Nicki Minaj Raps "Barbiana" Lyric With Fan While Making Her Way To Met Gala

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She made time for one of her Barbz.

Fans haven't heard much from Nicki Minaj since she concluded her "Nicki WRLD Tour" at the end of March. The European leg of the shows was riddled with technical issues and cancelations, but the queen of the Barbz was able to work through the difficulties and negative headlines to complete the stint like the professional that she is.

Back in April, Chris Brown confirmed that he and Minaj will be hitting the road for a summer tour, so it's expected that the rapper is taking time to iron out the details, especially following such a complicated run earlier this year. Now that Minaj has cut ties with her longtime managers Cortez Bryant and Gee Roberson, fans will have to patiently await what's next as things are shaking up behind the scenes.

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Yet, one thing everyone can count on is for Minaj to strut her stuff on the Met Gala red carpet. Opting for a pale pink look from head-to-toe, Minaj wore a Prabal Gurung, custom-made gown that featured hand-embroidered chandelier crystals and a silk taffeta train. A fan caught Minaj as she was making her way through the chaos of the Ball and couldn't pass up the chance to spit the rapper's Met Gala line from "Barbiana.

"You 'bout to shut it down at Met Galiana, you peanut head b*tches is always jellyana," he rapped to Minaj who saw him and help him finish the line. She was all smiles during the exchange before running off to her awaiting vehicle.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.