Just when we thought things had simmered down, she reignited the fire after throwing some serious shade at Nikki over her comments about Megan Thee Stallion. If you recall, Lotto and Nikki engaged in a heated feud about a year ago, sparked by Nikki’s frustration over Lotto receiving a Grammy nomination instead of her. Harsh words were exchanged, with Lotto even dubbing Nikki a bitter 40-year-old granny. Now, it seems their rivalry is heating up again, as Lotto has publicly sided with Megan amidst her ongoing spat with Nikki. Yet, fans are skeptical, suggesting that Lotto’s sudden support for Megan is merely a ploy to goad Nikki into responding, hoping to garner the same level of attention Megan is currently receiving.
In case you haven’t caught wind of the latest drama, it all kicked off when Megan dropped a bombshell in her latest track, putting Nikki and her entire lineage on blast. Megan didn’t hold back, calling out Nikki for her envy and tossing shade at both Nikki’s husband, Kenneth Petty, and her brother, both of whom are registered sex offenders. With the line, ‘These girls don’t be mad at Megan, these girls mad at Megan’s Law,’ Megan didn’t mince words. She even took a jab at Nikki’s penchant for photoshopping her images to keep up with the younger female rap scene, rapping, ‘Don’t you ever grab a mic and think that me and you compete, bad B? And the walls ain’t bending, post a photo, name start trending.’ The shade was so real that many were living for it, marking the first time someone had publicly called out Nikki for her less-than-stellar attitude.
Nikki countered with a diss track, leveling accusations against Megan. She alleged Megan’s involvement with her best friend’s partner and even went as far as claiming Megan had a relationship with her stepfather following her mother’s passing. Nikki’s lyrics included, “This little beggar speaking Megan’s Law for a freebie, you could hit Megan unguarded. Messing with your best friend’s partner is insane, you’re the type, though, how could you with your mother’s partner after her passing? Child, you swear on your deceased mother when you deceive.” The origins of Nikki’s wild claims remain unclear, leading many to question if she fabricated them to find something to say about Megan, lacking substantial material otherwise.
Now, things took a more chaotic turn when amidst all this, numerous celebrities publicly threw their support behind Megan. Erica Badu, Ruby Rose, Victoria Monae, and others joined the fray. However, what stirred up significant chatter was Lotto’s decision to openly back Meg. She dropped a comment on Megan’s IG post regarding the situation, saying, “You’re making us proud, Meg,” and guess what? Megan actually liked the comment. The real buzz behind Lotto’s comment and Megan’s acknowledgment stems from their previous messy feud with Nikki about a year ago. It all started when Nikki seemingly implied that Lotto’s song, ‘Big Energy,’ didn’t merit a Grammy nomination. Nikki had criticized the Grammys for reclassifying her song ‘Super Freaky Girl’ into the pop category, despite her submitting it as a rap entry. ‘Super Freaky Girl’ was the top-selling female rap song of 2022 and among the best-selling songs overall for the year. Nikki had a solid chance of winning if it remained in the rap category. However, with the Grammys shifting it to pop, she found herself competing against established pop artists like Adele, Harry Styles, and Beyoncé. This move significantly diminished her chances of even securing a nomination, let alone winning.
Today, we learned that ‘Super Freaky Girl,’ a track where I solely rapped, was shifted out of the rap categories and placed into pop for the Grammy submissions. It’s undeniable that Nicki had valid points; it seemed evident that the Grammys were deliberately undermining her. However, things escalated when she brought Lotto into the mix, suggesting that if ‘Super Freaky Girl’ didn’t fit in the rap category, then neither did Lotto’s ‘Big Energy,’ which also carries a pop vibe. This sudden inclusion of Lotto felt arbitrary and left many, including Lotto himself, bewildered, as if Nicki was using him as a scapegoat.
Let’s entertain the idea that ‘Super Freaky Girl’ is indeed a pop song. In that case, what genre does ‘Big Energy’ fall into? The inconsistency is glaring.
It’s frustrating because it feels like the rules keep shifting whenever it concerns me. The powers that be, the corporate giants profiting off certain individuals, often alter the criteria to uplift those they favor. Shout out to Drake for raising his voice on this matter, questioning why he won a rap award for ‘Hotline Bling.’
