Kaylah Walton
Deion Sanders Jr., previously recognized for his skills at Southern Methodist University, is now striving to make a name for himself in the music industry. While his younger siblings, Shedeur and Shilo, continue to excel in football with the support of their legendary father, Deion Jr. is exploring the realm of rap instead.
In March 2024, Sanders Jr. debuted a song called Dolly, which has attracted limited attention, amassing just over 13,000 views. However, a recent twist has seen the track embroiled in controversy on social media.
Rapper accuses Sanders Jr. of plagiarism
A rising musician named DatBoy has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to allege that Sanders Jr. has copied his sound. His tweet, which is catching on, claims that Dolly features the identical beat and melody of a track he released months prior.
“Deion Sanders’ son has taken my sound too,” tweeted @THEONLYDATBOY. “I tagged the entire family, and a few months later, he released a song with the same melody and beat.” To support his assertion, DatBoy shared side-by-side videos of both songs, drawing attention to the claimed similarities in beat and composition.
Deion Jr. remains silent amid growing discussion
Currently, Deion Sanders Jr. has not made any comment regarding these allegations, and he may choose to remain silent. While DatBoy is actively trying to promote his music, he has not yet built a substantial following, which may lead Sanders Jr. to overlook the escalating situation.
Although no legal actions have been initiated or formal disputes issued, fans and commentators are beginning to weigh in, scrutinizing the morals of established artists allegedly appropriating from lesser-known individuals. Others contend that many beat similarities occur in today’s digital music production landscape and may not necessarily indicate deliberate imitation.
Is Deion Jr. capable of forging his own identity?
Though Deion Jr. has not yet made a significant impact in the music scene, incidents like this could thrust him into the limelight, regardless of his intentions. As the online dialogue expands, the pressing question remains whether he will confront the situation directly or allow the public to shape the narrative.
