Nicki Minaj is making waves this morning after releasing a remix to one of the standout tracks from Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter VI, “Banned From NO.” Given the song’s popularity, it’s no surprise that Nicki lent her signature verse to the project, much to the excitement of fans who had hoped to hear her on the original album.
However, her verse has sparked quite the buzz, with listeners closely dissecting her lyrics — especially a few pointed shots that caught many by surprise. One of the most talked-about lines is:
“’Bout to cop you slides, all you do is flip-flop, if I send a pic of Shannon, you ain’t that Sharpe.”
At first, fans were puzzled about why Nicki would seemingly take aim at Shannon Sharpe, the former NFL star and sports commentator. The backstory quickly emerged: Nicki took to Twitter to recall when Shannon Sharpe tweeted “Nicki Who?”—a dismissive remark she never forgot. This diss track verse was her way of getting some long-overdue payback. She also revealed she nearly threw shade at Chad Ochocinco, who often appears with Sharpe on Nightcap, but ultimately decided to hold back.
Nicki’s remix doesn’t stop there. She also delivers a subtle but clear jab at the NFL and indirectly at Jay-Z. The 2025 Super Bowl, held in New Orleans—Lil Wayne’s hometown—sparked controversy when Kendrick Lamar, rather than Wayne, was chosen for the halftime show. Many fans felt this was a disrespectful snub to the rap legend. Nicki’s line:
“NFL, fire some n****s and then call us,”
though not naming Jay-Z explicitly, has fans interpreting it as a critique of the NFL’s leadership, which Jay-Z is closely associated with.
This remix marks Nicki’s exciting return after fans were left disappointed she wasn’t featured on the original Tha Carter VI album. Her contribution has reignited enthusiasm and reminded listeners why she remains one of hip hop’s most formidable voices.
With this remix stirring conversation and showing Nicki’s lyrical fire, fans are hopeful we’ll hear more collaborations from these two icons very soon.
