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Nicki Minaj and Shannon Sharpe Feud: A Breakdown
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The rap superstar seemingly calls out the sports analyst on Lil Wayne‘s latest track. Here’s the full story.
A new verse by Nicki Minaj has fans buzzing, with many interpreting it as a diss aimed at sports commentator shannon Sharpe. The track, a remix of Lil Wayne’s “Banned From NO,” dropped on Wednesday and promptly ignited social media.
The Verse That Sparked the Controversy
In her verse on “Banned From NO (Remix),” Nicki Minaj raps, “If I send a pic of Shannon you ain’t that Sharpe/Cause you still can’t spell Prague and that’s horrible.Weezy F Baby and the F is for Phenomenal.”
“if I send a pic of Shannon you ain’t that Sharpe/Cause you still can’t spell Prague and that’s horrible”
This line is widely believed to be a direct response to a comment Shannon Sharpe made over a year ago. When a fan suggested Nicki Minaj as a guest on his Club Shay Shay podcast, Sharpe reportedly responded, “Nicki who?”
Following the song’s release, Nicki Minaj addressed the perceived diss on X, formerly known as Twitter.She quoted her lyric, “If I send a pic of Shannon, you ain’t that sharp!!!!” and added, “Yeah ni*a you thought I forgot that ‘Nicki who sht you did. LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO j/k. Ochocinco almost caught a strizzy just by being around yo crazy tail self.” She also shared the full lyrics to her verse.
Is Jay-Z in the Crosshairs?
Adding another layer to the speculation, some listeners believe Nicki Minaj’s verse also contains a subtle jab at jay-Z. The line “NFL, fire some niggas and then call us!” has been interpreted as a potential critique of Jay-Z’s involvement with the NFL through his Roc Nation company.
The Super Bowl Connection
This wouldn’t be the first time Nicki Minaj has voiced her displeasure with decisions surrounding Super Bowl performances. she previously expressed her frustration when Kendrick Lamar was chosen to headline the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans. At the time, she seemed to criticize Jay-Z, suggesting that personal biases influenced the selection process.
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