Trim is recent to the hip-hop scene, but she’s not ducking any smoke from critics. Since going viral and declaring herself the brand new “Princess of Rap,” she’s faced a wave of criticism and comparisons to Nicki Minaj. From her style to her cadence, and even after dropping a pop snippet, many have accused her of copying Nicki’s entire vibe. Now, she’s addressing the chatter.
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Trim Addresses Ongoing Nicki Minaj Comparisons Online
On Tuesday, Trim was stopped by paparazzi and asked a few questions. When asked about being in comparison with Nicki Minaj.
Trim responded, “You realize, it’s a compliment. Once you’re in comparison with legendary people, it’s certain to occur while you’re legendary yourself. So I take it as a compliment. Shout out to Nicki.”
When asked concerning the Barbz, Nicki Minaj’s fanbase, and the way they’ve been receiving her, Trim said she appears like they secretly show her love, even through criticism. She added that she takes the hate as love, saying they love her and she or he loves them right back. Trim was also asked if she purposely tries to sound like Nicki Minaj, to which the rapper quickly responded no. She emphasized that she uses her voice as an instrument, noting that it’s naturally enhanced by her Charleston, South Carolina accent. She could be recent to the hip-hop scene, but she already has her eyes on some big collaborations. Through the interview, Trim said she hopes to work with Nicki someday, together with Future, Beyoncé, Drake, Young Thug, and more. She added that she’s open to anything and is seeking to tap into different eras and genres
Trim Shares A Recent Teaser With Fans
Despite all of the talk, Trim is staying focused on the music. She recently took to social media to preview a snippet of her upcoming track, ‘Chrome Barbie,’ alongside a chrome version of the Barbie logo.
The teaser quickly reignited comparisons online. One person wrote, “Her voice feels like Nicki, but she doesn’t rap like Nicki not even lyrically. No shade, but I fw Trim. Another person commented, “Sounding this good at 19??? Lmao, just pass her the baton. It’s time to uplift and mentor younger artists.”
Social Media Reacts
Instagram user @tymvri wrote, “That is essentially the most nicki answer she could’ve gave 😭😭 I like her!! She gets a pass from me. Just stay on the barbz good side and we goooood mamita”
Instagram user @shelie_bandz added, “Truthfully hearing her speak it doesn’t sound forced you possibly can tell she uses the identical voice in her songs!!”
While Instagram user @Ishardaysa wrote, “Actually I’m calling the cops to report identity theft..”
Instagram user @thaarealplayyaaa.k wrote, “The voice change oh yea this Nicki coded 😭😭”
Instagram user @thebuttastick wrote, “Oh I see what them barbs was saying now… the Barbie logo is INSANEEEEE not saying the pink lady owns it…but let’s be SO HONEST AND FOR REAL”
While Instagram user @lialenae wrote, “i support whoever don’t support trump 💁🏾♀️😭 So i like chrome Barbie”
Instagram user @amoney2fye_ wrote, “She tough at life IDC IDC IDC 🔥😂”
Instagram user @princessdondada._ added, “sorry can y’all wrap her era up”
While Instagram user @chongkenny wrote, “Why are yall hating on a 19 yr old ??? Yall gotta do higher and stop being so indignant and hateful with the world.”
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What Do You Think Roomies?