However, after the release of JT’s debut solo mixtape, City Cinderella, fans believe the beef has picked back up. Continue below for more information.
Do Nicki Minaj And JT Have Beef?
According to the Barbz themselves (Nicki Minaj’s super fans), the answer is yes. For years, Nicki Minaj has found herself at the center of multiple rap feuds (including Lil Kim, Remy Ma, and Cardi B). Due to that, Nicki has tried to keep her dislike for any other rapper private by never mentioning their name publicly.
However, around July 19, Nicki Minaj reportedly began unfollowing fans. Those, who claim to have been unfollowed, speculated that the reason why was due to their support of JT’s City Cinderella mixtape.
Not Nicki unfollowed me because I tweeted about jt I didn’t even know what was going onnn
Nicki unfollowed me.. I’m not even sure what I did but it’s okay I been needing to get off this app anyway. I have fallen short on my blessings while being on this app… & I have been struggling to leave it cause I love Nicki soo much! God bless you all IM OUT @NICKIMINAJpic.twitter.com/WvNT5zjTSF
The rumor continued to spread after Nicki Minaj held a broadcast on Stationhead. Attendees took Nicki’s vague message as a jab at JT’s previous negative remarks.
“But you also have to question why a person would go from unliking you to loving you,” she said. “Is that odd? Well, you don’t say.”
JT did all that Cardi dissing in hopes of getting the barbz support her album just for Nicki to say UNT UNT pic.twitter.com/dzzdkxC9JR
— Cardi B’s Generation (@cardisgneration) July 19, 2024
Neither Nicki Minaj nor JT has confirmed a falling out. So, for now it is all Barbz say, Juvie say.
Nicki Minaj’s Stationhead rants usually contain some interesting allusions to the rap game, which fans often read far too deeply into. Still, some recent comments during her latest session caused debate nonetheless, even if the assumption from many die-hards seems shaky and ill-founded at best, if not wholly salacious at worst. “But you also have to question why a person would go from unliking you to loving you. Isn’t that odd? Well, you don’t say…” the Trinidadian MC said during her livestream, which many took as a possible jab at the City Girls and specifically JT. For those unaware, the duo has a rocky history with Minaj, but one that concluded with a squash a couple of years ago.
In fact, it was just this April that Nicki Minaj brought JT out at one of her concerts alongside a slew of other femcees. As such, there’s not a lot of connective tissue here indicating why she would want smoke with the City Girls now, or what happened recently to provoke this possible shade. Furthermore, the more likely scenario is that the Pink Friday 2 superstar didn’t aim at the Miami rappers at all here. This is probably just a faulty fan interpretation that the Barbz are debating over, but if it’s truly an intentional diss, then many fans expressed their disappointment in seeking this beef out for seemingly no reason.
Of course, we’ll see if any other information emerges regarding Nicki Minaj and JT that could illuminate this situation. Also, it’s just as likely that Nicki will eventually address this online in more explicit fashion, so we’ll keep our eyes peeled for that. One thing’s for sure, though: the City Girl definitelyaimed at specific necks on her new mixtape City Cinderella, and there are no doubts about that. Cardi B and GloRilla seemed to catch strays, but again, that’s just fans’ reading of an overall combative project that doesn’t need specific targets to confront others.
Meanwhile, even when artists are beefing with Nicki Minaj, they recognize that there are other factors at play. Stefflon Don recently reflected on how the Barbz were what she was really angry at back during her short-lived beef with Nicki, not Nicki herself. Still, she regretted dragging Minaj’s name into that situation when she was mostly just reacting to fans hating on her for some Cardi B beef comments. So we’ll see if JT has to defend herself in a similar way or if this is all just hearsay and nothing more.
Not a show to shy away from gathering hilarious takes on controversial issues pertaining to Black culture, The Boondocks was once a global sensation. Beginning as a comic strip, The Boondocks stole attention for its anime-centered animation style and politically- and pop culture-driven commentary. It centered around an unconventional family, including Granddad (John Witherspoon), an elder who takes in his grandsons Huey and Riley (both portrayed by Regina King), brothers with wildly differing worldviews. Following the deaths of the siblings’ parents, Granddad finds himself once again in the throes of parenthood.
