Wendy Williams Salutes Nicki Minaj For Being An "Icon," Rapper Responds

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Wendy Williams, Nicki Minaj,
The talk show host is known for her shady remarks toward the rapper.

In the past, Wendy Williams hasn't minced words when it comes to news regarding Nicki Minaj. One minute she's paying the rapper a compliment and the next she's putting her on blast for marrying Kenneth Petty because he's a registered sex offender. Wendy has shaded Nicki for years and just when Barbz think that the famed talk show host is back to being nice to the Queen rapper, Williams once again draws that line. There's no knowing how long this white flag of peace will last, but on the most recent episode of her talk show, Wendy Williams is back to praising Nicki Minaj.

"Nicki, to me, is definitely an icon and definitely a legend," said Williams. "She's done things that these young girls haven't even touched, even though they have hit music, but Nicki is different than the rest."

It was a brief mention by Williams who was most likely taking note of Nicki's accomplishments after the rapper released Beam Me Up Scotty to DSPs and that new track "Seeing Green" with Drake and Lil Wayne may have helped change her mind, as well. Nicki saw the video of the remarks and commented, "You're an icon & legend as well @wendyshow."

Cordial and polite. Check out the clip of the Wendy Williams Show below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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