Lil Mama Criticizes Nicki Minaj’s Influence on Female Rap, Sparking Controversy

Rapper Lil Mama has once again sparked controversy with her sharp criticism of Nicki Minaj and the current state of female rap. Her comments have ignited a heated debate about the oversexualization of female artists in the genre and Minaj’s influence on this trend. Criticism of Oversexualization The debate intensified when New Orleans rapper Dee-1 shared a montage on social media, juxtaposing performances by Sexyy Red, GloRilla, Latto, Ice Spice, and Megan Thee Stallion at the BET Awards with his song “Purify My Eyes.” Dee-1’s lyrics lament the oversexualization of female rappers, criticizing the portrayal of women in the music industry. “I turned on the awards show and the things I’ve seen on the screen/ Will make me cause a scene ’cause it’s so obscene/ We call women queens but we celebrate the prostitution of their bodies,” Dee-1 rapped, reflecting a sentiment that Lil Mama echoed in her own criticism. Advertisement Lil Mama’s Rant On July 1, Lil Mama took to social media to join the conversation, unleashing a scathing critique of Nicki Minaj and her influence on female rap. She labeled Minaj a “musical prostitute” and accused her of setting a negative example for younger female rappers. “What major...