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| name = Remy Ma | | name = Remy Ma | ||
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| caption = Remy Ma in 2005 | | caption = Remy Ma in 2005 | ||
| birth_name = Reminisce Kioni Smith<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/890638521 |title=ALL THE WAY UP |website=ASCAP |publisher=American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers |access-date=April 29, 2023}}</ref> | |||
| birth_name = Reminisce Smith | |||
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|5|30}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|5|30}} | ||
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| occupation = Rapper | | occupation = Rapper | ||
| years_active = 2000–present | | years_active = 2000–present | ||
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'''Reminisce Mackie''' ({{née}} '''Smith'''; born May 30, 1980), known professionally as '''Remy Ma''', is an American rapper. Discovered by ], she came to prominence for her work as a member of ]'s group, ]. |
'''Reminisce Kioni Mackie''' ({{née}} '''Smith'''; born May 30, 1980), known professionally as '''Remy Ma''', is an American rapper. Discovered by the late rapper ], she came to prominence for her work as a member of ]'s group, ]. Her debut solo album, '']'' (2006), peaked at number 33 on the ] chart. Ma's most commercially successful songs include "]", "]" (with Terror Squad), "]", and "]" (with ] featuring ] and Infared). | ||
She is one of |
She is one of five recipients of the ], which she won in 2005 and 2017.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/watch-remy-ma-reignite-nicki-minaj-feud-at-bet-awards-2017-w489752|title=Watch Remy Ma Reignite Nicki Minaj Feud at BET Awards 2017|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=November 10, 2017}}</ref> Ma is the recipient of two ], two ], and has been nominated for four ]. From 2015 to 2020, she starred on ]'s reality series '']'', alongside her husband ].<ref name=":0" /> | ||
== Life and career == | == Life and career == | ||
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=== Incarceration, mixtapes (2007–2014) === | === Incarceration, mixtapes (2007–2014) === | ||
On February 13, 2007, Ma told ''Billboard'' that she was working on her second album, ''PunisHer'', as well as a collaboration album as part of the all-female rap ] 3Sum, alongside female rappers ] and ].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1055038/remy-ma-gets-real-preps-two-new-albums |title=Remy Ma Gets Real, Preps Two New Albums |magazine=Billboard.com |access-date=May 16, 2010}}</ref> |
On February 13, 2007, Ma told ''Billboard'' that she was working on her second album, ''PunisHer'', as well as a collaboration album as part of the all-female rap ] 3Sum, alongside female rappers ] and ].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1055038/remy-ma-gets-real-preps-two-new-albums |title=Remy Ma Gets Real, Preps Two New Albums |magazine=Billboard.com |access-date=May 16, 2010}}</ref> | ||
In July 2007, Remy was arrested for shooting Makeda Barnes-Joseph at a Manhattan nightspot. She was found guilty on assault, weapons, and attempted coercion charges; on May 13, 2008 she was sentenced to eight years in prison. She maintained that the shooting was an accident.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Remy Ma Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison; Jailhouse Wedding To Papoose Called Off |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/6kw7fe/remy-ma-sentenced-to-eight-years-in-prison-jailhouse-wedding-to-papoose-called-off |access-date=2022-12-15 |website=MTV |language=en}}</ref> | In July 2007, Remy was arrested for shooting Makeda Barnes-Joseph at a Manhattan nightspot. She was found guilty on assault, weapons, and attempted coercion charges; on May 13, 2008, she was sentenced to eight years in prison. She maintained that the shooting was an accident.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Remy Ma Sentenced To Eight Years In Prison; Jailhouse Wedding To Papoose Called Off |url=https://www.mtv.com/news/6kw7fe/remy-ma-sentenced-to-eight-years-in-prison-jailhouse-wedding-to-papoose-called-off |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220811221207/https://www.mtv.com/news/6kw7fe/remy-ma-sentenced-to-eight-years-in-prison-jailhouse-wedding-to-papoose-called-off |url-status=dead |archive-date=August 11, 2022 |access-date=2022-12-15 |website=MTV |language=en}}</ref> | ||
While incarcerated, she released the mixtapes ''The BX Files'', ''Shesus Khryst'' and ''Blasremy''. In 2011, Ma's music was featured and discussed in the documentary ''Black Lifestyle in Japan'', where she was praised for her style and listed as one of the most frequently listened to hip-hop musicians in Japan, among younger women.<ref>{{cite web |title='Black lifestyle' in Japan |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch |work=VPRO Metropolis |publisher=] |date=August 25, 2011 |access-date=September 17, 2014}}</ref> | While incarcerated, she released the mixtapes ''The BX Files'', ''Shesus Khryst'' and ''Blasremy''. In 2011, Ma's music was featured and discussed in the documentary ''Black Lifestyle in Japan'', where she was praised for her style and listed as one of the most frequently listened to hip-hop musicians in Japan, among younger women.<ref>{{cite web |title='Black lifestyle' in Japan |url= https://www.youtube.com/watch |work=VPRO Metropolis |publisher=] |date=August 25, 2011 |access-date=September 17, 2014}}</ref> | ||
Ma was released from prison in 2014 after serving six years in prison.<ref>{{Citation|title=Papoose talks Remy Ma coming out 2014 + holding her down for 6 years!|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnIcd7Ilz2U |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/FnIcd7Ilz2U |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|language=en|access-date=January 4, 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On October 31, 2014, she released the mixtape '']''. On April 28, 2015, she released ''Remy on the Rocks'', a compilation of various tracks from her mixtapes. | Ma was released from prison in 2014 after serving six years in prison.<ref>{{Citation|title=Papoose talks Remy Ma coming out 2014 + holding her down for 6 years!| date=February 26, 2014 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnIcd7Ilz2U |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/FnIcd7Ilz2U |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|language=en|access-date=January 4, 2020}}{{cbignore}}</ref> On October 31, 2014, she released the mixtape '']''. On April 28, 2015, she released ''Remy on the Rocks'', a compilation of various tracks from her mixtapes. | ||
=== ''Love and Hip Hop'' and television career, ''Plata O Plomo'' (2015–2017) === | === ''Love and Hip Hop'' and television career, ''Plata O Plomo'' (2015–2017) === | ||
On July 7, 2015, Ma announced that she was joining '']'' for its sixth season, along with her husband ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2015/07/remy-ma-and-papoose-are-joining-the-cast-of-love-and-hip-hop|title=Remy Ma and Papoose Are Joining the Cast of 'Love & Hip-Hop'|website=Complex|language=en|access-date=January 4, 2020}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite news|last1=Gatewood|first1=Niki|title=Remy Ma & Papoose to Join the Cast of 'Love & Hip-Hop: New York'|url=http://allhiphop.com/2015/07/07/remy-ma-love-and-hip-hop/|work=AllHipHop|date=July 7, 2015}}</ref> She has continued to appear on the show as a series regular in seasons seven, eight, nine and ten, as well as starring in the spin-off show '']'', and the specials ''Remy & Papoose: A Merry Mackie Holiday'', ''Dirty Little Secrets'', ''The Love Edition'', ''Love & Hip Hop Awards: Most Certified'' and ''40 Greatest Love & Hip Hop Moments: The Reboot''. | On July 7, 2015, Ma announced that she was joining '']'' for its sixth season, along with her husband ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2015/07/remy-ma-and-papoose-are-joining-the-cast-of-love-and-hip-hop|title=Remy Ma and Papoose Are Joining the Cast of 'Love & Hip-Hop'|website=Complex|language=en|access-date=January 4, 2020}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite news|last1=Gatewood|first1=Niki|title=Remy Ma & Papoose to Join the Cast of 'Love & Hip-Hop: New York'|url=http://allhiphop.com/2015/07/07/remy-ma-love-and-hip-hop/|work=AllHipHop|date=July 7, 2015}}</ref> She has continued to appear on the show as a series regular in seasons seven, eight, nine and ten, as well as starring in the spin-off show '']'', and the specials ''Remy & Papoose: A Merry Mackie Holiday'', ''Dirty Little Secrets'', ''The Love Edition'', ''Love & Hip Hop Awards: Most Certified'' and ''40 Greatest Love & Hip Hop Moments: The Reboot''. | ||
