Nicki Minaj’s cult-leaning fanbase, The Barbz, have set their sights on a young male choreographer, who claims he was stiffed by the Pink Friday 2 (PF2) lyricist.
The choreo in question, Danté Colley, went viral last December after posting a video of the routine he created to the standout PF2 track “FTCLU.” However, Colley’s moment in the limelight was quickly dimmed as he began being overshadowed by creators staking claim to the dance he created. Additionally, Colley revealed that members from Nicki’s team attempted to offer him less than $100 for his choreography to be used in her Pink Friday 2 Tour. Now, it should be noted that Nicki Minaj tweeted about getting him the recognition he deserved for his work.
“I thought a lady Zara made it up?” Nicki questioned in the tweet. “Thought she was an artist having fun w|it…? so glad barbz brought it2 my attention in time [making me proud as always] I’ll have Casper reach out to this VERY TALENTED & seemingly VERY sweet guy ASAP to figure out the best way to make him feel seen, appreciated & paid #PinkFriday2#GagCityTOUR.”
I thought a lady Zara made it up? thought she was an artist having fun w|it…? so glad barbz brought it2 my attention in time [making me proud as always]
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) February 7, 2024
I’ll have Casper reach out to this VERY TALENTED & seemingly VERY sweet guy ASAP to figure out the best way to make him feel… https://t.co/qVXdDDQzjK
However, Colley is now claiming nothing has been done to rectify the situation by the person Nicki Minaj left in charge to handle it.
“I was just looking for the opportunity to potentially collaborate and receive credit,” Colley said in a video addressing the incident. “Neither one of those options seemed possible and have been rejected.”
In a follow-up video posted on Monday (March 4), Colley also appears to refute the claims that he declined a meet and greet opportunity and concert tickets as a form of compensation.
On the flip side, The Barbz have begun attacking Colley, alleging he was in a similar predicament with Beyoncé’s camp prior to the current occurrence with Nicki Minaj—however, they claim he didn’t keep that same energy.
“100 dollars (if that’s even the real amount @BEAUcasperSMART and Nicki offered) is more than the amount your fav paid him,” an Twitter (X) user wrote in a tweet replying to Colley’s video. “Kelis and the Cuff It challenge people! Go start a GoFundMe since y’all care so much! Hiding behind Beyonce cuz the other two girls in your name is flopping!”