Created by cartoonist and writer Aaron McGruder, The Boondocks is an aminated series that premiered in 2005. For four seasons, fans were glued to the trio’s antics as the Freeman family moved to the white-dominated town of Woodcrest. From their interactions with their neighbors like rapper Thugnificient and the Lethal Interjection Crew to the interracial DuBois family next door to the white supremacist Black man Uncle Ruckus and his “re-vitiligo,” The Boondocks spun social critique tales with each episode that often mocked what was going on in real-life Black and pop culture conversations.
McGruder and Co. tackled issues like former President Barack Obama’s bid for the White House, gay rappers (Gangstalicious), Soulja Boy’s rise on social media, Chris Brown’s legal troubles, pimp culture, Pimp My Ride, the fast food chicken frenzy, Hurrican Katrina, the Civil Rights Movement, slavery, hair relaxers being toxic, the first R. Kelly trial, the “smokin’ wit cigarettes” viral meme, Breaking Bad, the Kardashian phenomenon, the perils of online dating, Tyler Perry, and, of course, McGruder’s controversial takes on BET being harmful to the Black community. These are but a handful of topics pulled from headlines and online discourses that became cultural fixtures thanks to The Boondocks. These characters and episodes have been etched not only in fans’ memory banks but on Black culture as a whole.
After four seasons, the popular series ended its run in 2014, disappointing millions of fans worldwide. There have been rumors of a reboot in recent years, but unfortunately, updates suggest that it has been shelved for now. Still, whenever another strange or cataclysmic event unfolds in real time, fans hop online to ideate on how McGruder and his team would attack such topics. Nowadays, it seems there is a new shocking news story every hour on the hour, leaving us begging for more Boondocks sooner than later. We’ve gathered 50 hot topics in Black culture and social media over the last ten years that we believe would certainly have ended up in an episode—yet we also recognize that this list could be well into the hundreds. Due to the sheer volume, we’ve split this into two parts, with the first 25 below.
Read through our collection (in no particular order) and let us know the storyline you think The Boondocks would have used with these pop culture moments.
1. Donald Trump Assassination Attempt
The most recent event to take the world by storm is the shooting at former President Donald Trump‘s rally in Pennsylvania last weekend. Although it could be argued that Trump’s presidency would have been an episode of its own, this incident would have surely made its way to a Boondocks episode. From Trump’s ear reportedly being grazed by a bullet to MAGA fans wearing matching bandages at the Republican National Convention to show their dedication to their “Chosen One,” we can only imagine how McGruder would have added laughable analysis to Trump-mania.
2. Kendrick Lamar Vs. Drake
Riley’s absolute love of Rap music and culture was prevalent throughout every season of The Boondocks. The eight-year-old immersed himself in all things Hip Hop, often blurring the lines of entertainment and reality due to his youth. The recent—and ongoing?—beef between K.Dot and Drizzy would have stopped him in his tracks. The Boondocks has previously addressed Rap beef, with Sergeant Gutta (who is supposed to be Soulja Boy-ish) going toe-to-toe with Thugnificient and the Lethal Interjection Crew. Even Granddad dropped a diss track of his own, so it would be interesting to see the “Not Like Us” spectacle parodied on the show.
Undeniably, Nicki Minaj is a Rap GOAT. She’s been emulated, imitated, and, some say, underappreciated throughout her longstanding career. However, she was heavily criticized for her involvement in Megan Thee Stallion’s ongoing drama with Tory Lanez. Minaj is known for her random Xitter rants and heavily screen-recorded Instagram Livestreams. When she shared her thoughts about Megan, calling the Tina Snow raptress a liar, among other insults, it was clear that lines were drawn in the sand. Then, Minaj released “Big Foot,” a diss track against Megan that even many of her fans couldn’t stand by. Several media personalities and podcasters called it one of the worst diss tracks of all time, making this prime material for The Boondocks.
4. Cassie, Diddy, & His Sexual Assault Lawsuits
One of the biggest falls from Hip Hop grace has been that of Sean “Diddy” Combs. The Bad Boy founder has been at the front of scandalous rumors for decades, but the recent onslaught of scathing lawsuits has alarmed the industry. His white parties have come under scrutiny with accusations of drug use and wild sex, while the shocking video of Diddy beating former girlfriend, singer Cassie Ventura, stunned viewers. His relationship with City Girls star Yung Miami could also be a feature, as should the disturbing allegations detailed in several lawsuits and online.