In 2016, ] revealed that he and Ma would be releasing a joint album.<ref name="Fat Joe and Remy Ma release album">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0457862/|title=Fat Joe and Remy Ma to release album|last=Low|first=Carver|work=Hotnewhiphop.com|access-date=February 4, 2016}}</ref> On March 2, 2016, the joint album was officially announced as '']'', which translates from ] to "silver or lead". The phrase was used by Colombian drug lord ], who would offer government officials and law enforcement the choice of taking a bribe, or having a murder contract placed against them.<ref>{{cite magazine | last = Ford | first = Rebecca | title = Relativity Nabs Pablo Escobar Script 'Silver or Lead' | magazine = Hollywood Reporter | date = May 3, 2013 | url = http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/relativity-nabs-pablo-escobar-script-426123}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine | title = Fat Joe and Remy Ma Reveal Joint Album Title | magazine = Rap-Up | date = March 1, 2016 | url = http://www.rap-up.com/2016/03/01/fat-joe-remy-ma-joint-album-platas-o-plomo/}}</ref> The album's first single, "]", was released the same day.<ref name="LoC">{{cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/2016/03/fat-joe-remy-ma-french-montana-all-the-way-up/|title=Fat Joe, Remy Ma And French Montana Are "All The Way Up"|date=March 2, 2016}}</ref> "All the Way Up" was a critical and commercial success, receiving ] certification from the RIAA, and two ] nominations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/12/remy-ma-fat-joe-all-the-way-up-2017-grammy-nomination/|title=Remy Ma and Fat Joe's 2017 Grammy Nominations for 'All the Way Up'|website=XXL Mag|access-date=February 11, 2018}}</ref> ''Plata O Plomo'' debuted at number 44 on the ] with first-week sales of 11,158 ]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/02/nicki-minaj-fat-joe-remy-mas-plata-o-plomo-album-sales/|title=Nicki Minaj Makes Fun of Fat Joe and Remy Ma's 'Plata O Plomo' Album Sales|website=XXL Mag|access-date=May 3, 2018}}</ref> The album received generally favorable reviews from music critics,<ref>{{Citation|title=Plata o Plomo by Fat Joe|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/plata-o-plomo/fat-joe|access-date=February 11, 2018}}</ref> despite lukewarm commercial success.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://thatgrapejuice.net/2017/02/numbers-future-flies-remy-fat-joe-jidenna-denied-top-10-spots/|title=The Numbers Are In! Future Flies, But Remy Ma, Fat Joe, & Jidenna Denied Top 20 Spots|date=February 24, 2017|work=..::That Grape Juice.net::.. - Thirsty?|access-date=February 11, 2018|language=en}}</ref> ] gave the album a 4 out of 5 stars, noting that the album is a "a triumphant return" for the duo.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/reviews/2017/02/fat-joe-remy-ma-plata-o-plomo-album-review/|title=Fat Joe and Remy Ma Make a Triumphant Return With 'Plata O Plomo'|website=XXL Mag|access-date=February 11, 2018}}</ref> | In 2016, ] revealed that he and Ma would be releasing a joint album.<ref name="Fat Joe and Remy Ma release album">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0457862/|title=Fat Joe and Remy Ma to release album|last=Low|first=Carver|work=Hotnewhiphop.com|access-date=February 4, 2016}}</ref> On March 2, 2016, the joint album was officially announced as '']'', which translates from ] to "silver or lead". The phrase was used by Colombian drug lord ], who would offer government officials and law enforcement the choice of taking a bribe, or having a murder contract placed against them.<ref>{{cite magazine | last = Ford | first = Rebecca | title = Relativity Nabs Pablo Escobar Script 'Silver or Lead' | magazine = Hollywood Reporter | date = May 3, 2013 | url = http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/relativity-nabs-pablo-escobar-script-426123}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine | title = Fat Joe and Remy Ma Reveal Joint Album Title | magazine = Rap-Up | date = March 1, 2016 | url = http://www.rap-up.com/2016/03/01/fat-joe-remy-ma-joint-album-platas-o-plomo/}}</ref> The album's first single, "]", was released the same day.<ref name="LoC">{{cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/2016/03/fat-joe-remy-ma-french-montana-all-the-way-up/|title=Fat Joe, Remy Ma And French Montana Are "All The Way Up"|date=March 2, 2016}}</ref> "All the Way Up" was a critical and commercial success, receiving ] certification from the RIAA, and two ] nominations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2016/12/remy-ma-fat-joe-all-the-way-up-2017-grammy-nomination/|title=Remy Ma and Fat Joe's 2017 Grammy Nominations for 'All the Way Up'|website=XXL Mag|date=December 7, 2016 |access-date=February 11, 2018}}</ref> ''Plata O Plomo'' debuted at number 44 on the ] with first-week sales of 11,158 ]s.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/02/nicki-minaj-fat-joe-remy-mas-plata-o-plomo-album-sales/|title=Nicki Minaj Makes Fun of Fat Joe and Remy Ma's 'Plata O Plomo' Album Sales|website=XXL Mag|date=February 25, 2017 |access-date=May 3, 2018}}</ref> The album received generally favorable reviews from music critics,<ref>{{Citation|title=Plata o Plomo by Fat Joe|url=http://www.metacritic.com/music/plata-o-plomo/fat-joe|access-date=February 11, 2018}}</ref> despite lukewarm commercial success.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://thatgrapejuice.net/2017/02/numbers-future-flies-remy-fat-joe-jidenna-denied-top-10-spots/|title=The Numbers Are In! Future Flies, But Remy Ma, Fat Joe, & Jidenna Denied Top 20 Spots|date=February 24, 2017|work=..::That Grape Juice.net::.. - Thirsty?|access-date=February 11, 2018|language=en}}</ref> ] gave the album a 4 out of 5 stars, noting that the album is a "a triumphant return" for the duo.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/reviews/2017/02/fat-joe-remy-ma-plata-o-plomo-album-review/|title=Fat Joe and Remy Ma Make a Triumphant Return With 'Plata O Plomo'|website=XXL Mag|date=February 23, 2017 |access-date=February 11, 2018}}</ref> | ||
On August 20, 2017, Ma opened a women's clothing store, ''Conceited'' in ], North Carolina.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bellastyles.com/2017/08/20/rapper-remy-ma-opens-conceited-clothing-store-in-raleigh-north-carolina|title=Rapper Remy Ma Opens "Conceited Clothing Store" in Raleigh, North Carolina/|date=August 20, 2017}}</ref><ref> |
On August 20, 2017, Ma opened a women's clothing store, ''Conceited'' in ], North Carolina.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bellastyles.com/2017/08/20/rapper-remy-ma-opens-conceited-clothing-store-in-raleigh-north-carolina|title=Rapper Remy Ma Opens "Conceited Clothing Store" in Raleigh, North Carolina/|date=August 20, 2017}}</ref><ref> </ref> | ||
=== ''Reminisce'' (2017–present) === | === ''Reminisce'' (2017–present) === | ||
⚫ | On November 16, 2017, Ma released "]", the first single from her upcoming album, then titled ''7 Winters, 6 Summers''. It featured fellow New York rapper ] and a sample from Kim's "Queen Bitch" from the 1996 album '']''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8039156/remy-ma-wake-me-up-video-lil-kim|title=New Music: Remy Ma feat. Lil' Kim "Wake Me Up"|magazine=]|date=November 16, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8030212/remy-ma-lil-kim-wake-me-up-song-stream|title=Remy Ma Drops Swaggering, Lil' Kim-Assisted 'Wake Me Up'|magazine=]|date=November 8, 2017}}</ref> On January 19, 2018, Ma released the album's second single "]", featuring vocals by ] and using a sample from ]'s "]."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/2018/01/remy-ma-melanin-magic-chris-brown/|title=Listen: Remy Ma Exercises Her "Melanin Magic" With Chris Brown|date=January 18, 2018|access-date=June 13, 2018|archive-date=June 14, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614021347/https://www.vibe.com/2018/01/remy-ma-melanin-magic-chris-brown/|url-status=dead}}</ref> On April 26, 2018, Ma released the song "Company" featuring fellow Bronx artist ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/2018/04/remy-ma-a-boogie-wit-da-hoodie-company/|title=Remy Ma And A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Are In Good "Company"|date=April 26, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.columbiarecords.com/|title=Columbia Records|website=Columbiarecords.com|access-date=May 30, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ebony.com/entertainment-culture/remy-ma-a-boogie-company-video|title=Remy Ma Vibes With A Boogie on Sexy New Track, "Company"|date=April 27, 2018}}</ref> On June 12, 2018, Ma released "New Thang", with rapper ], from the soundtrack for the film '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/french-montana-and-remy-ma-team-up-on-new-thang-new-song.1978984.htm|title=French Montana & Remy Ma Team Up On "New Thang" l|website=HNHH|date=June 12, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/rap-music/new-music/2018/06/french-montana-remy-ma-new-thang-single/|title=French Montana and Remy Ma Flaunt Their "New Thang" on New Song|date=June 13, 2018 }}</ref> | ||
