Remy Ma rocked the Hip-Hop world in 2017 by bringing out other stars during her Hot 97 Summer Jam performance. The Bronx-bred MC believes that moment ushered in a new era for Hip-Hop.
Hot 97 caught up with Remy Ma and Connie Diiamond for an interview. During the radio appearance, Remy discussed playing a role in female rappers reaching a new level of unity and success.
“I feel like when it comes to women in Hip-Hop, this is probably the most prevalent that it’s been in years,” Remy Ma stated. She also added, “And they’re doing it. They’re kinda a little bit more lit than the guys right now.”
Remy then said, “People are interacting with each other and it’s not a whole catfight every time you turn around. I feel like that’s something, when I first came home [from prison], and I started recording again, I really aspired to be a part of and make happen. I feel like it started when we did Summer Jam that year.”
The 2017 Hot 97 Summer Jam included Remy Ma sharing the stage with Lil Kim, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, Rah Digga, The Lady Of Rage, Monie Love, Young M.A, and Cardi B.
Remy’s set inside New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium came after she dropped the scathing “Shether” diss record directed at Nicki Minaj. The two New Yorkers had been firing subliminal shots at each other for months beforehand.
“People need to understand it’s not just one person. It’s not just two people. It’s a whole slew of us. Everybody’s a queen,” the “All the Way Up” hitmaker commented back in 2017.
In addition, Remy said, “Being a queen is not just [saying,] ‘I sold the most records’ or ‘I have the most followers on Instagram.’ It’s about embracing other queens that came before you, embracing the ones there with you now, and embracing the ones that are coming after you.”