Nicki Minaj has found herself in the middle of a sneaker promo controversy, but she’s setting the record straight.
Nicki Minaj recently addressed rumors regarding a promotional stunt involving Megan Thee Stallion’s former best friend, Kelsey Nicole Harris. Reports emerged suggesting that Harris was hired to showcase Minaj’s new sneaker line. However, Nicki took to social media to deny these allegations.
On Sunday, Minaj tweeted that neither she nor her company had any knowledge of Harris’s Instagram post until after it went public. The post featured Harris wearing Minaj’s sneakers, posing with a newspaper that hailed, ‘The Nicki Minaj x LØCI Collection Has Landed!!’ The photos were described as ‘professional looking,’ which sparked the speculation.
Minaj commented on the photo’s quality, noting that while Harris went ‘all the way out with this professional looking backdrop,’ she had no professional ties to the sneaker brand. The rapper criticized media outlets, implying that they were paid to suggest otherwise in their stories.
In her series of tweets, Minaj also questioned whether Harris intentionally allowed people to think the post was an official ad. Minaj humorously noted being too busy with her successful career to entertain such ‘clownery.’
The drama between these artists adds another layer, given the falling out between Megan Thee Stallion and Kelsey Nicole Harris following the infamous Tory Lanez incident in 2020. Harris’s past testimony in the Lanez trial took a surprising turn when she recanted previous statements about witnessing the shooting.
This shoe controversy also follows a public feud between Minaj and Megan. The two have exchanged lyrical jabs on tracks like ‘Hiss’ and ‘Big Foot,’ further intensifying the tension. Megan’s subtle reference to Minaj’s husband in her lyrics didn’t go unnoticed as Minaj responded with a biting comeback.
As the back-and-forth continues, the only thing clear is the complexity of the connections between these powerhouse artists. Whether intentional or not, a sneaker ad has once again showcased the intricate web of relationships in the hip-hop world.
Despite the swirling rumors, Nicki Minaj stands firm that she had no hand in orchestrating the promo. The saga continues as fans and media speculate over the real story behind those viral photos.
