Trust and imagine that Bobby Lytes will all the time be quick to defend his cousin, Trina.
The ‘Love & Hip Hop: Miami’ star went on Instagram Survive Thursday (December 28) amid the criticism Trina is receiving for declaring Beyoncé the “No. 1 female rapper.”
Bobby Lytes Defends Trina
Taking to Instagram Live, the TV personality explained that Trina has all the time been an enormous fan of Bey. But her decision not to say any profession female rappers could have mockingly been to avoid getting backlash from certain fan groups.
“She did that to simply– for this same reason,” he said partially. “Her saying Beyoncé was a light-hearted answer. However it was also for her to remain true to what she likes and who inspires her. Boom! Case closed.”
He then proceeded by saying that Trina was entitled to her own opinion and that she didn’t have to “kiss no one’s a**” to offer her honest tackle female rap.
Lytes acknowledged that a selected fanbase had been extra critical of Trina’s remark, though he wouldn’t share who he was specifically referring to.
Trina Doubles Down On Naming Beyoncé Best Rapper
As previously reported, Trina recently interviewed with HipHopDX. At one point, the “Here We Go” artist shared who she thinks influenced female rap in a way that ultimately opened the doors for other women to shine.
“Yeah, Beyonce,” Trina said without hesitation. “She’s just like the primary female rapper when she does rap…if you hear her do a song and its rapping involved, it’s like ‘Oh My God,’ it’s more inspiration.”
Many individuals contested the comment since the music industry as an entire doesn’t regard Bey as a rapper. Not to say, several female rappers have made their mark in hip-hop these past few years, arguably helping pave the way in which for up-and-coming female artists up to now few years.
Still, Trina doubled down on naming Bey. After the video clip of her interview went viral, it wasn’t long before Trina hopped onto Instagram Story to issue a response.
“For the dusty crusty funky bi***es within the bacccckkk. Beyonce is the queen of rap (when she raps) and ALL other genres of music. Now stay mad goofys I said what I said and NANN b***h gone check me.”
And her clapbacks didn’t end there. On Thursday, a resurfaced clip of Trina performing Nicki Minaj‘s song ‘Moment For Life’ on the 2013 BMI Awards made its rounds on X. Some people felt she could’ve shown Minaj some love in her interview, considering she had performed her song a decade prior.
When The Jasmine Brand later reposted the video on their Instagram page, Trina hopped within the comment section to emphasize — once more — that she had a right to her own opinion.
“Yes! Got here thru and slayed it. See that’s the thing I don’t have any problems with NOBODY,” she wrote. “Im probably the one female artist that all the time show like to all the feminine artist. No jealousy. No insecurities over here. I’m actually ya favorite fave … FAVE. Don’t let that go over ya head. (Jokes up).”
She then followed up with one other comment.
“What’s the REAL problem? My selection. My opinion of who I said the queen is. The f**k y’all think that is. A f***n colt. Now pls leave me alone. I hate coming on here talking to y’all. Bye”
See her comment section clapbacks here.
Social Media Continues To React
Trina became a trending topic on X, formerly generally known as Twitter, with people sharing their very own thoughts on Trina’s response.
@Yonceforever4 tweeted.
“The best way Trina said Beyonce is the queen of rap and now everyone seems to be shaking and getting mad proves that Beyonce is literally the music industry oh Beyonce you’ll all the time be famous.”
The user @itsKARY_ wrote:
“Trina had the chance to call legends who pioneered female rap, and as an alternative of listing them (and even referencing herself as considered one of the pioneers), she named………..Beyoncé.”
However it wasn’t all harsh criticism, as some people were quick to defend her, saying she was simply showing like to an artist she clearly admires enough to contemplate her favorite rapper.
And given how much love Trina has shown Beyoncé through the years, it wouldn’t necessarily be surprising.
@MrJeromeTrammel tweeted:
“Trina consistently shown love, paid homage to & worked with so many female rappers. She loves Beyonce – THAT’S HER IDOL – she was just giving Beyonce her flowers!”
“Y’all claim Trina is old, washed & irrelevant but her interview got y’all huffing and puffing & doing think pieces!
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Trina had the chance to call legends who pioneered female rap, and as an alternative of listing them (and even referencing herself as considered one of the pioneers), she named………..Beyoncé.
She must desire a bouquet of flowers ✌🏽 pic.twitter.com/96e6AXuRY7
— kario. (@itsKARY_) December 28, 2023
I’m sorry I even have to laugh because trina was doing nicki tributes when nicki was still a rookie 😭but she wasn’t the one which opened doors for the brand new girls? Oh okay. pic.twitter.com/YqsC9B1nb8 https://t.co/MeIoNPQV4u
— litgitte 🕷 (@MimieZaforas) December 28, 2023
Trina consistently shown love, paid homage to & worked with so many female rappers. She loves Beyonce – THAT’S HER IDOL – she was just giving Beyonce her flowers!
Y’all claim Trina is old, washed & irrelevant but her interview got y’all huffing and puffing & doing think pieces! pic.twitter.com/lSbhD497jV
— Jerome Trammel (@MrJeromeTrammel) December 28, 2023