‘Big Energy’ is rap, yet ‘Super Freaky Girl’ is suddenly labeled pop. If both are considered pop, I’d accept it, as fairness is crucial to me. I’ve never sought handouts or shortcuts; my success stems from hard work and integrity.
If you can’t see the pattern of favoring newer artists over long-deserving ones, then you’re not paying attention.
Lotto wasn’t pleased and swiftly fired back with a tweet lamenting her inability to celebrate amidst a string of missed awards and nominations. Nikki retaliated by leaking a private text exchange where Lotto had actually agreed with her points but expressed discomfort with her name being brought up publicly due to their previous unresolved conversation. Nikki, however, chose to publicize the private message, adding a scathing tweet branding Lotto as hypocritical. Unfazed, Lotto hit back, calling out Nikki’s attempt at bullying and highlighting her maturity compared to Nikki’s antics.
The feud escalated as Nikki resorted to age-shaming, claiming Lotto appeared much older than she actually was, while Lotto retorted by mocking Nikki’s insecurity about aging and her album sales. Lotto then escalated the conflict further by releasing a recorded phone call between them, citing it as a precaution against Nikki’s behavior, a move that Nikki dismissed as delusional.
It’s unrealistic to claim that other girls are thriving. Acknowledge. Acknowledge. We weren’t afforded the same opportunities that are available now. And I consistently give you credit, even in other interviews, for paving the way for those possibilities. Now, to conclude, what are your thoughts? Would you like to finish your statement about the evolution of rappers from then to now? I want you to complete it. I’ve already addressed it, Nicki. I’ve mentioned that for a considerable time, it was you and me, you overlooked that fact. So, what I’ll do is have someone send you information about all the women in the past decade who’ve received Billboard recognition worldwide, since you seem to be placing yourself above them. No, I’m not. That’s not my intention. It’s frustrating how you’re deliberately failing to grasp my point. You’re not comprehending what you’re saying because, no, I fully understand. What I’m emphasizing is that you were dominant for a while. I never claimed otherwise. However, you need to understand the reality, and, well, I care for you and will continue to do so, regardless. I’ll support you from afar because I can’t publicly engage when you’re subtly targeting me for no reason, intentionally twisting my words. I hold you in high regard to engage in a back-and-forth, so I appreciate you taking the call. This song lyric was recorded last year, long before any of this, and I can’t—yeah, you mentioned it earlier. Let me clarify, the line wasn’t directed at you. If those around you truly cared, they would have advised you that this wouldn’t benefit you. What wouldn’t benefit me? I have to hop on a Zoom call. I’ll get back to you. Thank you.
Lotto proceeded to label Nikki as a spiteful elder and criticized her for associating with individuals with a history of sexual assault. “You’ve been throwing shade, Granny, while being married to and linked with SA offenders. You won’t intimidate me, switch from being my idol to my rival, and start hating now.” In response, Nikki retaliated, pointing out that Lotto didn’t care about sexual assault when seeking collaborations, overlooked Kodak’s past, and disregarded allegations against Dr. Luke, who produced “Big Energy.” “Here’s a reality check: I’ve never assaulted anyone. I’ve inspired millions, including you, Clown, darling.”
This situation is a complete mess, and as you can see, Nikki is reacting just as she always does with Megan. The only difference is that Megan isn’t giving her the response she’s hoping for. This behavior from Nikki has become a tiresome pattern for everyone involved. It’s also why some people felt Lotto was being shady when she commented on Megan’s post, seemingly trying to cozy up to her just because they share a mutual dislike for someone else. People weren’t happy with Lotto inserting herself into Megan’s comments just because they have a common enemy. They called her out for it, like one person who said, “So basically, she’s admitting she couldn’t take down Nikki and build a career, but now that Megan did it, she’s suddenly proud. The jealousy and envy aren’t even hidden.” Another remarked, “One Meg song isn’t going to overshadow Nikki’s legacy. It’s crazy how quickly people switch sides. Nobody believed in Meg before, now they’re all on her bandwagon.” It’s clear that no matter what Meg does, she won’t touch Nikki’s legacy. But now, let’s hear your thoughts. Do you think Lotto is praising Megan just to gain favor? Share your opinions in the comments below, and don’t forget to check out this other juicy video.”