Nicki Minaj, trans youngsters and Gavin Newsom might sign the tip of Hip-Hop’s craziest base.

Nicki Minaj is again at it.

This time it’s totally different. Nicki has at all times had a novel, highly effective group behind her. The Barbz weren’t like anyone else’s fan base in Hip-Hop. They have been loyal, organized, emotional and relentless. They have been her digital military even when the tradition questioned her strikes. That type of base is uncommon. Now it appears to be like like Nicki could be buying and selling Barbz for one thing else.

The newest flare up comes from a rant the place she seems to be criticizing trans youngsters and taking direct purpose at California Governor Gavin Newsom. This is identical Newsom who recurrently positions himself as a fierce political adversary to Donald Trump. He leans liberal. He developments on social media. So when she instantly turns him into goal follow…what are we doing?

People are questioning what precisely is occurring as a result of Nicki constructed a profession closely supported by LGBTQ+ followers. They helped create the Barb motion lengthy earlier than she was a worldwide celebrity. They championed her type, her theatrics, her lyrics and her empowerment messaging. They have been a part of the inspiration. So when she leans into rhetoric that many consider is hostile to trans youth, the fallout is instant. Fans are already expressing disappointment and a few are stepping again altogether. We shouldn’t have stats on this, however the feedback are in shambles.

What does Chuckie need to do with this?

This isn’t the primary time Nicki has drifted into controversial territory within the final couple of month, however this one feels totally different. Previously it was imprecise commentary about Africa or Christianity with out clear context. This new stance feels extra pointed and political, nearly in direct opposition to her historic base. Nicki is splitting from her base and should not understand it.

Where this goes subsequent is anyone’s guess.

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