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DaBaby's No Knife Chicken & Waffles faces price debate

Overview

Rapper DaBaby, born Jonathan Kirk, has launched a new culinary venture, No Knife Chicken & Waffles, in North Charlotte. The restaurant is an extension of his “Cooking with Kirk” social media series.

Following the grand opening on September 6, the establishment drew large crowds and significant attention. While some patrons reported high food quality, the restaurant has faced online debate regarding its pricing and long wait times. Reported menu items include a $15 plain waffle and a $45 Soulfood Cornbread Waffle. Some customers experienced waits of up to three hours to dine.

In response to social media criticism regarding costs—including $6 bottled water and the requirement to purchase chicken separately for an additional $10—DaBaby defended the pricing in a radio interview. He stated the menu offers an “elevated dining experience” and argued that ingredients like homemade cornbread and fresh sweet potatoes justify the expense. He remarked, “this is really a $100 waffle!” and suggested that customers seeking more budget-friendly options could visit Waffle House.

Entities

DaBaby · No Knife Chicken & Waffles · Charlotte · Waffle House · Complex

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 2 SOURCES] Customers can add six chicken wings to a waffle for an additional $10. hiphopnc.com · hotspotatl.com
[● 2 SOURCES] A reporter waited three hours for food at the restaurant. hiphopnc.com · hotspotatl.com
[● 2 SOURCES] DaBaby has not directly addressed social media criticism regarding his restaurant's prices. hiphopnc.com · hotspotatl.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Waffle prices at No Knife Chicken & Waffles range from $15 for plain to $45 for specialty toppings. blacknews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Bottled water is priced at $6 at the establishment. blacknews.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] No Knife Chicken & Waffles opened on Atando Avenue on a Sunday morning. blacknews.com

Timeline

2 days ago

[CULTURE] 12 sources
DaBaby's No Knife Chicken & Waffles faces price debate in Charlotte
Rapper DaBaby's new Charlotte restaurant, No Knife Chicken & Waffles, is facing social media backlash over high menu prices, including $45 waffles and $6 bottled water.
5 days ago

[CULTURE] 4 sources
DaBaby opens No Knife Chicken & Waffles restaurant in Charlotte
Rapper DaBaby has opened No Knife Chicken & Waffles in North Charlotte, transitioning his “Cooking with Kirk” social media series into a brick-and-mortar Southern comfort food restaurant.

Sources

allhiphop.com · balleralert.com · blacknews.com · complex.com · diversity.social · gamingshogun.com · hip-hopvibe.com · hiphopnc.com · hot1009.com · hotspotatl.com · kysdc.com · rickeysmileymorningshow.com · themorninghustle.com · wtlcfm.com · wzakcleveland.com · zhiphopcleveland.com

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