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Celeb News: Nicki Minaj Responds To Kendrick Lamar's "Control" Verse
Member Since: 8/19/2013
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Originally posted by Willy.
Nobody has ever, ever, called Missy the Queen. Missy is one of the most talented artists of all TIME, but she's never mentioned in the Queen of Rap conversation. In fact, I'd say she's underrated as an artist, because nobody ever mentions her, at all, except for a select few Hip-Hop fans and her some of her fanbase. She definitely deserves the praise and it's sad she rarely, if ever, has gotten it in recent years.
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Her five Grammys, six platinum albums, 2 video of the year awards, and extensive production discography beg to differ.
The Queen Missy stanbase stays unbothered, counting its Grammys.
Seriously, when will your fave?
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OT, though: Just speaking in general, record sales, Forbes rankings, etc don't really have **** to do with being the "king" or "queen" of anything in Hip-Hop. Quantity =/= Quality. Scanning platinum, #1 singles, and your endorsements don't matter when it comes to distinguishing among the greatest lyricists. For instance, some may consider Jay to be the King of NY, but many may consider Nas to be the King in a different regard. Even though Jay has way more record sales and money it doesn't take away the fact that Illmatic is praised and universally regarded as a hip-hop classic and that 'NY State of Mind', 'Ether', 'If I Ruled the World', 'Life's a Bitch', 'One Mic', 'Street Dreams', and more are all considered hip-hop classics. Hip-hop influence and impact comes from the music and lyricism itself, not the accolades.
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Originally posted by Jlinz
Wait.... Nicki SOLD out and did Pop and now she’s thinks she’s the Queen and King of New York.. Nah Shut the efff up forever! Probably the worst Control response to date
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You're reaching.
By sold out, you mean arenas? The O2 Arena? The Hisense Arena in Australia in 5 mins? The Houston Arena? Why yes, she did.
You are also overreacting by calling it "the worst Control response to date". It was just a damn sentence.
Sit down.
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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Originally posted by Willy.
But babe, I'm not JessicaVanessa. JessicaVanessa does not represent the views of all of the Barbz and it's not fair that you're making it seem like she does.
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I am just me, representing my opinion and my thought on the matter, other barbz have opinions too. Nicki Minaj was JOKING, but if we were to delve into the matter she is the QUEEN of New York
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Originally posted by prollyallmyfault
Her five Grammys, six platinum albums, 2 video of the year awards, and extensive production discography beg to differ.
The Queen Missy stanbase stays unbothered, counting its Grammys.
Seriously, when will your fave?
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But I wasn't insulting Missy at all. When someone says "Queen of Rap" in 2013, they're either saying Lil' Kim or Nicki Minaj, and you know that.
You're so overdefensive which is proof that you're feeling some type of way. Calm down.
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Originally posted by Jlinz
Sold Out Stadiums?? LMAO!!!! stop.
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I think he meant arena's which she sells out such as he O2 & Manchester (2 of the biggest arena's in the world) .. I don't she's losing sleep over stadiums
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selling records and going platinum has nothing to do with being a good lyricist . K dot would never mention nicki
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Originally posted by KB.
OT, though: Just speaking in general, record sales, Forbes rankings, etc don't really have **** to do with being the "king" or "queen" of anything in Hip-Hop. Quantity =/= Quality. Scanning platinum, #1 singles, and your endorsements don't matter when it comes to distinguishing among the greatest lyricists. For instance, some may consider Jay to be the King of NY, but many may consider Nas to be the King in a different regard. Even though Jay has way more record sales and money it doesn't take away the fact that Illmatic is praised and universally regarded as a hip-hop classic and that 'NY State of Mind', 'Ether', 'If I Ruled the World', 'Life's a Bitch', 'One Mic', 'Street Dreams', and more are all considered hip-hop classics. Hip-hop influence and impact comes from the music and lyricism itself, not the accolades.
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SPEAK ON IT!! Thread needs to be burned with this post being the last. People are so obsessed with sales sales sales, what goes platinum, and forgets about the actual impact and influence that comes with being titled "King" or "Queen".
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Nicki
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Originally posted by Jlinz
selling records and going platinum has nothing to do with being a good lyricist . K dot would never mention nicki
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But, waiT! Your Derrick Rose avi just made me have a moment.
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Originally posted by Musickid203
You're reaching.
By sold out, you mean arenas? Why yes, she did. A
You are also overreacting by calling it "the worst Control response to date". It was just a damn sentence.
