In a recent appearance on Math Hoffa’s My Expert Opinion, Gucci Mane’s former manager, Deb Antney, made explosive claims about the tension between the rapper and Nicki Minaj. According to Antney, Gucci Mane had a deep dislike for Nicki because she refused to sleep with him. The Mizay Entertainment founder revealed that Gucci’s resentment stemmed from Nicki’s refusal to entertain him, despite his attempts to have her on a record.
Gucci Mane’s Dislike of Nicki Minaj
Deb Antney described Gucci as “very selfish” and claimed that his personal feelings for Nicki caused a significant rift. She recounted an instance when Gucci threw a tantrum after she arranged for Nicki to be on a record, stating, “He didn’t like Nicki. Because he couldn’t f*** her. He didn’t like her!” Antney’s revelation suggests that Gucci’s animosity wasn’t rooted in professional matters, but instead, his personal grievances toward Nicki.
She also pointed out that Gucci’s behavior was detrimental to the artist relationships she was trying to build, emphasizing her belief that all the artists she worked with should support one another. “It can’t be any of this,” Antney said, highlighting the fractured nature of the music industry at the time.
Contradictory Claims: Gucci Mane vs. Deb Antney
The explosive comments from Antney contradict a 2013 claim made by Gucci Mane, in which he said he had slept with Nicki Minaj, a claim that Nicki vehemently denied. In a now-infamous Twitter rant, Gucci alleged that he and Waka Flocka Flame had been involved with Nicki Minaj, which Nicki responded to with laughter, dismissing it as a desperate attempt for relevance.
Nicki tweeted, “May God strike me dead if I ever had sex with that man,” and further mocked Gucci’s appearance, calling him “ugly” and “a crackhead.” She added that his attempt to keep himself in the spotlight was failing, stating that she and Tyga had turned down his feature request just days earlier.
Reconciliation and Professionalism
Despite the past animosity, Gucci Mane and Nicki Minaj eventually reconciled. In 2017, they reunited on the track “Make Love”, with Gucci expressing his respect for Nicki in a social media post, calling her a “legend” and saluting her for her contributions to music.
Ongoing Tensions Between Gucci Mane and Deb Antney
Deb Antney’s relationship with Gucci has been strained for years, especially following accusations from Gucci in his 2017 memoir, The Autobiography of Gucci Mane, where he accused Antney of stealing one of his major tracks, “Make the Trap Say Aye”. However, Antney denied these claims, insisting that the song had been OJ Da Juiceman’s all along. The strained relationship between Gucci and Antney has been a recurring theme in both their careers, with each of them offering differing versions of events.
