🎶 🎵 If at first you don't succeeeeeed. Dust yoself off and try again, and try again, and try again, and try again. 🎶 🎵 She must've scratched her Aaliyah album in her Discman in 2001. 😂😂
If J.Lo was smart, she would have kept her second round private. No half ass album, no documentary and no movie. Private. She loves herself more than she loved the idea of being with Ben. What did she had to prove this time? & to whom? She loves the limelight and all that comes with it. Nothing less and nothing more.
When I saw the doc and movie I knew it was only a matter of time. Neither of them have changed in 20 years (except hes's now an alcoholic). She STILL loves the limelight and he STILL hates it.
And I am not mad at her. She shouldn't sit around sad and alone because this didn't work out. But, if it is true that she likes the public to be in the know of her business then maybe she should change that up and live a more private life. 🤷🏾♀️
Nicki has been speaking on corporate giants and the powers that be in the industry being against her and trying to stop her since early on in her career. Go listen to her first album, go watch her old iconic interviews. What she is saying now has already been said by her time and time again, its only on yall radars because its sticking to your favorite rappers. The industry has wanted Nicki gone since she performed at the Grammys and these corporations have been messing with her career since they snatched that grammy from her that night. The proof is literally in our faces and has been forever. She has been speaking on it for over a decade now.
Those who advocate for themselves and speak on things that are done to them are deemed problematic.. which is why people always have something negative to say about her. She isn’t bitter at all about the new girls. They have some big shoes to fill
@@Thebiggest7303 what are you talking about. Even with all the odds against her she has still made her stamp in this industry and is still making noise almost 15 years later. That's some serious Karma.
The comment was whack tho! That would only make sense if JLO was a failed musician, which she's not. She may not be authentic or have musical talent, but she's successful.
When I tell you I’m so tired of Diddy and Jlo. In my eyes she is no better than Yung Miami. She knew things and never said anything. Just made sure she was good. So I really don’t care about videos . I want the video of where she is saying yep Diddy shot that woman in the club. She won’t so I’m good✌🏾
@@clinicalscenariosmedical590 Don't forget that Cassie tried to leave and he whooped her ass and dragged her back. Kept her hooked on drugs, etc. Don't blame the victim.
@@amazingchiddy if you think that was always the scenario, then I got some swamp land to sell you. Cassie chose to take drugs and get hooked on them, she chose to begin a relationship with a man who had multiple baby mamas, most who were still in his life and he was dealing with. Yes, he did her wrong too but please don’t think that Cassie didn’t willing participate. She just thought he wouldn’t do her like he did the rest.
He was miserable who wants to be with an attention seeker. At some point calm down and realize what you have. She is irrelevant that’s why she try so hard.
Jlo was to busy trying to prove her relationship was happy but also trying to use it for clout instead of just enjoying the relationship and keeping it private . Girl made a whole album and musical movie and a documentary about there damn relationship
Exactly! If they didn’t show you that they were deserving of you when they had you, they’ll treat you even worse after the fact. Worse if law enforcement was involved! Only ex I ever went back to was my son’s father 24 years ago, and I learned that lesson and have never repeated it since 😅
@@missalphaomegagod-2u I mean it, had to look it up. Leo’s love attention, it’s honestly not her fault. I don’t care for her and don’t understand how she made it this far, in comparison to all the other Fly Girls from ILC, but Leo’s shine and look for the spotlight, so I guess that’s how.
I can't wait for Nicki to officially retire 😊 not because i don't like her, but because im gonna laugh at the other girls trynna keep something(female rap) that's not really profitable afloat. Nicki doesn't have to compete with these girl's....she's 41 she already accomplished what she needed to do and she still on top...but yall go ahead.
I also said at this point i would love nicki to pull a rihanna and be a business mogul and leave the music thing for some time or even do pop and other genre leave the hip hop genre cause they don’t appreciate her and i know she is that versatile to dominate other genre
Not ready for her yo retire 100% but when she stop professionally(billboard,award shows etc) I will be for her totally focused on her creating music for her fans and get into her label and developing her own artist
I say this all the time! She crossed over her first album. They will never appreciate her and I know that frustrates her, but it’s time to accept it. She’s the greatest, she doesn’t need anymore validation.
They're nothing without each other. In fact Jay z is the mastermind behind solo Beyoncé. The smartest thing he did was make it seem as though she upgraded him..
@@nknk4927EXACTLY 😂😂😂 Nicki sent that false info to that barb cuz she got wind of Meg hosting the VMA's. She needed a narrative to make her seem like a victim and as if anyone cares about her when making moves in THEIR career... She's the one obsessed with THEM but like a true narcissist she has flipped it...
My theory is I think the roc nation is nolonger in good terms with the Grammys Jay last speech proved it I think they now want another award show to control and give power to and I guess they picked the vmas so don’t be surprised Bey might show up but if she does it’s gonna create so much issues cause it will be very clear they are not in good terms with Nicki anymore
Have you guys wondered why the industry have never tried "create" another Beyonce? Instead anyone that threatens that very lucrative revenue stream, they squash that females career?
Yep. Nobody is stupid enough to think she would even be in the same city as the VMAs. She’s literally quit making music videos, that’s how irrelevant she thinks that world is.
@@SteadyNUnremitting so you missed or ignored the whole behind the scenes tea? Nicki has said time and time again, in her music, interviews and online that these girls are pawns, her beef is, and has always been with, the ones who move the pieces.
@@thisthatandthird Roc Nation dont care about Megan. Megan is the work horse. She's the one doing it all. When she isn't useful anymore (can't do the work) it's off to the knackers yard.
Like....the fact that they paid for seat fillers for meagans tours was the height of it😂 anybody that still pretends they to not know what's going on is a hater. This was the same way cardi b was being pushed
Y'all think someone who glorifies & marries r*pists & related to p*dos deserves fame? Welcome to America, and Empressive kisses Onika's booty crack, and lies.
Its stuff like this that let's you know they be talking about Nicki behind closed doors . So when Nicki says it and yall want to say she's lying , this is proof .
I’ve said this before; sometimes I don’t agree with you, however, watching your channel always feels like I’m just kicking it with my friends. Keep it up!!
