Ahead of the release of her highly anticipated single “Red Ruby Da Sleeze”, Nicki Minaj is firing back at ghostwriting rumors that have plagued her for years. In a series of Instagram posts on Thursday (March 2), Nicki sent a clear message to critics: “Ghostwriters all around the world are scrambling”.
The rapper teased the track’s release while sharing an image of herself lounging on a table full of Asian cuisine, rocking her signature Chun-Li-style hairbuns. Her caption, which read, “Nicki still on hiatus. This b!@ch right here tho? She outside,” hints at the return of her iconic villainous persona—Chun-Li, a character beloved for her sharp, unapologetic bars.
“Red Ruby Da Sleeze”: A New Era of Nicki Minaj
The teaser suggests that “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” will showcase Nicki’s unmatched lyrical prowess, with a reference to her alter ego, Chun-Li. Known for her fierce, venomous rhymes, this persona is set to dominate the track, which fans are already eagerly anticipating.
Nicki Minaj’s Pushback on Ghostwriting Allegations
Nicki Minaj has long faced accusations of using ghostwriters, but she continues to defend her work, reiterating that any other credited writers are typically responsible for smaller contributions like ad-libs or sampling. In 2021, Nicki addressed these rumors once more, reminding her followers that she writes her own raps and hooks. She took to Twitter to emphasize that the additional writers listed on her songs were involved in production or minor elements, not in crafting the core lyrics.
The Pinkprint rapper has famously stood up for her pen game, most notably in 2013 when Ransom dissed her writing skills. In a now-infamous response, Nicki fired back, stating: “I’m the only female rapper that day one. I don’t need no motherfuckin’ ghostwriter.” This outburst firmly positioned Nicki as the undisputed queen of rap, showing that she has no time for critics questioning her talent.
A Sneak Peek at “Red Ruby Da Sleeze”
Fans got their first preview of “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” last week when Nicki shared a snippet, and it quickly became clear that the song samples Lumidee’s 2003 hit “Never Leave You (Uh-Oh)”. As part of her return to the spotlight, Nicki is also relaunching her Queen Radio show on the same day the track drops, marking another milestone in her comeback.
With her recent collaboration on the “Shake The Place (Remix)” and this new single, Nicki continues to solidify her position as a dominant force in the music industry, unbothered by those who question her writing abilities. Nicki Minaj is back—and she’s making sure everyone knows it.
