Jacquees & Ella Mai Explore Vulnerability
Jacquees ft. Ella Mai & Kevin Gates dropped "Stay It Before I Go Quiet," exploring unspoken emotions [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPuaFcx-1dQ]. Similarly, Ella Mai ft. Kevin Gates & Lil Baby released "Say It Shey It’s Real" [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFeIwudRf4g].
These releases delve into the complexities of unspoken emotions within relationships. Jacquees' "Stay It Before I Go Quiet," released on June 21, 2024, features Ella Mai and Kevin Gates. Ella Mai's "Say It Shey It’s Real" featuring Kevin Gates & Lil Baby dropped on November 3, 2024. A prior point of contention exists between Jacquees and Ella Mai, stemming from Jacquees' 2018 remix of Mai's hit song, "Trip". His version was removed from platforms after gaining traction, sparking rumors of jealousy and label intervention. Before the "Trip" remix controversy, Jacquees claimed he and Ella Mai were friends, even meeting backstage at a Chris Brown concert where she expressed being a fan. He says he DM'd her about remixing "Trip" and she initially responded positively. Despite past friction, these new collaborations suggest a potential reconciliation and artistic evolution for both artists.
