Baby Storme
Baby Storme | |
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| Birth name | Janice Mofus |
| Born | February 11, 2000 |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
Janice Mofus[1] (born February 11, 2000),[2] better known by the stage name Baby Storme is an American alternative pop singer and internet personality, known for her presence on the video-sharing platform TikTok.
Career
[edit]In January 2021, Storme's single, "Jackson", went viral after receiving praise from Lil Nas X on TikTok.[3] In February 2021, in reaction to the release of her track, "everybody knows", Earmilk wrote, "Storme is able to define true-to-genre R&B while still exploring unconventional and uncomfortable topics."[4] In March 2023, Billboard wrote of her song, "Painkillers", "the track's sparse instrumentals — gossamer-like synth, thumping beats and delicate piano — complements her soft vocal delivery."[5] In April 2023, Storme released "Alt Disco", which Swidlife praised for its risk-taking and unexpected melding of genres.[6]
Public image
[edit]In March 2022, a video of Storme describing discrimination she faced at Citibank, when attempting to cash a $30,000 check, attracted over 33 million views.[7][8][9]
In June 2023, Storme faced criticism from some fans for filming a music video for her track "This City Is a Graveyard" in a real graveyard. Storme validated fans' concerns but stated she filmed the video as respectfully as she could. She also pointed out that many other musical artists filmed in real graveyards and did not face the same level of backlash.[10]
In August 2023, Storme criticized a Target employee for calling the police on her group of friends before they performed a flash mob to Storme's song in the store. She claimed this was due to racial discrimination against her.[11] Her statements led to a widespread online response, accusing the singer of overreacting.[12]
On May 3, 2024, Storme claimed that she was a former friend of fellow rapper Ice Spice, and had leaked numerous text messages between the two; which included messages of Ice Spice speaking negatively of former collaborator Nicki Minaj, as well as her own mother.[13] Ice Spice subsequently confirmed the messages in a Rolling Stone interview 2 months later, but believed the people she mentioned "did not care"[14] Storme later came out admitting that she regretted leaking their exchange and claimed she may have had a schizophrenic episode during that time.
Personal life
[edit]In December 2020, Storme considered suicide, following the end of a toxic relationship.[3]
In July 2024; Storme announced that she was expecting her first child. 3 months later; Storme had revealed the baby passed away after complications from an unexpected premature birth.
Discography
[edit]| Title | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|
| "Mixed Feelings" | 2020 | [15] |
| "Jackson" | 2021 | [16] |
| "everybody knows" | [4] | |
| "Pom Pom" | [17] | |
| "Loverboy" | [18] | |
| "Maniac" | [19] | |
| "Christmas Rock Song" | [20] | |
| "alone" | 2022 | [21] |
| "goodbyes" | [22] | |
| "2022" | [23] | |
| "Bad Girls Club" | [24] | |
| "Dreams" | [25] | |
| "Painkillers" | 2023 | [5] |
| "Alt Disco" | [6] | |
| "This City Is a Graveyard" | [26] |
References
[edit]- ^ "LOS ANGELES WOMAN SAYS CITI BANK RACIALLY PROFILED AND LOCKED HER INSIDE BUILDING". Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "February 11, 2000. Aquarius🤍". Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ a b Tribune, Tn (2021-02-05). "Seeking A Place 'Where No One Knew Me,' Baby Storme Became A Star". The Tennessee Tribune. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ a b Peterson, John (2021-02-14). "Baby Storme delivers a delightfully unconventional Valentine's Day anthem on "everybody knows"". EARMILK. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ a b Lipshutz, Jason; Havens, Lyndsey; Bowenbank, Starr; Lynch, Joe (2023-03-13). "10 Cool New Pop Songs to Get You Through The Week: d4vd, Hatchie, Christine and the Queens & More". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ a b Moore, Tyler (2023-04-18). "Baby Storme Drops Her Transcendent Dance Track "Alt Disco"". Swidlife. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "A Black TikToker said she was racially profiled at an LA Citibank and now her videos have been watched over 33 million times". Yahoo News. 2022-03-25. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "TikToker Accuses Citibank Of Racial Profiling And Confiscation Of A $30K Check". Essence Girls United. 2022-03-29. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ Grove, Rashad (2022-04-01). "Banking While Black: A TikToker Claims She Was Racially Profiled at a Los Angeles Bank". EBONY. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "Musician Baby Storme responds to backlash over filming music video in a graveyard". Dexerto. 26 June 2023. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "Target employee called racist for breaking up 'flash mob' that tried to film dance video in store". 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2024-07-27.
- ^ MaGee, Ny (2023-08-17). "Singer Baby Storme Slams 'Racist' Target Employee for Calling Police on Her Flash Mob | Watch". EURweb. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "Alleged Texts of Ice Spice Speaking About Nicki Minaj Leak". Rap-Up.
- ^ Larisha Paul (July 25, 2024). "Ice Spice Clears the Rap Girl Air: She's 'Definitely Good' With Nicki Minaj and Has 'No Issue' With Latto". Rolling Stone. Retrieved August 15, 2024.
- ^ "Baby Storme | Defining Herself in Her Own Words". Flaunt Magazine. 2017-01-18. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ Leiber, Sarah Jae. "TikTok Influencer Baby Storme Releases New Video For 'Jackson'". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ "What It's Like to Be BIPOC in the Alternative Beauty Scene | POPSUGAR Beauty". www.popsugar.com. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ Loverboy, 2021-08-20, retrieved 2023-08-20
- ^ "Interview: Baby Storme Is A "MANIAC"". Sparky. 2021-11-14. Retrieved 2023-08-20.
- ^ CHRISTMAS ROCK SONG, 2021-12-01, retrieved 2023-08-20
- ^ alone, 2022-02-14, retrieved 2023-08-20
- ^ goodbyes, 2022-03-11, retrieved 2023-08-20
- ^ 2022, 2022-04-08, retrieved 2023-08-20
- ^ BAD GIRLS CLUB, 2022-09-01, retrieved 2023-08-20
- ^ DREAMS, 2022-12-02, retrieved 2023-08-20
- ^ "TikTok singer says Target employee is racist for calling police on music flash mob | Fox News". www.foxnews.com. Retrieved 2023-08-20.