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7 days ago
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Shannon Sharpe Responds To Nicki Minaj Mentioning Him On 'Banned From NO (Remix)'
Lil Wayne's Tha Carter VI made landfall earlier this month and has spawned several different headlines from its aftermath. The bonus version made waves thanks to a new verse from Nicki Minaj on 'Banned From NO,' where she called out figures like JAY-Z and Shannon Sharpe. The latter caught wind of the mention and issued a response addressing the entire situation. On the song, the Queens rapstress spit, ''Bout to cop you slides, all you do is flip-flop/ If I send a pic of Shannon, you ain't that Sharpe.' Sharpe got on the mic on the latest episode of Nightcap and cleared up the miscommunication that caused the diss. 'I was talking about Nikki Haley,' the retired NFL star explained, referencing a 'Nicki who?' tweet he posted in Feburary that was taken out of context. 'Nikki Haley said it's really great for everybody of Black America, and I was like … 'When has it ever been great?'' Minaj herself confirmed this was why she wasn't thrilled with Sharpe, as she tweeted after the song dropped: 'Yeah ni*a you thought I forgot that 'Nicki who' sh*t you did?' The ESPN commentator continued by addressing the Pinkprint 2 creator directly and making it clear he did not mean to shade her. 'Nicki, I was not trying to be disrespectful. Of course, I know who you are. I would be remiss to say that I thought you knew who I was, or that you knew anything about Club Shay Shay. I'm not that arrogant,' he said. 'Nicki, I apologize. I meant no disrespect. You'll always have an open invitation if you ever want to come sit down and have a conversation. Even if you just want to have a private conversation on the phone or something. It won't go any further between you and I.' Listen to Nicki's 'Banned From NO' verse below and Shannon's response above. On the same track, Nicki also took aim at the NFL and JAY-Z by rapping, 'NFL, fire some ni**as and then call us!' The line seemingly stems from the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans, which included Lil Wayne voicing that he felt directly snubbed for not being chosen to perform. Hov's close affiliation with the sports league, specifically his direct involvement with the halftime show, is well-known, leading people to assume Nicki was taking a jab at her fellow New York legend. More from Nicki Minaj Name-Drops Shannon Sharpe And Slights JAY-Z On "Banned From NO" Lil Wayne Collab Shannon Sharpe Postpones Nightcap Tour Until 2026 Amid Sexual Assault Allegations Kendrick Lamar Named Top Nominee Among 2025 BET Awards Nominations: Full List
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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Nicki Minaj Reunites With Lil Wayne for Fiery ‘Banned From NO (Remix)': Listen
It's a Young Money reunion and the remix, baby. After Nicki Minaj was noticeably absent from Tha Carter VI, the Queen reunited with Lil Wayne for the 'Banned From NO (Remix)' on Wednesday (June 11). Fans were disappointed after a rumored C6 collaboration didn't come to fruition, but the latest chapter in the Nicki-Wayne lyrical marriage arrived less than a week later, while Minaj emptied the clip with a fiery verse on 'Banned From NO (Remix).' More from Billboard Jewish Groups Withdraw From 2025 San Diego Pride Festival Over Kehlani's Support For Palestine Elizabeth Hurley Gushes About Being 'In Love' in Birthday Suit Picture Amid Billy Ray Cyrus Romance Jin Says He'd Love to Collab With Bruno Mars in Puppy Interview Nicki crafts a delectable chorus with short-stopping bars, using NBA teams as double entendres for the Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks, and Los Angeles Lakers. The Queens icon then dives head-first into her bristling verse, which finds her sniping at NFL player-turned-podcast host Shannon Sharpe, who has been critical of Minaj in the past. 'If I send a pic of Shannon you ain't that Sharpe/ Cause you still can't spell Prague and that's horrible,' she raps. Minaj then salutes a classic Wayne bar from the Pharrell-produced 'Yes.' 'Weezy F Baby and the F is for Phenomenal,' she mimics. Before leaving the burning booth, Nicki wasn't done and she sent a shot at the NFL about their choices for the Super Bowl Halftime Show, which overlooked Wayne in his hometown earlier this year. 'NFL, fire some n—s and then call us,' she spews in defense of the Young Money boss. Tha Carter VI arrived on Friday (June 6) filled with 19 tracks and features from Kodak Black, MGK, Bono, BigXthaPlug, Jelly Roll and Big Sean. The 'Banned From NO (Remix)' marks the first Weezy-Minaj collaboration since 2023's 'RNB' from Pink Friday 2. Listen to the 'Banned From NO (Remix)' below. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Black America Web
