Nicki Minaj – "Pink Friday 2: The Hiatus"

[think pink.]

She called up Queen Latifah and sent her Shether when it dropped to have a ki.

There's a whole bunch of other negative comments she's liked through out the years that I'm not looking back in the archives for. Even when they ask her about Nicki, it's never been a full embrace the way it is about others. Her demeanor is always off. Understandable since Kim is one of her best friends.

[wavey.]

Wasnt there an interview where the host was like "Nicki said you're one of her inspirations", and Missy replied real dry like "oh really? She said that?". I'll try and find cause I know I saw it before. It could've meant nothing but I haven't saw her praise Nicki, not that it matters.

[stunnedout]

Aug 19, 2018 22:26:09 GMT -5 Hashtag Pow said:

Aug 19, 2018 22:11:37 GMT -5 think pink. said:

Missy's been shading Nicki for years but ya'll were asleep. I didn't see her comments about Missy though. Receipts?

Receipts on Missy shading ANYBODY...let alone NICKI? Please. Missy has openly praised Nicki on several occasions. 

Seriously. I'm waiting for a receipt because Missy doesn't talk ill about anyone. She doesn't really say much about Nicki obviously because she has a real friendship with Kim for 20 years, so she isn't gonna be kissing her ass, but she doesn't shade her.

[owenlovesmusic]

Lil Kim and Missy were on IAATB together back in 1997. One of my favorite rap songs of all time.

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goodnight

[Hashtag Pow]

Nicki was dead wrong for agreeing with that comment about Missy. She is pressed as f**k this week and performing in the real life #inmyfeelingschallege, and the drug use isn't helping. Missy has been doing this for nearly 30 years and has had no beef with anybody. She has consistently been about sisterhood and uplifting her peers. Why would she suddenly be shading this one person? NEXT CASE. 

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Nicki Minaj has no respect for the woman that paved the way and are legends. She shows the men respect but can't show the women the same respect. That is why watching her sweat at the sight of a newcomer and demand respect is karma. Missy Elliot is the sweetest person ever. Nicki and Donald share the same narcissist, kiss my ass or else traits.

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They read Pulse.

Nicki Minaj, 6ix9ine, and the Alarming Normalization of Predatory Behavior

The most fatal poisons are those we are capable of ingesting unknowingly. Carbon monoxide has no scent, taste, or color, meaning that an unsuspecting person can breathe it in without feeling any immediate symptoms. But once its effects take hold, unobstructed, the only outcome is death. The normalization of predatory behavior seeps into our lives in a similar manner.

When Tarana Burke shook the world with the #MeToo Movement, she illuminated how often predatory behavior is normalized by putting a face to the countless victims it has consumed. This normalization is in full effect when people make excuses for sexual predators who also happen to be their favorite entertainers. You hear it in remarks like, “We all make mistakes when we’re young,” or “I can separate the art from the person.” The latter statement is often conveniently declared when listeners choose to support entertainers like R. Kelly, despite years of detailed sexual abuse allegations involving young black girls. You also see this form of regularization when Tekashi 6ix9ine, the Brooklyn rapper born Daniel Hernandez, gains the support of someone as powerful as Nicki Minaj.

Hernandez, who will open for Minaj and Future on their upcoming NICKIHNDRXX tour, pleaded guilty to three felony counts of “use of a child in a sexual performance” in 2015. Best known otherwise for his colorful hair and incessant internet antics, 6ix9ine was propelled from SoundCloud favorite to Hot 100 star with the success of his first single “Gummo” late last year. Minor hits with curious titles like “Kooda” and “Keke” soon followed, eventually culminating in “FEFE,” 6ix9ine’s highest charting single yet and currently the No. 5 song in the country. The track not only features Minaj, it was recently added to her new album Queen, in what is thought to be an attempt to push the LP to No. 1.

In the video for “FEFE,” Nicki and 6ix9ine pose with Super Soakers, share an ice cream cone, and partake in the sort of playful hand games perfected during childhood. Some might say that this is simply acting for the video, that their camaraderie ends when the director yells “cut.” However, Minaj’s public reference to 6ix9ine as her “BFF” and her “baby” would suggest otherwise. Such a co-sign from a rapper of Nicki’s caliber cannot be understated.

