Rod Wave (English Wikipedia)

Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Rod Wave" in English language version.

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abcnewsradioonline.com

George, Rachel (July 28, 2020). "Rod Wave reveals the tracklist for the forthcoming deluxe version of 'Pray 4 Love'". ABC News Radio. Archived from the original on October 16, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2020.

audiomack.com

"Audiomack Launches #UpNow Program Spotlighting Emerging Artists with Rod Wave". Audiomack World. April 6, 2020. Retrieved June 10, 2024.

austinchronicle.com

Wang, Clara (August 29, 2021). "We Came for the Feels... and Rod Wave Delivered". The Austin Chronicle. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.

billboard.com

Lamarre, Carl (July 28, 2020). "Why Rod Wave Might Be Writing Movie Scripts One Day". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 18, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
Diep, Eric (April 6, 2020). "Love, Pain & Prayer: How Rod Wave Became Rap's Brightest Street Star". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
"Billboard 200 chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 13, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
Caulfield, Keith (April 4, 2021). "Rod Wave Earns First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'SoulFly'". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 6, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
Caulfield, Keith (August 21, 2022). "Rod Wave's 'Beautiful Mind' Bows at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 21, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
Caulfield, Keith (September 24, 2023). "Rod Wave Scores Third No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With 'Nostalgia'". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 24, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
Caulfield, Keith (October 22, 2024). "Rod Wave's Last Lap Debuts at No. 1 on Top Streaming Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 6, 2024. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
Peoples, Glenn (May 14, 2024). "Sony Music Revenue Up 17% in Fiscal Year, Tops Guidance". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 18, 2024. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
Frankenberg, Eric (May 16, 2024). "These 25 Rappers Are the Lowest Grossing Hip-Hop Touring Acts of All Time". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 23, 2024. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
Lamarre, Carl (December 8, 2023). "Rod Wave Talks Going 'From The Nosebleeds To The Franchise Player Of The Team With Three Rings'". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
Saponara, Michael (January 15, 2020). "Rod Wave Narrates His Come Up With Inspiring 'Thug Motivation' Video: Watch". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
Mamo, Heran (April 2, 2020). "Rod Wave Knows What it Takes to Be 'The Greatest' in New Video, Shares 'Pray 4 Love' Track List". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
Zellner, Xander (April 14, 2020). "Rod Wave Charts Eight Songs From 'Pray 4 Love' Album on Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 20, 2021. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
Rutherford, Kevin (August 6, 2020). "Rod Wave's 'Rags2Riches' Becomes Second Song to Rule Both Top Triller Charts". Billboard. Archived from the original on March 25, 2022. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
Eggertsen, Chris (May 18, 2020). "Rod Wave Signs Global Co-Publishing Deal With Sony/ATV". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 29, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
Lamarre, Carl (August 7, 2020). "First Beat: New Music By Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Rod Wave & More". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 5, 2023. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
Zellner, Xander. "Rod Wave Rules Hot 100 Songwriters Chart, Led by 'Tombstone' & More". Billboard. Archived from the original on February 25, 2022. Retrieved March 25, 2022.
Brooks, Dave (June 14, 2021). "Rod Wave Tour Kicking Off Rolling Loud's National Touring Company". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 29, 2022. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
Zellner, Xander (September 26, 2023). "All 18 Songs From Rod Wave's No. 1 Album 'Nostalgia' Chart on Hot 100". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 28, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
Caulfield, Keith (October 2, 2023). "Rod Wave's 'Nostalgia' Notches Second Week Atop Billboard 200 Chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
Saponara, Michael (September 4, 2024). "Rod Wave Announces 2024 Last Lap Tour With Moneybagg Yo & Toosii". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 4, 2024. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
Saponara, Michael (September 27, 2024). "Rod Wave Announces Last Lap Album Release Date & Drops Poignant "Fall Fast in Love" Single". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 27, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
Saponara, Michael (October 11, 2024). "Rod Wave Takes a Last Lap With New Album Featuring Lil Yachty & Lil Baby: Stream It Now". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 6, 2024. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
Kaufman, Gil (May 3, 2022). "Rod Wave Arrested, Charged With Felony Battery By Strangulation". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 20, 2023. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
Saponara, Michael (April 3, 2024). "Rod Wave Arrested on Weapons Charges as Police Accuse Him of Ties to Florida Gang Shooting". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
Saponara, Michael (May 21, 2025). "Rod Wave Arrested on Assault & Gun Charges in Georgia, Secures Release on Bond". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 21, 2025. Retrieved June 3, 2025.
Atkinson, Katie (November 21, 2021). "Here Are All the 2021 American Music Awards Winners: Updating Live". Billboard. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
Warner, Denise (May 23, 2021). "Here Are All the Winners From the 2021 Billboard Music Awards". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 23, 2021. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
Grein, Paul (April 7, 2021). "The Weeknd, Megan Thee Stallion & Roddy Ricch Lead 2021 iHeartRadio Music Awards Nominees". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 13, 2021. Retrieved September 16, 2024.