You’re making this about J Lo, but you gave prime examples for why he was already a train wreck to begin with. It’s not about J Low not being able to keep them. She never chooses the right ones!!
The more time that goes by its proving Nicki is not a"crazy" as people claimed she was. She's been talking about the corporate machine that has been put up to attack her. The resilience she has to have survived that hate train should be studied.
The more time that goes by has proven Nicki IS crazy, a sore loser, and a narcissist and she has created every narrative that negates every other female rapper winning. It seems she's the only one that can organically win and everybody else has to use gimmicks and payola. Because she says something somehow it's truth with no REAL receipts behind it. Manipulation 101 is to take SOME truths and mix it with lies so when info comes out the MANIPULATED will believe the entire narrative is truth. i.e Megan hosting the VMA's. To get in front of it she sent a BARB to push a "blind item" with false pretenses so that when it came out Meg was hosting her minions would believe that entire made up STORY. These people are SUPPOSED to push their artist that's literally their JOB..
Every celebrity has a corporate machine behind the scenes that keeps them in the limelight. Nicki had a machine when she was coming up and now so does Megan. This is nothing new or groundbreaking.
Time after time after time Nicki spilled tea after tea and everyone pay her dust thinking Nicki is bitter and jealous but so far everything Nicki had said about the music industry is unfolding starting from the big labels going bankrupt and much more so is smart she know what they doing smh !! Nicki we pray for you sis god will protect you from all danger seen and unseen amen
The industry still keeps trying to give the world a new Nicki. I like Megan. She is talented, but she's not Nicki level. It's crazy to suggest otherwise. Theres no way Meg will bring up ratings higher than Nicki.
LIES! She is not apart of anything. Why would she destroy another woman in the industry? She is makes her music & raise her kids. Why can’t yall see that?
Realistically it makes no sense. Beyoncé hasn’t shown up to the VMAs in years. Them supposedly using her as leverage isn’t going to change that. Regardless of anything I don’t think she would show up in the first place.
I am neutral and have noticed that Nicki is not innocent. She is a mess also. Nicki likes to throw rocks and then hide her hands. I DO NOT BELIEVE that the DNC had ANYTHING to do with the lie about Beyonce's appearance. It's similar to Kai Cenai stating that the DNC called him, which was a lie.
Ben couldn't care less about irrelevant Diddy. Ben has issues. He's an alcoholic and it seems a very insecure man. He couldn't handle JLo. She's creates a lot a buzz in the tabloids and he does not vibe with that
@cgill914 Ben is no angel. Let's no forget he hit the nanny while married to Jen Garner. But people will vilify JLo cos she's a woman and latina with a lot of rings
@@filipepedro8272 absolutely not siding with Ben or anyone really. Was just pointing out that they seem to want different lifestyles. Will never forget what Ben did to Jen Garner that was crazy :/
I’m not a Ben defender but he knew jlo and her ego and thirst for 20+ years…the paparazzi has also been there. Let’s stop acting like he was bamboozled and didn’t know this woman. 🤷🏽♀️
I would get a divorce too if I was her. I don’t understand people going on vacation with their exes and their kids while they are on a completely different relationship.
Nicki was never wrong when she said that they always want to take her down in any situation in this industry. And super pathetic, the CEO using Beyoncé to elevate Megan, seems like a little puppet to me LOL
Being divorced isn’t necessarily a terrible thing. But a pattern I see in real life and with celebs who have 3, 4, 5 marriages and divorces is that they just can’t be alone and somehow are part of the problem.
Yall think someone is on something please! Beyonce is not on the whole thing. Why would she go against nicki? & plus the last time beyonce showed at the vmas was 2016 when her & rihanna both performed.
Allegedly, she was involved in serious drug trafficking and criminal activities in South America. Allegedly Jay Z was doing certain things down there as well. Allegedly, they got involved with each other, business wise, and he paid a lot of money and did other things to clear her records. This one TH-cam put the info out, but can't remember the name. Idk about all this, b/c idk these people, but that's what these innanet streets have been whispering. Jay Z is a known snake and backstabber, according Dame Dash and others. I feel his exposure is very near. But that's just what I heard...
Also, regarding MTV and VMAs, remember that it is now known that that ppl w/private jets use/rent them out for the purposes of moving 💉⚪️💊 and ppl (👧🏾👧👧🏼 ) in a discrete way. Many of these execs are involved in things we, the general public, don't know anything of. They bribe/blkmail eachother with vids/pics. Diddy and E🅿️stein aren't the only ones. Believe it.
Yall believe ANYTHING.... Why would they ask Nicki to host THREE TIMES in a row???? You REALLY think that? No, Nicki got wind Meg was hosting in HER city and felt a way about it and created an entire false scenario because she's livid at the thought.
She also has to attend because Jay Z is on the Grammy board. She's required to show up every year and she doesn't want to (which is why she arrives late and leaves early). If she had her way she wouldn't show up
@@Empressive I don't buy that. Jay Z being on the board doesn't equate to her having to be there and going when she doesn't want to. Beyonce is a super star who can do whatever she desires. If you see her some where. Best believe she wants to be there. End of story.
These blogs love to believe the "he say, she say" without any legitimate proof. Just stirring up drama about absolutely nothing. We are tired of the Nicki/Meg comparisons. No one is feuling this drama but the blogs atp. I didnt see have this much BS going on when Doja hosted. Enough is enough. Let those women shine in their own individual light. Im pretty sure neithee one of them are worried about the other 😒🤦🏽♀️
If you pay attention Nicki has beef with Desiree prez and roc nation and she hates jay Z there’s stuff going on behind the scenes between them that we don’t fully know
Because Roc Nation has consistently been sabotaging Nicki. It is not a secret that Desiree Perez stalks her on social media and ensures negative articles are posted about her. They also pay bloggers to spread les about her and her tour. That's a fact!!!
Jlo saw Ashanti and Nelly and started thinking. First, she stole the vocals. Now she's trying to steal the love story and "celeb couple" spotlight. Hollyweird at its finest
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Why can't Megan just have her moment without trying to make everything about Nicki? People are gonna learn that your favorite artists can't be on top forever. At some point, you have to give someone else time to shine. Nicki has nothing left to prove, and Megan is just doing her. They don't have to be friends, but I am tired of this beef between them. At one point, they actually liked each other.
