Netflix's new trailer for "Ladies First: A Story of Women in HipHop" seemed to have sparked a huge discussion on Twitter. Fans were wondering why Nicki Minaj, Missy Elliott, and even Lauryn Hill were all snubbed from the said documentary.
Meanwhile, one of the producers of the show took to Twitter to address the absence of the reigning Queen of Rap.
'Ladies First: A Story of Women in HipHop Trailer' Unpacked
Netflix will release the upcoming four-episode documentary series titled "Ladies First: A Story of Women in HipHop" on Aug. 9, 2023.
According to HipHopDX, the series will explore the rich and bustling history and the current landscape of women in hip-hop, which features interviews from rap veterans as well as the current hitmakers.
"This timely limited doc series recontextualizes the irrepressible women of hip hop and their role in the genre's 50 years by reinserting them into the canon where they belong: at the center, from day one to present day," the press release stated. "Each of the four installments features a parade of iconic emcees like MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, and Rah Digga, up-and-comers, and artists currently at the top of the charts like Latto, and Tierra Whack alongside key figures from record labels, stylists, and journalists."
Among the female rappers featured in the documentary series based on the trailer are the following: Sha-Rock, Roxanne Shante, MC Lyte, Queen Latifah, Remy Ma, Yo-Yo, Da Brat, Rah Digga, Bahamadia, Coi Leray, Monie Love, Tierra Whack, Kash Doll, Saweetie, Latto, and Rapsody Chika.
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Nicki Minaj, Missy Elliot Snubbed In 'Ladies First' Docuseries
As soon as the trailer dropped, many hip-hop fans pointed out the glaring absence of Nicki Minaj and Missy Elliot in the series.
"We really got to sit down and talk, why do they keep excluding Nicki Minaj from these topics like she isn't the most successful female rapper of all time. They're literally tryna wipe her from the history books due to personal vendettas," a user said.
Meanwhile, one of the producers, Shawn Allen, responded to the fan, shedding light on the alleged "snub."
"Nicki didn't let us license her music & videos," he claimed. Apparently, the plan was to include Minaj. However, he continued to claim that even Missy Elliot declined to give them licenses to use her music.
Pop Crave got a hold of the conversation. Allen quote tweeted it and offered more context.
"I think bc Nicki is working on her own doc... I don't understand why Missy didn't agree," he said.
Watch the trailer below.
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