5. Megan Thee Stallion & Tory Lanez Shooting
Tory Lanez is currently serving a 10-year sentence in connection to a shooting also involving Megan Thee Stallion. She alleged that the singer-rapper shot her in the foot following an argument, while he denies being the person responsible. Although Lanez has never waivered regarding his innocence, he also didn’t offer up a name of who he believes pulled the trigger. Factor in Megan’s ex-best friend Kelsey Nicole and a security guard at the scene; there are only a handful of suspects. Years of social media discourse polarized the Rap community, putting labels against one another and forcing Megan to be under scrutiny.
6. Will Smith Slapping Chris Rock
The smack heard ’round the world occurred at the Academy Awards back in 2022. As Chris Rock was presenting the Best Documentary Feature, he cracked jokes and aimed Jada Pinkett-Smith, who donned a shaved head that evening. After Rock quipped about Pinkett-Smith’s bald hairstyle, Will Smith became increasingly angry, eventually walking on stage and smacking Rock across the face. The event stopped the crowd and viewers in their tracks. It became the most talked about moment in pop culture that year, with Smith becoming a pariah to many of his peers. It would be intriguing to see The Boondocks writers’ take on this incident and which side they would push as the sympathetic storyline.
7. Nicki Minaj & Kenneth Petty’s Legal Drama
Queen rapper Nicki Minaj has had her fair share of controversies throughout her career. However, her marriage to childhood friend Kenneth Petty has been a hot topic of discussion. Regarding his criminal past, Minaj has been criticized for her union with Petty. He spent four years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree attempted rape of a 16-year-old girl in 1995. For that crime, he must register as a sex offender. Then, in 2002, Lamont Robinson was on a street corner when someone jumped out of a car and opened fire. Robinson lived for a short time before succumbing to his injuries. However, he was alive long enough to identify Petty in a photo lineup. These scandals have placed a shadow over Minaj for some.
8. The YSL Trial Shenanigans
Young Thug and several of his supposed associates are undergoing one of the strangest trials in Hip Hop history. Delays, the changing of presiding judges, the switching of attorneys and lawyers, and unbelievable testimony from defendants and witnesses have surfaced online. Gunna’s Alford plea caused a stir, leaving him facing snitching allegations. Meanwhile, there have also been reports of people sneaking contraband into jail and videos of outrageous statements being made in court. Thugger is hanging in there and hoping to one day regain his freedom. The Boondocks has given its take on hair-raising trials in the past (a la R. Kelly), so we can only wonder how they would center this trial in the series.
9. Deaths Of Rappers
While The Boondocks is known for its jokes, the show also critiqued more grave matters. They even featured an episode about Martin Luther King Jr. surviving his assassination attempt and waking from a decades-long coma. While there were certainly memorable funny bits, the overall message was of a more somber nature regarding Black culture. Hip Hop has sadly lost dozens of artists—newcomers and our legends—to health problems, gun violence, or drug overdoses. Loses like Nipsey Hussle’s murder and Mac Miller’s unexpected drug-related death stunned the masses. As two Black children finding their way in the world, Huey’s political views and Riley’s obsession with Rap would spark fascinating conversations between the brothers.
10. Reality TV Takeover
Sure, there are still big-ticket scripted television series existing in media, but overwhelmingly, we’re in a reality TV takeover. In the culture, Love & Hip Hop dominates with spinoffs in Atlanta, Hollywood, New York, and Miami. Oprah Winfrey’s OWN network has several shows dedicated to Black couples and their drama, including Ready To Love and Love & Marriage: Huntsville. The BravoTV network is entirely dedicated to its push of unscripted television, with its global reach due to the Real Housewives of pretty much everywhere. However, one could only imagine how The Boondocks would interpret, let’s say, Real Housewives of Atlanta, and offer its analysis on its effects on the culture.
11. Rappers Supporting Trump
Anyone has the right to support any presidential candidate they please. With that said, Hip Hop has been divided after several rappers have endorsed former President Donald Trump for his second bid at the Oval Office. The polarizing political figure has been at the center of controversy for decades. Yet, more recently, he was found liable for the sexual assault of a columnist. Further, Trump was also found guilty of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. That hasn’t stopped artists from slinging their support behind the “grab ’em by the p*ssy” President. People like Kodak Black, Sexyy Red, Benny The Butcher, That Mexican OT, Azaelia Banks, Waka Flocka, Sheff G, Amber Rose, and Sleepy Hallow have all publicly praised America’s MAGA leader.