Baby Megan’s whole rap career now is based off Nicki please don’t be dense. You think they just wanted to genuinely give a flop who did 64k first week the spot to host the VMA’s pls be serious 😂
@@JakaylaaHno it’s fuckin not girl… megan has her own shit and she’s a great artist. your delusional grandma needs to worry about her pedophile brother and her grapist husband. leave megan alone i’m so sick of y’all talking greezy on her name..
@@JakaylaaHIt sounds like you have quite a bit of growing up to do. A lot of these fandoms are keeping this mess going. There is music that I like and dislike from both artists. It's not right to force the people who like both artists to choose all the time. Nicki is a mother and wife, and getting way too old for this mess. And y'all should be, too.
The beefing has been going on too long. Nicki is an Icon but there will be others that will come along and do well. They'll learn from you and take it elsewhere. I'm not saying Nicki doesn't have a right to feel away but I'm remember how Lil Kim was treated after a while. It wasn't kind at all
OK Empressive let's keep it real. I know you're trying to be nice to Beyonce but let's stop pretending she's forced to be anywhere. If she doesn't wanna be somewhere then she's not gonna go
She's just being manipulating. She is saying this to paint Jay-Z in a bad light... She's on a mission to "bring down" Jayz.. .Just listen to all her videos. The hints are there.....
@@alishawatson2061I believe the Empressive too. Remember there was a consipiracy on Britney Spears being controlled and it turned up true. These entertainers are not free, they are puppets. If they don't get controlled by the puppeter their career or lives will be ruined. Doja complained about working like a slave and you notice she stopped talking about it
She goes to places for PR ,unlike other awards shows the Grammys seems to be the only one that are well organized and never ghetto. So I don't blame her for not going anywhere except there.
This is why Beyoncé always has a good relationship with Nicki. They both know how it feels to be used my men in corporate, to uplift other female artists that don’t have the talent, legacy, or impact… OR catalog.
But Desiree darling, if your artist was The One then you wouldn't have to try so hard (to no avail) to prove that she is. We know, she knows, and her chart placement has proven that she simply isn't that girl. She lacks depth, versatility, and decorum. But instead of focusing on turning your toad into a prince you're scrambling worrying about Nicki. If I were Megan I'd feel so insulted as an artist knowing that I'm solely being backed in spite of the top artist of my genre, fully aware that I'll never reach those heights ORGANICALLY.
Yet meg continues to shine 😊 you garbz need to worry about nicki’s parasocial relationships with her fans and her husband who cant go to a park for children
IMO it’s not that JLO can’t KEEP a man. It’s that JLO can’t PICK a good man for her. Almost all the men she’s been with (that we know of), she dumped (they didn’t leave her). Ben is the only exception. PLUS whether JLO loves the paparazzi or not, that is who she is! Ben has acknowledged that as well. It’s not fair (even Ben said so), to force her to COMPLETELY change that. Too bad a little compromise wasn’t enough 🤷♀️.
WHY is JAYZ HATING on NIcki MINAJ??!!! Why is everyone ignoring it? iTS so SAD and pathetic PROTECT Talented Black Women!!! Jay Z eventually turns on everyone he cool with … Beyoncé be careful he won’t spare you either if it comes down to it 💯
Because they the same sign and he knows she is THE REAL DEAL AND THAT HE CANT HAVE HER like he pimp Meg and his wife , nicki smart enough not 2 be apart of his SNAKE 🐍 HAREM
I think people fail to forget that this is the record industry. They’re going to do whatever they have to do for their art to make money. Did anybody watch Empire? Did anybody realize what he did he was in the 90s lol this is about millions of dollars they’re gonna do whatever they want …
@@CRiver396 Beyoncé cares about album of the year the most. If they were pulling strings behind the scenes they would put most of their energy into buying her album of the year. Not wasting their time buying other awards.
Ben has humiliated and embarrassed JLo because Ben promised her a forever commitment and he changed his mind. On Jen’s wedding ring Ben engraved “Not. Going. Anywhere” and he checked out making a fool of her. Ben is already seeing Kick Kennedy.
I’m confused. Why would the CEO of Roc Nation have beef with Nicki? Did I miss something? And how is Beyoncé being used as leverage? That whole part of the video sounded weird af.
When young money/ cash money was pushing Nicki hard putting female rappers from coming up it was crickets😊. But now these labels are doing the same for their artists Nicki is losing it and claiming they are sabotaging her cox she wants to be the only one. I don’t remember VMA host being Nicki’s birthright. Always bitter
Is it possible that Beyonce is aware of what's going on? People don't give her enough credit for having her own mind and having boundaries that can not be crossed if she is not in agreement with them.
Exactly. They never wanna give her credit that outside music ,she's a great intelligent businesswoman whose moves and deals are calculative. Instead they always make her look like she's some victim, oblivious and being controlled by Jay z.
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Jlo needs to just stay single and be alone. Marriage is not for her.
Yep she does really
Some people just ain't marriage material
🎶 🎵 If at first you don't succeeeeeed. Dust yoself off and try again, and try again, and try again, and try again. 🎶 🎵
She must've scratched her Aaliyah album in her Discman in 2001. 😂😂
And ben 😂they both were each other's match tho
I agree focus on her kids
Ben had a wife that was low-key and about family but he mistreated her. Now, he still isn't satisfied.
Great Point!
The other Jennifer
Exactly he never deserved her, im glad she remarried
Exactly
Exactly making it about J Low not being able to keep them a man is honestly crazy and so men personified! Ben is just a wreck!!
JLO and Ben are a prime example of why you shouldn’t go back to an ex 🥴
This needs to be pinned 📌
Preach that sh*t!
My mom always said: you never swallow back what you spit out
@@MovementGraffitipreach 💯💯💯💯
That part 💯🤦🏽♀️
If J.Lo was smart, she would have kept her second round private. No half ass album, no documentary and no movie. Private. She loves herself more than she loved the idea of being with Ben. What did she had to prove this time? & to whom? She loves the limelight and all that comes with it. Nothing less and nothing more.
When I saw the doc and movie I knew it was only a matter of time. Neither of them have changed in 20 years (except hes's now an alcoholic). She STILL loves the limelight and he STILL hates it.
