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Nicki Minaj Didn’t Want To Be Included In Spotify’s “The Gold Standard,” The Exhibit’s Artist Claims

August 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

The artist behind Spotify’s “The Gold Standard: An Art Exhibition Celebrating Women in Hip-Hop” says Nicki Minaj requested not to be included in the project. Taking to Instagram, they asked fans not to come complaining as the decision to not incorporate Minaj was not up to them. The exhibit showcased Renaissance-inspired portraits of Flo Milli, Ice Spice, Megan Thee Stallion, and numerous other female rappers.

“A month and a half earlier I was contacted by @spotify to create 11 portraits and a general composition for the exhibition « The Gold Standard »,” the artist began, as caught by The Shade Room. “This was to be my first solo exhibition!! I was honored to draw portraits of Cardi B, City Girls, Doja Cat, Flo Milli, GloRilla, Ice Spice, Latto, Megan Thee Stallion, Saweetie, and Sexy Red. The exhibition was held at @theholenyc in New York and I can’t wait to share a little more of this adventure with you in the days to come Thank you so much to all your support in this adventure and to everyone who helped make this dream a reality!” They concluded: “ps: don’t come after me in my DMs, Nicki didn’t want to be part of the show.”

Flo Milli During Spotify’s “The Gold Standard” Exhibit

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 30: Flo Milli during Spotify Presents. The Gold Standard: An Art Exhibition Celebrating. Women in Hip-Hop at The Hole Gallery on July 30, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for Spotify)

Fans online have been complaining that the exhibit didn’t feature older artists such as Lil Kim, Missy Elliott, and more. One of the many voices to speak out was Summer Walker. She did so in the comments section of a post from The Shade Room. “I don’t even listen to hella Nicki cause I’m a r&b lover. But where is the Queen.. or Lil Kim at least or Missy Elliott… this mad disrespectful. This why I make my music n go home the industry weird,” Walker wrote.

“The Gold Standard” Artist Speaks Out

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“Book Of Hov” Jay-Z Exhibition Will Last Until October

July 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

According to Billboard, the new fan favorite “Book Of Hov” exhibit at the Brooklyn Public Library will be sticking around. The exhibit opened earlier this month and had some pretty notable guests. Jay-Z himself was in attendance alongside Beyonce and Blue Ivy. Now interested fans have months to visit the free exhibit and look through pieces of the rapper’s legendary career. Even for those that can’t make it to Brooklyn, there are opportunities. The library’s website has an interactive addition to the exhibit that allows fans to scroll through all the available material online. It also features much of the information available at the in-person exhibit available for fans to digest online.

While many fans were thrilled about the new exhibit, one person who isn’t a big fan of it is Joe Budden. He said in a recent episode of The Joe Budden Podcast that he isn’t interested in the exhibit. Even as his co-hosts attempted to change his mind he stuck to his guns. He even claimed at one point that Jay-Z himself didn’t seem like he wanted to be there during the exhibits opening night.

Jay-Z Exhibit Isn’t Going Anywhere

Even though Jay-Z hasn’t released much music as of late, it hasn’t slowed down his accomplishments. Earlier this month he earned his 10th double platinum album. His 2009 album The Blueprint 3 officially hit the milestone making him the first rapper to achieve it. Drake and Eminem are the only other rappers to even approach the landmark achievement. That announcement came just a few days after the 10th anniversary of his 2013 effort Magna Carta… Holy Grail. His 12th album debuted at number 1 on the Billboard 200 and scored a top 5 hit with Holy Grail featuring Justin Timberlake.

Jay-Z also scored himself an Emmy nomination earlier this month. He was nominated for directing this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show which notably starred Rihana. The previous year’s Halftime show also scored an Emmy nomination, which it would go on to win. Do you agree with Joe Budden’s take on the Brooklyn Public Library’s Jay-Z exhibit? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Rihanna Forbids Photos From Being Taken At Museum Exhibit Celebrating Divas

July 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

A new exhibit at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London celebrates divas. The exhibit, dubbed “Diva,” showcases various artifacts, clothing items, and more from iconic divas. Pieces from Marilyn Monroe, Tina Turner, Lizzo, Adele, and Elton John are featured. Another diva honored at the exhibition is Rihanna, with some of her most notable fashion statements on display. Leaning into her “diva” title, the singer has even reportedly forbidden museum attendees from taking photos of her clothing items.

When a reporter recently visited the exhibit, they were reportedly advised not to take photos of RiRi’s looks. An employee of the museum told the reporter that Rihanna had personally requested for photographs not to be taken. According to Daily Mail, the employee claimed not to have an explanation for the singer’s request. “We weren’t given much explanation past ‘it’s the request of the artist’, and I personally can’t even come up with a possible excuse. These dresses are here because she’s already been photographed wearing them in a million different ways,” they said. “I would love to know why because I have to explain it to people. I just say: ‘She’s a diva, isn’t she. We’ll leave it at that.’ Visitors think it’s funny,” the employee explained.

Rihanna’s Iconic Looks Showcased At V&A Diva Exhibit

Rihanna Forbids Photos From Being Taken At Museum Exhibit Celebrating Divas — Rihanna at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Jackson Lee/Getty Images)

RiRi has allowed the museum to showcase the nude Swarovski crystal-covered gown she wore to the 2014 Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards. She’s also loaned the museum her 2018 Met Gala outfit, inspired by the Pope. The museum is additionally displaying her 2023 Academy Awards gown, various pieces from her 2016 world tour, and more. The V&A Diva exhibit is active now, and will be available to the public until April of 2024.

Author Kathy Lette commented on the icon’s decision to ban photography of her pieces at the exhibit. “This exhibition is a celebration of Divas,” she says, “and what better example of Diva-dom could there be than to ban museum visitors from taking photos of her outfits?”

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