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Nicki Minaj, Beyoncé successful because of gay fanbases – Fat Joe claims
American rapper Fat Joe made a controversial statement suggesting that the commercial success of certain musicians is attributed to their support for the LGBT community. The veteran rapper singled out Nicki Minaj and Beyoncé, claiming that their popularity in the music industry is fueled by their gay fanbases.
During a recent interview with Livebitez, Fat Joe expressed his concern over what he perceives as a growing trend of LGBT influence in hip-hop and the music industry as a whole.
He said, “In the music industry today, you have men who I don’t think are gays but they paint their nails or they are walking with Birkenbags.
“It feels like a new trend. A new swag. A new style. Paint your nails, wear a female dress. This right? And a million others.
“But do you know the toughest one? I man’s own Rico. Young Thug was wearing skirts. It’s safe to say it’s a fad. It’s a trend. And guys are like I’m going to join the trend to go viral and sell more records.
“Historically the people who sold the most. Let’s just keep it a buck. Nicki Minaj… I went to Beyoncé’s concert which was a lot of fun.
“I had the best time of my life in there but it’s a lot. You know it and so that’s what’s going on.
“They [artists] say you know the LGBT [community] really supports you, so we gotta act like that [promote gay fashion].”