"Mad disrespectful"— Internet calls out Spotify over Nicki Minaj being excluded from their Gold Standard female rappers exhibit

Spotify held The Gold Standard art exhibition on Tuesday, July 30 featuring top female rappers like Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, Saweetie, and City Girls. However, fans wondered why Nicki Minaj was not included and took to social media to react to the same.

The event was held at The Hole Gallery in New York City. Several singers, including Latto, Sexyy Red, and Flo Milli, attended the event, where rappers posed next to their portraits. Speaking about the art pieces, their creator, Manon Biernacki, said:

“Through my art, I strive to capture the essence of human emotions and states of mind, using vibrant colors and bold shapes to transport the mundane into the magical. And that’s what I’ve strived to do with my portraits of these amazing women for Spotify’s ‘The Gold Standard Exhibit.’”

As pictures of the event continued to make the rounds online, many noticed that Nicki Minaj was not included in the collection. Several internet users, including her critics, noted online that Minaj deserved to be included in the Spotify exhibition. Singer Summer Walker also took to Instagram to express her disappointment in not seeing Nicki Minaj included.

She said online:

"...I don't even listen to hella Nicki cause I'm a r&b lover but where is the Queen.. or Lil Kim atleast or Missy Elliott... this mad disrespectful. This why I make my music n go home the industry weird. "

Netizen reacts to Nicki Minaj’s exclusion from the event (Image via Instagram)

Several other internet users also wondered why Nicki Minaj was not included in the art exhibit. They wrote online:

Netizens reacts to Nicki Minaj’s exclusion from the event (Image via Instagram)

Nicki Minaj herself had not taken to social media to address her absence from the exhibition. Meanwhile, her fans said:

Netizen reacts to Nicki Minaj’s exclusion from the event (Image via Instagram)

Meanwhile, other reactions to Spotify excluding Nicki Minaj read:

Netizen reacts to Nicki Minaj's exclusion from the event (Image via Instagram)

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Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday 2 album returns to the Billboard 200 chart amid Spotify exhibition drama

Despite the artist not being mentioned in the Spotify exhibition, she continues to make waves in her career. Her Pink Friday 2 album, which was released in 2023, returned to the 200th spot on the Billboard 200 list.

The album debuted at number one, one of her three albums to do so. While her other albums, like Queen, also made the list, they did not reach the top spot at their release.

Meanwhile, the singer just wrapped up the European leg of her Pink Friday 2 World Tour. After a break, she is expected to perform in the U.S. in multiple countries.

The Spotify art exhibition was open to the public on Wednesday, July 31.