Nicki Minaj has never been one to hold back, and her latest social media post is no exception. The Queen of Rap took to Instagram to express her frustration with Jay-Z for allegedly leaving Lil Wayne out of the Super Bowl LIX halftime show lineup.
In a fiery message, Minaj slammed Jay-Z, accusing him of letting personal grudges get in the way of giving Lil Wayne the spotlight he deserves. “Denying a young Black man what he rightfully put into this game for no other reason but your ego,” Minaj wrote.
Referencing long-standing issues between Jay-Z, Birdman, Drake, and herself. “Your hatred for BIRDMAN, Drake & Nicki got you punishing Lil Wayne? LIL WAYNE!!! THE GOAT??!!”
Minaj also highlighted Eminem’s insistence on having 50 Cent join him on stage, contrasting it with Jay-Z’s alleged snub of Lil Wayne. “Eminem stood firm on having 50 Cent come out. A white man. Shit sad,” she wrote, adding, “House N**** tingz. But it’s GOOD FI DEM.”
The hashtag-filled rant was packed with sharp commentary on loyalty, power dynamics in the industry, and the underappreciation of Lil Wayne’s contributions to the game.
Minaj’s passionate post stirred up conversations among fans, with many siding with her in defense of Lil Wayne, widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time.
As the conversation around the Super Bowl LIX halftime show continues to unfold, Nicki Minaj has once again proven that she’s not afraid to speak her mind, especially when it comes to defending her long-time collaborator and friend, Lil Wayne.
