The rap queen’s wrath is known, and it appears even Corridor of Famer Shannon Sharpe isn’t immune. After discovering himself on the fallacious finish of a Nicki Minaj lyrical jab, Shannon Sharpe apologized for a previous remark that sparked the not-so-nice bar from the rapstress.
If you happen to missed the preliminary ripple, the drama started again in February 2024. Shannon Sharpe, recognized for his sturdy opinions and typically controversial takes, replied to a fan asking him to interview Minaj stating, “Nicki who?”
The web, fast to attach dots, instantly assumed he was referring to Nicki Minaj. Nonetheless, Sharpe has clarified that he thought the fan was speaking about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley.
Quick ahead to now, and Nicki Minaj has seemingly determined to deal with the perceived shade in true Nicki trend: with bars. On a brand new remix of Lil Wayne‘s observe “Banned From NO,” Nicki reportedly dropped a line aimed instantly at Sharpe.
“‘Bout to cop you slides, all you do is flip-flop / If I ship a pic of Shannon, you ain’t that Sharpe.”
Mrs. Petty actually appears to be holding as much as her identify. The rapper seemingly took photographs at Sharpe’s private model, utilizing his final identify as a double entendre.
Shannon Sharpe Apologizes: From “Nicki Who?” to “My Fault, Queen”
The lyrical jab evidently reached Sharpe, as a result of the outspoken analyst shortly took to his platform to clear the air and, most significantly, prolong an apology. In line with Each day Mail, Shannon Sharpe apologizes for the misunderstanding, reiterating his unique intent and expressing respect for the rapper.
“I simply wish to say, Nicki Minaj, I acquired no downside with you in anyway,” Sharpe acknowledged in his apology on his podcast with Ochocinco, Nightcap. He went on to elucidate his unique “Nicki who?” remark.
“I used to travel with folks. I used to be speaking about Nikki Haley. Nikki Haley mentioned it’s actually nice for everyone of black America, and I used to be like … ‘When has it ever been nice?” he acknowledged. “Nicki, I used to be not attempting to be disrespectful. In fact, I do know who you’re. I might be remiss to say that I assumed you knew who I used to be, or that you simply knew something about ‘Membership Shay Shay.’ I’m not that conceited.”
‘Nicki, I apologize. I meant no disrespect. You’ll all the time have an open invitation in case you ever wish to come sit down and have a dialog,” he added. “Even in case you simply wish to have a non-public dialog on the cellphone or one thing. It received’t go any additional between you and I.”
Ochocinco acknowledged that he would textual content the mom of 1 afterward to elucidate the scenario. Nonetheless, it was a Barb who alerted Minaj of Sharpe’s apology.
“LOL – effectively we acquired a humorous lil rap bar out of it,” Minaj responded. “Thanks, Shannon b/c I used to be like ‘what I performed did now?’ You by no means cleared it as much as the Barbz so I needed to avenge them.”
Sharpe is doing his finest to remain out of the drama. As BOSSIP reported, the Corridor of Famer briefly stepped down from his position at ESPN amid rape and abuse allegations. Although he was capable of clear up points with Nicki, he has but to resolve his authorized points.
