Nicki Minaj has been vocal about her points with the Recording Academy for years, however principally not too long ago she revealed why she declined the group’s invitation for membership.

During a Stationhead dwell, the “Barbie Dreams” rapper informed her followers whereas she thought it was a “kind gesture,” her “integrity wouldn’t allow her to accept it.” Nicki claims the invitation got here across the launch of Pink Friday 2. In her opinion, the choice “made absolutely no sense.”

She added, “I thought it was kind of them to try. Why would I be sitting on the board if I don’t have a Grammy?”

In different information, Nicki Minaj not too long ago set social media ablaze after airing grievances towards Jay-Z and Megan Thee Stallion.

Her posts drew speedy consideration, with the rapper accusing Jay-Z of owing her $200 million whereas additionally criticizing Megan’s authorized points and suggesting Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez was half of a bigger trade downside. In a pointed reference to Cardi B’s underwhelming single “Outside,” Minaj’s commentary appeared each strategic and private, fueling a brand new wave of hypothesis throughout fan circles.

Amid the digital uproar, Minaj turned to X (previously Twitter) to ask her followers the place she ought to take her livestream content material subsequent: Twitch or Kick? That question quickly reached Adin Ross, a number one creator on Kick, who jumped into the dialog with a direct—and business-minded—provide. He warned that Twitch’s strict tips may restrict Minaj’s capability to talk freely, particularly on hot-button matters involving Jay-Z or Megan.

Kick, then again, would welcome her voice with out restrictions. To make the proposition much more engaging, Ross provided Minaj fairness within the platform—signaling simply how critical he’s about bringing her into the fold. Known for his ties to Drake and Stake, Ross has carved out an area within the streaming world that aligns carefully with unfiltered leisure and hip-hop tradition.