Belief and imagine that Bobby Lytes will all the time be fast to defend his cousin, Trina.
The ‘Love & Hip Hop: Miami’ star went on Instagram Dwell on Thursday (December 28) amid the criticism Trina is receiving for declaring Beyoncé the “No. 1 feminine rapper.”
Bobby Lytes Defends Trina
Taking to Instagram Dwell, the TV persona defined that Trina has all the time been an enormous fan of Bey. However her determination to not point out any profession feminine rappers could have paradoxically been to keep away from getting backlash from sure fan teams.
“She did that to simply– for this identical purpose,” he mentioned partly. “Her saying Beyoncé was a light-hearted reply. But it surely was additionally for her to remain true to what she likes and who conjures up her. Increase! Case closed.”
He then proceeded by saying that Trina was entitled to her personal opinion and that she didn’t must “kiss no person’s a**” to provide her sincere tackle feminine rap.
Lytes acknowledged {that a} specific fanbase had been additional important of Trina’s comment, although he wouldn’t share who he was particularly referring to.
Trina Doubles Down On Naming Beyoncé Greatest Rapper
As beforehand reported, Trina lately interviewed with HipHopDX. At one level, the “Right here We Go” artist shared who she thinks influenced feminine rap in a means that in the end opened the doorways for different girls to shine.
“Yeah, Beyonce,” Trina mentioned with out hesitation. “She’s just like the primary feminine rapper when she does rap…if you hear her do a tune and its rapping concerned, it’s like ‘Oh My God,’ it’s extra inspiration.”
Many individuals contested the remark as a result of the music business as an entire doesn’t regard Bey as a rapper. To not point out, 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.
Nonetheless, 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 concern a response.
“For the dusty crusty funky bi***es within the bacccckkk. Beyonce is the queen of rap (when she raps) and ALL different genres of music. Now keep mad goofys I mentioned what I mentioned and NANN b***h gone test me.”
And her clapbacks didn’t finish there. On Thursday, a resurfaced clip of Trina performing Nicki Minaj‘s tune ‘Second For Life’ on the 2013 BMI Awards made its rounds on X. Some individuals felt she may’ve proven Minaj some love in her interview, contemplating she had carried out her tune a decade prior.
When The Jasmine Model 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.
“Sure! Got here via and slayed it. See that’s the factor I don’t have any issues with NOBODY,” she wrote. “Im most likely the one feminine artist that all the time present like to all the feminine artist. No jealousy. No insecurities over right here. I’m really ya favourite fave … FAVE. Don’t let that go over ya head. (Jokes up).”
She then adopted up with one other remark.
“What’s the REAL drawback? My selection. My opinion of who I mentioned the queen is. The f**ok y’all suppose that is. A f***n colt. Now pls depart me alone. I hate approaching right here speaking to y’all. Bye”
See her remark part clapbacks right here.
Social Media Continues To React
Trina turned a trending subject on X, previously generally known as Twitter, with individuals sharing their very own ideas on Trina’s response.
@Yonceforever4 tweeted.
“The best way Trina mentioned Beyonce is the queen of rap and now everyone seems to be shaking and getting mad proves that Beyonce is actually the music business oh Beyonce you’ll all the time be well-known.”
The consumer @itsKARY_ wrote:
“Trina had the chance to call legends who pioneered feminine rap, and as a substitute of itemizing them (and even referencing herself as one of many pioneers), she named………..Beyoncé.”
But it surely 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 contemplate her favourite rapper.
And given how a lot love Trina has proven Beyoncé through the years, it wouldn’t essentially be stunning.
@MrJeromeTrammel tweeted:
“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 previous, washed & irrelevant however her interview received y’all huffing and puffing & doing suppose items!
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Trina had the chance to call legends who pioneered feminine rap, and as a substitute 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 chortle 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 previous, washed & irrelevant however her interview received y’all huffing and puffing & doing suppose items! pic.twitter.com/lSbhD497jV
— Jerome Trammel (@MrJeromeTrammel) December 28, 2023
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