Money hungry overly selfless woman. Created by the industry.
Marry herself, problem solved
This is the issue with limelight addiction. Eventually like all addictions you can justify doing everything and anything for that next hit.
You can’t win privately when your obsessed with public attention. This women was the 1st culture vulture.
I don’t like when ppl say a woman can’t keep a man. We don’t say that about men who marry multiple times. We just say, “he’s been married 4 times”.
She doesn’t given up on love, like she doesn’t give up on her singing career! The shadeeee🤣🤣🤣
Scrolled passed this as soon as she said it lmaooo
And that Oscar she soooo wants....
I almost choked on my moonshine with that 😂
Yup they're call exes for a reason leave them behind.
Facts lol!
Dont feel too bad jennifer. She'll be in another pr relationship tomorrow
You know Jenny ain't wasting no time lol 😆
JHoe's modus operandi
Too much man in her n near her kids😅😅😅
😂😂😂
And I am not mad at her. She shouldn't sit around sad and alone because this didn't work out. But, if it is true that she likes the public to be in the know of her business then maybe she should change that up and live a more private life. 🤷🏾♀️
Wonder who's next 😂
Low-key, it was the beginning of the end when Ben slammed that car door after J.Lo got in. Lol.
That's when I knew it was trouble in paradise when he did that.
I knew it was doomed after I saw the golden 🚽
😂😂😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣🍿
@@purevenus6359 What golden toilet?
A man who is not happy with himself Will destroy any woman who will be close to him.......
This!! They bring chaos everywhere they go!
Yes ben will ruin every woman he gets with
And vice versa. A toxic woman seems worse.
Correct
@@skindippedingoldEVERYWHEREEEEEE
Nicki has been speaking on corporate giants and the powers that be in the industry being against her and trying to stop her since early on in her career. Go listen to her first album, go watch her old iconic interviews. What she is saying now has already been said by her time and time again, its only on yall radars because its sticking to your favorite rappers. The industry has wanted Nicki gone since she performed at the Grammys and these corporations have been messing with her career since they snatched that grammy from her that night.
The proof is literally in our faces and has been forever. She has been speaking on it for over a decade now.
Oh well she paced the way for disrespecting Goats and playing in peoples faces , it’s her Karma and y’all are just going to have to deal and accept.
F Nicky
@@Thebiggest7303”paced the way” just dumb
Those who advocate for themselves and speak on things that are done to them are deemed problematic.. which is why people always have something negative to say about her. She isn’t bitter at all about the new girls. They have some big shoes to fill
@@Thebiggest7303 what are you talking about. Even with all the odds against her she has still made her stamp in this industry and is still making noise almost 15 years later. That's some serious Karma.
Love the backhanded compliment 🤣 “she doesnt give up on love the same way she doesnt gave up on her music career”
😂😂😂
I gagged lmao
The comment was whack tho! That would only make sense if JLO was a failed musician, which she's not. She may not be authentic or have musical talent, but she's successful.
😂😂😂
When I tell you I’m so tired of Diddy and Jlo. In my eyes she is no better than Yung Miami. She knew things and never said anything. Just made sure she was good. So I really don’t care about videos . I want the video of where she is saying yep Diddy shot that woman in the club. She won’t so I’m good✌🏾
So did Cassie. She willingly participated in a lot of Diddy’s shenanigans.
Yes! I don’t understand how everyone forgets that Jlo lied in court to protect Diddy!
@@clinicalscenariosmedical590 Don't forget that Cassie tried to leave and he whooped her ass and dragged her back. Kept her hooked on drugs, etc. Don't blame the victim.
@@amazingchiddy if you think that was always the scenario, then I got some swamp land to sell you. Cassie chose to take drugs and get hooked on them, she chose to begin a relationship with a man who had multiple baby mamas, most who were still in his life and he was dealing with. Yes, he did her wrong too but please don’t think that Cassie didn’t willing participate. She just thought he wouldn’t do her like he did the rest.
Me 2
Why Ben closed that door like that lmao😂😂
😂😂😂😂
He was fed TF up 😂
Lol he was sick of her!
The paparazzi was following them and he was annoyed.
Cuz he sick of her shit 💩
Ben looked so miserable especially after closing the limo door on J-Lo
He was miserable who wants to be with an attention seeker. At some point calm down and realize what you have. She is irrelevant that’s why she try so hard.
Jlo was to busy trying to prove her relationship was happy but also trying to use it for clout instead of just enjoying the relationship and keeping it private . Girl made a whole album and musical movie and a documentary about there damn relationship
Jlo only loves Jlo
I’m glad Ben is free looked irritated all the time because of her.
Ladies don't ever go back to your exes i'm learning the hard way.
True there exes for a reason
Facts
Yup I learned too!
Exactly! If they didn’t show you that they were deserving of you when they had you, they’ll treat you even worse after the fact. Worse if law enforcement was involved! Only ex I ever went back to was my son’s father 24 years ago, and I learned that lesson and have never repeated it since 😅
Thank you! Because I almost spent the block lol
JLO is so out of touch with real life.
She is a hopeless romantic
She's wealthy while you're prob in debt. She'll be fine while you all stressed
She’s a Leo, I don’t think she can help it 🤷🏽♀️
@@Empress1014_ o we can’t 😂😂😂
@@missalphaomegagod-2u I mean it, had to look it up. Leo’s love attention, it’s honestly not her fault. I don’t care for her and don’t understand how she made it this far, in comparison to all the other Fly Girls from ILC, but Leo’s shine and look for the spotlight, so I guess that’s how.
I can't wait for Nicki to officially retire 😊 not because i don't like her, but because im gonna laugh at the other girls trynna keep something(female rap) that's not really profitable afloat. Nicki doesn't have to compete with these girl's....she's 41 she already accomplished what she needed to do and she still on top...but yall go ahead.
Facts!
This! When she retires rap gonna go right back where it was before she came on the scene lmao
I also said at this point i would love nicki to pull a rihanna and be a business mogul and leave the music thing for some time or even do pop and other genre leave the hip hop genre cause they don’t appreciate her and i know she is that versatile to dominate other genre
Not ready for her yo retire 100% but when she stop professionally(billboard,award shows etc) I will be for her totally focused on her creating music for her fans and get into her label and developing her own artist
I say this all the time! She crossed over her first album. They will never appreciate her and I know that frustrates her, but it’s time to accept it. She’s the greatest, she doesn’t need anymore validation.
