DJ Boof Misses Nicki Minaj, Tells "Female Artists" To "Step Ya Bars Up"

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It's clear that Boof isn't impressed with the landscape of women in the Rap game.

The Rap game has had a keen eye on women rising through the ranks as there has been an increasing number of ladies making waves in the industry. You can't go anywhere without hearing about Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion, or Cardi B, and women like Young M.A, Mulatto, Chika, Tierra Whack, Bia, Dreezy, Kali, Flo Milli, Rapsody, and several others are staking their claim in the industry. This has prompted conversations within the Rap community about who is the leading voice of this movement, and all comparisons are made to Nicki Minaj.

The Queen rapper's longtime touring DJ, DJ Boof, decided it was his turn to share a few thoughts about "female [artists]." He wrote on his Instagram Story, "Man.... I miss Nicki just like y'all."

"Female artist y'all really gotta step ya bars up and start making music.. cuz some of this sh*t Im Hearing is terrible. Just saying." It isn't an unfamiliar opinion, as rapper CupcakKe recently shared on Twitter, "Female rap is boring to me right now." After being criticized over her opinion, CupcakKe returned to double down on her message.

Minaj fans are some of the most dedicated supporters in music, and they don't believe anyone can come close to being the next Onika Maraj. Check out DJ Boof's post below and let us know if there is a woman in the Rap landscape that has the chops, and the bars, to be the next huge star.

About The Author
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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