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Exclusive: Nicki Minaj Manager Responds to Reports of Dropping Her

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Nicki Minaj’s manager, Debra Antney, has pushed back against reports claiming she dropped the rapper. The rumors suggested political differences were the cause for the split. Antney has shared posts on Instagram that seem to deny these reports. This news comes after Nicki Minaj’s controversial support of the Republican party gained attention.

Manager Responds to Allegations

Reports surfaced that Nicki Minaj’s manager, Debra Antney, had decided to part ways with the rapper. The primary reason cited was a disagreement over political views. Antney, who also heads Mizay Entertainment and is known as Waka Flocka Flame’s mother, has worked with many big names in hip-hop. However, the alleged political divide threatened this professional relationship. The reports initially came from The Jasmine Brand, stating inside sources shared the information. Nicki Minaj herself has not yet commented on the situation publicly.

Antney’s Social Media Activity

Meanwhile, Debra Antney has made her stance known through her Instagram activity. As reported by HotNewHipHop, Antney reposted several items that appear to dispute the claims. One of her shared posts explicitly labeled the outlet’s report as “false.” Additionally, Antney reshared a fan account’s post celebrating Pink Friday 2’s eligibility for a 2x Platinum Certification. This action suggests Antney is still very much involved with Nicki Minaj’s career milestones.

Nicki Minaj’s Recent Success and Response

While the management situation remains somewhat unclear, Nicki Minaj has seen significant success recently. Her Spotify numbers have reportedly seen a substantial boost globally. The Trinidadian superstar’s streams increased across the UK, U.S., Canada, Australia, and Nigeria. This surge presumably pushed her average daily streams to 10.1 million. Following this, Nicki Minaj took to social media to thank her fans. She also seemed to address those attempting to “cancel” her. “Winning is the new canceled. Thank you, Barbz. Love you. For LIFE.” she stated on X, formerly Twitter

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