JayZ has always used beyonces likeness their whole marriage he/his buisnesses is only relevant bc of her he’s nothing without her
Lol😂😂😂
💯
I believe j knows this
That may be true but he still worth a lot more than Her tho
They're nothing without each other. In fact Jay z is the mastermind behind solo Beyoncé. The smartest thing he did was make it seem as though she upgraded him..
To insinuate Beyoncé doesn’t want to support her husbands business which is roc nation is insane
God i hate Roc Nation. One day all the dirt that they've desperately tried to hide will be exposed.
Haha, they won't crumble.
Surviving Roc Nation
In the Mighty name of Jesus 🙏🏾
Absolutely 💯 Correct ✅
I'm glad they are being exposed!
When was the last time Beyonce showed up for the VMAs, empty threat
Those are GARBS FALSE information.
Exactly roc nation is desperate
For real. I think since she performed the medley from Lemonade. So that was 2016? Lol.
@@nknk4927EXACTLY 😂😂😂 Nicki sent that false info to that barb cuz she got wind of Meg hosting the VMA's. She needed a narrative to make her seem like a victim and as if anyone cares about her when making moves in THEIR career... She's the one obsessed with THEM but like a true narcissist she has flipped it...
My theory is I think the roc nation is nolonger in good terms with the Grammys Jay last speech proved it I think they now want another award show to control and give power to and I guess they picked the vmas so don’t be surprised Bey might show up but if she does it’s gonna create so much issues cause it will be very clear they are not in good terms with Nicki anymore
Yea, I block Jlo and Ben from my Google feed..
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Omg! How? I need this so much
😂😂😂😂 5:45
One less Narcissist 😂on your feed 😂
Their whole relationship is lame and uninteresting. Two tired looking has beens😒
i don't dislike Meg, but the hate and attempt to blsckball Nik has definitely solidified the reason why i won't watch the vmas...
"She doesn't give up on love the way she doesn't give up on her singing career." 💀
Empressive... You plan on dropping any music documentaries? I'm asking for a friend😉
Sometime in the future
Thank you! @@Empressive
@@Empressive lets make it happen maam!! we waitin'!!
she can't keep a man?was she supposed to keep an alcoholic?
Love those docs!!!!
I’m not that surprised about J Lo and Ben Affleck divorcing
Me either
I saw it coming when they first married
You and me both 😂
Who even watches the VMAs anymore chile 😩
Forreal 😂
I don’t even watch VMAS anymore.
I sure done
Thank you! Couldn't tell you the last time I watched these fake award shows 😂
Likewise, I can’t even not support on the strength of Nicki, because I haven’t watched in eons. I wish I did, just so that I wouldn’t this time 😆
Have you guys wondered why the industry have never tried "create" another Beyonce? Instead anyone that threatens that very lucrative revenue stream, they squash that females career?
Clock it!!!
Chloe Bailey, Normani for sure. It's been time for the younger generation to shine
Ok like who?!
Bey's spot is for Blue Ivy allegedly.
@@DeeJoyceKeri Hilson
Beyoncé showing up at the VMAs at this point in her career is actually quite laughable
Yep. Nobody is stupid enough to think she would even be in the same city as the VMAs. She’s literally quit making music videos, that’s how irrelevant she thinks that world is.
No. What laughable is Onika having a meltdown over other female rappers been given an opportunity to host 😂😂😂
Frfr she hasn't shown up at the VMAs in how long? Showing up this year would be hilarious
@@SteadyNUnremitting so you missed or ignored the whole behind the scenes tea? Nicki has said time and time again, in her music, interviews and online that these girls are pawns, her beef is, and has always been with, the ones who move the pieces.
Maybe as laughable as ur face u 🤡
Roc nation should spend their money on Megan and their other artists instead of paying to get at Nicki Minaj 🥴
I’ve never seen roc nation spend so much money on an artist so he Rihanna
@@thisthatandthird Roc Nation dont care about Megan. Megan is the work horse. She's the one doing it all. When she isn't useful anymore (can't do the work) it's off to the knackers yard.
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Like....the fact that they paid for seat fillers for meagans tours was the height of it😂 anybody that still pretends they to not know what's going on is a hater. This was the same way cardi b was being pushed
Y'all think someone who glorifies & marries r*pists & related to p*dos deserves fame? Welcome to America, and Empressive kisses Onika's booty crack, and lies.
Her and Arod are a better match because they are both alike. They love attention and over the top stuff! But unfortunately he cheated so 🤷🏽♀️
Men being men
Its stuff like this that let's you know they be talking about Nicki behind closed doors . So when Nicki says it and yall want to say she's lying , this is proof .
I’ve said this before; sometimes I don’t agree with you, however, watching your channel always feels like I’m just kicking it with my friends. Keep it up!!
You’re making this about J Lo, but you gave prime examples for why he was already a train wreck to begin with. It’s not about J Low not being able to keep them. She never chooses the right ones!!
🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉bingo
Mark Anthony was good for her, but she wanted the spotlight too much and he wasnt having it. She was so lowkey with Mark.
“Corporate giants and machines that went against me.” - Nicki Minaj
I am forever a barb and idc what is ever said I stand behind my trini sister 🇹🇹
The VMAs is a machine
Facts ❤ Nicki #Barb4life
The more time that goes by its proving Nicki is not a"crazy" as people claimed she was. She's been talking about the corporate machine that has been put up to attack her.
The resilience she has to have survived that hate train should be studied.
Truly!!!! 💋💋💋
Preach!
The more time that goes by has proven Nicki IS crazy, a sore loser, and a narcissist and she has created every narrative that negates every other female rapper winning. It seems she's the only one that can organically win and everybody else has to use gimmicks and payola.
Because she says something somehow it's truth with no REAL receipts behind it. Manipulation 101 is to take SOME truths and mix it with lies so when info comes out the MANIPULATED will believe the entire narrative is truth. i.e Megan hosting the VMA's.
To get in front of it she sent a BARB to push a "blind item" with false pretenses so that when it came out Meg was hosting her minions would believe that entire made up STORY. These people are SUPPOSED to push their artist that's literally their JOB..
