Trina found herself in the midst of team struggles, particularly with her manager, when she mentioned that Nicki Minaj was one of the first people to reach out to her after her mother’s passing. While Trina and Minaj have a friendly relationship, they haven’t spoken in a few years. Trina stands firm in her belief that Beyoncé is the “Queen of Rap,” despite facing disappointment from the Barbz fanbase.
During an interview at One Music Festival, Trina expressed her perspective on the matter. She defended her choice by stating, “If they would have said, ‘Alright, give me your top five queens.’ Okay, I’m going to give it to the girls, always.” Trina emphasized that she just completed the Renaissance Tour, adding weight to her opinion.
Trina went on to explain that she admires Beyoncé’s work ethic and talent, saying, “You can’t deny or take credit from nothing that Beyoncé does, I just love Beyoncé. It was in the hype of the moment.” She continued to praise Beyoncé as a top-tier artist who consistently pushes boundaries.
While Trina acknowledges artists like Nicki Minaj, Missy Elliott, and Lil Kim as queens in their own right, she remains steadfast in her support for Beyoncé. She is unapologetically dedicated to placing Beyoncé at the top of her list of rap queens, recognizing her as a trailblazer in the industry.