Nicki Minaj has fired Diddy from his position as her manager. The rapper reportedly broke the news in a press release today, stating that the media mogul did not give her the “guidance [that a] manager is supposed to give his client”, hence his dismissal and replacement with star-maker Benny Medina. Peep all the details below:
Young Money/Cash Money/Universal Motown breakout superstar NICKI MINAJ has decided to dismiss rap mogul, Sean “P diddy Combs” as her music manager and has recently signed a new deal with MEGA MANAGER, BENNY MEDINA, whose current and past clients include Multi Grammy Award winning recording artist, MARIAH CAREY, GWEN STEFANI, BRANDY, AND MORE.
Nicki’s Statement:
“By now, everyone should now that I am really strict when it comes to my representation. I had sympathy for Sean however I feel as if I haven’t gotten the guidance the manager is supposed to give his client. Personally, I feel like I’m being managed by mother. Even if you play the smallest role on my team, I wish to see progress. I’d like to thank him for everything he has done for me; for taking me under his wing. I wish him the best with repping Rick [Ross]. But now that my album is about to drop, its time to get serious and stop playing games. If I could turn back time…I wouldn’t have made the decision to let Troy go.” {Source}
As though we didn’t see this coming. Luckily, Minaj got rid of Diddy before he got the opportunity to ruin her career like he did those of Danity Kane, Day26 and countless others.
Although Medina is no longer regarded as the industry powerhouse he was 5 years ago, he certainly knows how to take artists to new places in their career. After all, he was the mastermind behind the Mariah Carey’s massive promotional ‘The Emancipation of Mimi’ campaign.
Still, I think it’s fitting to have a moment of silence for those acts that have suffered from Diddy’s mismanagement. Gone but no forgotten.
Update: Minaj took to Twitter to deny that she is currently working with Medina. However, she has yet to discuss her current business relationship with Diddy or her management.