Every celebrity has a corporate machine behind the scenes that keeps them in the limelight. Nicki had a machine when she was coming up and now so does Megan. This is nothing new or groundbreaking.
That part!
Time after time after time Nicki spilled tea after tea and everyone pay her dust thinking Nicki is bitter and jealous but so far everything Nicki had said about the music industry is unfolding starting from the big labels going bankrupt and much more so is smart she know what they doing smh !! Nicki we pray for you sis god will protect you from all danger seen and unseen amen
4:30 Yea, its not fair to use Beyonce's name to snatch opportunities for Meghan.
Lol.... I hate how the industry always tries to play in Nicki minajs face.
Right....sad...sad...sad...it's actually provoking ...but I'm glad Nicki don't indulge....🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤😮😮😮😮😮
Nikki chose that life.
The industry still keeps trying to give the world a new Nicki. I like Megan. She is talented, but she's not Nicki level. It's crazy to suggest otherwise.
Theres no way Meg will bring up ratings higher than Nicki.
It’s what happens when you choose to be nasty to others. 🤷🏼
ALWAYS !!! This is why Nicki says what she says !!! But people always want to say something.
Man Beyoncé knows what she’s doing. That’s a full grown woman and she’s probably part or the ringleader of the BS. Cut it.
LIES! She is not apart of anything. Why would she destroy another woman in the industry? She is makes her music & raise her kids. Why can’t yall see that?
She's just as evil 😂😂
@@faith9224 Please! Yall want her to be this evil ass person. I don’t understand why yall think that.
@@raheem3490 You are funny...
Realistically it makes no sense. Beyoncé hasn’t shown up to the VMAs in years. Them supposedly using her as leverage isn’t going to change that. Regardless of anything I don’t think she would show up in the first place.
Now it's so obvious that Nicki isn't the bad guy as the media makes it seem
I am neutral and have noticed that Nicki is not innocent. She is a mess also. Nicki likes to throw rocks and then hide her hands. I DO NOT BELIEVE that the DNC had ANYTHING to do with the lie about Beyonce's appearance. It's similar to Kai Cenai stating that the DNC called him, which was a lie.
Nah, she's morally unsound. Like everyone in the Industry
HOW??? It's obvious yall are easily manipulated by half truths..
So what if they pay the vma for megan to host, how is that affecting nicki, why is her and the barb's so pressed
She NEVER was. Y'all just treat black women differently
Ben couldn't care less about irrelevant Diddy. Ben has issues. He's an alcoholic and it seems a very insecure man. He couldn't handle JLo. She's creates a lot a buzz in the tabloids and he does not vibe with that
Thank you, exactly! He always appears miserable with or without her..he’s the same exact way with every woman. JG is the only who called him on his bs
Yeah, getting the vibe that Suge Knight is bored and wants to gossip lol. Ben & Jenn just are too opposite. She wants attention & he is over that now.
@cgill914 Ben is no angel. Let's no forget he hit the nanny while married to Jen Garner. But people will vilify JLo cos she's a woman and latina with a lot of rings
He also doesn’t like her entourage, especially Benny Medina.
@@filipepedro8272 absolutely not siding with Ben or anyone really. Was just pointing out that they seem to want different lifestyles. Will never forget what Ben did to Jen Garner that was crazy :/
I’m not a Ben defender but he knew jlo and her ego and thirst for 20+ years…the paparazzi has also been there. Let’s stop acting like he was bamboozled and didn’t know this woman. 🤷🏽♀️
She filed for divorced because he had flew Jennifer Garner and their kids to Japan for a family vacation without her.
I would get a divorce too if I was her. I don’t understand people going on vacation with their exes and their kids while they are on a completely different relationship.
Whatttttttt 😮
@@Jmaxx196they were entirely too close to be exes. . But JL knew that before she married him.
That's one of the reasons. He left her because of the Diddy drama and her jealousy over his ex wife
@@mrsx7944nah. He had already hoped onto another woman while she was trying to fix their marriage! He is dating kick Kennedy btw. Check facts!!
J-Lo has seen more engagement rings than Krillin has died on DBZ
It are we going ignore the fact that Ben is a cheater and drunk who has ruined two marriages?!? I swear we only focus on women😂😂
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OMG🤭😆😂🤣🤣🤣
LMAO how many times they keep wishing him back
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Nicki was never wrong when she said that they always want to take her down in any situation in this industry.
And super pathetic, the CEO using Beyoncé to elevate Megan, seems like a little puppet to me LOL
2:33 I’m so upset about Nicki’s legacy performance being pulled from all platforms. She was so freaking good & I can never watch it again
Being divorced isn’t necessarily a terrible thing. But a pattern I see in real life and with celebs who have 3, 4, 5 marriages and divorces is that they just can’t be alone and somehow are part of the problem.
How do you know Beyonce isn't in on the whole thing?
Yall think someone is on something please! Beyonce is not on the whole thing. Why would she go against nicki? & plus the last time beyonce showed at the vmas was 2016 when her & rihanna both performed.
@raheem3490 Don't know if she is or isn't. I do know she never says anything, and people always defend her no matter what.
Jay-Z is Beyoncés handler. She’s in on whatever she’s told to be in on.
@@christinem8799obviously she's gonna support her husband and a fellow Texan over an industry friend.
@@King_T5I’m not supporting a frog who cheated & was in Diddys circles whether you like it or not. 😅 Enough already.
Why and how does Desiree have that much power over a giant like MTV VMAs? 🤔🤔
It’s Beyoncé’s appearance she has control of.
Allegedly, she was involved in serious drug trafficking and criminal activities in South America. Allegedly Jay Z was doing certain things down there as well. Allegedly, they got involved with each other, business wise, and he paid a lot of money and did other things to clear her records. This one TH-cam put the info out, but can't remember the name. Idk about all this, b/c idk these people, but that's what these innanet streets have been whispering. Jay Z is a known snake and backstabber, according Dame Dash and others. I feel his exposure is very near. But that's just what I heard...