12. André 3000 & His Flute
Many Outkast fans were bewildered when André 3000 shared his plans to deliver a flute-centered album. This wasn’t necessarily out of left field; Three Stacks has been filmed and photographed all over the world strolling through the streets with his flute in hand. The eclectic Atlanta emcee’s musical interests have a far reach, but not everyone in Hip Hop was a fan of his latest woodwind record. The Boondocks could have a field day with this one, spotlighting André 3000’s evolution and the origins of Black music.
13. Police Brutality Protests
While 2020 was a year of global protests against the authorities’ abuses of power upon citizens, police brutality has existed for as long as the system has been in place. George Floyd’s pleas for his mother as officer Derek Chauvin suffocated him stunned the world, leading to millions of citizens taking to the streets, demanding reform. There are also the deaths of Daunte Write, Sandra Bland, Botham Jean, Elijah McClain, Atatiana Jefferson, Tamir Rice, Stephon Clark, Philando Castile, Eric Garner, Alton Sterling, and Breonna Taylor—all Black citizens who were unjustly killed by officers using gun violence and excessive force. A staple in The Boondocks has been the Civil Rights Movement, as Granddad often told stories about how he fought for equity and equality, so taking on this issue wouldn’t be far-fetched.
14. COVID-19 Pandemic Global Lockdown
The global pandemic hit the world like a freight train. Streets were vacant, businesses were closed, and people stormed online to debate the validity of COVID-19 vaccines and wearing masks. Nations were divided, and millions died of Covid-related deaths. This is prime for The Boondocks, as Donald Trump’s presidency and reaction to the pandemic could be emphasized. It was a time when the world stood still but offered a new platform for sharing information: TikTok.
15. Angel Reese & Caitlin Clark’s WNBA Media Frenzy
The WNBA has been a favorite among fans since it was founded in 1996. However, it wasn’t until recent years that then-college stars Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark reignited interest in women’s sports. The pair’s inevitable addition to the WNBA made headlines in ways we’ve never seen the league featured before. This has caused a divide in how the WNBA is covered and the differing responses to Clark and Reese’s additions.
16. Hip Hop’s 50th Anniversary
On August 11, 2023, Hip Hop officially turned 50 years old. The year was marked by incredible performances, if not at private events and concerts, then at award shows praising the legends that shaped the culture. If The Boondocks was still airing, they wouldn’t be able to pass such a milestone. The show has already parodied the 1995 Source Awards, which has gone down in Hip Hop history. It would only be fitting that they brought back Thugnificent, Gangstalicious (“Homies Over Hoes”!) for some sort of nod to the celebrated anniversary.
17. Rise Of Live Streamers
The COVID-19 pandemic found us all under lockdown in the comforts of our homes—most of us who were following protocols, at least. Live streamers existed far before the pandemic; however, thousands found new careers sitting on Live and sharing their thoughts or playing video games. Soon, fans and followers caught on, causing many to become famous on social media platforms like YouTube, Twitch, and Discord. Now, some live streamers have a more substantial fanbase than several rappers and celebrities—and they make a pretty penny.
18. City Girls Vs. City Boys
The future of the City Girls may still be questionable, but their impact on Rap is undeniable. Best friends Yung Miami and JT rose from the Rap ranks in Florida, becoming international sensations with a dedicated fanbase. They promoted getting money, twerking, taking advantage of men, and having a good time with their friends. This version of girl power rubbed some the wrong way, especially men who didn’t appreciate the message. Soon, men began using City Boys hashtags online, pitting themselves against the City Girls phenomenon. Lil Duval often took to Xitter with his hot takes on who was “up” in points, depending on what happened in pop culture that day.
Toxic romances aren’t unfamiliar to pop culture, but rappers Blueface and Chrisean Rock’s union is one for the books. First meeting when Chrisean was on Blueface’s reality series, the pair spiraled into an abusive, chaotic romance that played out in real-time on a global stage. The highly criticized couple are both now in jail, leaving the infant child in the care of family and friends. Also, considering Chrisean was a promising sports star before meeting Blueface, this is a Boondocks storyline that could also serve as a cautionary tale.