⚫ | From 2018 to 2020, Ma has appeared as a host on the talk show '']'' with ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://revolt.tv/channel/show/state-of-the-culture|title=State of the Culture|website=Revolt TV|language=en|access-date=April 30, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://revolt.tv/videos/state-culture-state-black-cultural-influence-00d7b76e|title='State of the Culture' {{!}} "The State of Black Cultural Influence" (Full Episode)|website=Revolt TV|language=en|access-date=April 30, 2019|archive-date=April 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190430180249/https://revolt.tv/videos/state-culture-state-black-cultural-influence-00d7b76e|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://theculture.us/cast/|title=Cast|date=September 18, 2018|website=State of The Culture|language=en-US|access-date=April 30, 2019}}</ref> | ||
⚫ | On November 16, 2017, Ma released "]", the first single from her upcoming album, then titled ''7 Winters, 6 Summers''. It featured fellow New York rapper ] and a sample from Kim's "Queen Bitch" from the 1996 album '']''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8039156/remy-ma-wake-me-up-video-lil-kim|title=New Music: Remy Ma feat. Lil' Kim "Wake Me Up"|magazine=]|date=November 16, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/8030212/remy-ma-lil-kim-wake-me-up-song-stream|title=Remy Ma Drops Swaggering, Lil' Kim-Assisted 'Wake Me Up'|magazine=]|date=November 8, 2017}}</ref> On January 19, 2018, Ma released the album's second single "]", featuring vocals by ] and using a sample from ]'s "]."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/2018/01/remy-ma-melanin-magic-chris-brown/|title=Listen: Remy Ma Exercises Her "Melanin Magic" With Chris Brown|date=January 18, 2018}}</ref> On April 26, 2018, Ma released the song "Company" featuring fellow Bronx artist ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/2018/04/remy-ma-a-boogie-wit-da-hoodie-company/|title=Remy Ma And A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Are In Good "Company"|date=April 26, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{ |
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In March 2020, Ma announced during an appearance on radio show '']'' that the title of the album had been changed to ''Reminisce'', and that a release date was being decided.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.55942/title.remy-ma-says-upcoming-lp-reminisce-wasnt-made-for-radio|title=Remy Ma Says Upcoming LP 'Reminisce' Wasn't Made For Radio|date=May 16, 2020}}</ref> In 2021, Ma starred in the film ''],'' as the character Cassi.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2020-05-13 |title=Remy Ma & Award-Winning Filmmaker Craig Singer Talk New Horror Film '6:45' |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.55898/title.remy-ma-award-winning-filmmaker-craig-singer-talk-new-horror-film-645 |access-date=2022-04-07 |website=HipHopDX}}</ref> | In March 2020, Ma announced during an appearance on radio show '']'' that the title of the album had been changed to ''Reminisce'', and that a release date was being decided.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.55942/title.remy-ma-says-upcoming-lp-reminisce-wasnt-made-for-radio|title=Remy Ma Says Upcoming LP 'Reminisce' Wasn't Made For Radio|date=May 16, 2020}}</ref> In 2021, Ma starred in the film ''],'' as the character Cassi.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2020-05-13 |title=Remy Ma & Award-Winning Filmmaker Craig Singer Talk New Horror Film '6:45' |url=https://hiphopdx.com/news/id.55898/title.remy-ma-award-winning-filmmaker-craig-singer-talk-new-horror-film-645 |access-date=2022-04-07 |website=HipHopDX}}</ref> | ||
=== ''Chrome 23 Battle League'' (2022–present) === | |||
In February 2022, Remy Ma launched a battle rap league called Chrome 23. It was created to give women more exposure and opportunities<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jennn |first=London |date=2021-12-18 |title=Remy Ma Announces "Chrome 23" All-Female Battle League |url=https://allhiphop.com/news/remy-ma-announces-chrome-23-all-female-battle-league/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=AllHipHop |language=en-US}}</ref> in the battle rap arena which is male-dominated. The league's first event was called "Queens Get The Money" <ref>{{Cite web |last=Corrine |first=Amber |date=2022-06-04 |title=Remy Ma Presents The Next Chrome 23 Rap Battle Card, "Ladies & Gentlemen" |url=https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/remy-ma-presents-chrome-23-rap-battle-ladies-gentlemen-1234665865/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=VIBE.com |language=en-US}}</ref> and was streamed for free on the ] YouTube channel. Later the battles were uploaded to the Chrome 23 YouTube channel. The headlining battle featured Ms. Hustle and Couture who are both established names. Later that year, Remy threw several more events culminating in the first ever all women battle rap tournament, simply called "The Tournament<ref>{{Cite web |title=Remy Ma Announces MatchUps For 'Chrome 23' Battle Rap Tournament |url=https://www.hot97.com/hot-news/remy-ma-announces-match-up-for-chrome-23-battle-rap-tournament |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=Hot97.com |date=October 14, 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref>". Battle rapper C3 walked away with $25,000 upon beating Kausion. | |||
In February 2023, Chrome 23 celebrated its one year anniversary by having a co-ed event which was headlined by Hitman Holla vs. Eazy the Block Captain.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jennn |first=London |date=2023-02-16 |title=Hitman Holla & Eazy The Block Captain Heated Faceoff Ahead Of Remy Ma Anniversary Event |url=https://allhiphop.com/news/hitman-holla-eazy-the-block-captain-heated-faceoff-ahead-of-remy-ma-anniversary-event/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=AllHipHop |language=en-US}}</ref> A lot of hype was built around the battle which garnered a million views in four days, and 3 million views in 9 months, making it the highest viewed battle of 2023 on YouTube. The league continued its hot streak by throwing the "I Do What I Want" event in September 2023 which was headlined by Geechi Gotti vs. Eazy the Block Captain. | |||
== Personal life == | == Personal life == | ||
Smith married Shamele Mackie, better known as fellow rapper ], in February 2016. The couple were initially scheduled to be wed while Smith was incarcerated in 2008, but the wedding was called off after police caught Mackie attempting to smuggle a ] into prison and banned him from visiting her for six months.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.people.com/music/remy-ma-nicki-minaj-feud-what-to-know/|title=5 Things to Know About Nicki Minaj's Archenemy, Rapper Remy Ma|access-date=May 3, 2018}}</ref> | Smith married Shamele Mackie, better known as fellow rapper ], in February 2016. The couple were initially scheduled to be wed while Smith was incarcerated in 2008, but the wedding was called off after police caught Mackie attempting to smuggle a ] into prison and banned him from visiting her for six months.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.people.com/music/remy-ma-nicki-minaj-feud-what-to-know/|title=5 Things to Know About Nicki Minaj's Archenemy, Rapper Remy Ma|access-date=May 3, 2018}}</ref> | ||
Remy Ma has one child from a previous relationship, as well as three stepchildren with Papoose.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.empireboobookitty.com/2017/12/how-many-kids-does-remy-ma-have/|title=How Many Kids Does Remy Ma Have? - Son, Jayson |
