In the latest development in the world of hip-hop, Nicki Minaj has expressed her outrage at former manager Deb Antney for attempting to mediate peace with her longtime rival, Lil Kim. Minaj took to social media to voice her frustrations, making it clear that she did not approve of Antney’s actions.
During a recent interview, hip-hop executive Deb Antney revealed that she had reached out to Lil Kim in an attempt to reconcile her with Nicki Minaj. This revelation came as a shock, especially since Minaj had explicitly requested Antney not to make any such moves.
Antney, while discussing the potential of making amends with Lil Kim or Cardi B on behalf of Minaj, stated, “I think that we all would love to see that but people would have to be willing to do that. And to be perfectly honest with you, and [Nicki Minaj] gonna kill me for saying even this, but I did reach out to Kim.”
Nicki Minaj did not hold back in her response. She took to X (formerly Twitter) to set the record straight, emphasizing that Antney’s actions were unsolicited and against her wishes. In a detailed post, Minaj wrote, “Deb, isn’t it funny how you left out the biggest part of the story? I didn’t ask you to do a THING! You told me AFTER THE FACT & I SCREAMED ON YOU & told you if you reach out to ppl now that you’re being seen around me, they will THINK it’s coming FROM ME so to NEVER do that again w/o discussing it with me FIRST.”
Minaj was particularly upset about the perception that the olive branch was extended on her behalf, something she had expressly wanted to avoid. She feared that Lil Kim would believe the gesture came from her, which was not the case.
In her social media posts, Minaj also addressed suggestions made by Antney regarding her Pink Friday 2 Tour. According to Minaj, Antney had suggested that both Lil Kim and Foxy Brown join her on stage. Minaj, however, had declined, stating that she only wanted Foxy Brown to join her, as she considers Brown like family.
Minaj proudly declared, “HIGHEST GROSSING TOUR BY A FEMALE RAPPER IN HISTORY. Currently top 10 in history. Competing for TOP 3 in history when the tour is done.”
Further expressing her frustration, Minaj accused Antney of using her name for attention. “Stop using my name for clickbait in 2024. We get it!!!!! I’m dat btch!!!!!!” she wrote. Minaj felt that the story was being used to generate buzz and views at her expense.
The fallout between Nicki Minaj and Deb Antney over the attempted reconciliation with Lil Kim underscores the complexities and sensitivities in the hip-hop industry. Minaj’s reaction highlights her desire to control her narrative and ensure that any actions taken in her name align with her wishes. As the saga unfolds, fans and followers are left to wonder if peace between the hip-hop titans will ever be achieved or if the rift will continue to deepen.
