Nicki Minaj Billboard Record just hit a new high as she surpasses Drake with her 25th number one on the Billboard Rap Digital Sales chart. Her latest release Banned from NO, a reunion track with Lil Wayne, debuted straight at the top, officially making her the most chart-topping rapper on the list.
Before this release, both artists were tied at 24 number one hits on the chart. Now, Minaj takes the lead with her 25th. It’s a major milestone not just for her career but also for women in rap overall.
When a fan highlighted her new record, Nicki reacted with nothing but respect for Drake. She replied on X with a simple and raw message:
“drizzy mthfkn drake >>>”
It was short, sincere, and exactly the kind of loyalty fans have come to expect from her.
Nicki Minaj Billboard Record Linked to Lil Wayne’s Super Bowl Snub
While the record-breaking release made headlines, the lyrics in Banned from NO stirred even more conversation. Nicki took direct aim at the NFL for passing over Lil Wayne when the Super Bowl halftime show was hosted in his hometown, New Orleans.
In the track, she fired:
“NFL, fire some n-ggas and then call us.”
This wasn’t the first time she has voiced disappointment over the league’s choices, but this time, she went even further. She openly blamed Jay-Z, who works with the NFL on entertainment partnerships.
Nicki pulled no punches.
“One n-gga took a knee. The other n-gga took the bag. He gon get you ‘n-ggers’ in line every fkng time.”
She wasn’t done. In a series of posts, she expressed that she believes Jay-Z has a long-standing grudge against Birdman, Drake, and herself. And because of that, she feels Lil Wayne was deliberately denied a chance to perform on the world’s biggest stage.
“Denying a young black man what he rightfully put into this game for no other reason but your ego,” she wrote.
“Your hatred for BIRDMAN, Drake & Nicki got you punishing Lil Wayne?!?!!!”
Lil Wayne also shared how deeply he felt the Super Bowl rejection. His response was personal and raw.
“That hurt. It hurt a lot… I blame myself for not being mentally prepared for a letdown,” he said.
He went on to express how meaningful that stage would have been, especially in his city. The Super Bowl performance had seemed like a dream aligned with destiny. But instead, it became a painful reminder of missed opportunities.
“It made me feel like shit not getting this opportunity and when I felt like shit, you guys reminded me that I ain’t shit without y’all… and that’s an amazing reality.”
While Nicki celebrated her Billboard triumph, she didn’t let it distract from what she sees as a bigger issue. She used her moment to speak up, take a stand, and hold industry leaders accountable.
At the heart of it all, she stayed loyal to her Young Money roots. She praised Drake, supported Wayne, and didn’t back down from calling out what she views as hypocrisy.
For Minaj, this isn’t just about numbers on a chart. It’s about respect. It’s about legacy. And it’s about making sure that the voices who built the culture are never overlooked when it’s time to hand out the spotlight.
