WATCH: Nicki Minaj fires back at fans for comparing her to Hulk Hogan during livestream
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Nicki Minaj responded to her fans who compared her to Hulk Hogan.
The singer launched a foul-mouthed tirade during an Instagram Live after she was compared to the wrestling legend.
Nicki Minaj reacts to a fan calling her Hulk Hogan on Instagram Live. pic.twitter.com/lINQgtNonj
— XXL Magazine (@XXL) September 7, 2024
Nicki Minaj's response to her fans
In an Instagram Live on Saturday, September 7, Nicki Minaj took some time to connect with her fans despite her busy schedule.
The 'Super Bass' singer, who is busy working on new tracks and traveling the globe in preparation for her latest album, 'Pink Friday 2' appeared relaxed in a white tee and bandana that complemented her platinum locks.
However, what started as a casual chat took a sharp turn when fans began drawing comparisons between Minaj's laid-back look and that of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan.
The rapper did not take kindly to the comparison read a fan's comment during the livestream and lashed out.
"Who the f**k you calling Hulk Hogan? M**********r!" she said.
Clearly upset by the remark, she continued, "You know what, blocking yo a**."
Adding a sarcastic twist, Minaj said, "Hulk Hogan? Oh, uh uh hunty. Hulk Hogan? Hulk blocking!"
Nicki Minaj taking the comment in stride
While Nicki Minaj's initial reaction to comments was fierce, fans noticed a subtle shift in her demeanor as she smiled and laughed off-camera with a friend, suggesting that she ultimately took the comment in stride.
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This isn't the first time Minaj has faced comparisons to wrestlers, with her bold style and larger-than-life persona often sparking similar comments.
Interestingly, Minaj's crossover appeal extends to the wrestling community as well, according to Daily Express US.
Professional wrestler Bianca Belair has previously expressed admiration for artists like Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and Megan Thee Stallion, and even voiced a desire to collaborate with them in the future.
Internet says Nicki Minaj did look like Hulk Hogan
As Nicki Minaj lashed out at her fans for comparing her to Hulk Hogan, netizens doubled down on the rapper's comments.
One user on X wrote, "Sounds like she was really offended. But actually funny . Unblock that person Nicki! They funny," and another tweeted, "'Hulk Hogan' I can’t unsee it now."
Sounds like she was really offended. But actually funny 😁 😂 😀. Unblock that person Nicki! They funny 😁
— Rubber S (@elont8keover) September 7, 2024
"Hate a celebrity who can't take a joke & play along," a netizen commented, while someone else remarked, "She should've said lemme tell you something brother."
Hate a celebrity who can't take a joke & play along
— CJ Anderson SzN 💫 (@AyooTexanNation) September 8, 2024
She should've said lemme tell you something brother
— QUADRE #LetsGetNegative🐐🙌🏾 (@imquadre) September 8, 2024
"I mean, she does kind of look like Hulk Hogan in whatever she's wearing," an individual opined, and another penned, "Her hair do look like hulk hogan."
I mean, she does kind of look like Hulk Hogan in whatever she's wearing
— Sta𝕏-A-Trillion (@Stax_a_Trillion) September 8, 2024
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