Latto is standing ten toes down after sparking controversy by declaring Lil Kim the greatest female rapper of all time.
The question arose during a recent episode of Complex’s GOAT Talk featuring the “Sunday Service” hitmaker and her younger sister, Brooklyn Nikole.
While Latto initially agreed with her sister giving her the crown, she eventually named her “real” pick.
“I am the GOAT though,” Latto insisted. “But the GOAT is Lil’ Kim, for sure. [She’s] going to forever be a staple in not only rap but female rap.” Latto cited Kim’s “fashion icon” status and praised her “ timeless music.”
Latto continued, insisting Lil Kim is a queen” on and off-camera. “I love that her,” she said before referencing “Big Momma Thang,” the NYC icon’s 1996 song. “And she’s big mama, too.”
Latto & Brooklyn let us know who their GOAT Female Rapper is 👀 pic.twitter.com/54JlqfPlru
— Complex (@Complex) August 13, 2024
However, her remarks divided Hip-Hop fans, especially the Barbz, Nicki Minaj’s devoted fanbase.
“As much as they say Lil Kim is who they look up to and how much of a “goat” she is, why aren’t they asking her to do features but begging Nicki??? Big Difference hits hard today,” one Nicki Minaj fan shared.
As much as they say Lil Kim is who they look up to and how much of a “goat” she is, why aren’t they asking her to do features but begging Nicki??? Big Difference hits hard today.. pic.twitter.com/BCrCT5cI6T
— ✨👑 𝓛𝓐𝓜𝓞𝓤𝓝 𝓜 👑✨ (@Prince_virgo914) August 13, 2024
“Y’all can never erase Lil Kim’s imprint on the industry,” another user added. “She created the entire foundation that these girls stand on. Get over it.”
Y’all can never erase Lil Kim’s imprint on the industry. She created the entire foundation that these girls stand on. Get over it.
— Khalil (@kbyrd2_) August 13, 2024
“The only people mad about latto calling Lil Kim the GOAT of female rap are the bitter barbs,” a third person remarked.“Everyone else knows latto was spitting nothing but FACTSSSSS. There’s no Nicki Minaj without LIL KIM.”
The only people mad about latto calling Lil Kim the GOAT of female rap are the bitter barbs. Everyone else knows latto was spitting nothing but FACTSSSSS. There’s no Nicki Minaj without LIL KIM.
— Bicken Papi ✰ (@BICKENPAPI) August 13, 2024
Nonetheless, Latto stood her ground. She took to Instagram amid the backlash, advising, “I said what I said.”
Barbz: I’m tired of these girls saying Nicki’s name in their interviews! It’s giving clout chasers!”
Latto: *doesn’t say Nicki’s name*
Barbz: she’s not saying Nicki’s name!! How dare she!! 🤬 https://t.co/rhOxWLThIB
— 𝕭𝖆𝖗𝖉𝖎 & 𝕯𝖎𝖆𝖒𝖔𝖓𝖉𝖘 🧊 (Fan Acct) (@Cardigasm) August 13, 2024
Check out some other reactions to Latto crowning Lil Kim the GOAT below.
Barbz: I’m tired of these girls saying Nicki’s name in their interviews! It’s giving clout chasers!”
Latto: *doesn’t say Nicki’s name*
Barbz: she’s not saying Nicki’s name!! How dare she!! 🤬 https://t.co/rhOxWLThIB
— 𝕭𝖆𝖗𝖉𝖎 & 𝕯𝖎𝖆𝖒𝖔𝖓𝖉𝖘 🧊 (Fan Acct) (@Cardigasm) August 13, 2024
If I was Kim, I’d be more upset that these girls only mention my name after they fall out with Nicki. https://t.co/RFvxud9BNu
— 💋 (@price0fwoke) August 13, 2024
if we really being honest lil kim really is the goat the girls are still using her blueprint 20 plus years later https://t.co/8nNG7Bfuaa
— rahn (@voteforrahn) August 13, 2024
Yall mad bc she called Lil Kim the goat likes ot not true . Latto has never once said Nicki was the goat , yall acting like she recanted her statement or sum like its not that serious Lil Kim is the goat she the reason these b###### rapping https://t.co/xGFECIFdnz
— AQUA BAE 🩵🍒 (@CherryCarriee) August 14, 2024
Nicki Minaj proves why she’s the realist btch in the rap game bc even when Lil Kim and her were at each other’s necks, she never forgot to mention her as her inspiration and publicly say what she DESERVED. pic.twitter.com/rUsPYGUHlS
— Dollface⭒ (@iBarbiecore) August 13, 2024