Regardless of your views of her music, her impact on music is undeniable. Minaj remains the first female rapper to sell over 5 million copies of each of her albums (Queen, which arrived just last Friday, excepted). She’s appeared on nearly 100 singles that have charted on the Hot 100—almost double the amount that Michael Jackson had in his lifetime. In her approximately 10-year span in the music industry, she has accrued a loyal fan base—affectionately dubbed “Barbz”—that has helped her remain a household name, even during long stretches between new music.

To that point, the New York Times published a story in which a single critique about Minaj resulted in “internet chaos.” The writer Wanna Thompson tweeted, “You know how dope it would be if Nicki put out mature content? No silly shit. Just reflecting on past relationships, being a boss, hardships, etc. She’s touching 40 soon, a new direction is needed.” In response, Thompson was berated and viciously attacked online by legions of Barbz. This included hateful messages like “kill yourself” and “pathetic black bitch,” as well as insults about her physical appearance. Some went as far as tracking down Thompson’s personal phone number and retrieving pictures of her 4-year-old daughter. Even Minaj herself jumped into the fray, reportedly responding to Thompson via DM with taunts about her looks and dismissing her as jealous. Minaj later posted what appeared to be a response to Thompson: a tweet listing songs she’s released that she considers “mature.”

While Minaj is not directly responsible for the actions of her Barbz, the influence she wields is clear. She is expected (at the very least) to be mindful of the message she sends the millions of young people who crowned her queen long before this album dropped, regardless of whether that level of social responsibility seems “unfair” to her. As a result, even though the Nicki conversation is now dominated by Queen and the disturbing claims of violence made by an ex, her connection to 6ix9ine will always linger in the minds of some. And with good cause.

The choice to use her platform to further legitimize a sexual predator is in direct contrast with the nation-wide, black women-led movement to silence music’s most infamous abuser. Co-founded by Kenyette Tisha Barnes and Oronike Odeleye, #MuteRKelly aims to get the R&B singer’s music banned from the radio and his concerts canceled through protests and boycotts. This movement, though it specifically targets Kelly, seems to fully grasp the clear connection between money, influence, and the abuse of power as tools of silencing and intimidation. Disrupting this balance by removing one or more element from the trio could possibly disempower abusers and facilitate justice for their victims. “This is the first time where R. Kelly is being held to this level of accountability,” Barnes tells me. “Based on our estimates, the movement has cost him approximately 1.2 million dollars in lost revenue due to canceled and undersold concerts. And frankly, the more we financially reduce his chances of continuing to pay people off, the less he is able to target and abuse young girls.”

It is perhaps too soon to quantify the specific long-term effects of #MuteRKelly, yet the juxtaposition between this movement and Minaj’s decision to abet a pedophile isn’t lost on me. It has evoked a slew of complex emotions and questions.

I live, thrive, grow, fail, and recover all while being a black woman in America. Which means my assistance is marginal, my mistakes are magnified, and my success is minimized. This understanding is part of what fosters an innate desire to protect and love other black women. It is also this understanding that, when “FEFE” came to my attention, triggered questions before any feelings of disappointment surfaced.

I wondered how much the pressure to remain relevant with a younger audience factored into her decision to work with a pedophile. I considered the emotional stress from the comparisons often made between her and Cardi B, coupled with the industry’s history of only supporting one female rapper at a time. I thought about what it means for a female rapper to function within an environment where misogynistic behavior has long been the norm. And I explored the possibility that I could be measuring her against impossible standards of perfection. Without knowing Nicki personally, I can only address the standards I am measuring her against. I do not seek perfection from anyone. I do, however, seek consistency between a person’s words and their actions.

On May 25, 2012, Minaj spoke out against child molesters when she tweeted: “And for the record on sum serious shit, I believe people who abuse children should be stoned to death in public. The end.”

Apparently, this is not “the end.” Rather, it is the beginning of even more questions, chief among them: Will this contradiction between her anti-child-abuse views and her decision to support a child abuser affect her revenue?