Remy Ma has one child from a previous relationship, as well as three stepchildren with Papoose.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.empireboobookitty.com/2017/12/how-many-kids-does-remy-ma-have/|title=How Many Kids Does Remy Ma Have? - Son, Jayson|website=Empire BBK|date=December 19, 2017|access-date=May 3, 2018|archive-date=November 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201117041111/https://www.empireboobookitty.com/2017/12/how-many-kids-does-remy-ma-have/|url-status=dead}}</ref> She gave birth to the couple's first child together, Reminisce Mackenzie, on December 14, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/parents/remy-ma-welcomes-baby-girl-gives-birth/|title=Remy Ma and Papoose Welcome First Child Together, a Baby Girl, After a 'Tough Labor'|website=people.com|access-date=March 2, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BubsoSIjsqm/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BubsoSIjsqm |archive-date=December 26, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=Remy Ma on Instagram: "Reminisce MacKenzie "The Golden Child" Born December 14th 7pounds and 2 ounces We're still on the west coast so I missed my baby tv debut…"|website=Instagram|access-date=March 2, 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> | ||
== Legal issues == | == Legal issues == | ||
On July 13, 2007, Smith turned herself in to New York City police in relation to a shooting early that morning outside a Manhattan ]. Police say that while she was with a group of people outside the Pizza Bar, a Manhattan nightspot, a verbal confrontation broke out at 4 a.m. During the |
On July 13, 2007, Smith turned herself in to New York City police in relation to a shooting early that morning outside a Manhattan ]. Police say that while she was with a group of people outside the Pizza Bar, a Manhattan nightspot, a verbal confrontation broke out at 4 a.m. During the incident, a gunshot to the torso wounded Makeda Barnes-Joseph, who had been accused of stealing three thousand dollars from Smith.<ref>Sophia Chang, , ], July 14, 2007.</ref> Police sources indicate that Barnes-Joseph later identified Smith as the shooter.<ref>Veronika Belenkaya, Warren Woodberry Jr, Dorian Block, and Robert F. Moore, , '']'', July 15, 2007.</ref> Security tapes from inside the club showed no evidence of any altercations or arguments. Smith pleaded not guilty to charges of ], assault, and criminal weapon possession.<ref>], , ], July 16, 2007.</ref> Smith was later charged with ] and assault after an August 2007 incident in which she was accused of leading several male friends to attack a ]'s boyfriend.<ref>], , retrieved May 14, 2008.</ref> | ||
On March 27, 2008, Smith was convicted of assault, illegal weapon possession and attempted coercion in connection with these charges. She was immediately taken into custody pending sentencing scheduled for May 13. She was acquitted of witness tampering and gang assault.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/28/nyregion/28remy.html|title = Hip-Hop Star Remy Ma Convicted in '07 Shooting|newspaper = The New York Times|date = March 28, 2008|last1 = Hartocollis|first1 = Anemona}}</ref> At her sentencing, the judge noted her disregard for the victim following the shooting—commenting that the rapper rifled through the victim's purse looking for the alleged stolen money, as Barnes-Joseph sat seriously wounded in the car. Smith then exited the vehicle, jumped into a waiting car and drove off, leaving Barnes-Joseph bleeding in the front seat. No money was found in Barnes-Joseph's purse. | On March 27, 2008, Smith was convicted of assault, illegal weapon possession and attempted coercion in connection with these charges. She was immediately taken into custody pending sentencing scheduled for May 13. She was acquitted of witness tampering and gang assault.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/28/nyregion/28remy.html|title = Hip-Hop Star Remy Ma Convicted in '07 Shooting|newspaper = The New York Times|date = March 28, 2008|last1 = Hartocollis|first1 = Anemona}}</ref> At her sentencing, the judge noted her disregard for the victim following the shooting—commenting that the rapper rifled through the victim's purse looking for the alleged stolen money, as Barnes-Joseph sat seriously wounded in the car. Smith then exited the vehicle, jumped into a waiting car and drove off, leaving Barnes-Joseph bleeding in the front seat. No money was found in Barnes-Joseph's purse. | ||
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The shooting caused Barnes-Joseph to undergo several surgeries. In 2007, Barnes-Joseph filed an $80 million civil lawsuit against Smith for damages, along with pain and suffering. According to her lawyers, Smith was serving an eight-year term at the ] in ], located in ] and was expected to be released in 2015. | The shooting caused Barnes-Joseph to undergo several surgeries. In 2007, Barnes-Joseph filed an $80 million civil lawsuit against Smith for damages, along with pain and suffering. According to her lawyers, Smith was serving an eight-year term at the ] in ], located in ] and was expected to be released in 2015. | ||
Smith married her |
Smith married her fiancé, rapper ], while incarcerated in May 2008.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.sohh.com/sohh_tv/2009/07/014597.html |title=Papoose Gives Remy Ma Update, "I Visit Her Every Other Day" |access-date=July 15, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090716235117/http://blogs.sohh.com/sohh_tv/2009/07/014597.html |archive-date=July 16, 2009 |website=]}}</ref><ref>.</ref> During an interview with ] host ] in July 2012, Smith announced that in {{frac|22|1|2}} months she would be released.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.com/remy-ma-alive-rapper-calls-hot-97-prison-end-twitter-death-hoax-rumors-audio-723668|title=Remy Ma Is Alive: Rapper Calls Hot 97 From Prison To End Twitter Death Hoax Rumors |date=July 17, 2012|work=International Business Times|access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref> | ||
In February 2014, her husband Papoose confirmed that Smith should be released |
In February 2014, her husband Papoose confirmed that Smith should be released around July 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/02/remy-ma-will-released-prison-july/|title=Remy Ma Will Be Released From Prison In July|date=February 13, 2014 }}</ref> On August 1, 2014, Smith was released from prison after serving six years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2014/08/01/remy-ma-released-from-prison/|title=Remy Ma Released From Prison|work=Rap-Up|access-date=March 11, 2015}}</ref> In October 2018, Smith launched a new clothing line, with proceeds going to the ''Remy Ma Foundation'' to help women and their families who have been negatively affected by incarceration.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thesource.com/2018/10/25/remy-ma-clothing-line/|title=Remy Ma Launches New Clothing Line That Will Benefit Post-Incarcerated Women|last=Grant|first=Shawn|date=October 25, 2018|website=The Source|language=en-US|access-date=May 1, 2019}}</ref> | ||
After being investigated by the NYPD for allegedly assaulting Brittney Taylor, one of her ''Love & Hip Hop'' co-stars, |
After being investigated by the NYPD for allegedly assaulting Brittney Taylor, one of her ''Love & Hip Hop'' co-stars, Smith turned herself in to the authorities on May 6, 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/remy-ma-charged-with-misdemeanor-assault-report/|title=Remy Ma Arrested, Charged With Misdemeanor Assault|website=Pitchfork|date=May 2019|language=en|access-date=May 6, 2019}}</ref> On December 2, 2019, all charges were dropped due to lack of evidence.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tmz.com/2019/12/02/remy-ma-charges-dropped-assault-case-brittney-taylor/|title=Remy Ma Charges Dropped in Assault Case|website=TMZ|date=December 2, 2019 |language=en|access-date=January 4, 2020}}</ref> | ||
== Controversies == | == Controversies == | ||
=== Foxy Brown === | === Foxy Brown === | ||