20. Elon Musk Taking Over Twitter
Space X founder Elon Musk decided to diversify his portfolio even further when he acquired Twitter, now known as X. The once all-free platform was soon placed under subscription restrictions, only offering verified checks with a fee. Algorithms were reportedly changed, timelines switched up, and hate speech that was at one time condemned by the platform ran rampant. People complained that Musk was responsible for Twitter’s downfall. Many considered if the questionable modifications were purposefully enacted to curb the social media site. Musk’s other controversies, including Tesla and its lawsuits, could also be prime for The Boondocks.
21. The Rise & Fall Of Andrew Tate
He is touted as a king among many of his fans, but others view Andrew Tate as misogynistic. The media personality made millions from sharing thoughts about the role of men in society, tapping into incel culture. However, his downfall was swift, as he and his brother face serious charges. These reportedly include rape, human trafficking, and creating a gang organization. The Tate brothers have denied the allegations against them. While these charges are severe, this hasn’t stopped Andrew Tate’s following from rallying around him and calling for his release.
22. DJ Vlad & Boosie’s Neverending Interviews
In 2010, DJ Vlad of VladTV actually made a voiceover appearance on The Boondocks. In the “B*tches to Rags” episode, he portrayed himself, interviewing Thugnificent during his beef with Rap newcomer Sergeant Gutta. With hundreds of VladTV interviews with figures in several industries under his belt, one could only see The Boondocks parodying the famed platform and its host. Also, considering Vlad’s controversial place in Hip Hop, as he’s been accused of being a snitch and culture vulture, this topic would make for great TV. Additionally, Boosie Badazz would have to be a highlight, as he and Vlad have what seems like an ongoing working relationship where they discuss anything and everything under the sun.
23. The Bill Cosby Trial
Beloved “America’s Dad” Bill Cosby’s legacy has been marred. It was just about ten years ago when allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced against Cosby, and soon, there were dozens of women sharing their stories. In 2018, the comedian was sentenced to three-10 years in prison after being convicted of sexual assault. However, that conviction was overturned in 2021, and Cosby was released. One of The Boondocks‘s most quoted episodes was their R. Kelly trial take, so a Cosby feature would make sense. Further, Cosby’s criticisms of Black men, Black culture, and Hip Hop shouldn’t be understated.
24. Complaining & Crying Karens
Many white women don’t appreciate the term “Karen,” but it thrives regardless. Over the years, videos of white women (and men!) bothering and harassing People of Color in public spaces have become the norm. From Black kids being kicked out of pools to people being harassed over parking spaces to Black neighbors being questioned about whether or not they live in apartment buildings, Karen culture is here to stay. We’ve also witnessed Karens lose their jobs over such behavior, but it hasn’t stopped them from calling the cops on Black families having picnics at public parks or Black men from birdwatching.
25. Surviving R. Kelly
This one had to make the list. “The Trial of R. Kelly” episode is undeniably one of the most remembered stories from The Boondocks. In it, Riley stands behind the music icon despite the allegations that he urinated on an underage girl. Huey and Riley visit the courthouse daily, with Huey criticizing those martyring Kelly instead of villainizing him. With the singer enduring more recent trials and convictions, not to mention the Surviving R. Kelly series and #MeToo movement, The Boondocks should return, if not only for a follow-up episode alone.
The mothers of Nicki Minaj and the late Pop Smoke appear to be friendly. At a recent fashion show in Queens, the two entered the venue together, looking stylish as they did. Fans remarked that Minaj’s mother looked just like her. “Well, we know what Nicki will look like when she’s older. They are twins,” said one Instagram user.
Pop Smoke and Nicki Minaj are both from New York City, and both grew into very popular hip-hop acts. Minaj was raised in Queens, coming from Trinidad & Tobago when she was five years old. Pop Smoke was born and raised in the Canarsie section of Brooklyn. Hip-hop fans considered Pop Smoke to be the heir apparent to 50 Cent. 50 was even the executive producer of Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon, Pop’s debut album, which was released posthumously after he was tragically murdered in Los Angeles. It is unclear how close Minaj and Pop were during the latter’s life, but she paid tribute to him after his death.
