Lil Mama is back in the spotlight, stirring up controversy once again. Known for her unexpected stage crash during Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ performance years ago, the rapper has never shied away from making bold statements. This time, her target is none other than the Queen of Rap, Nicki Minaj.
After Nicki Minaj clinched the Best Female Hip-Hop Artist award at the BET Awards, Lil Mama took to social media on July 1st to express her thoughts.
Instead of offering congratulations, she launched a scathing critique of Minaj’s career and influence. In a fiery rant, Lil Mama labeled Minaj a “musical prostitute” and accused her of negatively impacting the hip-hop genre with her sexualized image.
Lil Mama’s harsh words didn’t stop there. She suggested that Minaj’s success has paved the way for a slew of female rappers who she believes are not taken seriously.
“They are laughing at us, and the award was a ‘thanks to you, now we have 7, 8, 9 of ’em,'” she wrote, implying that Nicki Minaj’s influence has led to a proliferation of similar artists who are more style than substance.
The reaction from Minaj’s loyal fan base was swift and fierce, but Lil Mama did not back down. She stood by her comments, igniting a heated debate on social media about the state of female rap and the role of image in an artist’s success.
With such strong opinions and an even stronger response, this latest controversy ensures that both Lil Mama and Nicki Minaj remain at the center of hip-hop discussions, for better or worse.