brooklynvegan.com

Sacher, Andrew (November 20, 2021). "28 New Rap and R&B Songs Out This Week". Brooklyn Vegan. Archived from the original on December 7, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.

complex.com

McKinney, Jessica (April 3, 2020). "Rod Wave Recorded Alone in Dark Rooms For a Month to Make 'Pray 4 Love'". Complex. Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
McKinney, Jessica (March 26, 2020). "12 Songs Blowing Up on TikTok (That Are Actually Worth Listening to)". Complex. Archived from the original on April 13, 2021. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
Price, Joe (August 20, 2021). "Rod Wave Drops Deluxe Edition of 'SoulFly' Album f/ Lil Durk and Kodak Black". Complex. Archived from the original on September 16, 2023. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
Blanchet, Brenton (January 17, 2022). "Rod Wave Drops Video for New Single "Cold December"". Complex. Archived from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
William Cowen, Trace (November 18, 2022). "Rod Wave Releases 'Jupiter's Diary: 7 Day Theory' EP and "Got It Right" Video". Complex. Archived from the original on October 28, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
McKinney, Jessica (March 31, 2023). "The Best New Music This Week: Tyler, The Creator, Quavo, DJ Drama, & More". Complex. Archived from the original on June 6, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
William Cowen, Trace (November 10, 2023). "YoungBoy Never Broke Again Drops Decided 2, His Fourth Project This Year". Complex. Archived from the original on November 10, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2024.

consequence.net

Young, Alex (July 30, 2019). "Kevin Gates announces 2019 "I'm Him Tour"". Consequence. Archived from the original on April 17, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2024.

filmmusicreporter.com

"Rod Wave's Title Song from Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' Released". Film Music Reporter. April 7, 2025. Archived from the original on April 7, 2025. Retrieved April 20, 2025.

fox6now.com

"Rod Wave at Fiserv Forum on Nov. 19". Fox 9. September 30, 2022. Archived from the original on December 10, 2023. Retrieved September 16, 2024.

genius.com

Mench, Chris (April 9, 2020). "Chart Climber: Rod Wave Crests With "Heart On Ice"". Genius. Archived from the original on April 1, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
Degrazia, Leah (August 18, 2023). "Rod Wave Reassesses His Priorities On New Song "Call Your Friends"". Genius. Archived from the original on September 1, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
Partridge, Ken (September 13, 2023). "Rod Wave Sings Through His Pain On New Song "Boyz Don't Cry"". Genius. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.

hip-hopvibe.com

Andriyashchuck, Yuriy (September 27, 2024). "Rod Wave to release "Last Lap" album on October 11". Hip-Hop Vibe. Archived from the original on September 27, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024.

hiphop-n-more.com

Navjosh (September 27, 2024). "Rod Wave Drops New Single "Fall Fast In Love", Announces Last Lap Album Release Date". HipHop-N-More. Archived from the original on September 27, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024.

hiphop24x7.com

"Watch: Rod Wave Releases New Single & Video "Fall Fast In Love"". HipHop24x7. September 27, 2024. Archived from the original on September 27, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024.

hiphopdx.com

Elibert, Mark (June 13, 2022). "Rod Wave Didn't Drop His Album & One Young Fan Is Pissed". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
Elibert, Mark (August 4, 2022). "NBA YoungBoy Enlists Quavo, Rod Wave + More For 'The Last Slimeto' Tracklist". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
Mendez, Marisa (October 21, 2024). "Rod Wave Debuts At No. 2 On Billboard 200 As GloRilla Scores Her Highest-Charting Album". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on November 6, 2024. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
Walker, Joe (June 19, 2024). "Rod Wave Readies Emotional New Album: 'This Project Hurt So Bad'". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
Saponara, Michael (August 22, 2023). "Rod Wave Calls Out 'Square-A$$ Blog N-ggas' Over Cheating Claims". HipHopDX. Archived from the original on October 11, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2024.