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Nicki Minaj Flames Shannon Sharpe And Jay-Z On New 'Banned From NO' Remix
Source: Dia Dipasupil / Getty Nicki Minaj hops on the remix of Lil Wayne's track ' Banned From NO, ' a fan favorite from his ' Tha Carter VI ' album. While the queen wasn't on the original version, she's now back with some hard-hitting bars, and a few surprising shots at some well-known names. One line that's getting a lot of attention is aimed at sports commentator Shannon Sharpe. Nicki raps, ''Bout to cop you slides, all you do is flip-flop, if I send a pic of Shannon, you ain't that Sharpe.' Many fans were confused at first, wondering why she would call him out. But Nicki later explained that years ago, Sharpe tweeted 'Nicki who?' in a shady way. She clearly didn't forget, and now she's firing back in a verse. She even joked that she almost threw a shot at Chad Ochocinco too, since he's often on shows with Sharpe, but decided not to. Nicki also took a subtle jab at Jay-Z and the NFL. This year's Super Bowl was held in New Orleans, Lil Wayne's hometown, and many fans were upset that he wasn't picked to perform at halftime. Instead, the NFL chose Kendrick Lamar. Nicki called it out in her lyrics, saying, *'NFL, fire some n*ggas and then call us,' hinting that the league only works with Black artists when it benefits them. She didn't mention Jay-Z by name, but since he helps run the NFL's entertainment deals, many believe the line was allegedly directed at him. Whether she's defending Lil Wayne or settling old scores, Nicki proves once again that she's not afraid to speak her mind, and still knows how to grab everyone's attention. Take a look at some of the funniest reactions from the Barbz to Nicki Minaj sounding off on Shannon Sharpe and Jay-Z below. Nicki Minaj Flames Shannon Sharpe And Jay-Z On New 'Banned From NO' Remix was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Yahoo
11-06-2025
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Nicki Minaj Name-Drops JAY-Z And Shannon Sharpe On 'Banned From NO' Lil Wayne Collab
Nicki Minaj just reminded everyone why she remains one of Hip-Hop's most revered and relentless lyricists. On Tuesday (June 11), the self-proclaimed Queen of Rap reunited with her mentor Lil Wayne for a fiery — and downright candid — remix of 'Banned From NO.' And let's just say, Nicki didn't come to play. The surprise drop landed less than a week after Wayne's Tha Carter VI hit streaming platforms on June 6, a release many fans thought would include a Nicki feature. While she was absent from the album's musical assistance, the remix made up for it. With the kind of lyrical prowess only Nicki can deliver, the track wasted no time trending on social media — fueled by her wordplay and the direct shots fired. Among the targets in her lyrical line of fire were Shannon Sharpe, the NFL, and even JAY-Z. She quipped, 'If I send a pic of Shannon, you ain't that Sharpe,' a jab that immediately sparked conversation. On X, she doubled down, explaining the line with a dose of humor and a not-so-subtle reminder of a February 2024 moment when Sharpe appeared to slight her. 'Yeah ni**a you thought I forgot that 'Nicki who' sh*t you did? LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO j/k,' she wrote, proving that she forgets nothing. Before wrapping her verse, Nicki also took aim at the NFL and JAY-Z for what seemingly stemmed from the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. 'NFL, fire some ni**as and then call us!' she rapped, making it crystal clear that snubbing Lil Wayne in his own hometown was not something she could look past. This remix also marks the first time Nicki and Wayne have teamed up since her 2023 album Pink Friday 2 with 'RNB.' She promoted the track on Instagram with throwback Young Money pics and a caption saluting Wayne as 'the GOAT,' reminding fans of the bond they have that helped shape both of their careers. As for Wayne, his recent Tha Carter VI drop includes 19 tracks and a roster of unexpected features like Bono, Jelly Roll, his son Kameron Carter, Andrea Bocelli, MGK and others. Take a listen to his new collab with Nicki, 'Banned from NO' below. More from Nicki Minaj Speaks On Kendrick Lamar Amid Lil Wayne Super Bowl Snub Lil Wayne Performs "Welcome To The Carter," "A Milli" At 2025 BET Awards JAY-Z Makes Million-Dollar Bet On NBA Finals
