Nicki Minaj Helps Boosts Mall Cop's IG After He Lets Her Fan Rap In Store

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Security guard Michael went viral after Zha Chanel shared a video rapping the BIA x Nicki Minaj "Whole Lotta Money (Remix)."

An impromptu moment caught Nicki Minaj's attention after a video went viral. It all reportedly went down at a Zara store in a shopping mall after a dedicated Barb named Zha Chanel took a speaker and a microphone into the store and put on a surprise solo performance of "Whole Lotta Money (Remix." Nicki Minaj recently appeared on the updated version of BIA's viral hit, and the song has been running up the charts since it hit streaming services.

In Zha Chanel's video, immediately after beginning the performance, a security guard is seen telling them that they can't record and rap in the store, but he doesn't enforce the rules. 

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Nicki and her Barbz appreciated him not getting authorities involved or kicking Zha out of the mall, so the rapper reached out to thank him for being kind to her fan. TMZ caught up with the security guard, Michael, and he revealed that Nicki not only reached out to him, but she helped his online following by tagging him in her Instagram Stories.

He revealed that his manager has contacted Minaj and he received a late-night call from the rapper who told him that she wanted him to appear on Instagram Live with her. "I didn't believe it," said Michael. "I was buying pizza. I didn't believe it... Like, yo, I'm talking to Nicki Minaj. I don't know what's going on."

Minaj told him that she would like one of his photos so he should be prepared to receiving more attention, and she was right. "My phone is still buzzing," said Michael. He added that he wasn't sure if he would get into any trouble over the incident, but he said he "respects positive vibes." 

Michael also revealed that Nicki promised to send him a gift, and while he has no idea what it is, he's appreciative of anything she gives. Check out Michael speaking about the incident along with Zha Chanel 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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