Trina Sparks Controversy After Crowning Beyonce The ‘No. 1 Female Rapper When She Does Rap’ [Video]

Some fans are side-eyeing Trina for calling Beyonce the best female rapper. 

In a newly unveiled interview with Hip-Hop DX, the Miami star said Beyonce opened the door for new female rappers to take over the industry. 

“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,” Trina explained. 

By now, we all know that Trina is part of the BeyHive. However, as the clip spread, the Barbz wasted no time with their theory. Nicki Minaj’s fanbase felt that Trina was trying to take a stab at the “Pink Friday 2” star. If you recall, ffans speculated about a rift between the two following the botched rollout of their single, “BAPS,” in 2019. However, Trina clarified, stating, “there is no beef between me and Nicki Minaj. There will be no disrespect for Nicki Minaj or anybody else that’s on my album.” Despite this, it seems that the two have not collaborated again since then.

Thursday afternoon, Trina addressed the backlash from social media users who called her out.

Trina been mad since Nicki gave her a free feature & her team thought Nicki would pay for budget of a video for a song that only made noise because Nicki was featured on it.. first it was “it don’t matter who write raps” now it’s “Beyoncé inspiring female rappers” the clownery🤡

— minajtrollz (@minajtrollz) December 28, 2023

https://twitter.com/BadBostonBitch/status/1740304994748817410

I’m sorry I have to laugh because trina was doing nicki tributes when nicki was still a rookie 😭but she wasn’t the one that opened doors for the new girls? Oh okay. pic.twitter.com/YqsC9B1nb8 https://t.co/MeIoNPQV4u

— litgitte 💗 (@MimieZaforas) December 28, 2023

Trina fans were sure to come to her defense as well, with one Twitter user questioning, “What doors did that lady open for Trina?” Towards the beginning of Minaj’s career, the ladies seemingly had a great friendship.  The ladies frequently showed love to one another in interviews and even worked together on Yo Gotti’s “5 Star Chick Remix.” 

Ugh this fanbase is sooooooooo anything. What doors did that lady open for Trina? When did Trina diss that lady? https://t.co/EeofnyhZGE pic.twitter.com/YlGfvHD1xb

— Ⓑⓛⓐⓒⓚ &⃝ Ⓟⓔⓣⓣⓨ (@black_and_petty) December 28, 2023

Trina crowns Jay-Z as her favorite rapper & details why

She’s always been down with The Carters & DC

Interview w/ Steve Lobel from 2016 💎 pic.twitter.com/aYaP5pcaFe

— Hov (@HoviBear) December 28, 2023

Beyoncé is my favorite female rapper too Trina

Idc idc idc pic.twitter.com/4DjVtgeykd

— Jay Eli ❣️ (@Jay__Eli) December 28, 2023