BET has issued an apology to Nicki Minaj after the platinum-selling artist pulled out of her headlining set at this summer’s BET Experience.
The self-proclaimed Queen of Rap was offended the network tweeted an article congratulating Cardi B on her history-making Grammy win, while simultaneously sending a shot at Nicki. In a statement, BET claimed the tweet was unauthorized and highlighted its long-running relationship with the Queens-bred rap star.
“BET loves Nicki Minaj,” the statement reads. “We have supported her from the very beginning of her career and will continue to do so moving forward. Nicki has paved the way for so many performers and has solidified her place as one of the most powerful figures in the music industry.
“Unfortunately the respect we have for Nicki was violated by this post that should never have been written. The post does not reflect how we feel about Nicki. And further does not reflect our company values. We deeply apologize for the hurt, disappointment and confusion that this post has caused. We are committed to doing everything we can to address the situation.”
BET also revealed an internal audit would take place to ensure this type of thing wouldn’t happen in the future.
“We are also conducting an internal audit to assure these types of posts are not published again,” it continued. “We have apologized to Nicki and her team. The post has been removed and we have taken additional appropriate action.
“We understand Nicki’s position and look forward to continuing our dialogue with her. Finally, we apologize to all of her fans. This should have never happened.”
Nicki hasn’t publicly responded to BET’s apology, but she did thank the Barbz for their support.
“I can’t thank you guys enough for all the love & support you continue to show me,” she tweeted on Monday (February 11). “To everyone who said something sweet, thank you. Whether I read it or not, I felt it. From the bottom of my heart. I love you so much. So so so soooo much. Stay tuned.”
At this time, it’s unclear if Nicki will reconsider showing up for her BET Experience set this June.
Nicki, Lil Wayne, Tory Lanez, Trippie Redd and Bri Steves were scheduled to perform on June 21, while Cardi, Migos, Lil Yachty, Lil Baby and City Girls were expected on June 22.
[This article has been updated. The original version was published on February 11, 2019 at 1:17 p.m. PT and can be found below.]
Cardi B took home the gilded trophy for Best Rap Album at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night (February 10). Par for the course, BET ran an article congratulating the platinum-selling rapper on her historical Grammy win and at the same time, managed to bait her nemesis Nicki Minaj.
Black Barbie took notice of the excerpt, “Meanwhile, Nick Minaj is being dragged by her lacefront” and the Barbz pounced.
As a result, BET pulled the article, but Nicki ultimately decided to drop out of her headlining performance at the 2019 BET Experience in Los Angeles this summer — and evidently, she’s taking Young Money with her.
“Young Money will no longer be apart of the BET Experience or award show,” she tweeted on Monday (February 11). “Summer Tour dates dropping soon.”
Nicki and Cardi were originally both expected to perform during the star-studded event on separate days. Nicki, Lil Wayne, Tory Lanez, Trippie Redd and Bri Steves were scheduled to perform on June 21, while Cardi, Migos, Lil Yachty, Lil Baby and City Girls were expected on June 22.
The two rap superstars have been butting heads for months. Last September, Cardi allegedly threw a shoe at Nicki during a New York Fashion Week event. Since then, they’ve stayed in their separate corners.[apple_news_ad type=”any”]
Fuck Nicki and BET.
BET is shady ass hell!! I like him both, however I will always be team Nicki!!
Haha. Nicki can never handle any beef on her own unless she brings ym into it. From lil Kim to remy to cardi. She always gotta to bring her team into it. Shows your weakness
They set the bait and this fat plastic hoe took it like the fool she is, playing right into BET’s hands. They got the bigger star headlining already and Nicki’s been a complete car wreck this last year – sounds like they wanted to remove her from the show but let her to do the dirty work for them while getting a lot of free publicity in the process. It’s obvious that this ‘post-and-delete’ was a deliberate and calculated move. Nicely done, BET.
No that wasn’t a good move on BET part…other artist will view it as them throwing her under the bus for a couple of retweets and giggles, so if you do it to her then what’s to say you won’t do it to me? Also the narrative is that a supposed black entertainment company mocked a talented black woman to big up a non black woman…you know the righteous sistas ain’t having that…they are also making it seem as if they are trying to instigate drama between the two, which ain’t a good look and lastly she has this little thing called Queen Radio and she can an most likely will blast the heck out of them…which advertisers don’t look. So no, BET takes a major L for this…they have damaged their reputation for this and lets be honest the only time really big artist go to their show is to promote something. Don’t be fueled with hate or else you won’t have any room for objectivity.
