Lorde is clarifying her recent statement where she claimed Drake, Nicki Minaj and other artists’ music were "completely irrelevant."
In an interview with Interview Magazine, she exclaimed, “Around the middle of last year I started listening to a lot of rap, like Nicki Minaj and Drake, as well as pop singers like Lana Del Rey. She adds, “They all sing about such opulence, stuff that just didn't relate to me—or anyone that I knew. I began thinking, ‘How are we listening to this? It's completely irrelevant.”
Taking to Twitter to squash the chain reaction, she writes, "…I have nothing but love and admiration for both nicki and drake (have said this x1000)."
The “Royals” hitmaker continued: "Just because their songs aren’t my reality (being 17 and from auckland) doesn’t mean i don’t admire their musicianship and careers!"
That’s a fair statement!
If you’re a fan of Lorde, you may have seen some controversy surrounding her recent comments about Nicki Minaj and Drake.
It all started when the singer-songwriter shared an Instagram post featuring a photo of herself with the caption ‘Nicki Minaj and Drake are f**king amazing and I ride for them til the day I die.’Some fans interpreted this as shade towards other artists, leading to backlash on social media.
However, Lorde has since taken to Twitter to clear up any confusion and put rumors to rest. In a series of tweets, she explained that her comments were not meant to be negative towards anyone else in the music industry. Instead, she simply wanted to express her love and admiration for Nicki Minaj and Drake specifically.
Read on for more details about what Lorde had to say in response to the controversy.
The Controversy Surrounding Lorde’s Comments
You might be wondering why the controversy surrounding Lorde’s comments has caused such a stir in the hip-hop community. Well, it all started after she made a comment about not being able to relate to Nicki Minaj and Drake’s music because of their lavish lifestyles.
Many people interpreted this as Lorde throwing shade at these two popular artists. As a result, fans of both Nicki and Drake took offense to Lorde’s remarks and accused her of being disrespectful towards them. Some even went as far as calling her racist for seemingly dismissing their music due to their race.
The situation escalated quickly on social media, with many people calling for Lorde to apologize. However, Lorde recently cleared up the controversy by stating that she never intended any disrespect towards Nicki or Drake and that she has ‘love and admiration’ for both of them.
She explained that her comments were taken out of context and that she was simply expressing her personal taste in music. Hopefully, this clears up any misunderstandings and puts an end to the drama surrounding Lorde’s comments.
Lorde Sets the Record Straight on Social Media
Hey, did you hear that the rumors about Lorde dissing Nicki Minaj and Drake were actually false? Yes, it turns out that the 24-year-old singer-songwriter cleared up the controversy surrounding her comments on social media.
She stated that she has ‘love and admiration for both Nicki and Drake’ and that her words were taken out of context. Lorde went on to explain that during an interview, she was asked about artists who have influenced her music. She mentioned Kanye West and added, ‘And obviously Nicki is like one of my favorite artists ever.’
However, some people misinterpreted her statement as a diss towards Drake. This led to a backlash from fans who criticized Lorde for supposedly disrespecting the Toronto rapper. In response to the misunderstanding, Lorde took to Twitter to clarify her position.
She tweeted, ‘I am incredibly excited for drake’s new album donda coming out in just a few days! i think it’s going to be amazing!’ Her tweet shows that there is no bad blood between herself and Drake. In fact, she is looking forward to his new album release.
It’s always important to get the facts straight before jumping to conclusions or making assumptions based on hearsay or rumors.
Conclusion
So, there you have it. Lorde has cleared up any confusion surrounding her recent comments about Nicki Minaj and Drake. In a tweet, the singer stated that she has “love and admiration for both nicki and drake,”putting to rest any rumors of a feud between herself and the two artists.
It’s always important to take statements in context before jumping to conclusions or assuming the worst. It’s great to see Lorde setting the record straight on social media, showing that communication is key when it comes to avoiding misunderstandings in the public eye.
Hopefully, this situation will serve as a reminder for all of us to think twice before reacting too quickly to something we’ve heard or read online.
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