This story was originally published on Passionfruit.
After TikToker Britt Barbie went viral for her highly divisive “Period Ahh” video, a man who claimed to give her a record deal was revealed by social media users to be impersonating an Atlantic Records A&R [artists and repertoire] talent representative. Users also exposed him for requesting money from aspiring artists.
The accused man goes by YBN Drippy online (@drip2fye) and has over 175,000 followers on Instagram. While some of his claims were recently deleted, Drippy claimed on Instagram and LinkedIn he managed Lil Nas X, Lil Uzi Vert, Ice Spice, Cardi B, Soulja Boy, and other famous musicians. On his LinkedIn, Drippy says his title is “Head A&R Operations & Administration” at Atlantic Records. He also posted images on LinkedIn soliciting $25 music submissions with the chance to be “signed” by Warner Music Group and Atlantic Records.
On LinkedIn, Drippy also posted a name tag with an Atlantic Records logo, his picture, and the name Trenton Roy. However, when Passionfruit asked for proof of his employment at Atlantic Records, Drippy provided Passionfruit with a photo of a name tag with a completely different name: Vaughn Raines. Upon request, Drippy did not provide any official company email or documentation of his employment beyond the name tag.