A beef between Remy Ma and ] originated in August 2004, when an interviewer noted to Remy: "Right now, it's a lack of female rappers in the game. Foxy don't got anything going on," Remy Ma responded: "How do I feel about them? Stay wherever they at, don't drop a song, don't do nothing, let me be the only one. I'm having so much fun. I hope they never come out. Nah, I wish everyone the best of luck. Just don't drop when I drop. That's all I got to say. Matter of fact, just don't drop at all. It'll even be better."<ref>{{cite web|last=Rodriguez|first=Jayson|title=Remy Martin: The Champ Is Here|url=http://allhiphop.com/2004/08/16/remy-martin-the-champ-is-here/|website=]|date=August 16, 2004|access-date=March 28, 2014}}</ref> In September 2004, Remy recalled that after a rap battle with ] at Fight Klub, her refusal to "show some type of seniority or respect" to Brown became one of the building blocks in the feud.<ref name="yt3" /><ref name="yt5" /> Remy also recalled that during the incident the two were arguing over a future rap battle, where Brown declined and allegedly stated, "What? A battle? That's for beginners. We sell records in Brooklyn!"<ref name="yt3" /><ref name="yt5" /><ref name="yt1">{{cite web|title=Remy Ma talks about Foxy Brown|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOQ4jDpE7Wc&feature=player_detailpage&t=55 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/nOQ4jDpE7Wc |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|publisher=]|access-date=March 28, 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref name="rhh" /> Remy dissed the rapper, responding, "When the last time you sold a record? Get the fuck out of here. I'd rather be a beginner that's on fire than be a washed-up veteran. Are you fucking serious? Don't try to degrade what I do."<ref name="yt3" /><ref name="yt5" /> Remy additionally revealed that a prize of over $200,000 was offered to whoever won the rap battle.<ref name="yt1" /><ref name="rhh" /> | A beef between Remy Ma and ] originated in August 2004, when an interviewer noted to Remy: "Right now, it's a lack of female rappers in the game. Foxy don't got anything going on," Remy Ma responded: "How do I feel about them? Stay wherever they at, don't drop a song, don't do nothing, let me be the only one. I'm having so much fun. I hope they never come out. Nah, I wish everyone the best of luck. Just don't drop when I drop. That's all I got to say. Matter of fact, just don't drop at all. It'll even be better."<ref>{{cite web|last=Rodriguez|first=Jayson|title=Remy Martin: The Champ Is Here|url=http://allhiphop.com/2004/08/16/remy-martin-the-champ-is-here/|website=]|date=August 16, 2004|access-date=March 28, 2014}}</ref> In September 2004, Remy recalled that after a rap battle with ] at Fight Klub, her refusal to "show some type of seniority or respect" to Brown became one of the building blocks in the feud.<ref name="yt3" /><ref name="yt5" /> Remy also recalled that during the incident the two were arguing over a future rap battle, where Brown declined and allegedly stated, "What? A battle? That's for beginners. We sell records in Brooklyn!"<ref name="yt3" /><ref name="yt5" /><ref name="yt1">{{cite web|title=Remy Ma talks about Foxy Brown| date=December 31, 2009 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOQ4jDpE7Wc&feature=player_detailpage&t=55 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/nOQ4jDpE7Wc |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|publisher=]|access-date=March 28, 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref name="rhh" /> Remy dissed the rapper, responding, "When the last time you sold a record? Get the fuck out of here. I'd rather be a beginner that's on fire than be a washed-up veteran. Are you fucking serious? Don't try to degrade what I do."<ref name="yt3" /><ref name="yt5" /> Remy additionally revealed that a prize of over $200,000 was offered to whoever won the rap battle.<ref name="yt1" /><ref name="rhh" /> | ||
Another building block to the feud was Remy's recollection of her and Brown coincidentally being interviewed at the same events either "before or after" each other, where she would catch wind of Brown "subliminally" dissing her by making statements like: "I've been doing this for years. These new chicks, they('re) not on (my level)."<ref name="yt3" /><ref name="yt5" /><ref name="rhh">{{cite web|title=Word on the Street > Remy on Foxy <nowiki></nowiki> |url=http://www.real-hiphop.com/ |work=real-hiphop.com |publisher=] |date=September 21, 2004 |access-date=March 28, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140105235505/http://real-hiphop.com/ |archive-date=January 5, 2014 }}</ref> In another event, specifically a |
Another building block to the feud was Remy's recollection of her and Brown coincidentally being interviewed at the same events either "before or after" each other, where she would catch wind of Brown "subliminally" dissing her by making statements like: "I've been doing this for years. These new chicks, they('re) not on (my level)."<ref name="yt3" /><ref name="yt5" /><ref name="rhh">{{cite web|title=Word on the Street > Remy on Foxy <nowiki></nowiki> |url=http://www.real-hiphop.com/ |work=real-hiphop.com |publisher=] |date=September 21, 2004 |access-date=March 28, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140105235505/http://real-hiphop.com/ |archive-date=January 5, 2014 }}</ref> In another event, specifically a ] after-party, Foxy Brown intentionally tried to bump into Remy.<ref name="yt1" /><ref name="rhh" /> The occurrence resulted in strands of Brown's weave getting caught in Remy's bracelet, causing Remy to snatch her wrist back and yank out the strands.<ref name="yt1" /><ref name="rhh" /> Remy recalled that Brown in response "kept it moving (despite a scuffle) she had with "regular" girls in a bathroom (over cutting in line)."<ref name="yt1" /><ref name="rhh" /> | ||
In late January 2005, Remy Ma reportedly punched Foxy Brown inside ]/] offices,<ref>{{cite web|last=Chery |first=Carl |title=Pulse Report: Game's Crib Gets Hit, Remy Ma & Foxy Brown Catfight, Shyne Wants Outta Def Jam, & Jay-Z Blasts R. Kelly |url=http://www.sohh.com/thewire/read.php?contentID=6667 |work=SOHH.com |date=January 28, 2005 |access-date=March 28, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050830095650/http://www.sohh.com/thewire/read.php?contentID=6667 |archive-date=August 30, 2005 }}</ref> roughly a few days after Brown "subliminal" disses Remy during a venue at Jay-Z's |
In late January 2005, Remy Ma reportedly punched Foxy Brown inside ]/] offices,<ref>{{cite web|last=Chery |first=Carl |title=Pulse Report: Game's Crib Gets Hit, Remy Ma & Foxy Brown Catfight, Shyne Wants Outta Def Jam, & Jay-Z Blasts R. Kelly |url=http://www.sohh.com/thewire/read.php?contentID=6667 |work=SOHH.com |date=January 28, 2005 |access-date=March 28, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050830095650/http://www.sohh.com/thewire/read.php?contentID=6667 |archive-date=August 30, 2005 }}</ref> roughly a few days after Brown "subliminal" disses Remy during a venue at Jay-Z's Best of Both Worlds Tour and allegedly dissed her during a ] interview segment with ], where Brown disses Remy on a mixtape track ("We Hustlaz") and allegedly ranted: "Who drives 645's? That's wack. We sell records . We don't just get on the radio station and pop shit."<ref name="yt3" /><ref name="yt5" /><ref>{{cite web|title=Foxy and DJ Clue interview 1|url=http://home.comcast.net/~diddy510/Foxy_and_DJ_Clue_Interview_1.ram|work=]|publisher=]|date=January 25, 2005|access-date=August 6, 2014}} {{dead link|date=August 2014}}</ref> In February 2006, Remy Ma released a freestyle record ("Most Anticipated") that contained "slick comments" about Brown's hearing problem and stated that she didn't care if it was offensive because "it was just good punchlines".<ref>{{cite web|last=Berrios|first=Martin A.|title=Remy Ma: Straight, No Chaser|url=http://allhiphop.com/2006/02/06/remy-ma-straight-no-chaser/|website=]|date=February 6, 2006|access-date=March 28, 2014}}</ref> In September 2006, Remy again joked about Brown's hearing, addressing to a radio show: "now Foxy suddenly got her hearing back, (I) wanted to be the first to inform her that she's wack and old."<ref>{{cite web|last=Watkins |first=Grouchy Greg |title=Remy Ma Dissin' Kim, Fox? |url=http://allhiphop.com/2006/09/01/hip-hop-rumors-nia-long-reggie-bush-remy-ma-dissin-kim-fox-wendy-meth-to-duel/ |work=] |publisher=] |date=September 1, 2006 |access-date=March 28, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130206092232/http://allhiphop.com/2006/09/01/hip-hop-rumors-nia-long-reggie-bush-remy-ma-dissin-kim-fox-wendy-meth-to-duel/ |archive-date=February 6, 2013 }}</ref> | ||
