Mwanadada Nicki Minaj anayetamba na nngoma yake mpya ya 'Lookin Ass Nigga'amejikuta akishambuliwa vikali kutokana na artwork ya wimbo wake “Lookin Ass Ni**a.” Rapper huyo wa Young Money amekosolewa kwa kutumia picha ya Malcolm X kwenye kava la single hiyo.
Picha original, ilichapishwa kwenye jarida la Ebony mwaka 1964, ikimuonesha mwanaharakati huyo wa haki za watu weusi Marekani akiwa ameshika M1 carbine na akiwa amechungulia dirishani. Kutokana na kukosolewa huko, Nicki ameomba radhi kupitia Instagram kwa kuandika:
“What seems to be the issue now? Do you have a problem with me referring to the people Malcolm X was ready to pull his gun out on as Lookin Ass Niggaz? Well, I apologize. That was never the official artwork nor is this an official single. This is a conversation. Not a single. I am in the video shooting at Lookin Ass Niggaz and there happened to be an iconic photo of Malcolm X ready to do the same thing for what he believed in!!!! It is in no way to undermine his efforts and legacy. I apologize to the Malcolm X estate if the meaning of the photo was misconstrued. The word ‘nigga’ causes so much debate in our community while the ‘nigga’ behavior gets praised and worship. Let’s not. Apologies again to his family. I have nothing but respect an adoration for u. The photo was removed hours ago. Thank you.”
Picha original, ilichapishwa kwenye jarida la Ebony mwaka 1964, ikimuonesha mwanaharakati huyo wa haki za watu weusi Marekani akiwa ameshika M1 carbine na akiwa amechungulia dirishani. Kutokana na kukosolewa huko, Nicki ameomba radhi kupitia Instagram kwa kuandika:
“What seems to be the issue now? Do you have a problem with me referring to the people Malcolm X was ready to pull his gun out on as Lookin Ass Niggaz? Well, I apologize. That was never the official artwork nor is this an official single. This is a conversation. Not a single. I am in the video shooting at Lookin Ass Niggaz and there happened to be an iconic photo of Malcolm X ready to do the same thing for what he believed in!!!! It is in no way to undermine his efforts and legacy. I apologize to the Malcolm X estate if the meaning of the photo was misconstrued. The word ‘nigga’ causes so much debate in our community while the ‘nigga’ behavior gets praised and worship. Let’s not. Apologies again to his family. I have nothing but respect an adoration for u. The photo was removed hours ago. Thank you.”