Trust and consider that Bobby Lytes will at all times be fast to defend his cousin, Trina.
The ‘Love & Hip Hop: Miami’ star went on Instagram Live on Thursday (December 28) amid the criticism Trina is receiving for declaring Beyoncé the “No. 1 female rapper.”
Bobby Lytes Defends Trina
Taking to Instagram Live, the TV character defined that Trina has at all times been an enormous fan of Bey. But her determination to not point out any profession feminine rappers might have paradoxically been to keep away from getting backlash from sure fan teams.
“She did that to just– for this same reason,” he mentioned partly. “Her saying Beyoncé was a light-hearted answer. But it was also for her to stay true to what she likes and who inspires her. Boom! Case closed.”
He then proceeded by saying that Trina was entitled to her personal opinion and that she didn’t must “kiss nobody’s a**” to offer her trustworthy tackle feminine rap.
Lytes acknowledged {that a} specific fanbase had been further important of Trina’s comment, although he wouldn’t share who he was particularly referring to.
Trina Doubles Down On Naming Beyoncé Best Rapper
As beforehand reported, Trina not too long ago interviewed with HipHopDX. At one level, the “Here We Go” artist shared who she thinks influenced feminine rap in a manner that in the end opened the doorways for different girls to shine.
“Yeah, Beyonce,” Trina mentioned with out hesitation. “She’s like the number one female rapper when she does rap…when you hear her do a song and its rapping involved, it’s like ‘Oh My God,’ it’s more inspiration.”
Many individuals contested the remark as a result of the music business as an entire doesn’t regard Bey as a rapper. Not to say, a number of feminine rappers have made their mark in hip-hop these previous few years, arguably serving to pave the way in which for up-and-coming feminine artists up to now few years.
Still, Trina doubled down on naming Bey. After the video clip of her interview went viral, it wasn’t lengthy earlier than Trina hopped onto Instagram Story to difficulty a response.
“For the dusty crusty funky bi***es in the bacccckkk. Beyonce is the queen of rap (when she raps) and ALL other genres of music. Now stay mad goofys I said what I said and NANN b***h gone check me.”
And her clapbacks didn’t finish there. On Thursday, a resurfaced clip of Trina performing Nicki Minaj‘s song ‘Moment For Life’ on the 2013 BMI Awards made its rounds on X. Some individuals felt she might’ve proven Minaj some love in her interview, contemplating she had carried out her tune a decade prior.
When The Jasmine Brand later reposted the video on their Instagram web page, Trina hopped within the remark part to emphasize — as soon as once more — that she had a proper to her personal opinion.
“Yes! Came thru and slayed it. See that’s the thing I don’t have any problems with NOBODY,” she wrote. “Im probably the only female artist that always show love to all the female artist. No jealousy. No insecurities over here. I’m actually ya favorite fave … FAVE. Don’t let that go over ya head. (Jokes up).”
She then adopted up with one other remark.
“What’s the REAL problem? My choice. My opinion of who I said the queen is. The f**k y’all think this is. A f***n colt. Now pls leave me alone. I hate coming on here talking to y’all. Bye”
See her remark part clapbacks right here.
Social Media Continues To React
Trina grew to become a trending subject on X, previously often known as Twitter, with individuals sharing their very own ideas on Trina’s response.
@Yonceforever4 tweeted.
“The way Trina said Beyonce is the queen of rap and now everyone is shaking and getting mad proves that Beyonce is literally the music industry oh Beyonce you will always be famous.”
The consumer @itsKARY_ wrote:
“Trina had the opportunity to name legends who pioneered female rap, and instead of listing them (or even referencing herself as one of the pioneers), she named………..Beyoncé.”
But it wasn’t all harsh criticism, as some individuals had been fast to defend her, saying she was merely exhibiting like to an artist she clearly admires sufficient to think about her favourite rapper.
And given how a lot love Trina has proven Beyoncé over time, it wouldn’t essentially be stunning.
@MrJeromeTrammel tweeted:
“Trina consistently shown love, paid homage to & worked with so many female rappers. She loves Beyonce – THAT’S HER IDOL – she was just giving Beyonce her flowers!”
“Y’all declare Trina is outdated, washed & irrelevant however her interview received y’all huffing and puffing & doing assume items!
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Trina had the chance to call legends who pioneered feminine rap, and as an alternative of itemizing them (and even referencing herself as one of many pioneers), she named………..Beyoncé.
She should need a bouquet of flowers ✌🏽 pic.twitter.com/96e6AXuRY7
— kario. (@itsKARY_) December 28, 2023
I’m sorry I’ve to giggle as a result of trina was doing nicki tributes when nicki was nonetheless a rookie 😭however she wasn’t the one which opened doorways for the brand new ladies? Oh okay. pic.twitter.com/YqsC9B1nb8 https://t.co/MeIoNPQV4u
— litgitte 🕷 (@MimieZaforas) December 28, 2023
Trina persistently proven love, paid homage to & labored with so many feminine rappers. She loves Beyonce – THAT’S HER IDOL – she was simply giving Beyonce her flowers!
Y’all declare Trina is outdated, washed & irrelevant however her interview received y’all huffing and puffing & doing assume items! pic.twitter.com/lSbhD497jV
— Jerome Trammel (@MrJeromeTrammel) December 28, 2023
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