'She did good': Internet hails Nicki Minaj as she declines Kanye West's request to clear 'New Body' for release
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: After several long years of waiting, it seemed fans were finally going to get Kanye West's elusive track 'New Body' featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign.
That is until Minaj put her stiletto-heeled foot down. In a recent Instagram Live video, the rap queen declined West's request to clear her verse for the song, much to the internet's delight.
Nicki Minaj declines Kanye West’s request to clear ‘New Body’ for release:
— Pop Base (@PopBase) December 15, 2023
“That train has left the station. No disrespect in any way. I just put out a new album, why would I put out a song that has been out for 3 years?” pic.twitter.com/ncNtWa0bZv
Nicki Minaj shuts down Kanye West’s request for clearance on 'New Body'
On Thursday, December 14, West took to social media to share what appeared to be a one-sided text conversation between himself and Minaj.
In the texts, West asked the 'Super Bass' hitmaker to clear her verse for the song’s inclusion on his upcoming album called 'Vultures.'
Fans eagerly awaited Minaj’s public response, but after hours of silence, she went live on Instagram to announce that she was no longer interested in being a part of the track.
“That train has left the station,” Minaj stated bluntly during her live stream. “No disrespect in anyway. I just put out a brand-new album. Why would I put out a song that has been out for 3 years? Come on guys.”
Minaj had previously recorded her guest verse for 'New Body' in 2018 during sessions for West’s album 'Yandhi.'
But after many delays, the album never saw an official release, and 'New Body' remained unheard except for snippets previewed at West’s listening parties or online leaks over the years.
The tense exchange comes on the heels of recent conflicts between Minaj and music industry forces.
Quite recently, an irritated Minaj called out Billboard for what she deemed unfair treatment surrounding the first-week sales of her latest album, 'Pink Friday 2.'
Despite selling over 300,000 copies, Minaj says Billboard deducted 100,000 album units from her totals.
NICKI “chile that train has left the station” ON CLEARING ‘NEW BODY’ FOR YE’S ALBUM‼️‼️ @NICKIMINAJ @kanyewest #NickiMinaj #PinkFriday2 #PINKFRIDAY2 #PinkFriday2WorldTour #KanyeWest pic.twitter.com/HHCWfmrKlX
— Ro (@RomanDaSleezee) December 15, 2023
Internet reacts to Nicki Minaj rejecting Kanye West’s request
As news spread of Minaj shutting down West’s release plans, fans across the internet hailed her decision as a power move against the rapper/producer.
One supporter exclaimed, "Nicki Minaj is so mother for this. She ate this." Meanwhile, another commenter humorously remarked, "Sorry we’re in #gagcity right now."
She is so mother for this. She ate this pic.twitter.com/qQPIet08Sx
— 𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘🇳🇬ᴺᴹ (@RamatVictory) December 15, 2023
sorry we’re in #gagcity right now💅🏾 pic.twitter.com/ymsvS2zKp7
— cabria ・❥・PF2 (@ca6ria) December 15, 2023
Adding to the chorus of support, a third user praised Nicki, stating, "She did good. 3 whole years and he played in her face and refused to drop it even made her do a whole video. He needs to rest we already have the song."
Another echoed the sentiment, expressing, "I’m glad she declined it tbh."
She did good. 3 whole years and he played in her face and refused to drop it even made her do a whole video. He needs to rest we already have the song
— RIHANAT IDAMU ADUGBO🫶🏾 (@Rihanatsona) December 15, 2023
A fifth voice resonated with admiration, remarking, "Respect for Nicki. It makes sense to focus on new stuff."
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