Earlier this month, Bruno Mars collaborated with Sexyy Red to release their new song, "Fat Juicy & Wet." They promoted it as a "strip club anthem," but reactions have been mixed. Some listeners enjoy the provocative track, while others feel it falls short. Despite this, Mars celebrated a significant achievement this week. He became the first artist to reach 150 million monthly listeners on Spotify, an impressive milestone. He reacted to the news jokingly, referencing rumors about being $50 million in debt from gambling in Las Vegas. He encouraged fans, saying, “KEEP STREAMING! I’ll be out of debt in no time.”
While his partnership with Sexyy Red may have contributed to this streaming record, not everyone is supportive. In a recent podcast episode, Joe Budden shared his thoughts on the song. He stated that it doesn’t appeal to him, even if it is popular. He acknowledged its commercial potential, saying, “It’s going to work.” But he questioned the song’s fit in different places, commenting on whether it would play in strip clubs in Gary, Indiana. He noted that the song seems designed to attract Black listeners differently than white audiences, raising concerns about its formulaic approach.
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