In July 2007, during her interview with ''Sub 0 Magazine'', Foxy Brown dissed Remy Ma, stating: "When you lookin' at Fox(y) and Kim and sayin', 'Damn y'all make me wanna rap.' Well shit you disappointing me 'cause you sound horrible. You look horrible, ya sound horrible. If it walk like somethin', talk like somethin', act like somethin', then it is somethin'."<ref name="yt2">{{cite web|title=Foxy Brown Sub0|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1Wif4Virxw&feature=player_detailpage&t=106 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/z1Wif4Virxw |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|publisher=]|access-date=March 28, 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=D. |first=Nigel |title=Video: Foxy Brown Sub 0 Interview |url=http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/2007/07/topic/topic/interviews/video-foxy-brown-sub-0-interview/ |work=Real Talk NY |publisher=RealTalkNY.uproxx.com |date=July 18, 2007 |access-date=March 28, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140329080855/http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/2007/07/topic/topic/interviews/video-foxy-brown-sub-0-interview/ |archive-date=March 29, 2014 }}</ref> Brown also dissed Remy's recollection of their disagreement over the rap battle, addressing: "Some of these female rappers have the wrong approach, they wanna be my friend. And instead of approaching me like, '"Hey, how you doing", another chick (Remy), 'Yo, what up with that battle?' And I'm lookin' at her like, 'You bum ass. Naw, I don't do that, I'm a business woman baby.'"<ref name="yt2" /> In December 2007, Remy spoke more candidly on her dispute with Brown.<ref name="hiphopdx2">{{cite web|title=Remy Ma – Airs Out Foxy Brown|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/videos/id.591/title.remy-ma-airs-out-foxy-brown|work=HipHop DX|date=December 22, 2007|access-date=March 28, 2014}}</ref> She confirmed that although she disliked Brown as a person, she admitted she liked Brown's music and added that she was influenced by her and Lil' Kim.<ref name="hiphopdx2" /> Remy later concluded her take on the feud by giving a shout-out to Brown's rival ] and stating, "If you look at every female that came out after (Foxy Brown) or when she came out with (Lil') Kim, to Eve, me, Jacki-O, it even got to Latifah, like how do you (get in a fight) with ]? Like, are you serious? This chick is a problem."<ref name="yt3">{{cite web|title=Remy Ma vs Foxy Brown|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go2YGlm8ass&feature=player_detailpage&t=37|publisher=]|access-date=March 28, 2014}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead |
In July 2007, during her interview with ''Sub 0 Magazine'', Foxy Brown dissed Remy Ma, stating: "When you lookin' at Fox(y) and Kim and sayin', 'Damn y'all make me wanna rap.' Well shit you disappointing me 'cause you sound horrible. You look horrible, ya sound horrible. If it walk like somethin', talk like somethin', act like somethin', then it is somethin'."<ref name="yt2">{{cite web|title=Foxy Brown Sub0| date=April 17, 2008 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1Wif4Virxw&feature=player_detailpage&t=106 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/z1Wif4Virxw |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|publisher=]|access-date=March 28, 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=D. |first=Nigel |title=Video: Foxy Brown Sub 0 Interview |url=http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/2007/07/topic/topic/interviews/video-foxy-brown-sub-0-interview/ |work=Real Talk NY |publisher=RealTalkNY.uproxx.com |date=July 18, 2007 |access-date=March 28, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140329080855/http://realtalkny.uproxx.com/2007/07/topic/topic/interviews/video-foxy-brown-sub-0-interview/ |archive-date=March 29, 2014 }}</ref> Brown also dissed Remy's recollection of their disagreement over the rap battle, addressing: "Some of these female rappers have the wrong approach, they wanna be my friend. And instead of approaching me like, '"Hey, how you doing", another chick (Remy), 'Yo, what up with that battle?' And I'm lookin' at her like, 'You bum ass. Naw, I don't do that, I'm a business woman baby.'"<ref name="yt2" /> In December 2007, Remy spoke more candidly on her dispute with Brown.<ref name="hiphopdx2">{{cite web|title=Remy Ma – Airs Out Foxy Brown|url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/videos/id.591/title.remy-ma-airs-out-foxy-brown|work=HipHop DX|date=December 22, 2007|access-date=March 28, 2014}}</ref> She confirmed that although she disliked Brown as a person, she admitted she liked Brown's music and added that she was influenced by her and Lil' Kim.<ref name="hiphopdx2" /> Remy later concluded her take on the feud by giving a shout-out to Brown's rival ] and stating, "If you look at every female that came out after (Foxy Brown) or when she came out with (Lil') Kim, to Eve, me, Jacki-O, it even got to Latifah, like how do you (get in a fight) with ]? Like, are you serious? This chick is a problem."<ref name="yt3">{{cite web|title=Remy Ma vs Foxy Brown|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=go2YGlm8ass&feature=player_detailpage&t=37|publisher=]|access-date=March 28, 2014}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}</ref><ref name="yt5">{{cite web|title=Remy Ma on her beef with Foxy Brown (2007)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9lAXxmLd7aI&feature=player_detailpage&t=35|publisher=]|access-date=May 12, 2014}}{{cbignore}}{{Dead YouTube link|date=February 2022}}</ref> | ||
In 2017, Foxy released a new single called "Breaks Over", a diss track aimed at Remy.<ref>{{cite |
In 2017, Foxy released a new single called "Breaks Over", a diss track aimed at Remy.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2017/03/03/foxy-brown-remy-ma-diss-breaks-over/|title=Foxy Brown Unleashes Remy Ma Diss 'Break's Over'|newspaper=Rap-Up }}</ref> | ||
=== Nicki Minaj === | === Nicki Minaj === | ||
{{See also|Shether}} | {{See also|Shether}} | ||
Disagreements between ] and Ma originated in 2007, when Ma took note of Minaj's freestyle record, nicknamed "Dirty Money", from her mixtape ''Playtime Is Over'' (2007) |
Disagreements between ] and Ma originated in 2007, when Ma took note of Minaj's freestyle record, nicknamed "Dirty Money", from her mixtape ''Playtime Is Over'' (2007),<ref name=":02">{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/nicki-minaj-vs-remy-ma-rap-queens-beef-history-explained-w469315|title=Nicki Minaj Vs. Remy Ma: Rap Queens' Beef History Explained|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=February 11, 2018}}</ref> which uses the beat to "Yeah Yeah Yeah" by Terror Squad, a song that Ma rapped on. In the record, Minaj recites: "Tell that bitch with the crown to ] like ]/she won three rounds, I'ma need a hundred thou/like ']' — bitches better bow down/oh you ain't know, betcha bitches know now/fuck I got a gun — let her know that I'm the one",<ref name="nydailynews22">{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/confidential/minaj-one-hit-article-1.1176869|title=Mariah Carey wasn't the only one! Nicki Minaj presumably threatens fellow rapper Remy Ma with gun violence in 2008 song|date=October 7, 2012|work=]|publisher=NYDailyNews.com|access-date=May 14, 2014}}</ref> which many believed to be a reference to the crown Ma wore in the music video for "Whuteva". Minaj reportedly never confirmed or denied that the song was about Ma,<ref name=":02" /> however, Ma remarked in a 2010 interview: "To this day I still feel like (the song) is a stab at me; I'm gonna (diss Minaj) back for that one".<ref name="yt12">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kn5s8vHBqbU&t=88 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/kn5s8vHBqbU |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|title=Remy Ma on Nikki Minaj & Keys (Good Quality)|date=May 9, 2010|work=Street Heat|publisher=]|access-date=May 14, 2014}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Although Ma and Minaj shared words of encouragement,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/nickiminaj/status/747600497427681280?lang=en|title=Tweets between Minaj and Ma|last=Minaj|first=Nicki|date=June 27, 2016|website=@nickiminaj|language=en|access-date=February 11, 2018}}</ref> their relationship soon soured, and they began releasing verses and songs with lyrics aimed at each other, including Ma's "]" with ] and Minaj's "]" with ] and "]" with ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2017/02/history-of-the-beef-between-remy-ma-and-nicki-minaj|title=A Prelude to "ShETHER": The History of Beef Between Remy Ma and Nicki Minaj|website=Complex|access-date=February 11, 2018}}</ref> | ||
