Nicki Minaj Takes Aim at Jay-Z Over Lil Wayne's Super Bowl Snub

Nicki Minaj has sparked controversy after sending what many fans believe are direct shots at Jay-Z following his alleged role in snubbing Lil Wayne from the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show lineup. In a series of explosive comments, Minaj appeared to criticize Jay-Z for prioritizing financial gain over supporting fellow artists and questioned his treatment of Lil Wayne.

"One n**** took a knee, the other n**** took a bag," Minaj rapped, seemingly referencing Jay-Z’s involvement with the NFL and his stance during the Colin Kaepernick controversy. She went on to suggest that despite all of Jay-Z's success, he still harbors bitterness. "Got everything in the world, still spiteful and evil," she added.

The rapper didn't stop there, implying that Jay-Z’s alleged resentment towards Drake and Nicki herself may be the reason Lil Wayne wasn’t given the Super Bowl spotlight. "Your hatred for Drake & Nicki got you punishing Lil Wayne?" she questioned.

These pointed remarks have set social media ablaze, with fans speculating about the ongoing tension between the hip-hop giants. Minaj’s passionate defense of Lil Wayne, who she views as a foundational figure in the rap industry, has only intensified the debate about how industry icons are treated by their peers.