Wales Online
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
The Gold's Brink's-Mat police woman Nicki Jennings analysed
The Gold's Brink's-Mat police woman Nicki Jennings analysed BBC crime drama The Gold is returning to screens WARNING: This article contains spoilers from The Gold season 1 Season two of The Gold returns to the BBC today (June 8) and charts the continued police efforts to recover the stolen gold bullion, cash and diamonds worth £26 million from the Brink's-Mat robbery of 1983, reports the Express. The new series features many of the same characters from the first outing as well as some new faces. Coming back for a second time to the BBC drama The Gold is police detective Nicki Jennings (portrayed by Charlotte Spencer), who is tasked with recovering the stolen loot from the Brink's-Mat robbery, leaving viewers intrigued about her fate. Nicki is a determined officer, having to strive harder than her male colleagues. She plays a pivotal role in the Brink's-Mat taskforce, battling against sexism to establish her worth. In the first series, Nicki also contends with the bias of her father Billy Jennings (Danny Webb), a notorious gangster. Article continues below Nicki chose a path starkly different from her father's and had to demonstrate she wasn't cut from the same cloth Interestingly, Nicki shared a similar background with the criminals she was pursuing, giving her insight into their mindset. Despite this, she's ambitious and even persuaded her superiors to investigate the alleged mine in Sierra Leone, where John Palmer (Tom Cullen) claimed to source his gold product. Addressing her character's journey in The Gold series two, actress Spencer said: "Jennings in this series has got into her groove a bit more, she's more comfortable with herself now and understands the job and what's she'd doing." Audiences will see the dynamic changing within the taskforce to find the gold, with Nicki displeased and suspicious of the newcomer. Spencer explained: "I compare Jennings to a rottweiler, for some reason I always compare my characters with animals, but she's very loyal and feels she knows right from wrong." The actress noted: "She just wants to catch the bad guys and to bring people to justice. I don't think she'll stop until it happens." She also reflected about working on the final outing of the drama: "The Gold is one of those special jobs that only comes around once in a while where you truly love the people you work with, and who become good friends. "I've loved coming back to reprise this role. Jennings is a great character and I get to work with people I adore on and off screen." Many audience members are curious to know more about the character of Nicki and whether she was a real-life figure. Tony Brightwell and Nicki Jennings return for The Gold series 2 (Image: BBC ) What happened to Nicki Jennings? Sadly, she doesn't exist and was created for the purposes of the series. The show's creator Neil Forsyth said: 'Jennings is a composite character based on interviews I did with a number of female former detectives who worked on the case. 'The one area of the Met Police where there were a significant number of female detectives at the time was in surveillance, as they were seen as less likely to catch criminals' attention. 'The women I spoke to were very helpful in talking about their experiences and I put a lot of that into the Jennings character.' Nicki Jennings was on the Brink's-Mat taskforce (Image: BBC ) But Nicki isn't the only composite character to be included in The Gold, lawyer Edwyn Cooper (Dominic Cooper), who helped to launder the money made from the stolen gold was another fictitious figure. Edwyn was also based on several real-life people rather than just one person from the case. Forsyth went on to say about his research: "I spoke to a large number of people who were involved in the story in different ways. "By and large, they were very open and happy to talk about their experiences." Hugh Bonneville as Brian Boyce in The Gold series 2 (Image: BBC ) One real-life figure key to the drama is senior police officer Brian Boyce (Hugh Bonneville), who led the Brink's-Mat investigation. Forsyth said: "By far, the most important person that we tracked down and spoke to was Brian Boyce." The writer said it was "very helpful" to get Boyce's insight into the case and the police investigation, and it made a huge difference. Article continues below The Gold seasons 1 & 2 are available to watch on the BBC iPlayer now