hitsdailydouble.com

"Rod Wave Racks Up 35 New RIAA Certs". Hits. August 22, 2024. Archived from the original on August 22, 2024. Retrieved September 23, 2024.

hotnewhiphop.com

A., Aron (June 14, 2019). "Rod Wave Bares His Soul On New Project "PTSD"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on September 23, 2024. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
A., Aron (October 11, 2019). "Rod Wave & Kevin Gates Drip In Gold On "Cuban Links"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on April 1, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
A., Aron (October 23, 2019). "Rod Wave Drops Off "Close Enough To Hurt"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on April 1, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
Findlay, Mitch (March 2, 2020). "Rod Wave Drops Off New Single "Thief In The Night"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on March 27, 2023. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
Marie, Erika (January 8, 2021). "Rod Wave Is All About His Business On "Street Runner" Single". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
A., Aron (November 15, 2021). "Rod Wave Shares New Song "By Your Side"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on November 15, 2021. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
Provost, Rex (August 11, 2022). "Rod Wave Unveils "Beautiful Mind" Tracklist". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on September 16, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
Cole, Alexander (March 31, 2023). "Rod Wave Flexes His Vocal Chops On "Fight The Feeling"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on May 8, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
Cole, Alexander (August 18, 2023). "Rod Wave Pours His Heart Out On Gorgeous New Track "Call Your Friends"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on August 18, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
Cole, Alexander (September 1, 2023). "Rod Wave Delivers Emotionally-Charged Track "Come See Me"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on December 10, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
Cole, Alexander (September 14, 2023). "Rod Wave Delivers Incredible Vocals On New Single "Checkmate"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on December 9, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
Fisher, Caroline (November 19, 2023). "Boosie Badazz Planning Rod Wave Lawsuit Over Allegedly Copied Song". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on November 20, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
Fisher, Caroline (November 29, 2023). "Boosie Badazz Announces Rod Wave Lawsuit Amid Sample Beef: "It's Too Late"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on December 9, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2024.
Zachary, Horvath (September 16, 2024). "Rod Wave Gears Up For New Tour & Album With "Passport Junkie"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on September 17, 2024. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
Morton, Devin (September 27, 2024). "Rod Wave Delivers New Single "Fall Fast In Love" Ahead Of Sixth Album". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on September 27, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024.
Spencer, Tallie (September 18, 2023). "Rod Wave Speaks On Sampling Paramore In New Track "Crazy"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on September 18, 2023. Retrieved September 18, 2024.

hypebeast.com

Kearns, Sarah (September 1, 2023). "Rod Wave Is in His Bag on New Single "Come See Me"". Hypebeast. Archived from the original on September 21, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.

independent.co.uk

Hornik, Caitlin (May 22, 2025). "Rapper Rod Wave arrested on assault and gun charges". The Independant. ISSN 1741-9743. Archived from the original on May 21, 2025. Retrieved June 3, 2025.

karencivil.com

Whitely, Ariel (May 9, 2020). "WATCH: Rod Wave Drops Official Visual For "Girl Of My Dreams"". Karen Civil. Archived from the original on June 1, 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2024.

latimes.com

Wood, Mikael (December 6, 2023). "The 20 Best Albums of 2023". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 2165-1736. Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
Del Rosario, Alexandra (May 21, 2025). "Rod Wave is arrested in Atlanta. His lawyers say he was in fact 'a victim of a burglary'". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 2165-1736. Archived from the original on May 21, 2025. Retrieved June 3, 2025.

musicbusinessworldwide.com

Stassen, Murray (May 13, 2021). "Rod Wave was the biggest artist-songwriter in the US in Q1, with 10 certifications". Music Business Worldwide. Archived from the original on May 13, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2024.