Nicki Minaj and Pop Smoke’s Mothers At Queens Fashion Show
Nicki Minaj has been on tour for Pink Friday 2 since March. The rapper has been in the middle of several controversies this year. In January, Megan addressed her and her husband on “Hiss,” after a years-long cold war that’s also included fellow New York rapper Cardi B. Minaj responded with “Big Foot,” which fans and critics alike panned. Fans were quick to begin discussions about its place among the worst diss tracks of all time. Dutch authorities also arrested her in The Netherlands while she was on tour, though she was quickly released.
Despite those setbacks, the Pink Friday 2 tour has been largely successful for Minaj. Through the first 45 shows, it grossed nearly $82 million. That makes it the highest-grossing tour for a female rapper ever and the sixth-highest grossing tour for a rapper. The third leg of her tour starts in September, with a return to the United States for the remaining dates. Pop Smoke’s family is adamant that no more posthumous music is on the way. Regardless, it’s very nice to see the mothers of two modern New York City legends get along.
Apparently, no owls were harmed in the making of Kendrick Lamar’s hilarious video game version of “Not Like Us,” but fans are having a blast bopping the birds in the Whac-A-Mole-esque browser game for the past few days. For what it’s worth, the little “Wop”s that pop out when you make contact is an adorable touch.
Kendrick isn’t the only rapper whose had their music turned into a memorable digital mayhem, though; he’s actually the latest in a long line of rappers with games tied to their songs — a list that includes superstars like Future, Kanye West, and more. Sadly, some of the simple, browser-based games have gone offline after their initial releases, since they were timed to help promote specific projects.
But over the years, there have been big studio-produced games that put fans in the shoes of their favorite MCs to do everything from shooting hoops to brawling in the streets. Here’s a list of 10 more rapper-approved video games to feed your fix for beats, rhyme, and extra lives.
50 Cent: Bulletproof
A third-person action shooter in the vein of genre classics like Max Payne, this PlayStation 2-era revenge story was widely panned for having bad gameplay. While it proved 50’s early interest in expanding his G-Unit empire, it also betrayed a lack of care in how it did so.
Chance The Rapper: SuperMe
The story behind this game’s creation is more endearing than the game itself, thanks to its simple gameplay. However basic it is, though, it’s cool that Chance worked with Chicago’s public school system to encourage kids to learn to code.
Doja Cat Website for Planet Her
Excited to finally reveal that I created all the pixel art with RCA Records to revamp @dojacat ‘s website into a whole top-down pixel adventure. It was a lot of fun and I had lots of freedom in creating the city and the style. (1/3)#dojacat#rcarecords#pixelartpic.twitter.com/aFtxZNjDvJ
While not technically a game, per se, the 16-bit pixel art style for the interactive redesign of Doja’s website circa Planet Her made it very game-like. That you also navigated a tiny avatar of Doja through the titular world makes it all the more a shame it’s not accessible anymore.
Earthgang: Mirrorland
Pixel artist Ali Graham has had a lot of fun turning popular hip-hop moments into cute, 8- and 16-bit animations on Instagram. Atlanta rap duo Earthgang tapped him to make a full-blown side-scrolling adventure platformer for the release of their 2019 album, Mirrorland.
Future: I Won
Probably the grossest game on the list (although its attitude toward women isn’t exactly an outlier in either games design or hip-hop), this basic game is a bit like a ring toss, only the targets are scantily clad digital women, and the rings are chain necklaces. Yeesh.
Kanye West: Lil Ye Adventures
Although technically not officially endorsed by Kanye himself, this one’s almost too good not to include. Another of Graham’s creations, this one is based on Graham’s first cartoon avatar, a child-like version of Kanye from when he was way less problematic.
Aside from the games no longer in circulation, this one may very well be one of the hardest to obtain. A promotional product hyping his 2022 album Heroes & Villains, this dungeon crawler was released in limited quantities as a physical Game Boy game. I can’t exactly speak to its quality — despite having a copy, I haven’t actually owned a Game Boy since like 2003.
Nicki Minaj: The Empire
A lifestyle simulator might have seemed like a home run for Ms. Minaj’s first foray into mobile gaming, but its dated format is a relic of several outdated ideas about women in gaming (and its developers’ lazy assumptions that Nicki’s audience would be primarily women).
