Nicki Minaj got "#GiuseppeWhatsGood" trending Friday morning after going on a Twitter rant about luxury shoe brand Guiseppe Zanotti for using her name for one of their sneakers.
In an Instagram post showing a Google search for 'Nicki sneakers,' Minaj gave Giuseppe Zanotti PR a piece of her mind. "Dear @giuseppezanottidesign #RunMeMyCHECK your PR must've fell & bumped their head when they told my agency they weren't discussing anything with us," she captioned the photo. "I'm giving you 24 hours. 😊 #GiuseppeWhatsGood 23 pairs of sneakers in my collection & they won't take a call?"
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The rapper continued to go off on Twitter, alleging Giuseppe Zanotti himself once told her he was "inspired" by Minaj to create a pair of shoes, which she later wore on the cover of Cosmopolitan. While the brand has collaborated with stars like Jennifer Lopez and Zayn in the past, Minaj said requests to do the same with her were denied.
This is wonderful. #GiuseppeZanotti seems to think it's ok to name his sneakers after me but his PR says they won't take our call. Lol.
@NICKIMINAJ
I met #GiuseppeZanotti years ago. At which time, he told me I inspired him to design a sneaker in my honor. Wore them on the cover of Cosmo
@NICKIMINAJ
Recently when he gave other artists capsule collections, my agency reached out and was told they're not taking our call. 🤔
@NICKIMINAJ
Just go on google, you'll see all the different pairs he's named after me. Lil black girl can inspire u but ain't worth a collection my nig?
@NICKIMINAJ
#RunMeMyCHECK #GiuseppeWhatsGood I got time today. 😊 barbz trend this cuz he gon learn today. The racism & disrespect won't b tolerated.
@NICKIMINAJ
Take the poll. Should Giuseppe
@NICKIMINAJ
Don't care about the money. It's just the disrespect. You're not taking MY call? Lol. Give some money to charity in my name or smthn. 🙏🏽
@NICKIMINAJ
She continued speaking in regards to unfair pay, and women's right in the workplace :
Women are always shamed by other when speaking up in the work place. That's why women cont. to earn less. Jada spoke up & Oscars madeAchange
@NICKIMINAJ
Scarlett spoke on her pay vs. her male co-stars & was shamed by other women as well. WakeUp! This is our work place! Just like u have yours!
@NICKIMINAJ
Minaj then requested that if Zanotti does end up writing her a check, they donate on her behalf to the St. Jude Children's Hospital.
I'd like them to donate to St. Jude's Children's hospital on my behalf. #GiuseppeWhatsGood Giorgina, I don't wanna post your email.
@NICKIMINAJ
Just imagine if I walked into your office building & told you not to take a meeting with your boss regarding a deserved pay increase. lol
@NICKIMINAJ
This isn't a sneaker. Zanotti spoke to me on the first sneaker. But 23 pairs of sneakers later & u still don't wanna break bread?!?! 😩🤔yikes
@NICKIMINAJ
#GiuseppeWhatsGood I'll match whatever you give to #StJudesChildrensHospital up to half a million dollars. 😊👑 #23PairsOfSneakersLater yikes
@NICKIMINAJ
Giuseppe Zanotti has yet to release a statement.