On February 25, 2017, Ma released "]",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2017/02/25/remy-ma-unleashes-nicki-minaj-diss-track-shether/|title=Remy Ma Unleashes Nicki Minaj Diss Track 'shETHER'|date=February 25, 2017|website=]|access-date=February 25, 2017}}</ref> which contained a number of accusations and allegations regarding Minaj's personal and professional life.<ref>{{Citation|title=Remy Ma – ShETHER|url=https://genius.com/Remy-ma-shether-lyrics |
On February 25, 2017, Ma released "]",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rap-up.com/2017/02/25/remy-ma-unleashes-nicki-minaj-diss-track-shether/|title=Remy Ma Unleashes Nicki Minaj Diss Track 'shETHER'|date=February 25, 2017|website=]|access-date=February 25, 2017}}</ref> which contained a number of accusations and allegations regarding Minaj's personal and professional life.<ref>{{Citation|title=Remy Ma – ShETHER|url=https://genius.com/Remy-ma-shether-lyrics|access-date=February 11, 2018}}</ref> She followed this with "Another One".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.factmag.com/2017/03/03/remy-ma-nicki-minaj-diss-track-another-one/|title=Remy Ma isn't finished with Nicki Minaj on new diss track 'Another One'|work=]|last=Bowe|first=Miles|date=March 3, 2017|access-date=April 19, 2018}}</ref> | ||
On the March 3, 2017, episode of '']'', Ma accused Minaj of "trying to keep (her) off of ]s" and "trying to make sure awards don't go to (her)".<ref name="bbremy">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7710128/remy-ma-shether-wendy-williams-video-nicki-minaj|title=Remy Ma Talks Nicki Minaj Diss Track 'Shether' for the First Time...|last=Smith|first=Da'shan|date=March 3, 2017|magazine=]|access-date=March 4, 2017}}</ref> A week later, in an interview hosted by '']'', Ma stated that she had second thoughts about releasing the diss track and commented on the difficulties of being a woman in the music industry.<ref>{{Cite news|url= |
On the March 3, 2017, episode of '']'', Ma accused Minaj of "trying to keep (her) off of ]s" and "trying to make sure awards don't go to (her)".<ref name="bbremy">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7710128/remy-ma-shether-wendy-williams-video-nicki-minaj|title=Remy Ma Talks Nicki Minaj Diss Track 'Shether' for the First Time...|last=Smith|first=Da'shan|date=March 3, 2017|magazine=]|access-date=March 4, 2017}}</ref> A week later, in an interview hosted by '']'', Ma stated that she had second thoughts about releasing the diss track and commented on the difficulties of being a woman in the music industry.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bet.com/article/w6amws/here-s-why-remy-ma-now-says-she-s-not-proud-of-shether|title=Here's Why Remy Ma Now Says She's Not 'Proud' of Her 'shETHER' Diss Track|work=BET.com|access-date=March 8, 2017}}</ref> Minaj subsequently responded with the song "]",<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/music/ct-nicki-minaj-remy-ma-drama-no-frauds-20170310-story.html|title=Nicki Minaj addresses Remy Ma drama in new song 'No Frauds'|agency=Associated Press|work=chicagotribune.com|access-date=February 11, 2018}}</ref> in which she accused Ma of spreading ] and made fun of Ma's poor record sales with '']''.<ref>{{Citation|title=Nicki Minaj, Drake & Lil Wayne – No Frauds|url=https://genius.com/Nicki-minaj-drake-and-lil-wayne-no-frauds-lyrics|access-date=February 11, 2018}}</ref> | ||
On June 12, 2017, Ma took the stage at Hot 97's Summer Jam. During her performance, she brought out ], ], ], ], ], and ] to perform "]" After the group left the stage, Ma launched into a performance of "Shether", while photos of Minaj were displayed on the stage screen behind her. During the performance, she repeatedly directed ] at Minaj.<ref>{{cite web|title=Remy Ma Disses Nicki Minaj at 2017 Summer Jam, Brings Cardi B, Lil Kim on Stage|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/06/remy-ma-nicki-minaj-summer-jam-screen-cardi-b-stage/|website=XXL|access-date=June 19, 2017}}</ref> | On June 12, 2017, Ma took the stage at Hot 97's Summer Jam. During her performance, she brought out ], ], ], ], ], and ] to perform "]" After the group left the stage, Ma launched into a performance of "Shether", while photos of Minaj were displayed on the stage screen behind her. During the performance, she repeatedly directed ] at Minaj.<ref>{{cite web|title=Remy Ma Disses Nicki Minaj at 2017 Summer Jam, Brings Cardi B, Lil Kim on Stage|url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2017/06/remy-ma-nicki-minaj-summer-jam-screen-cardi-b-stage/|website=XXL|date=June 12, 2017 |access-date=June 19, 2017}}</ref> | ||
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American rapper (born 1980)
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Background information | |
Birth name | Reminisce Kioni Smith |
Also known as |
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Born | (1980-05-30) May 30, 1980 (age 44) New York City, U.S. |
Genres | East Coast hip hop |
Occupation | Rapper |
Years active | 2000–present |
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Formerly of | Terror Squad |
Spouse |
Papoose (m. 2008) |
Children | 2 |
Website | remymamusic |
Reminisce Kioni Mackie (née Smith; born May 30, 1980), known professionally as Remy Ma, is an American rapper. Discovered by the late rapper Big Pun, she came to prominence for her work as a member of Fat Joe's group, Terror Squad. Her debut solo album, There's Something About Remy: Based on a True Story (2006), peaked at number 33 on the Billboard 200 chart. Ma's most commercially successful songs include "Whuteva", "Lean Back" (with Terror Squad), "Conceited", and "All the Way Up" (with Fat Joe featuring French Montana and Infared).
She is one of five recipients of the BET Award for Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, which she won in 2005 and 2017. Ma is the recipient of two Vibe Awards, two Source Awards, and has been nominated for four Grammy Awards. From 2015 to 2020, she starred on VH1's reality series Love & Hip Hop: New York, alongside her husband Papoose.
Life and career
Early life and career beginnings
Smith was born in The Bronx, and grew up in Castle Hill Projects. She was exposed to her family's drug abuse at an early age. She was forced to take care of her younger brothers and sisters at a young age and retreated from her home life issues by writing poetry. Her reputation spread around the Bronx, eventually getting the attention of Big Pun. After a meeting and freestyle session, Pun took Ma under his wing and became her mentor. Ma kickstarted her singing career under the name "Remy Martin" on Big Pun's album Yeeeah Baby, where she was featured on the tracks "Ms. Martin" and "You Was Wrong".
True Story, There's Something About Remy: Based on a True Story (2004–2006)
After the death of Big Pun, rapper Fat Joe signed Ma to his imprint label under SRC and Universal where she became a member of his hip hop group Terror Squad. She appeared on their second and final album, True Story, released on July 27, 2004. Their single, "Lean Back", topped the Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks from August 21, 2004, garnered Ma her first Grammy nomination.
On February 7, 2006, Ma released her debut album There's Something About Remy: Based on a True Story, which was supported by the singles "Whuteva", "Conceited" and "Feels So Good". The album was a critical success, however a disappointment financially, moving 37,000 units in its opening week and 158,000 units within the first year. Remy was frustrated at the way the album was being promoted by Universal and tensions between her and the label caused a rift between Ma and Fat Joe. Ma and Universal parted ways, and she severed her associations with Joe and the Terror Squad.
Incarceration, mixtapes (2007–2014)
On February 13, 2007, Ma told Billboard that she was working on her second album, PunisHer, as well as a collaboration album as part of the all-female rap supergroup 3Sum, alongside female rappers Shawnna and Jacki-O.
In July 2007, Remy was arrested for shooting Makeda Barnes-Joseph at a Manhattan nightspot. She was found guilty on assault, weapons, and attempted coercion charges; on May 13, 2008, she was sentenced to eight years in prison. She maintained that the shooting was an accident.
While incarcerated, she released the mixtapes The BX Files, Shesus Khryst and Blasremy. In 2011, Ma's music was featured and discussed in the documentary Black Lifestyle in Japan, where she was praised for her style and listed as one of the most frequently listened to hip-hop musicians in Japan, among younger women.
