Eve and Nicki Minaj are proof that trailblazing female rappers can get along. This weekend, the “Pink Friday” rapper gave Eve flowers for being a “trendsetter” and for the “groundbreaking” remarks she’s made recently.

“Dear Eve…thank you” – Minaj wrote on X. “The level of grace; the level of emotional and spiritual maturity that it takes to be that vulnerable and transparent is a sign of TRUE peace, happiness, fulfillment, and self-mastery. Self-reflection at its peak. I always say I think accountability is the sexiest trait a person can have.”

After its release latest memoir “Who is that girl” Eve has been on the press tour discussing various elements of the book. From motherhood to music, the Ruff Ryders first lady opened up concerning the impact the male-dominated industry has had on her relationships with female rappers and her mental health. In the book, she shares the story of first meeting Minaj on the set of Barbershop: The Next Cut and the way it modified her perspective.

“I’ve experienced what happens when women project their own insecurities onto other women. It happened early in my career and it happened in waves as my fame grew. I wasn’t going to be that woman for anyone else, but I had to physically and mentally prepare myself to do that,” Eve said. in line with Hot97“Nicki and I were cool on set. We got along really well and did our scenes together without any problems. It wasn’t at all what I expected… I saw her writing songs on the bus between takes, rushing to get to a couple of shows on the weekend, and then coming back to the set for these 12-16 hour shoots, all the while trying to keep her personal life and relationship going.”

“In that moment, I didn’t envy her and I wanted to hug her. I thought I would resent her, but I actually felt sympathy. I remembered that I was that person, the girl who felt like she had to do everything. The girl who was pressured to do everything because all eyes were on her. Instead of feeling insecure around Nicki, I started to feel sorry for her,” she continued.

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The rapper’s candor inspired Minaj to open up about how nervous she was about working with the rap veteran on set. The Queens rapper recalled watching Ruff Ryderz on TV and seeing Eve handle her rise to fame with “grace” and “a lot of uncompromising TALENT and charisma.”

“I was so nervous walking onto set every day. You looked like a professional and I admired that so much,” Minaj added. “Thank you for trying not to do to me what was done to you. Women feel so much pressure to compete, and it’s a shame because we usually have so much in common and could really benefit from each other, just as humans. We all share so many of the same experiences as artists, wives, moms, ups and downs, anxiety, etc.”

Ewa developed this topic during CNN Interview with Laura CoatesThe rapper felt it was vital to share her experiences with Nicki Minaj for his or her credibility, but most significantly since it showed that as a substitute of drinking alcohol, she used other methods, equivalent to therapy, to cope with anxiety.

“No matter what industry you’re in, if you were at a point in your life or your career where you could be this person, this thing, and someone comes along… We’re human, right? Of course, you feel insecure. Of course, you feel protective. Of course, you feel (like), ‘Wow, do I still fit in here?’” Eve explained. “That all came from the industry… being this one woman (rapper). I was holding on to that, thinking, ‘How can she be here and how can I be here?’ Which is stupid, which is so stupid.”

Janet Jackson stirred up controversy this weekend along with her comments on Vice President Kamala Harris’ race. In an interview published by The guard On Saturday, Jackson reportedly questioned the Democratic presidential candidate’s race when asked concerning the prospect of the United States electing its first black woman president.

“You know what they supposedly said? She’s not black. That’s what I heard. That she’s Indian,” the singer said. “I haven’t watched the news in a few days, they told me they found out her father is white.”

Although the interviewer reportedly clarified that Harris is each black and Native American, Jackson’s claims reflect a false narrative that former President Donald Trump has spread. During a 30-minute question-and-answer session on the National Association of Black Journalists convention, the Republican presidential candidate said that Harris “has always had Indian ancestry” and “has only promoted Indian ancestry.”

“I didn’t know she was black until a few years ago when she became black,” Trump added. “Now she wants to be known as black. So I don’t know if she’s Native American or black?”

Regardless of how he understands Harris’ racial and ethnic background, Jackson believes that no matter who wins the election, “there could be chaos.”

Social media response

The star’s comments sparked controversy on social media platforms as users expressed their disappointment with the star’s statements.

“Janet Jackson sounded like a complete idiot in this interview and I am very disappointed” one user shared on X.

“The power of disinformation, smh,” wrote theGrio’s Natasha Alford Xjoining the discussion. “That’s why they keep doing it.”

Another user added: “Janet Jackson is one of the most influential people in music history. It was simply irresponsible of her to repeat something she “heard” which was exactly what they are using against Kamala! Her own race. We have less than 50 days until the election. We need to speak up!”

