Nicki Minaj and Latto Twitter Feud Explained
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A beef between rapper Nicki Minaj and Latto has erupted. On 13th October the two rappers started exchanging shots about the fallout of a report that Nicki Minaj’s hit single ‘Suoer Freaky Girl’ wouldn’t be considered for any rap categories at the 2023 Grammy Grants. In contrast, it is at present rumoured that Latto’s hit song titled ‘Big Energy’ has been submitted for thought in at least one Grammy rap category. This clear standard appeared to uncover extra strain between the two artists Nicki Minaj and Latto.
I have no prob being moved out the RAP category as long as we r ALL being treated FAIRLY. If SFG has 2B moved out RAP then so does Big Energy! ANY1 who says diff is simply a Nicki hater or a troll. I’d actually LUV 2 c a more street record win- male OR female! IJS rightIsRight 🫡
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) October 13, 2022
Nicki Minaj had been voicing her dismay about not being considered for any rap category on Instagram Live and Twitter when she made the final offer that if ‘Super Freaky Girl’ would not have been considered for any rap category, neither should Latto’s Big Energy. I have no prob being moved out of the RAP category as long as we r ALL being treated Fairly. If SFG has 2B moved out RAP, so does Big Energy! she composed. ANY1 who says diff is basically a Nicki hater or a troll. I’d really LUV 2 c a more street record win-male OR female! IJS right is right.
Yikes https://t.co/dmITRweweT
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) October 13, 2022
Nicki Minaj and Latto Beef Explained
Nicki Minaj and Latto have gotten into an internet feud after the former expressed disappointment over her song titled Super Freaky Girl being removed from the Grammys rap category. The song has rather been placed in the pop category. Nicki Minaj has since communicated that Latto’s hit single Big Energy ought to be dealt with something very similar and moved to pop also. Nicki Minaj took to Twitter to express that she was unhappy over her song being taken out of the rap category. I have no prob being moved out of the RAP class as long as we r ALL being dealt with Fairly, said Nicki Minaj. If SFG has 2B moved out of RAP, so does Big Energy! ANY1 who says diff is just a Nicki hater or troll. I’d really LUV 2 c a more street record win-male OR female! IJS right is right. Responding to the tweet, Latto, who is 23 years of age, took to the social media platform and said, Damn I can’t win for losing… this awards/noms I couldn’t celebrate.
Could you imagine someone telling you not to “complain” about being treated unfairly at your workplace? This is my job. I work very hard. No diff from a 9-5 where you should speak up for yourself if you know you’re a great employee & continue to be purposely sabotaged. ♥️🎀
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) October 13, 2022
Damn I can’t win for losing… all these awards/noms I can’t even celebrate
— BIG LATTO 🎰 (@Latto) October 14, 2022
The Trinidadian rapper blasted Latto on Twitter by saying that the latter professes to love Minaj, in any case, she chooses to be quiet; as opposed to supporting the black woman she called her greatest motivation. accordingly, Latto claimed that she would have rather not shown public support, as she didn’t want to do the internet shit w sum1 I admired. She likewise claimed that she didn’t address Super Freaky Girl’s removal from the rap category as she believed Nicki Minaj was talking perniciously about her via social media previously.
This Karen has probably mentioned my name in over 100 interviews. Says she waited in line for Beynk Friday w|her Barbie chain on, bangs, pink hair…but today, scratch off decides to be silent; rather than speak up for the black woman she called her biggest inspiration. 🫡☺️😘 https://t.co/H8EWc0Gnab
— 𝘣𝘦𝘺 ✿ (@beyblanco) October 14, 2022
Answering the diss about her age, Nicki Minaj told Latto that she assumed she was 35 years of age. The Do We Have A Problem vocalist’s fans likewise took out receipts that proved that Minaj was not throwing shade at Latto before. As the team kept on putting each other on impact, Nicki Minaj released text messages the two partook in. in the equivalent, Nicki Minaj professed to have declined three collaborations with Latto in a kindhearted manner. In the following tweet, Nicki Minaj dissed Latto and claimed that she made fake beef in a passive-aggressive endeavour after Nicki Minaj declined to feature on Latto’s songs.
1st of all I texted u cause I didn’t wanna do the internet sht w sum1 I looked up to. Just like the 1st time I DMed u asking about ur ongoing subtweets. I wanted to speak up cuz like I said I do agree but the way u going about it seems malicious esp. after how we left off https://t.co/e5Z9GQutGe
— BIG LATTO 🎰 (@Latto) October 14, 2022
Nicki Minaj responds to Latto saying she’s “older than her mom” and trying to be a ‘bully.’
— Pop Base (@PopBase) October 14, 2022
“All this time I thought you was at least 35.” pic.twitter.com/WZA8scfKSP
The most recent subtweet in question… but I’m finna start from the beginning #40yroldbully pic.twitter.com/3e7pKOskNY
— BIG LATTO 🎰 (@Latto) October 14, 2022
Ok first…This is from when I teased Big Energy Remix. You didn’t deny subtweeting me otp??? I’m confused. Peep “not again” because she thinks I was “using her fans” for simply teasing my “Wheelie” ft & then the BE remix ft pic.twitter.com/N14wCHgrFE
— BIG LATTO 🎰 (@Latto) October 14, 2022Advertisement
Now all of a sudden u seen all the love I showed you but chose to respond to a clip taken out of context…Literally fishing for a reason to backup being a bully pic.twitter.com/8DhPJ5oTov
— BIG LATTO 🎰 (@Latto) October 14, 2022
I literally named u as my dream collab multiple times in multiple interviews… like I told u otp I looked up to u… u still never answered my question about where the random shade started coming from https://t.co/DpKSKepkVQ pic.twitter.com/XNkzDBiDWw
— BIG LATTO 🎰 (@Latto) October 14, 2022
With all this being said this wasn’t JUST about a Grammy category. U being funny bringing me up to defend ur case knowing our last convo didn’t end on good terms. U literally told me I’m not “flourishing” and no one cares about my “little song” otp lol @NICKIMINAJ
— BIG LATTO 🎰 (@Latto) October 14, 2022
BEEN subbing… super freaky grandma is married AND related to fucking rapists. You ain’t gone bully me BITCH! My idol turned rival now u hating! https://t.co/SGc78CZqDc pic.twitter.com/WOIxu4bu1n
— BIG LATTO 🎰 (@Latto) October 14, 2022
I’ll die on this hill by myself! Everybody ain’t lying on you! We see the pattern! BFFR!
— BIG LATTO 🎰 (@Latto) October 14, 2022
The feature was never the problem..u passed on the TWO songs I sent & I still showed love??? U not the only person I’ve sent songs to that passed lmao. Never took offense. IMA RAPPER. Cute way to spin the narrative tho https://t.co/lvLjG1BI4T
— BIG LATTO 🎰 (@Latto) October 14, 2022
I’ll post em my got damn self. They’ll all tell u I WRITE TOO! I heard a few of ur refs before they came out too boo. U forgot WE ALL collab w the same writers?? Difference is I don’t deny it. The world seen me writing since 16 on national TV tho ✍️🥴 https://t.co/cVcb0l5LN3
— BIG LATTO 🎰 (@Latto) October 14, 2022
