Many people, whether diehard fans or major critics, are looking forward to more drama with Drake this year. However, his followers are wary of rumors that suggest he is at odds with others or facing hostility. That caution is shared by the Barbz, who are closely analyzing Nicki Minaj’s recent livestream. During the stream, she appeared to make remarks about “ugly boy 1” and “ugly boy 2,” in reference to collaborating with “ugly girls.” Many interpreted this as frustration toward Drake and his OVO collaborator PARTYNEXTDOOR for collaborating with Latto and Ice Spice. DJ Akademiks commented on the situation, expressing disbelief that Nicki treats the music industry like high school, noting that artists should focus on making money instead of engaging in petty conflicts.
For numerous fans of Drake and Nicki, this story makes no sense. Some Barbz claim that Nicki implied they were making up a false story to show how quickly the media jumps on headlines, which is an unusual tactic, but if it was true, it would have been successful. Additionally, Nicki and her fellow Young Money artists were successful during the Kendrick Battle, and she appeared to play her collaborations directly after her comments on the livestream. There is no clear indication of who she was addressing, which leaves a lot of room for interpretation given the recent context.
While there may be tension surrounding this collaboration, it’s unlikely that there will be any real conflict brewing. The same goes for the rumors of problems between Drake and Lil Wayne, with Wayne sending out some odd signals lately. As with the situation with Nicki, however, it’s unlikely that Akademiks and others fully grasp the reality. Only time will tell what unfolds with Young Money in the public eye.