Sit down.
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LMAO!!
How did she get soo big to mainstream then?
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Originally posted by Willy.
Nobody has ever, ever, called Missy the Queen. Missy is one of the most talented artists of all TIME, but she's never mentioned in the Queen of Rap conversation. In fact, I'd say she's underrated as an artist, because nobody ever mentions her, at all, except for a select few Hip-Hop fans and her some of her fanbase. She definitely deserves the praise and it's sad she rarely, if ever, has gotten it in recent years.
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What?! Anyone who knows ANYTHING about rap would know Missy is HBIC, Like if you make a poll rn asking who's the queen of rap, Missy would win by a landslide. And it's not really not sad for Missy, It's sad for those uneducated people.
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Originally posted by Victorious
Shut the **** up you little cretin, do you think Nicki gives a **** about a little crustee on a pop forum. She is QUEEN Bitch.. Check her Forbes Stats & her domination in a male dominated field over the last 3-4 years
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Yeah I'd say she gives a **** since her stans are on it getting WP RN...oppps.
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Originally posted by KB.
But, waiT! Your Derrick Rose avi just made me have a moment.
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lol gorgeous aint he? lol
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Originally posted by Jlinz
LMAO!!
How did she get soo big to mainstream then?
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Pink Friday sold 375K first week 7 months before Super Bass was a single. What are you even talking about?
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This thread is a mess
Who else but The Queen Nicki getting so many bothered?
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Originally posted by Jlinz
selling records and going platinum has nothing to do with being a good lyricist . K dot would never mention nicki
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Originally posted by JesusORGod
What?! Anyone who knows ANYTHING about rap would know Missy is HBIC, Like if you make a poll rn asking who's the queen of rap, Missy would win by a landslide. And it's not really not sad for Missy, It's sad for those uneducated people.
Yeah I'd say she gives a **** since her stans are on it getting WP RN...oppps.
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Missy would not win. We did this already.
http://atrl.net/forums/showthread.php?t=391669
I mean
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Originally posted by Jlinz
LMAO!!
How did she get soo big to mainstream then?
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Because Weezy F. Baby saw her talent and put her on.
Which is why Pink Friday is one of the best selling albums of this decade. Also why Nicki Minaj is now a mogul.
You done?
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Member Since: 12/22/2011
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Originally posted by Monkey_Juice
Why does she and her fans think chart's, going platinum and going #1 in FIVE countries makes her Queen or superior to other's. #Kii
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I wasn't aware that Nicki Minaj fans think that she is queen just because of going platinum and going #1???
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Originally posted by jordanjm
Not her trying to drag when Kendrick is 100x more talented than her.
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All a matter of opinion. Unless there is evidence that Kendrick is 100x more talented.
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Originally posted by Willy.
Nobody has ever, ever, called Missy the Queen. Missy is one of the most talented artists of all TIME, but she's never mentioned in the Queen of Rap conversation. In fact, I'd say she's underrated as an artist, because nobody ever mentions her, at all, except for a select few Hip-Hop fans and her some of her fanbase. She definitely deserves the praise and it's sad she rarely, if ever, has gotten it in recent years.
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Missy is the most successful rap album selling female and also has the highest next worth but yeah only her fans give her the title of Queen.
I'd say she's underrated as a producer and singer but overrated as a rapper but it's all matter opinion.
Nonetheless, Missy has tried to comeback and it's not working so her fans should do better than take jabs at Nicki because she branded herself and is statistically more successful.
I just knew it word start from bothered Gaga fans to Kim to Missy fans...I was shocked by that one Avril fan. That was random.
Nicki has everyone's mind consumed. I don't blame them for creating more posts for her than their faves
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Originally posted by Willy.
But babe, I'm not JessicaVanessa. JessicaVanessa does not represent the views of all of the Barbz and it's not fair that you're making it seem like she does.
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You know an argument is weak when they use another posters information to get at you...they did that with me too. They reach...they dedicate time and effort to someone they don't like or respect.
And that's what they are proud to represent...smh
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Originally posted by JimmyMinaj
Wow, people are really pressed about the Queen of rap
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I think they are more bothered with her overall...her brand in music and business and making it near impossible for any other female to claim or reclaim the throne and we have proof of multiple attempts by multiple artists
It's inevitable.
Now if only kendrick were more involved in this conversation.
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Nicki better keep this same fire for her debut album This era will be amazing for her if this album is as she says
(I don't count her first two messy releases as albums.)
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