lyrical prowess with lines like, “How many times I switch up flows in the raps… Got a million ways to kill these b**ches off, that face so hard but you still so soft.”
Initially, many listeners were unfamiliar with Cleotrapa’s music amidst the tension with Ice Spice, but her freestyle has surprised fans with its quality. One fan commented on her writing skills, suggesting that if she were of a different complexion, she would have been signed already, highlighting ongoing issues of colorism in the industry. Another supporter remarked, “Ight let’s not act like Cleo ain’t been something before the lil spice ice debacle,” while some listeners noted similarities between her flow and that of Nicki Minaj. Cleotrapa had previously released an upbeat track titled “Von Dutch” on May 3, and she has emphasized the hard work required in her independent music career.
In a show of support, Azealia Banks recently reached out to Cleotrapa, stating, “I don’t like how everyone is trying to make cleotrapa look. Any fking who iamcleotrapa will be performing with me on Halloween Oct 31. at Terminal 5 NYC. She will – be paid, have her own space to glam, whatever she wants on her rider because I have fking respect & class.”
Cleotrapa’s new freestyle is quickly becoming one of her most streamed videos, as she capitalizes on the attention generated by her recent disputes with Ice Spice.