Tag: #bigenergy

Categories
Cherry Juice Trending Updates

Nicki Minaj Beefs With Latto On Twitter

nicki minaj latto

Nicki Minaj and Latto got into a war of words on Twitter. Late Thursday night, Nicki issued a tweet voicing her displeasure over the Grammys placing her song “Super Freaky Girl” in the Pop category. The decision came after the Bronx native submitted the song for consideration in the Rap category.

Nicki Minaj and Latto exchange words

Nicki Minaj went on to draw comparisons to Latto’s popular track “Big Energy,” which is under consideration for Best Rap Grammy. “I have no prob being moved out the Rap category as long as we r ALL being treated fairly,” Nicki tweeted. “If SFG has 2B moved out RAP then so does Big Energy! Any1 who says diff is simply a Nicki hater or a troll.”

The Queen of Rap’s comments come after Latto faced similar criticism from Kodak Black for winning Song of The Year at the 2022 BET Hip Hop Awards. The “Soufside” artist took to social media to respond to Nicki’s post. “D*mn I can’t win for losing…all these awards/noms I can’t even celebrate.”

While Latto agreed with Nicki’s initial sentiments, she privately messaged the Barb to address the issue. “I don’t think you need to bring my name/song up to prove a point,” the text read. But in true Nicki fashion, she didn’t hold back.

Nicki would post a screenshot of Latto’s message, calling her a “Karen.” She also criticized the Atlanta native for claiming to be a fan but not speaking up “for the Black woman she called her biggest inspiration.”

Throughout the night, the two would engage in a war of tweets and screenshots criticizing each other. Latto even posted screenshots of Instagram messages between them, claiming that Nicki has been throwing shade since March.

Judging by the nature of the exchange, it looks like things will end smoothly between the two female rappers.

Written by Olan Bryant

Categories
Trending

Latto Delivers With ‘Big Energy’ Performance At Billboard Music Awards

latto

Latto put on a show on Sunday at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. The Atlanta artist performed her hit song ‘Big Energy’ after being introduced by host Diddy. The rapper glistened in a silver outfit alongside several dancers throughout the performance.

With the release of “Big Energy” in September 2021, Latto earned her first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. She later released a remix with Mariah Carey and DJ Khaled as features, which was also embraced by fans.

Latto previously became the first solo female rapper from Atlanta to have a platinum record with her 2019 song “B*tch From Da Souf”.

latto
Latto performing ‘Big Energy’ at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

How Latto brought the “Big Energy” to Billboard

In a November interview with Billboard, Latto described how the song came to be during a recording session. “I went to the studio one day, and we were working on something else,” she remembered. “My A&Rs were like, ‘We have this other beat that we’re going to play, but I don’t think you’re going to like it.’ So they kind of skipped over it- [but] my manager was like, ‘Play it, because she might like it.’ I fell in love with the beat.”

Latto also recalled that it took some time for her to become fully comfortable with the song. “I tried it three different days before I was in pocket with and got in my zone- but when I did, it was up from there,” she said.

Ahead of her Billboard performance, Latto posted an Instagram story from the red carpet. “What’s up guys? It’s me, Latto, just wanted to give you guys a big shoutout to all my friends at Xfinity for bringing all the big energy to the Billboard Awards,” she said.

The 23 year old was nominated for her first ever Billboard Music Award on Sunday. She was nominated for Top Rap Female Artist, going up against Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. Ultimately, the win went to Megan.

Written by Olan Bryant