Lil Mama shared her ideas on the state of feminine hip-hop shortly after the BET Awards and the New York native wasn’t proud of Nicki Minaj successful Finest Feminine Hip-Hop Artist.
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The “Lip Gloss” rapper took to the feedback part of a July 1 put up shared by rapper Dee-1 by which Sexyy Purple, Latto, Ice Spice, and Megan Thee Stallion might be seen performing in the course of the ceremony. Annoyed by all 4 of the hip-hop energy gamers, Lil Mama referred to as out BET for celebrating the rising stars and claimed hip-hop veteran, Minaj was liable for the poor expertise seen in at present’s business.
“[They] gave Nicki an award for main this pack. Company ‘BARS’ be going over our head. They laughing at us for positive!” the rapper commented, beneath Dee-1’s video which included a textual content overlay that learn, “We name ladies queens however we have a good time the prostitution of their our bodies.”
Lil Mama, actual title Niatia Jessica Kirkland, doubled down on her stance in a follow-up remark.
“Key phrase, THIS PACK. These ladies are usually not influenced by Kim. Nicki is influenced by Kim. These ladies are 23,” she continued.“What main musical prostitutes do you bear in mind from the final 15 years? Who do you assume they watched company give a platform and flowers for sitting out. Be forreal. Like I mentioned, they’re laughing at us and the award was a ‘due to you, now we’ve 7, 8, 9 of em.’”
Lil Mama’s remark stirred controversy among the many Barbz who accused her of expressing jealousy. One social media person, @prosperous_hustler, urged that the Harlemite’s bitterness stemmed from not being invited to carry out on the BET Awards.
Lil Mama swiftly corrected the person.
”& that’s your response to what dialog once more??? Are you saying that I’d have been performing and promoting pussy too or simply performing?” she wrote beneath the put up by Dee-1.
One other fan of Minaj argued that Lil Mama ought to acknowledge Minaj’s position in opening doorways for feminine artists by showcasing uncooked lyricism slightly than counting on “promoting intercourse” by her music.
“And there are lots of musical whores and the labels are the pimps,” the Instagram person added.
Lil Mama agreed with the sentiment.
“There have been undoubtedly choices in type and content material. It’s all love, God is the best and these ladies are gonna get up and notice that they’re value greater than any price ticket. Typically we are able to’t see ourselves. We’re simply dwelling… so I can [understand] how this may occur and really feel regular,” she added.
This Isn’t The First Time Lil Mama Has Aired Her Grievances With Nicki Minaj
In a 2011 interview with VIBE the “Shawty Get Unfastened,” rapper accused Minaj of copying her signature bob.
“My minimize is blunt and futuristic and Nicki Minaj began sporting that bob on her head after she got here to my present, so on the finish of the day I do know what I do and I do know what I possess and I do know who I’m,” she advised the outlet. “I’m a trendsetter. The largest type of flattery is imitation so I’m flattered. I perceive the common regulation. I’m not confused, I don’t really feel like a follower.”
Yikes!
Was Lil Mama trippin’ for her remark?