Remy Ma Avoids Question About Latto & Nicki Minaj Beefing Over Grammys

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BROOKLYN, NEW YORK - JULY 24: Remy Ma speaks onstage during the REVOLT Summit Kickoff Event hosted by Sean “Diddy” Combs, REVOLT, and AT&T at the Kings Theatre on July 24, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for Revolt)
Her tension with Nicki is well-documented and Remy didn't want to get involved in anyone else's mess.

When Latto and Nicki Minaj were firing off tweets to one another, Remy Ma was a spectator like the rest of us. The rapper knows all too well what it is like beefing with the Queens star. These days, she's putting that past tension behind her. Their animosity began sometime in the mid-2000s, and some believe it all stemmed from lyrics about who was the true "queen of Rap." Whatever the case, things quickly unraveled, and Remy unleashed "ShEther," a diss track that stunned Hip Hop.

Nicki and Remy are mothers and wives pushing forward in their careers. Although neither brings up their past rift, the "Lean Back" hitmaker often faces questions. This occurred more recently during her chat with The Jason Lee Show, where the host wanted to pick Remy's brain.

HAPEVILLE, GEORGIA - JANUARY 30: Remy Ma attends the 2022 Beauty & Barber Bosses Awards And Scholarship Show at Hilton Atlanta Airport on January 30, 2022 in Hapeville, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images)
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Lee mentioned that Minaj and Latto's fallout began over whether or not the Grammys would classify the legend's song as Rap. Remy was asked if it mattered, and she told Lee he would have to ask one of the ladies involved. However, she did mention her nominations, stating that she lost out to The Black Eyed Peas and, later, Chance The Rapper. Remy also noted Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and (finally) Nas have Grammys, so The Recording Academy may be shifting.

Additionally, she said "it's a voting system" that isn't necessarily based on numbers or a more defined structure. "Once you get nominated, you're a part of the committee. You can vote, but a lot of times, it seems like whoever is signed to the label with the most people that are on the board, that's who usually wins. You're obviously gonna vote for your artists."

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Remy Ma looks forward to the next wave of Hip Hop and R&B carving out its own spaces. She mentioned The Source Awards and the Vibe Awards, much like we still have the Soul Train Awards. Check out the clip above.

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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
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