Remy Ma Defends Nicki Minaj
Remy Ma defended Nicki Minaj amid discussions about women in rap, saying she understands why Nicki avoids certain peers. The comments generated 6.9K likes and 728 reposts, sparking conversation about female rapper relationships in the industry.
The defense from Remy Ma is significant due to the duo's turbulent history, which peaked in 2017 when Remy Ma released the nearly seven-minute-long diss track "Shether." The song, set to the instrumental of Nas' infamous diss "Ether," accused Minaj of a range of personal and professional misdeeds. "Shether" included allegations about Minaj's romantic relationships, criticized her for allegedly having plastic surgery, and accused her of not writing her own rhymes. Remy Ma also took aim at Minaj for supporting her brother, who was facing serious legal trouble at the time. The beef is considered one of the most significant in recent rap history, with origins tracing back to as early as 2007. It began with a freestyle from Minaj on her "Playtime Is Over" mixtape, where a line was interpreted by many as a jab at the then-reigning "Queen of Rap," Remy Ma. Following her release from prison in 2014, there were periods where the two appeared to be on better terms, with Remy Ma even congratulating Minaj on an award win. However, the peace was short-lived, and a series of subliminal and direct disses from both artists eventually led to the explosive "Shether."