Minaj’s choice to both professionally and publicly back 6ix9ine has already lost her the support of many in the community. Yet there may also exist people like me, who want to cheer for her in the spirit of sisterly love while still asking her to acknowledge the message she is sending victims of abuse. Fortunately, the space between feeling sisterly love and seeking public accountability is carefully woven together with nuance and understanding. I can feel that bond with someone and openly acknowledge that their actions are harmful. Especially when that person is a noted MC whose ability to move the crowd continues long after they leave the stage.

If this pattern of normalization continues to seep into our culture, by the time the magnitude of the damage is determined it will have caused irreparable harm to society. While Minaj’s album is titled Queen, I have no expectations of her to reign over the moral compass of hip-hop. Nor do I expect her to rule her career with flawless perfection. But I do hope she realizes that the message she sends by supporting an abuser threatens to eclipse the vibrant verses she has spent years perfecting.

Shanita Hubbard (@msshanitarenee) is an adjunct professor, speaker, and writer.
pitchfork.com/thepitch/nicki-minaj-6ix9ine-and-the-alarming-normalization-of-predatory-behavior/

[stunnedout]

Lord there goes Missy being the shade queen we all knew she was. *insert sarcasm*

[Linnethia Monique]

Aug 19, 2018 22:30:10 GMT -5 think pink. said:

She called up Queen Latifah and sent her Shether when it dropped to have a ki.

There's a whole bunch of other negative comments she's liked through out the years that I'm not looking back in the archives for. Even when they ask her about Nicki, it's never been a full embrace the way it is about others. Her demeanor is always off. Understandable since Kim is one of her best friends.

PULL 👏 THEM 👏 RECEIPTS 👏 OUT
I’m tired of all of this make believe BS that you and a few others have been pulling recently. Pull with facts instead of being dismissive when you guys know you are clearly in the wrong. It’s a tiring act because Missy doesn’t have to kiss Nicki’s ass. She has embraced that girl just like everybody else but you’ve obviously skipped over that while on this mission.

[R.K.]

Aug 19, 2018 22:30:10 GMT -5 think pink. said:

She called up Queen Latifah and sent her Shether when it dropped to have a ki.

And? Shether had some of the hardest bars of the year, Missy is a hip-hop legend, and she wanted to appreciate those bars with another hip-hop legend. What's wrong with that?

[wavey.]

I know what I saw, I wouldn't have said it if i really didn't. What if she saw some s**t we didn't see? We never look at both sides huh?
Anyway, I like all the previously mentioned artists in this thread so I'm purposely trying to start shit. Nic will still be fine when it's all said and done, even if she doesn't think so.

[#LisaRinna]

Aug 19, 2018 18:15:52 GMT -5 wavey. said:

Aug 19, 2018 18:13:23 GMT -5 cjay said:

Just 5 years ago Nicki was saying how insecure Mariah was about her legendary status. Look who's not taking her own advice. She just needs to stop. 185k is really good.

Was It her status or cause she had to share AI with another woman?

Sis said "if I have to hear the resume one more time!" so that's what she was mad about. *shrug*

Aug 19, 2018 20:11:28 GMT -5 think pink. said:

Next stop. Handing out popsicles in Times Square!

Don't even try it boo boo.

[wavey.]

Looks like she did a medley of Barbie Dreams, FEFE, and Ganja Burns at WTC last night.

[👑 Eloquent ™]

Aug 19, 2018 23:27:44 GMT -5 @pma2015 said:

Minaj remains the first female rapper to sell over 5 million copies of each of her albums (Queen, which arrived just last Friday, excepted).

Nicki has sold somewhere around 3.7 million albums domestically (total: all albums). Where are they getting these figures? Maybe with updated streaming added to certifications, but that's not 5 million in sales either way.


For kicks, Missy's actual domestic album sales total stands around 7.5 million. With her slew of hits and featured hits and larger sales figures, I don't see how she isn't in contention at least for the female rap crown, even to this day. I mean, Nicki probably has double the Hot 100 entries (with a lot of those likely not what most would consider being legitimate hits), but Missy has double the album sales. To me, that levels out playing fields. Not that there needs to be one to rule all IMO, but since there is such a focus on figures with her.

