GloRilla to receive Impact Award at BMI’s R&B and Hip-Hop Awards<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nNow that she’s found a voice for rap, Alaynna’s karaoke repertoire will surely expand past just country to her other favorite artists, like Three 6 Mafia.<\/p>\n
Despite not capturing the attention of all her peers, Alaynna got Project Pat’s notice. Now she is set to sing \u201cChickenhead\u201d with the Memphis rapper at the 901 Day on Beale event. That signature confidence is still there \u2014 she’s got nerves of steel, and is beyond excited to sing with him during the Sept. 1 event.<\/p>\n
“It’s bigger than just one song, it’s a full-circle community moment,” Beale Street Management Director Jon Shivers said. “Alaynna captured all of our attention when a clip of her rapping Project Pat went viral… letting the community cheer for her on Beale Street, in her own city takes it to another level.”<\/p>\n
Memphis Mayor Paul Young said 901 Day is set to be the perfect time for Memphians to connect over local artists like Project Pat (and Alaynna).<\/p>\n
“We think that our entire 901 Day lineup will show Memphis at its best: celebrating our own, lifting up young talent, and turning an internet moment into real-life community pride,” Young said. “And while Alaynna’s set will be a highlight, the rest of 901 Day will be just as exciting, packed with surprise performances, local artists, and plenty of ways for Memphians to connect and celebrate together.”<\/p>\n
Countless comments across the internet lauded Alaynna\u2019s performance. A noticeable pattern emerged: Most of the top-liked comments praised the mix of cultures at work in the video as an ideal of what the U.S. should be. The image of a White girl in a Mexican restaurant rapping for a mostly Black crowd struck a chord with thousands.<\/p>\n
Seeing such positivity on the internet directed at her daughter had a big impact on Durham.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt meant a lot to see everybody come together\u2026 and not so much hate on having so many different cultures together,\u201d Durham said. \u201cIt made my heart very very happy to see everyone hype her up on the internet as well.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jacob Wilt is a reporter for The Commercial Appeal covering DeSoto County, as well as Dining in the Memphis area. You can reach him at <\/em>jacob.wilt@commercialappeal.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\nThis article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Mississippi girl to perform ‘Chickenhead’ with Project Pat<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n