Latto is standing ten toes down after sparking controversy by declaring Lil Kim the best feminine rapper of all time.
The query arose throughout a latest episode of Complicated’s GOAT Speak that includes the “Sunday Service” hitmaker and her youthful sister, Brooklyn Nikole.
Whereas Latto initially agreed together with her sister giving her the crown, she finally named her “actual” decide.
“I’m the GOAT although,” Latto insisted. “However the GOAT is Lil’ Kim, for positive. [She’s] going to eternally be a staple in not solely rap however feminine rap.” Latto cited Kim’s “style icon” standing and praised her “ timeless music.”
Latto continued, insisting Lil Kim is a queen” on and off-camera. “I like that her,” she stated earlier than referencing “Massive Momma Thang,” the NYC icon’s 1996 tune. “And he or she’s huge mama, too.”
Latto & Brooklyn tell us who their GOAT Feminine Rapper is 👀 pic.twitter.com/54JlqfPlru
— Complicated (@Complicated) August 13, 2024
Nonetheless, her remarks divided Hip-Hop followers, particularly the Barbz, Nicki Minaj’s devoted fanbase.
“As a lot as they are saying Lil Kim is who they appear as much as and the way a lot of a “goat” she is, why aren’t they asking her to do options however begging Nicki??? Massive Distinction hits exhausting as we speak,” one Nicki Minaj fan shared.
As a lot as they are saying Lil Kim is who they appear as much as and the way a lot of a “goat” she is, why aren’t they asking her to do options however begging Nicki??? Massive Distinction hits exhausting as we speak.. pic.twitter.com/BCrCT5cI6T
— ✨👑 𝓛𝓐𝓜𝓞𝓤𝓝 𝓜 👑✨ (@Prince_virgo914) August 13, 2024
“Y’all can by no means erase Lil Kim’s imprint on the trade,” one other person added. “She created the complete basis that these women stand on. Recover from it.”
Y’all can by no means erase Lil Kim’s imprint on the trade. She created the complete basis that these women stand on. Recover from it.
— Khalil (@kbyrd2_) August 13, 2024
“The one individuals mad about latto calling Lil Kim the GOAT of feminine rap are the bitter barbs,” a 3rd particular person remarked.“Everybody else is aware of latto was spitting nothing however FACTSSSSS. There’s no Nicki Minaj with out LIL KIM.”
The one individuals mad about latto calling Lil Kim the GOAT of feminine rap are the bitter barbs. Everybody else is aware of latto was spitting nothing however FACTSSSSS. There’s no Nicki Minaj with out LIL KIM.
— Bicken Papi ✰ (@BICKENPAPI) August 13, 2024
Nonetheless, Latto stood her floor. She took to Instagram amid the backlash, advising, “I stated what I stated.”
Barbz: I’m bored with these women saying Nicki’s identify of their interviews! It’s giving clout chasers!”
Latto: *doesn’t say Nicki’s identify*
Barbz: she’s not saying Nicki’s identify!! How dare she!! 🤬 https://t.co/rhOxWLThIB
— 𝕭𝖆𝖗𝖉𝖎 & 𝕯𝖎𝖆𝖒𝖔𝖓𝖉𝖘 🧊 (Fan Acct) (@Cardigasm) August 13, 2024
Try another reactions to Latto crowning Lil Kim the GOAT under.
Barbz: I’m bored with these women saying Nicki’s identify of their interviews! It’s giving clout chasers!”
Latto: *doesn’t say Nicki’s identify*
Barbz: she’s not saying Nicki’s identify!! How dare she!! 🤬 https://t.co/rhOxWLThIB
— 𝕭𝖆𝖗𝖉𝖎 & 𝕯𝖎𝖆𝖒𝖔𝖓𝖉𝖘 🧊 (Fan Acct) (@Cardigasm) August 13, 2024
If I used to be Kim, I’d be extra upset that these women solely point out my identify after they fall out with Nicki. https://t.co/RFvxud9BNu
— 💋 (@price0fwoke) August 13, 2024
if we actually being trustworthy lil kim actually is the goat the ladies are nonetheless utilizing her blueprint 20 plus years later https://t.co/8nNG7Bfuaa
— rahn (@voteforrahn) August 13, 2024
Yall mad bc she referred to as Lil Kim the goat likes ot not true . Latto has by no means as soon as stated Nicki was the goat , yall performing like she recanted her assertion or sum like its not that critical Lil Kim is the goat she the explanation these b###### rapping https://t.co/xGFECIFdnz
— AQUA BAE 🩵🍒 (@CherryCarriee) August 14, 2024
Nicki Minaj proves why she’s the realist btch within the rap sport bc even when Lil Kim and her have been at one another’s necks, she by no means forgot to say her as her inspiration and publicly say what she DESERVED. pic.twitter.com/rUsPYGUHlS
— Dollface⭒ (@iBarbiecore) August 13, 2024