Def Jam Vendetta, Fight For NY, and Icon
Like a video game version of a posse cut, these games collect a roster of rapper to beat the hell out of each other in martial competition. The first one was a groundbreaking delight, the second is a damn classic, and the third tossed out a winning formula, effectively killing interest in the format. This is my semi-annual request for someone to figure out a way to do a new one of these with contemporary rappers (in the style of Fight for NY, not Icon).
Rap Jam Volume One
An utterly legendary release, likely thrown together to compete with the popularity of the NBA Jam franchise, Rap Jam has the distinction of being the first game to bring together a collective of real-life rappers — ’90s staples like Coolio, House of Pain, LL Cool J, Queen Latifah, and Yo-Yo — for an unhinged basketball game that flouted the rules. It was developed by Motown during another one of the label’s ill-fated attempts at branching out, and while its name might suggest that there were more of these, its unimpressive quality meant that it was also the last of its kind.
Stefflon Don has no problem stepping to other rappers. She has spent most of 2024 going at Jada Kingston, whether it be through diss tracks or Instagram trolling. Stefflon’s most famous beef, though, has been with Nicki Minaj. The two artists got into it back in 2018, when Stefflon gave her opinion on the Minaj vs. Cardi B squabble. The Barbz didn’t like Stefflon Don’s comments and attacked her on social media. This led to the rapper claiming that she was disappointed in Minaj. If it all sounds avoidable, it’s because it was.
To Stefflon Don’s credit, she accepted the blame. She was recently interviewed about the beef, and she claimed that she mishandled the situation. The rapper stands by her assessment that Minaj should have gone “harder” during the Cardi B beef, but admitted that it was Minaj’s fans, and not Minaj, that reacted poorly. “Her fans started coming for me on Twitter,” Stefflon Don recounted. “As I’m defending myself, I’m also bringing her name into it.” This is where the apology came in. “It was my bad for putting her name in it,” she added. “I didn’t even know it was going to get that big.”
Stefflon Don has attempted to squash her conflict with Nicki Minaj in the past. She hopped on Twitter in 2022, and made it clear that she was an enormous fan of the “FTCU” rapper. “I love Nicki as an artist,” she told her followers. “Always said this and always will. Nobody can ever change that Respectfully. And hate train..I ddnt even know she was getting hate cuz I wud have kept my opinion2 myself.” Stefflon Don also reiterated what she said in the recent interview, which was that she was approaching the situation like a fan. Not like another artist. “A problem W her never,” she added. “It was fans doing the most but just know I BEEN a fan.”
Nicki Minaj is no stranger to feuds herself. Especially when it comes to other female rappers. She’s gone to the mat with Cardi B, Remy Ma, and Megan Thee Stallion. That said, Minaj has stated that she doesn’t enjoy beefing. She went as far as to say that she regretted every beefs she’s been involved in. “All my feuds I regret, because I’m a sweet person,” she claimed. “And I don’t wanna be mean to people.” She did, however, say this during a 2016 appearance on Ellen. A claim that has not aged particularly well.
Nicki Minaj is still one of the biggest artists in the world, but her Dublin fans are not letting her slide because of that. According to TMZ Hip Hop, there are currently hundreds of upset Barbz on X (formely Twitter) right now after a majorly disappointing set in Ireland. Nicki’s performance was originally set to begin around 8 p.m., but time kept ticking, while the fans were growing more and more impatient. Apparently, the rainfall was substantial, and the temperature was in the mid to low 50s. Obviously, when you mix those two things together, you are going to have a lot of unhappy campers.
Since the Pink Friday 2 World Tourshowing last night, almost all of Nicki’s Dublin fans have been demanding refunds and dubbing her lack of professionalism “disgraceful”. Additionally, it seems she only performed for less than one hour. One concert goer’s frustration was so high that she decided to find Nicki’s jet departure and arrival time. “Done some digging, I was at the concert too! Her jet departed Vienna at 18:55 (Irish time) and landed in Dublin at 21:36 (Irish time) by the looks of things she was late purely out of her own choice! Doesn’t give a f*** about her fans!”.
