David Bridges
Roomies, you all know that Lil Wayne fiercely defends his protégé, the iconic Harajuku Barbie, Nicki Minaj. Recently, he swiftly responded like a protective brother after Kendrick Perkins made disparaging remarks about Nicki during a segment on ‘NBA Today.’
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Lil Wayne Stands Up for Nicki Minaj Against Kendrick Perkins’ Criticism
As soon as he saw Kendrick Perkins throwing shade at Nicki, Lil Wayne took to X (formerly Twitter) without hesitation. The ‘A Milli’ hitmaker responded late on Friday, February 7, addressing the former NBA player directly with a tweet that asserted, “The Warriors thought they were getting a Taylor Swift or a Beyoncé and ended up with a #kendrickperkins Stop playing, bh,” Wayne wrote. Meanwhile, Nicki has yet to publicly respond to Kendrick’s comments.
Kendrick Perkins’ Remarks on Nicki Minaj’s Status
During a recent episode of ‘NBA Today,’ Perkins discussed the potential trade of Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors.
In the midst of the conversation, he remarked, “Listen, I was looking at the Warriors, thinking they’re going to land a Beyoncé or a Taylor Swift. Instead, they ended up with a [Nicki Minaj]. And that’s alright!”
His co-hosts warned him that Nicki’s passionate fans, known as the Barbz, would surely retaliate, and they did not disappoint! The Barbz unleashed a torrent of criticism on Perkins, prompting him to apologize on X, stating, “Wish I had known about the Barbz before sharing my Nicki Minaj take… don’t hold it against my heart 
My sincerest apologies, I’m not looking for any trouble!”
Fans React on Social Media to Lil Wayne’s Defense of Nicki Minaj
The Roommates quickly flooded The Shade Room’s comment section, praising Lil Wayne for his unwavering support of Nicki Minaj. Here’s a glimpse of their reactions:
Instagram user @goldkissed wrote, “One thing about Wayne, he’s always going to defend Nicki!”
Instagram user @hiraamjadx wrote, “Lil Wayne declared he’s a BARBIE, QUIT PLAYING WITH NICKI ❤️❤️❤️”
Furthermore, Instagram user @queen_drinab wrote, “Wayne is the biggest barb 😭😭 you all knew he was coming.”
Another Instagram user @shy_mugga wrote, “Let’s discuss this respectfully: Beyoncé is considered the best female singer alive to some, Taylor is seen as the best by others, but Nicki is undeniably the best female rapper to everyone. There’s no debate about that. His reasoning just doesn’t add up.”
Additionally, Instagram user @jack_of_all_tradezzz wrote, “He could have mentioned Sexy Redd, but Nicki Minaj?? Come on, man 😂
Instagram user @dougie_dooz wrote, “Nicki will always be a star! Even on hiatus, she remains one of the most talked-about artists, just like during the Grammys when she was trending heavily.”
Lastly, Instagram user @drandolph_visuals wrote, “Wow, bro didn’t defend Drake like this! 😂
Additionally, Instagram user @rnyesika commented, “Thank you, because she stays minding her own business, and then suddenly someone attacks her.”
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What Are Your Thoughts, Roomies?
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