Also, regarding MTV and VMAs, remember that it is now known that that ppl w/private jets use/rent them out for the purposes of moving 💉⚪️💊 and ppl (👧🏾👧👧🏼 ) in a discrete way. Many of these execs are involved in things we, the general public, don't know anything of. They bribe/blkmail eachother with vids/pics. Diddy and E🅿️stein aren't the only ones. Believe it.
Bey is being used as leverage for The Horse appearing as host. We know the ratings will be in the toilet.
They don't live in the same reality as we do. Everything is about power, money and relationships in their world. They're very well connected.
Who cares if beyonce shows up or not..next.
The ratings cares.
Exactly
Um, her millions of fans and envious Bs like you clearly
@@bohlalenchabeleng1370clock it
@@bohlalenchabeleng1370exactly, they really wanna downplay that woman's influence😅.
More ratings, more commercial ads and sponsors.
They can’t stop Nikki. She’s one of the top three greatest females of all time.
Says who 🤷🏾♀️
If I were Megan, I wouldn't even want to host knowing I wasn't their first option. She is getting Nicki's scraps!
Yall believe ANYTHING.... Why would they ask Nicki to host THREE TIMES in a row???? You REALLY think that? No, Nicki got wind Meg was hosting in HER city and felt a way about it and created an entire false scenario because she's livid at the thought.
@@isaidwtfisaid304 because Nicki literally brought in the ratings dum dum
@@isaidwtfisaid304 ratings were down before Nicki hosting which is why they asked her back for a second year
@kittensmitten3287 they be so slow trying to defend their lame faves💀
@@isaidwtfisaid304Nicki was to host the vmas this year as well then roc nation gave mtv an offer that if Meg hosts Beyonce will show up
Beyonce wants to be at the Grammy's for that one particular win eluding her. Don't get it twisted....
She also has to attend because Jay Z is on the Grammy board. She's required to show up every year and she doesn't want to (which is why she arrives late and leaves early). If she had her way she wouldn't show up
@@Empressive I don't buy that. Jay Z being on the board doesn't equate to her having to be there and going when she doesn't want to. Beyonce is a super star who can do whatever she desires. If you see her some where. Best believe she wants to be there. End of story.
@@ufokemo 😂 nope
@@ufokemo Being deĺulu is not the solulu. Please STOP! You clearly don't know what you're talking about.
@ufokemo That's not true. Beyonce is being used by Jay Z and Roc Nation. Tasha K speaks on how that man controls her behind the scene.
These blogs love to believe the "he say, she say" without any legitimate proof. Just stirring up drama about absolutely nothing. We are tired of the Nicki/Meg comparisons. No one is feuling this drama but the blogs atp. I didnt see have this much BS going on when Doja hosted. Enough is enough. Let those women shine in their own individual light. Im pretty sure neithee one of them are worried about the other 😒🤦🏽♀️
They are getting out of control, and eventually TH-cam will demonize them for speculations and false reporting....
facts I'm sick of this shit too
Why is Nicki even being discussed like omg Doja has hosted before and this did not happen. And Beyonce is not signed to nor represented by Roc Nation.
Because Doja 's team did not try to sabotage Nicki?
@@bohlalenchabeleng1370accusations! *Rick Ross voice*
Doja doesn't have beef with Nicki (at least directly/explicitly). Also, ppl still only classify Doja as a pop-rap artist/a singer that can rap
If you pay attention Nicki has beef with Desiree prez and roc nation and she hates jay Z there’s stuff going on behind the scenes between them that we don’t fully know
Because Roc Nation has consistently been sabotaging Nicki. It is not a secret that Desiree Perez stalks her on social media and ensures negative articles are posted about her.
They also pay bloggers to spread les about her and her tour.
That's a fact!!!
Jlo saw Ashanti and Nelly and started thinking. First, she stole the vocals. Now she's trying to steal the love story and "celeb couple" spotlight. Hollyweird at its finest
Thank you crediting me❤️ that’s real integrity
Please go pay your rent ❤
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Nicki is in a league of her own .! Looks , talent and Reverence….🎉
Why can't Megan just have her moment without trying to make everything about Nicki? People are gonna learn that your favorite artists can't be on top forever. At some point, you have to give someone else time to shine. Nicki has nothing left to prove, and Megan is just doing her. They don't have to be friends, but I am tired of this beef between them. At one point, they actually liked each other.
Baby Megan’s whole rap career now is based off Nicki please don’t be dense.
You think they just wanted to genuinely give a flop who did 64k first week the spot to host the VMA’s pls be serious 😂
@@JakaylaaHno it’s fuckin not girl… megan has her own shit and she’s a great artist. your delusional grandma needs to worry about her pedophile brother and her grapist husband. leave megan alone i’m so sick of y’all talking greezy on her name..
@@JakaylaaHIt sounds like you have quite a bit of growing up to do. A lot of these fandoms are keeping this mess going. There is music that I like and dislike from both artists. It's not right to force the people who like both artists to choose all the time. Nicki is a mother and wife, and getting way too old for this mess. And y'all should be, too.
The beefing has been going on too long. Nicki is an Icon but there will be others that will come along and do well. They'll learn from you and take it elsewhere. I'm not saying Nicki doesn't have a right to feel away but I'm remember how Lil Kim was treated after a while. It wasn't kind at all
Naaa blame Desireeee.........
Why wouldn’t Meg host the VMA’s this year..? She’s had some of the biggest music videos of her life this year. She deserves this.
Girl wtf. A management company is doing their job to represent their artist.
OK Empressive let's keep it real. I know you're trying to be nice to Beyonce but let's stop pretending she's forced to be anywhere. If she doesn't wanna be somewhere then she's not gonna go
She's just being manipulating. She is saying this to paint Jay-Z in a bad light... She's on a mission to "bring down" Jayz.. .Just listen to all her videos. The hints are there.....
Unless her husband tells her to go
I believe Empressive. We are all handled one way or another
@@alishawatson2061I believe the Empressive too. Remember there was a consipiracy on Britney Spears being controlled and it turned up true. These entertainers are not free, they are puppets. If they don't get controlled by the puppeter their career or lives will be ruined. Doja complained about working like a slave and you notice she stopped talking about it
She goes to places for PR ,unlike other awards shows the Grammys seems to be the only one that are well organized and never ghetto.
So I don't blame her for not going anywhere except there.