Nicki Minaj Put On A “Disgraceful” Show According To Her Dublin Fans
Nicki minaj needs to step away from being obsessed with Megan, her concert in Dublin last night was a complete disaster, people are calling it the worst concert ever, 2 hours late, played for 40 minutes, and lip synced most of the songs. pic.twitter.com/uMdgUD6a7c
There were a couple of people who will still just happy to see Minaj perform for the “45 minutes” she was onstage. However, it is safe to say that her Dublin audience might dwindle a bit after last night. So far, Nicki Minaj has not said anything about her tardiness and shortened set. All that is on her social media right now are some clips of her performing and a few of the more easy-going supporters having a blast.
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In a roundabout way, one of Doja Cat’s unspoken wishes might have just been granted. The “F*ck The Girls” rapper’s X (formerly Twitter) account appears to have been hacked by “Crypto Bros.”
Back in March, Doja Cat announced her hiatus from social media, stating mental health concerns due to the public’s constant criticism. But shortly after, she returned to tease her single, “Masc.” Today (July 8), Doja Cat took to her official Instagram page to confirm that her latest posts on X were indeed not her.
“My Twitter’s been hacked,” she wrote. “These messages are not from me.”
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The messages in question are several calls for her followers to invest in cryptocurrency.
Other uploads include shady notes directed at her rumored musical foes, Iggy Azalea and Nicki Minaj. Ironically, Azalea nearly found herself in a feud with SZA after she took to her page to promote another cryptocurrency in May.
Nicki Minaj has sadly ran into some issues during her European tour this year, though this fortunately isn’t as much of a headache as an arrest. Moreover, she took to social media on Sunday (July 7) to give the saddening news that she chose to cancel her show in Romania that night. Roman cited safety concerts from her security team due to protests in the area, as citizens advocated for a change in the country’s fiscal policies. There’s still no news on whether or not she plans to do another concert in the area to make up for it, but for now, she chose to be safe rather than sorry.
“Out of concern for the well-being of our team and myself, I have been advised by my security detail not to travel to Romania’s festival tonight due to safety concerns regarding protests in the area,” Nicki Minaj shared on Twitter. “I look forward to seeing you all at another time. As a mom, I have to make sure I’m making sound decisions for me to make it home to my son and for my team to make it home to their families.
Out of concern for the well-being of our team and myself, I have been advised by my security detail not to travel to Romania’s festival tonight due to safety concerns regarding protests in the area. I look forward to seeing you all at another time. As a mom, I have to make sure…
“To not heed the advice of security at this time is simply not what I think I should be doing,” Nicki Minaj continued. “I love you and thank you for your understanding and support. I am very excited to see my fans this Friday in London for another very special headlining show at Wireless Festival.” What’s more is that we know she kept herself entertained these days despite this setback, or at least, that’s what fans think. Many believe the Trinidadian MC has made fun of MEGAN‘s first week sales, given her feud with Megan Thee Stallion.
Regardless, hopefully the rest of Nicki Minaj’s year goes more according to plan, and she can continue to connect with fans around the world. She recently resolved an issue with former manager Deb Antney for reaching out to Lil Kim behind her back, and more heartening and conciliatory moments like these would be very welcome. But for Romanian die-hards, hopefully you get another chance soon to see your fav. We know that whenever Gag City comes through, it’s a massive event, so it’ll most likely be worth the wait.
Nicki Minaj fans in Romania were left disappointed this weekend.
As NME notes, Minaj was supposed to perform at Saga Festival in Bucharest yesterday (July 7), but that same day, the rapper announced she would not perform.
Minaj wrote on X (formerly Twitter):
“Out of concern for the well-being of our team and myself, I have been advised by my security detail not to travel to Romania’s festival tonight due to safety concerns regarding protests in the area. I look forward to seeing you all at another time. As a mom, I have to make sure I’m making sound decisions for me to make it home to my son and for my team to make it home to their families. To not heed the advice of security at this time is simply not what I think I should be doing. I love you and thank you for your understanding and support.
I am very excited to see my fans this Friday in London for another very special headlining show at Wireless Festival.”
Out of concern for the well-being of our team and myself, I have been advised by my security detail not to travel to Romania’s festival tonight due to safety concerns regarding protests in the area. I look forward to seeing you all at another time. As a mom, I have to make sure…
I didn’t even know what was going onnn
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