Also, Missy doesn't owe Nicki a thing, least of all praise or even acknowledgement. If she was a newer girl, influenced by Nicki, she would owe some repsect IMO, but being an industry icon and veteran to the game like Missy? Nah.

[wavey.]

[Glove Slap]

She's such a wreck lmao. It's even dumber when you realize that her past projects ALL had hiccups somewhere in the form of singles flopping, backlash, opening week dropoffs, being blocked from the top spot, and she was still able to stretch those campaigns out into successes.

[wavey.]

He's right lol.
But he could've used someone else to say Donkey Of The Day. I'm surprised he even said the album was good.

PF debuted at #2, then went to #1 later. If that team is right, she can do that.

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Aug 20, 2018 6:42:22 GMT -5 wavey. said:

Looks like she did a medley of Barbie Dreams, FEFE, and Ganja Burns at WTC last night.

Was that pre-taped for the VMA's?

"Barbie Dreams" looked lit as hell from the clips. If she just keeps focused on the MUSIC and continues promoting that (dropping a new video after her VMA performance) she could be fine.

The only real obstacle is if she will continue these nonsense rants on QueenRadio tomorrow night and overshadow all of the positive energy again.

[wavey.]

@swella, yes. I know last time she said was gonna "spill tea" during her argument for Queen Radio, and she didnt. So hopefully, it'll be a less angered Queen Radio tomorrow.

[JenkseyArt]

Barbie Dreams Performance looks Lit. I'm super excited for the VMAs.

[SHOOTER]

Aug 19, 2018 21:20:38 GMT -5 jenglisbe said:

Aug 19, 2018 17:00:18 GMT -5 wavey. said:

I do want to know why she wasnt plastered like Drake. think pink. was right, I got a notification for Scorpion, Astroworld, and sweetener. Didn't get one for Queen.

As was already pointed out, she worked with Spotify’s competitor Apple Music for this release. Why would Spotify still highlight her?

I don’t agree with her sore loser routine at all but I will point out that Drake worked with Apple Music, too; he had his OVO Sound radio show on Beats 1 that was used to promote More Life and that didn’t stop Spotify from promoting it (it broke records on both platforms).

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Aug 20, 2018 9:01:37 GMT -5 SHOOTER said:

Aug 19, 2018 21:20:38 GMT -5 jenglisbe said:

As was already pointed out, she worked with Spotify’s competitor Apple Music for this release. Why would Spotify still highlight her?

I don’t agree with her sore loser routine at all but I will point out that Drake worked with Apple Music, too; he had his OVO Sound radio show on Beats 1 that was used to promote More Life and that didn’t stop Spotify from promoting it (it broke records on both platforms).

There was likely a breach of the terms somewhere, if they had previously agreed to plaster her everywhere but had a clause that she had to drop her album there first or prioritize them. Spotify could get sued if they backed out of a legit contract with her- unless they gave her team a clause that they broke.

I was under the impression there was no actual deal, just the noted history of Spotify being completely anti TIDAL (which Nicki, not Drake, is linked to).

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:/

[wavey.]

She didn't speak about spotify being counted for sales back then? For everyone?🤔🤔🤔

[Linnethia Monique]

She really is starting to tweet like Trump Somebody get sis a few Talkspace sessions I'm worried about her mental health.

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I'm just going to quote her 

[stunnedout]

Aug 20, 2018 11:44:22 GMT -5 @pma2015 said:

I'm just going to quote her 

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LOL at Wikipedia  and 7,000 sales in the US

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Aug 20, 2018 11:30:22 GMT -5 Baby Yoda Hot100Fan said:

SPOTIFY RESPONDS TO NICKI'S ALLEGATIONS

Monday, August 20, 2018

A Spotify rep responded to Nicki Minaj’s tweetstorm about the alleged neglect of her album Queen by the streamery (among others) with the following comment:

“Spotify supported Nicki Minaj with a Times Square billboard, a host of the largest playlists, New Music Friday and the new music release shelf. Her song “Bed” actually saw an increase based on the promotions put behind the campaign. The company continues to be big fans of Nicki.”