In a recent development that has sparked a heated discussion across the internet, fans of Nicki Minaj have expressed their dismay at a new Netflix documentary focusing on the female rapper, claiming their favorite artist has been left out of the project.
The documentary, which aims to celebrate the contributions of female hip-hop artists over the years, has been at the center of controversy amid claims that both Minaj and rap legend Missy Elliott refused to allow their music to be featured in the film.
Read on to learn more.
Nicki Minaj Fans Are Shocked Over Netflix Documentary
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The highly anticipated Netflix documentary “Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop” was initially met with enthusiastic anticipation from fans and the music community. The project promises to be an in-depth exploration of the often-overlooked impact women have had on the hip-hop genre and their groundbreaking journey in a historically male-dominated industry.
However, when the trailer premiered on the streaming platform, fans quickly noticed the absence of two legends in the rap game, Nicki Minaj and Missy Elliott, according to Daily Mail.
Angry Minaj supporters took to social media, voicing their concerns and displeasure, questioning why the iconic rapper wasn’t included in a film seemingly designed specifically for her immense influence.
The premiere featured appearances from Cardi B, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Roxanne Shanté, Ice Spice, Saweetie and Latto, but Minaj was nowhere to be seen.
Barbz is NOT happy
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After noticing the “Super Freaky Girl” singer’s omission, several fans took to Twitter to document their displeasure.
A fan write, “Did Nicki refuse to be in doc or sum? cause idk how you can talk about women in hip hop without Nicki?”
The second fan teased a publicity stunt by said, “HOW do you guys know for sure Nicki isn’t in it? They probably excluded him from the promo to make that shit go viral.”
“Whether Nicki licenses her music to them or not, if you’re going to talk about the history of women in Hip Hop/Rap, they better at least MENTION her,” another fan pointed out. “Shawty ran it for almost a decade. No, I’m not a thorn, but I respect Nicki’s artistry.”
Fourth fan questioned, “A documentary about female rap, and Netflix wouldn’t think to put the most influential, awarded and credited female rapper Nicki Minaj in a documentary? Hmm.”
Nicki Minaj Allegedly Didn’t Give Permission To Use Her Music
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Recent reports have shed light on the alleged reason behind Minaj’s absence from Netflix’s “Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop” documentary.
According to a tweet by podcaster Shawn Allen, who is involved with the project, the famous rapper and Missy Elliott “did not allow their music and videos to be licensed for use” in the documentary.
“Nicki won’t let us license her music & videos,” the tweet said read.
“That’s not what we asked for. Is there a plan to include him?” a Minaj fan asked Allen.
He replied, “Yes, but it doesn’t make sense because he didn’t give us any licensing.”
The decision not to give Netflix permission to use his music and feature it in a documentary has left many of his fans looking happy as they speculate that he is not “paid” enough.
Nicki Minaj Delays Album Release
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In other news, Minaj sent her loyal fans, known as the Barbz, into a frenzy with the announcement of a delay in the production of her highly anticipated new album. The news spread through the artist Twitter handle, where he contacted his fans directly, assuring them that the wait would be “worth it”.
A rapper known for her chart-topping hits and unapologetic lyrical prowess, Minaj’s fans eagerly await her next musical offering. While disappointing a group of his supporters, the delay has also sparked excitement and curiosity about what the talented artist has in store.
“Dear Barbz, I’ve been trying to find the right time to tell you this for days,” she wrote. “Due to some very exciting news that I’ll share with you @ another time, I’ve moved the album date up a bit. Trust me, it will definitely be WORTH THE WAIT…”
The reason behind the delay has not been made clear, but speculation is rife that Minaj’s perfectionism and dedication to delivering unique and impactful musical experiences may have been a driving factor, especially with her documentary reported in the book.
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