nytimes.com

Sisario, Ben (August 22, 2022). "Rod Wave's 'Beautiful Mind' Is His Second No. 1 Album". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
Sisario, Ben (September 25, 2023). "Rod Wave, Stealth Rap Star, Has a Third No. 1 Album in Three Years". The New York Times. Archived from the original on October 28, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
Caramanica, Jon (April 13, 2021). "Rod Wave and Lil Tjay, Two Brands of Sing-Rap With Different Bite". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on November 25, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
Sisario, Ben (November 28, 2022). "With No Major Releases to Challenge Her, Taylor Swift Sticks at No. 1". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on November 29, 2022. Retrieved October 28, 2023.

pitchfork.com

Strauss, Matthew (January 10, 2020). "Rod Wave Announces U.S. Tour". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on January 21, 2024. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
Strauss, Matthew; Ruiz, Matthew Ismael (May 2, 2022). "Rod Wave Booked for Felony Battery by Strangulation". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on January 22, 2024. Retrieved September 22, 2024.

rap-up.com

Trapp, Malcolm (July 3, 2024). "Rod Wave Confirms The Untimely Passing Of Uncle Dee: "I Love [You] So Much"". Rap-Up. Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
Trapp, Malcolm (October 21, 2024). "Rod Wave Ties Taylor Swift's Billboard 200 Chart Record With A Top 10 Album Every Year Since 2019". Rap-Up. Archived from the original on November 6, 2024. Retrieved October 22, 2024.

revolt.tv

Powell, Jon (May 2, 2022). "Rod Wave announces new album 'Beautiful Mind'". Revolt TV. Archived from the original on March 26, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
First Class, DJ (November 10, 2022). "Rod Wave delivers new "Break My Heart" visual". Revolt. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
Cho, Regina (March 31, 2023). "Rod Wave is trying to "Fight The Feeling" in latest single". Revolt. Archived from the original on June 8, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
Powell, Jon (September 1, 2023). "Rod Wave drops off new video for "Come See Me"". Revolt. Archived from the original on November 7, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
Powell, Jon (September 18, 2023). "Listen to Rod Wave's new album 'Nostalgia'". Revolt. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.

rollingstone.com

Holmes, Charles (March 18, 2020). "Nearly One Billion Streams Later, Rod Wave Is Still Praying For Love". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on April 29, 2023. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
Blake, Emily (March 29, 2021). "Rod Wave's 'SoulFly' Continues to Lead Apple Music Pre-Add Chart". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on December 2, 2022. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
Zemler, Emily (April 8, 2021). "Rod Wave Gets Soulful With 'Tombstone' on 'Fallon'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on December 25, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
Paul, Larisha (August 9, 2022). "Rod Wave Narrates a Tragic Tale of Love and Loss in New 'Alone' Video". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on February 3, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
Mier, Tomás (May 19, 2022). "'Heart on Ice' Rapper Rod Wave Choked Ex-Girlfriend, Arrest Record Shows". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on April 30, 2024. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
Grow, Kory (May 21, 2025). "Rod Wave Arrested on Gun, Assault Charges". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on May 21, 2025. Retrieved June 3, 2025.

tampabay.com

Spata, Christopher (September 22, 2021). "How Rod Wave made it from St. Petersburg to music stardom". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on April 9, 2024. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
"Student, 18, arrested after bringing pellet gun to Lakewood High School". Tampa Bay Times. January 26, 2017. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
Weber, Natalie (May 11, 2022). "St. Petersburg rapper Rod Wave choked ex-girlfriend while kids in house, arrest affidavit says". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on August 24, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
Marrero, Tony; Wunderlich, Emily (April 3, 2024). "St. Petersburg rapper Rod Wave arrested on weapons charge in Manatee County". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.

thefader.com

Darville, Jordan (July 28, 2022). "Rod Wave shares "Stone Rolling," announces release date for new album". The Fader. Archived from the original on May 19, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.

tribune.com.pk

"Rod Wave announces Last Lap Tour with special guests across North America". The Express Tribune. September 5, 2024. Archived from the original on September 23, 2024. Retrieved September 23, 2024.

uproxx.com

Williams, Aaron (February 1, 2021). "Rod Wave Says He Won't Release His Album Until His Record Label Pays Up". Uproxx. Archived from the original on May 20, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
Gonzalez, Alex (March 31, 2023). "Rod Wave Shares A Story Of Hearbreak And Healing On His New Single, 'Fight The Feeling'". Uproxx. Archived from the original on September 26, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.