This is why Beyoncé always has a good relationship with Nicki. They both know how it feels to be used my men in corporate, to uplift other female artists that don’t have the talent, legacy, or impact… OR catalog.
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TH-cam Grandma ❤
She does not give up love , like she does not give up on her singing career. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Nikki is more beautiful and more talented and rich. She doesn't need that award.
Both are beautiful. Stop that foolishness
@@kelsblair5963 my opinion, come on im sure you think you're more hot than that friend 🤔,
@@kelsblair5963 facts both r beautiful these stans get on my nerves
The Politics in the Music Industry are INSANE!
But Desiree darling, if your artist was The One then you wouldn't have to try so hard (to no avail) to prove that she is. We know, she knows, and her chart placement has proven that she simply isn't that girl. She lacks depth, versatility, and decorum. But instead of focusing on turning your toad into a prince you're scrambling worrying about Nicki. If I were Megan I'd feel so insulted as an artist knowing that I'm solely being backed in spite of the top artist of my genre, fully aware that I'll never reach those heights ORGANICALLY.
Yet meg continues to shine 😊 you garbz need to worry about nicki’s parasocial relationships with her fans and her husband who cant go to a park for children
@@Eccentrickittens no adult desires to go to a "park for children." With or without a court order. I think he's fine
IMO it’s not that JLO can’t KEEP a man. It’s that JLO can’t PICK a good man for her. Almost all the men she’s been with (that we know of), she dumped (they didn’t leave her). Ben is the only exception. PLUS whether JLO loves the paparazzi or not, that is who she is! Ben has acknowledged that as well. It’s not fair (even Ben said so), to force her to COMPLETELY change that. Too bad a little compromise wasn’t enough 🤷♀️.
Yeah but Ben is the only one she really wanted. That’s as clear as day.
Ben left the day he slammed that car door 😂
Empressive - "J.LO can't KEEP a MAN." 😁 J.LO can't KEEP a MAN because J.LO wants to CONTROL the MEN she gets with. 🤣
She should stay single
She hates herself 😂. Can't be alone 😂
I don’t think Beyoncé is tired. She allows it. That’s just my opinion
Jlo and Ben are divorcing because Jlo is STILL "Jenny From The Block". 🤷🏽♀️🤣🤣
She’s for the streets 😂
WHY is JAYZ HATING on NIcki MINAJ??!!! Why is everyone ignoring it?
iTS so SAD and pathetic PROTECT Talented Black Women!!!
Jay Z eventually turns on everyone he cool with … Beyoncé be careful he won’t spare you either if it comes down to it 💯
Because they the same sign and he knows she is THE REAL DEAL AND THAT HE CANT HAVE HER like he pimp Meg and his wife , nicki smart enough not 2 be apart of his SNAKE 🐍 HAREM
💯!!! With his ugly, insecure self.
You can’t blame him, that’s a hard pill to swallow!
i swear on everything i love i literally told my mother that marriage wasn't gonna last no more than 2-3 years cause you know how jlo is.
Is somebody gonna match my freak
I’m crying 😂
I think people fail to forget that this is the record industry. They’re going to do whatever they have to do for their art to make money. Did anybody watch Empire? Did anybody realize what he did he was in the 90s lol this is about millions of dollars they’re gonna do whatever they want …
PEOPLE FORGET OR THEY'RE JUST IGNORANT. It is what it is.
If that's what happened then she got a great TEAM. CONGRATULATIONS QUEEN!🎉♒️💯
I absolutely love how you understand where Nicki is coming from love you ❤
How Ben shuts the car door is sending me😂
😂😂😂😂😂
Lol he shut it like he wanted to shut everything down 😂😂
Lmao 7:11 Ben’s alcoholic face😹🤣
Plot Twist Ben was in the Tapes 😂😂
Lmaoo byyye
RocNaton does the same thing for the Grammys to get her awards
Then how come she doesn’t have album of the year yet?
@@jabarimangum7376 she has the most awards than anybody in history. Is that not enough
@@CRiver396 no here’s the logic. If RocNation is able to get her all these awards then how come they can’t get her album of the year?
@@jabarimangum7376 Because there are good people in the world who won't be bribe. We don't know how long that will last
@@CRiver396 Beyoncé cares about album of the year the most. If they were pulling strings behind the scenes they would put most of their energy into buying her album of the year. Not wasting their time buying other awards.
I dozed off and work up and this lume ad is still on
I dont think he wants her money. He just wants his freedom.
JLo is not as innocent as people think. She knows what is going on with the Diddy deal.
That door slam was diabolical 😅🤦🏾♀️
😆😆😆
Ben has humiliated and embarrassed JLo because Ben promised her a forever commitment and he changed his mind. On Jen’s wedding ring Ben engraved “Not. Going. Anywhere” and he checked out making a fool of her. Ben is already seeing Kick Kennedy.
At the end where he slams the door after she gets in makes me giggle every time I see it.
It's so funny to say he checked out a LONG time ago when they were only married two minutes! 😩
The DNC did not say Beyonce was performing!!!
Roc Nation manages Meg-they're supposed to pull strings to get her opportunities. What are we talking about??
I’m confused. Why would the CEO of Roc Nation have beef with Nicki? Did I miss something? And how is Beyoncé being used as leverage? That whole part of the video sounded weird af.
When young money/ cash money was pushing Nicki hard putting female rappers from coming up it was crickets😊. But now these labels are doing the same for their artists Nicki is losing it and claiming they are sabotaging her cox she wants to be the only one. I don’t remember VMA host being Nicki’s birthright. Always bitter
@dianaojigwe8311 You are so right about how Cash Money was pushing Nicki EVERYWHERE.
Literally lmfaooo
@@pnd-uc8bt Why does your name look bot like? Lol
Is it possible that Beyonce is aware of what's going on? People don't give her enough credit for having her own mind and having boundaries that can not be crossed if she is not in agreement with them.
Exactly.
They never wanna give her credit that outside music ,she's a great intelligent businesswoman whose moves and deals are calculative.
Instead they always make her look like she's some victim, oblivious and being controlled by Jay z.
@@King_T5it's likely that it's both.
There’s simply no feud. Megan doesn’t have the albums to touch the best selling and most talented female rapper. This has been proven time and time.