Crews 
Yesterday Nicki Minaj dropped a video for a track titled ‘Looking A** N****’ which we showed you HERE. Then today artwork which was presumed to be the official cover surfaced online. The image of Malcolm X holding his gun as he looked out his window for a single which has rampant use of the N word, which continues to get glorified in rap music, sparked outrage from critics and social media.
Many took to Twitter to address Nicki’s unnecessary repeated use of the N word in the song and the blatant disrespect of using Malcolm X’s image to promote this single. Well now the rapper has responded to those fans and critics. Peep the response posted on her Instagram below.
What seems to be the issue now? Do you have a problem with me referring to the people Malcolm X was ready to pull his gun out on as Lookin Ass Niggaz? Well, I apologize. That was never the official artwork nor is this an official single. This is a conversation. Not a single. I am in the video shooting at Lookin Ass Niggaz and there happened to be an iconic photo of Malcolm X ready to do the same thing for what he believed in!!!! It is in no way to undermine his efforts and legacy. I apologize to the Malcolm X estate if the meaning of the photo was misconstrued. The word “nigga” causes so much debate in our community while the “nigga” behavior gets praised and worship. Let’s not. Apologies again to his family. I have nothing but respect an adoration for u. The photo was removed hours ago. Thank you