vibe.com

Inman, Demica (September 15, 2023). "Rod Wave Announces Nostalgia Tour With Ari Lennox". Vibe. Archived from the original on September 20, 2023. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
Brown, Preezy (November 21, 2023). "Rod Wave Offers To Pay Boosie Badazz To Avoid Sampling Lawsuit". Vibe. Archived from the original on January 23, 2024. Retrieved September 29, 2024.

web.archive.org

Lamarre, Carl (July 28, 2020). "Why Rod Wave Might Be Writing Movie Scripts One Day". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 18, 2020. Retrieved July 30, 2020.
Coleman, C. Vernon (May 19, 2022). "Rod Wave Arrested For Battery By Strangulation". XXL. Archived from the original on April 3, 2024. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
McKinney, Jessica (April 3, 2020). "Rod Wave Recorded Alone in Dark Rooms For a Month to Make 'Pray 4 Love'". Complex. Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
Diep, Eric (April 6, 2020). "Love, Pain & Prayer: How Rod Wave Became Rap's Brightest Street Star". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 5, 2024. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
Sacher, Andrew (November 20, 2021). "28 New Rap and R&B Songs Out This Week". Brooklyn Vegan. Archived from the original on December 7, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
McKinney, Jessica (March 26, 2020). "12 Songs Blowing Up on TikTok (That Are Actually Worth Listening to)". Complex. Archived from the original on April 13, 2021. Retrieved March 29, 2020.
"Billboard 200 chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 13, 2021. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
Trapp, Malcolm (July 3, 2024). "Rod Wave Confirms The Untimely Passing Of Uncle Dee: "I Love [You] So Much"". Rap-Up. Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
Caulfield, Keith (April 4, 2021). "Rod Wave Earns First No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 Chart With 'SoulFly'". Billboard. Archived from the original on April 6, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
Caulfield, Keith (August 21, 2022). "Rod Wave's 'Beautiful Mind' Bows at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart". Billboard. Archived from the original on August 21, 2022. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
Sisario, Ben (August 22, 2022). "Rod Wave's 'Beautiful Mind' Is His Second No. 1 Album". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
Caulfield, Keith (September 24, 2023). "Rod Wave Scores Third No. 1 Album on Billboard 200 With 'Nostalgia'". Billboard. Archived from the original on September 24, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
Sisario, Ben (September 25, 2023). "Rod Wave, Stealth Rap Star, Has a Third No. 1 Album in Three Years". The New York Times. Archived from the original on October 28, 2023. Retrieved October 28, 2023.
"Rod Wave Racks Up 35 New RIAA Certs". Hits. August 22, 2024. Archived from the original on August 22, 2024. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
Caulfield, Keith (October 22, 2024). "Rod Wave's Last Lap Debuts at No. 1 on Top Streaming Albums". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 6, 2024. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
Peoples, Glenn (May 14, 2024). "Sony Music Revenue Up 17% in Fiscal Year, Tops Guidance". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 18, 2024. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
Frankenberg, Eric (May 16, 2024). "These 25 Rappers Are the Lowest Grossing Hip-Hop Touring Acts of All Time". Billboard. Archived from the original on May 23, 2024. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
Lamarre, Carl (December 8, 2023). "Rod Wave Talks Going 'From The Nosebleeds To The Franchise Player Of The Team With Three Rings'". Billboard. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
Spata, Christopher (September 22, 2021). "How Rod Wave made it from St. Petersburg to music stardom". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on April 9, 2024. Retrieved September 17, 2024.
A., Aron (June 14, 2019). "Rod Wave Bares His Soul On New Project "PTSD"". HotNewHipHop. Archived from the original on September 23, 2024. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
Young, Alex (July 30, 2019). "Kevin Gates announces 2019 "I'm Him Tour"". Consequence. Archived from the original on April 17, 2021. Retrieved September 23, 2024.
Seabrook III, Robby (October 31, 2019). "Rod Wave Salutes Kevin Gates for Motivating Him to Rap, Executive-Producing Ghetto Gospel Album". XXL. Archived from the original on May 26, 2024. Retrieved September 16, 2024.
Mench, Chris (April 9, 2020). "Chart Climber: Rod Wave Crests With "Heart On Ice"". Genius. Archived from the original on April 1, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
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