Bruh….you said complete car wreck….I’m dying laughing. Nicki ain’t been the same since Remy Aires her ass out. Rem made that girl leave America and go hide in Paris lololol
She’s mad cuz she has never one a Grammy and Cardio B wins one on her first try…. Petty
This Rap game is not built for woman. Black women should know their place in a man game. Cardi B album was whack. Women just like her cause she keeps it real. Women have been acting like since the 80’s. Female artist today have no skill. They are best made for the strip club or being the transporter.
Your a sexist, and that’s fine for you. As a longtime fan of the art I am a big fan of Cardi. She brings a fresh new energy to the game and comes from a place of being genuine, which is why many love her more than Nicki. That being said — Pusha T and Mac Miller got robbed.
The rest of Young Money replies, “What’s this we shit?”
Nicki is mad because she was a puppet just like Cardi B is, but didn’t get that fake ass Grammy. Yeah, she mocked the pope and Catholics. Yes, she showed her body and gave it up to anyone who would give her press. Yes, she did allll that and then some just like Cardi. Lol these ho’s will come and go, so bye Nicki. Don’t worry, all that wasn’t in vain, that paycheck cleared. Maybe supporting vile men like her brother didn’t help, or he new bf? Minaj set the trap for the next stripper ho, and Cardi is just that girl for the moment. Soon there will be a new ho.
Hahaha, nicki Minaj is a huge fucking hater. She flipped on Travis after he outsold her then she got jealous of cardi because cardi was getting spins. Who gives a fuck if she drops outs of headlining? When’s the last time her or young money were relevant? Every song she makes she talks about the same shit. How many ways can she say “these bitches is my sons” lol.
Y’all DO REALIZE that BET hasn’t been Black in Years, RIGHT???
Nicki is washed up and full of herself. No one will miss her at the awards with her weird noises
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What do they mean by Young Money anyway? Is Gudda Gudda gonna be there?
i dont really care about nicki but for b.e.t to disrespect the black latina for the white one was foul. maybe b.e.t should go back to showing african american excellence.
Wait a minute why am I the only one who is confused as to why BET would even want a known supporter of pedophiles to perform on their show?
Yup, because you know how you would feel if your brother was accused of something like that, right? She no longer showed support once it appeared he actually did those things. Gtfoh.
She’s dating a convicted pedophile right now as we speak. She admits to having met the guy while she was underage and he was already a major.
BET need to apologize to the Hip Hop Culture for no platforms like Rap City , The Deal , 106 & Park , Video Soul , Uncut , Black Carpet , RIP THE RUNWAY FASHION SHOW , etc…. Will never see Nicki Minaj or Cardi B in the Basement of Rap City in the booth shame ! Check Out Field Mobb on Rap City no shoes a Hip Hop moment !
BET helped kill hip hop by putting over a lot of garbage. No surprise they are continuing to kill it by burying one of the biggest stars. If it were any other network it would be in the dumps, but I guess America needs a black network so it’s sticking around.
NIKKI EATS CARDI’S STINKY BROWN POO POO!!! SHE OPENS UP WIDE AND GOBBLES THAT SLIMY, CHUNKY BROWN WASTE DOWN HER THROAT WHILE HUMMING “BODAK YELLOW”. OPEN WIDE BITCH, HERE COMES THE POOOOOPIE!!!
How was the original tweet in any way offensive tho??!!
I’M LATE AS HELL, BUT IDGAF SO HERE’S MY OPINION. Nicki Minaj…. *sigh* was never… maadd at cardi b… She, WAS mad however, at THE ACADEMY. AND BET. She ain’t mad because cardi won or made history. She’s upset because she was snubbed, the producers knew that queen deserved a nomination, or with the time span, at least chun-li or Barbie tingz. Now me personally, I love the fact that cardi won an award, but I hate that it was the grammy’s. Just a bunch of old white men in an office sitting at a coffee table pretending like they know anything of (OR SURROUNDING) hip-hop, rap, rnb, pop culture, and just black culture in general, I also feel it should’ve been the hip hop category. BUT THAT’S MY OPINION.