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Jackson’s Apology Saga

Following a wave of criticism, the alleged member of Jackson’s team issued an apology. On Sunday Buzzfeed was the primary channel to report Jackson’s alleged apology for comments about Harris. Mo Elmsari, who claimed to be the star’s manager, issued an announcement to media that read:

“Janet Jackson would like to clarify her recent comments. She acknowledges that her statements regarding Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial identity were based on misinformation. Janet respects Harris’ dual heritage as a Black and Native American woman and apologizes for any confusion this has caused. She values ​​the diversity that Harris represents and understands the importance of celebrating this in today’s society. Janet remains committed to promoting unity and understanding.”

After multiple media outlets reported Elmsari’s statement, members of Jackson’s team said: Diversity that the star didn’t authorize the statement. Shutting down Elmasari’s claim that she is Jackson’s manager, the singer’s representative reportedly told the outlet that her brother Randy is her manager and was not available for comment in light of their sibling Tito’s death.

What happened to Mo Elmsari?

After a fake apology, Elmsari announced that he had been fired by the star.

“Janet Jackson fired me because of the misunderstandings between me, her and Randy after her meeting with the Guardian and her ambiguous statements,” he said Everyday Beast also noting his support for Kamala Harris.

In an email to Variety, he explained that he was “fired by Janet and Randy after trying to improve her image in the eyes of the public and fans,” adding that “it’s something (he) doesn’t deserve.”

Has Janet Jackson apologized for her statements?

The star has not yet issued an official apology.

Gospel music star Yolanda Adams refuses to let fans pigeonhole her style, confidence, and message as a gospel artist.

The Grammy Award winner wants social media critics to “stop” caring after she recently faced criticism for wearing tight clothes.

“Because I was raised in a very free-thinking family where everyone had their own voice and talent, I didn’t feel the need to be anything other than Yolanda,” Adams said in a brand new interview with People“And it was very visible, not only in music, but also in fashion.”

Over the many years of her profession, the “Open My Heart” singer has been revered for her powerful voice and music, inspiring hundreds of thousands of individuals and becoming a distinguished figure on the earth of music.

Despite her success, which incorporates 14 studio albums, three Grammy Awards, and becoming the primary female artist to win an American Music Award for Contemporary/Inspirational Artist, she has faced criticism for her wardrobe selections, particularly outfits that some consider too revealing or too tight for the gospel singer.

Adams got here under critical fire following the discharge of her seventh album, 2001’s Believe.

The album cover features the singer in an electrical blue, tight, crocheted GiGi Hunter dress. The dress and the album were hits with fans but irritated some traditionalists within the genre.

“Because I don’t have the typical gospel singer body type, I think it was easy for me to just pick what I wanted and then just wear what I wanted,” Adams explains. “Again, I didn’t grow up in a home where we had restrictions on what we could wear, what we couldn’t wear, what we could listen to, what we couldn’t listen to in my family.”

Comedian Steve Harvey remarked on the singer’s beauty in the course of the 2005 Celebration of Gospel. During his hosting performance, the comedian exclaimed, “Yolanda sho’ is sexy,” describing his fascination together with her presence. The topic was further explored in his 2006 comedy special Don’t Trip, He Ain’t Through with Me Yet.

“When he said it, I knew he was joking. I knew he was joking,” Adams said, referring to Harvey, whom she calls her “brother.” “But when he said it, it caught me off guard, but then I started reading what people were saying, you know, commenting on it.”

The “Victory” singer then admitted that she had mixed feelings when she began reading fans’ reactions.

“It’s like, ‘yeah, she’s like,’ it’s okay. I wish she was my wife.” No!” she continues with a laugh. “That sort of thing. And after all there have been some who (said), ‘well, I do not know the way she dresses together with her shoulders off and all that.’ Ma’am, that is the Shrine Auditorium. This will not be third Baptist Church across Ecclesiastes Road.”

Adams caused much more of a stir in 2016 when she wore a cleavage-baring gown to the 2016 Stellar Awards.

Before the whispers got too loud, fellow gospel singer Erica Campbell he defended Adams in X (then Twitter), writing“Did the Saints Really Have a Problem with Yolanda Adams’ Dress on Stellars?”

After fans said the old rules and standards ought to be thrown out the window, Campbell replied“I love your answers. We need to focus on our souls and not get caught up in a person’s appearance.”

The debate about expectations of modesty and conservatism will not be limited to individuals with a 6’1″ model’s figure or people with pseudonyms “The Gospel Stallion” equivalent to Adams, but for anyone who dares to step outside the arbitrary mold imposed on artists on this genre.

With her ability to attract a various fan base, Adams has at all times represented the intersection of religion and private expression, championing a culture that celebrates diversity throughout the gospel community and throughout the genre of music.

“I thank God for the way I was raised because I don’t have those limitations and I don’t put them on anyone else. When I see you, I see that loving spirit. And that’s how I want to live,” she concluded.