Nicki Minaj praises Ben Shapiro’s successful rap debut
Rapper Nicki Minaj Reacts to Ben Shapiro Topping iTunes Rap Charts
Rapper Nicki Minaj had a playful response to Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro’s success on iTunes. Shapiro, known for his conservative commentary, landed the top spot on the charts for his featured rap in Tom MacDonald’s song “Facts.”
Hey, @NICKIMINAJ, it’s great to join you atop the iTunes rap charts. Sorry, correction, you’re a few slots lower. pic.twitter.com/6XXou5Znge
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) January 26, 2024
Shapiro and MacDonald eventually claimed the number one spot on iTunes, prompting Minaj to respond with humor. She listened to Shapiro’s rap and commented, “I just listened to it [Ben Shapiro], not bad. Congrats on #1. But it def sounds like Roman’s Revenge when the beat first came in…idk.” Minaj referred to one of her own hit songs.
I just listened to it @benshapiro not bad. Congrats on #1. But it def sounds like Roman’s Revenge when the beat first came in…idk
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) January 27, 2024
Minaj continued to comment on the rap, jokingly saying, “Ben Shapiro put out a diss record. He said his comment sections are filled with woke Karens. The song is #1 on US iTunes,” accompanied by crying-laughing emojis. She also questioned, “What is [really] happening & who is that other man rapping???? Is this real life??!! He said ‘Nicki take some notes,’ nah,” referring to MacDonald.
Ben Shapiro put out a diss record. He said his comment sections are filled with woke Karens. The song is #1 on US iTunes. 😂🤣😭😭😭😭😭 what is rlly happening & whos is that other man rapping???? Is this real life??!! He said “Nicki take some notes” nah 😂😂😂😂 AYO nah
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) January 27, 2024
Minaj also found amusement in Shapiro surpassing her on the charts. When one of her fans encouraged others to support Minaj and help her surpass Shapiro, she responded, “Ben Shapiro? Ben Shapiro is #1 on iTunes? 😭 this better be a good edit. BARBZ if y’all don’t quit playin!!!”
Ben Shapiro? Ben Shapiro is #1 on iTunes? 😭 this better be a good edit. BARBZ if y’all don’t quit playin!!!
-onika https://t.co/t1anJQuwry
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) January 27, 2024
In another post, Shapiro mentioned Minaj while referencing her ongoing feud with rapper Megan Thee Stallion. He wrote, “Hey [Megan Thee Stallion], we’re coming for thee. Also, [Nicki Minaj] is correct about your flow.”
Also, @NICKIMINAJ is correct about your flow.
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) January 26, 2024
Shapiro’s song “Facts” tackles establishment and mainstream media “sacred cows” and claimed the top spot on the hip-hop/rap chart, surpassing artists like Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, and Eminem.
Related: Ben Shapiro’s Rap Debut ‘Facts’ With Tom MacDonald Becomes #1 Song In The Country
Why did Nicki Minaj acknowledge Shapiro’s achievement and give his rap a listen?
Notes” nah🤣😂
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) January 27, 2024
Minaj’s response to Shapiro’s success on the iTunes rap charts showcases her playful and witty personality. Despite their differing ideologies, she took the opportunity to acknowledge Shapiro’s achievement and even gave his rap a listen. Her comments not only showed her humor but also her familiarity with her own discography as she recognized similarities between Shapiro’s rap and her own song “Roman’s Revenge.”
Minaj’s response also hinted at her surprise about the situation, questioning if it was “real life” and expressing curiosity about Tom MacDonald, the other artist featured on the track. She playfully dismissed Shapiro’s suggestion for her to take notes, indicating that she is confident in her own abilities as an artist and doesn’t need guidance from him.
The lighthearted exchange between Minaj and Shapiro highlights the unpredictability and diversity of the music industry. It shows that regardless of political differences, artists can still appreciate and acknowledge each other’s talent.
Moreover, Minaj’s response exemplifies the power of social media in bringing artists together and allowing them to engage with their fans. The Twitter platform enables these interactions to take place in real-time, creating a sense of closeness between celebrities and their followers.
This incident also brings attention to the ability of different genres of music to cross paths and collaborate. Shapiro’s success on the iTunes rap charts may have surprised some, given his primarily conservative reputation. However, it also demonstrates the openness of hip-hop fans to embrace artists from various backgrounds and perspectives.
In conclusion, rapper Nicki Minaj’s response to Ben Shapiro topping the iTunes rap charts showcases her humorous and witty personality. Her acknowledgement of Shapiro’s success and playful comments add a lighthearted touch to the situation. This exchange illustrates both the power of social media in facilitating artist interactions and the ability of different genres to intersect and collaborate. Ultimately, it highlights the diverse and unpredictable nature of the music industry.
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