Latto serves up fierce energy while promoting her latest album Sugar Honey Ice Tea in this candid shot from August 31. / Latto IG
Alright, so it looks like the whole Latto and Nicki Minaj beef might have simmered down—or has it? You know how the music industry works: one minute it’s all love, the next it’s all smoke.
But let’s get into the details, because things have been heating up for a while, and it looks like they might just be cooling down… at least, for now.
Is the Latto and Nicki Minaj Beef Over? Here’s What You Need to Know
Let’s rewind, shall we? The alleged beef between Latto and Nicki really started back in 2022. It was all about the Grammys and the fact that Nicki Minaj’s Super Freaky Girl was nominated in the Best Pop Solo Performance category instead of the hip-hop category.
Now, we know Nicki’s no stranger to letting her feelings be known, and she didn’t hold back. She felt some kind of way about the snub and decided to take to social media to air her frustrations, but here’s where things took an unexpected turn.
She dragged Latto into the mess—out of nowhere, might I add. Nicki called out Latto’s hit Big Energy, basically saying, “If Super Freaky Girl isn’t good enough for the hip-hop category, then why is Big Energy being recognized?” Both tracks were produced by Dr. Luke, and Nicki felt like the same rules should apply across the board. And y’all know when Nicki gets fired up, she gets fired up. But Latto? She didn’t respond right away.
Latto stayed pretty quiet at first, but when she did speak up, you could tell she wasn’t having it. She tried reaching out to Nicki privately—like, let’s talk behind the scenes, no need to blast each other on social media. But that private attempt didn’t last long, and before you knew it, they were both taking jabs online.
Remember when Latto tweeted that Big Energy was the highest-selling solo song of the year? Some people thought it was a shot at Nicki, but Latto never said as much. Still, people were talking, and Nicki wasn’t impressed. She took to Twitter, calling Latto an “entitled Karen,” and even said Latto wasn’t supportive of her as a Black woman. Whew, the tension was thick.
Nicki and Latto kept exchanging insults on social media, with both of them digging into each other’s pasts, as reported by Billboard.
Latto even pointed out that Nicki’s husband, Kenny Petty, was a registered sex offender (now that’s a low blow). It was a whole mess, and the public was eating it up, with each side having their supporters.
Fast Forward to 2024: Latto Raps Nicki Minaj’s ‘BedRock’ Verse—Has the Beef Been Squashed?
So now, we’re in 2024, and it looks like the beef might finally be over. That’s right—Latto took to social media and dropped a video of herself rapping Nicki Minaj’s iconic verse from BedRock. And y’all, it was a whole moment.
In the video, Latto went all the way in, rapping the verse word-for-word while on Instagram Live. She was vibing, and honestly, she looked like she was having fun.
Now, if you’ve been following the drama, you know this is a pretty big deal. Could this be Latto signaling the end of the feud? Is there some sort of reconciliation happening? Time will tell, but the clip definitely has people talking.
It’s interesting because Latto and Nicki have been throwing jabs back and forth for a while now, and yet here we are in 2024, with Latto showing love to Nicki’s music. Could this mean that they’re putting the past behind them? Maybe they’re trying to mend their relationship.
Here’s the clip for you to see what all the fuss is about:
Are Latto and Nicki Minaj Mending Fences? Time Will Tell
While we’re all still processing the fact that Latto is out here rapping Nicki’s verse, the question on everyone’s mind is: Is the feud officially over? You know how it is—sometimes in the music industry, things can get heated, but then cooler heads prevail. We can only wait and see if the peace lasts, but this move from Latto is definitely a step in the right direction.
It’s been a long road from the Grammy nomination drama to now, and while we’re here for all the entertainment, we’d love to see these two women in hip-hop come together and show the world that there’s room for everyone. And hey, if they’re truly squashing the beef, I’m all for it.
At the end of the day, I want to see all of us win, especially as women in hip-hop. So, if Latto’s out here rapping Nicki’s verse from BedRock and saying there’s no beef, I’m here for it. We need to celebrate our wins, lift each other up, and keep pushing for more in this game.
Let’s be real—there’s room at the top for both of them. The industry is big enough for Nicki and Latto to shine, and I’m hoping this public back-and-forth is behind us. Women in the music industry have enough hurdles to face, and supporting one another could really set the tone for the future.
So, Latto, Nicki—if y’all are really on the same page now, let’s just see it and move on. We’re all rooting for y’all to win!
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