Ma was released from prison in 2014 after serving six years in prison. On October 31, 2014, she released the mixtape I'm Around. On April 28, 2015, she released Remy on the Rocks, a compilation of various tracks from her mixtapes.
Love and Hip Hop and television career, Plata O Plomo (2015–2017)
On July 7, 2015, Ma announced that she was joining Love & Hip Hop: New York for its sixth season, along with her husband Papoose. She has continued to appear on the show as a series regular in seasons seven, eight, nine and ten, as well as starring in the spin-off show Remy & Papoose: Meet the Mackies, and the specials Remy & Papoose: A Merry Mackie Holiday, Dirty Little Secrets, The Love Edition, Love & Hip Hop Awards: Most Certified and 40 Greatest Love & Hip Hop Moments: The Reboot.
In 2016, Fat Joe revealed that he and Ma would be releasing a joint album. On March 2, 2016, the joint album was officially announced as Plata O Plomo, which translates from Spanish to "silver or lead". The phrase was used by Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar, who would offer government officials and law enforcement the choice of taking a bribe, or having a murder contract placed against them. The album's first single, "All the Way Up", was released the same day. "All the Way Up" was a critical and commercial success, receiving platinum certification from the RIAA, and two Grammy Award nominations. Plata O Plomo debuted at number 44 on the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 11,158 album-equivalent units. The album received generally favorable reviews from music critics, despite lukewarm commercial success. XXL gave the album a 4 out of 5 stars, noting that the album is a "a triumphant return" for the duo.
On August 20, 2017, Ma opened a women's clothing store, Conceited in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Reminisce (2017–present)
On November 16, 2017, Ma released "Wake Me Up", the first single from her upcoming album, then titled 7 Winters, 6 Summers. It featured fellow New York rapper Lil' Kim and a sample from Kim's "Queen Bitch" from the 1996 album Hard Core. On January 19, 2018, Ma released the album's second single "Melanin Magic", featuring vocals by Chris Brown and using a sample from Mint Condition's "Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)." On April 26, 2018, Ma released the song "Company" featuring fellow Bronx artist A Boogie wit da Hoodie. On June 12, 2018, Ma released "New Thang", with rapper French Montana, from the soundtrack for the film Uncle Drew.
From 2018 to 2020, Ma has appeared as a host on the talk show State of the Culture with Joe Budden.
In March 2020, Ma announced during an appearance on radio show The Breakfast Club that the title of the album had been changed to Reminisce, and that a release date was being decided. In 2021, Ma starred in the film 6:45, as the character Cassi.
Chrome 23 Battle League (2022–present)
In February 2022, Remy Ma launched a battle rap league called Chrome 23. It was created to give women more exposure and opportunities in the battle rap arena which is male-dominated. The league's first event was called "Queens Get The Money" and was streamed for free on the Hot97 YouTube channel. Later the battles were uploaded to the Chrome 23 YouTube channel. The headlining battle featured Ms. Hustle and Couture who are both established names. Later that year, Remy threw several more events culminating in the first ever all women battle rap tournament, simply called "The Tournament". Battle rapper C3 walked away with $25,000 upon beating Kausion.
In February 2023, Chrome 23 celebrated its one year anniversary by having a co-ed event which was headlined by Hitman Holla vs. Eazy the Block Captain. A lot of hype was built around the battle which garnered a million views in four days, and 3 million views in 9 months, making it the highest viewed battle of 2023 on YouTube. The league continued its hot streak by throwing the "I Do What I Want" event in September 2023 which was headlined by Geechi Gotti vs. Eazy the Block Captain.
Personal life
Smith married Shamele Mackie, better known as fellow rapper Papoose, in February 2016. The couple were initially scheduled to be wed while Smith was incarcerated in 2008, but the wedding was called off after police caught Mackie attempting to smuggle a skeleton key into prison and banned him from visiting her for six months.
Remy Ma has one child from a previous relationship, as well as three stepchildren with Papoose. She gave birth to the couple's first child together, Reminisce Mackenzie, on December 14, 2018.
Legal issues
On July 13, 2007, Smith turned herself in to New York City police in relation to a shooting early that morning outside a Manhattan delicatessen. Police say that while she was with a group of people outside the Pizza Bar, a Manhattan nightspot, a verbal confrontation broke out at 4 a.m. During the incident, a gunshot to the torso wounded Makeda Barnes-Joseph, who had been accused of stealing three thousand dollars from Smith. Police sources indicate that Barnes-Joseph later identified Smith as the shooter. Security tapes from inside the club showed no evidence of any altercations or arguments. Smith pleaded not guilty to charges of attempted murder, assault, and criminal weapon possession. Smith was later charged with witness tampering and assault after an August 2007 incident in which she was accused of leading several male friends to attack a witness's boyfriend.
On March 27, 2008, Smith was convicted of assault, illegal weapon possession and attempted coercion in connection with these charges. She was immediately taken into custody pending sentencing scheduled for May 13. She was acquitted of witness tampering and gang assault. At her sentencing, the judge noted her disregard for the victim following the shooting—commenting that the rapper rifled through the victim's purse looking for the alleged stolen money, as Barnes-Joseph sat seriously wounded in the car. Smith then exited the vehicle, jumped into a waiting car and drove off, leaving Barnes-Joseph bleeding in the front seat. No money was found in Barnes-Joseph's purse.
The shooting caused Barnes-Joseph to undergo several surgeries. In 2007, Barnes-Joseph filed an $80 million civil lawsuit against Smith for damages, along with pain and suffering. According to her lawyers, Smith was serving an eight-year term at the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women in Bedford Hills, New York, located in Westchester County and was expected to be released in 2015.
Smith married her fiancé, rapper Papoose, while incarcerated in May 2008. During an interview with Hot 97 host Funkmaster Flex in July 2012, Smith announced that in 22+1⁄2 months she would be released.
In February 2014, her husband Papoose confirmed that Smith should be released around July 2014. On August 1, 2014, Smith was released from prison after serving six years. In October 2018, Smith launched a new clothing line, with proceeds going to the Remy Ma Foundation to help women and their families who have been negatively affected by incarceration.
After being investigated by the NYPD for allegedly assaulting Brittney Taylor, one of her Love & Hip Hop co-stars, Smith turned herself in to the authorities on May 6, 2019. On December 2, 2019, all charges were dropped due to lack of evidence.
Controversies
Foxy Brown
A beef between Remy Ma and Foxy Brown originated in August 2004, when an interviewer noted to Remy: "Right now, it's a lack of female rappers in the game. Foxy don't got anything going on," Remy Ma responded: "How do I feel about them? Stay wherever they at, don't drop a song, don't do nothing, let me be the only one. I'm having so much fun. I hope they never come out. Nah, I wish everyone the best of luck. Just don't drop when I drop. That's all I got to say. Matter of fact, just don't drop at all. It'll even be better." In September 2004, Remy recalled that after a rap battle with Lady Luck at Fight Klub, her refusal to "show some type of seniority or respect" to Brown became one of the building blocks in the feud. Remy also recalled that during the incident the two were arguing over a future rap battle, where Brown declined and allegedly stated, "What? A battle? That's for beginners. We sell records in Brooklyn!" Remy dissed the rapper, responding, "When the last time you sold a record? Get the fuck out of here. I'd rather be a beginner that's on fire than be a washed-up veteran. Are you fucking serious? Don't try to degrade what I do." Remy additionally revealed that a prize of over $200,000 was offered to whoever won the rap battle.
Another building block to the feud was Remy's recollection of her and Brown coincidentally being interviewed at the same events either "before or after" each other, where she would catch wind of Brown "subliminally" dissing her by making statements like: "I've been doing this for years. These new chicks, they('re) not on (my level)." In another event, specifically a Baby Phat after-party, Foxy Brown intentionally tried to bump into Remy. The occurrence resulted in strands of Brown's weave getting caught in Remy's bracelet, causing Remy to snatch her wrist back and yank out the strands. Remy recalled that Brown in response "kept it moving (despite a scuffle) she had with "regular" girls in a bathroom (over cutting in line)."
In late January 2005, Remy Ma reportedly punched Foxy Brown inside Island Def Jam/Universal offices, roughly a few days after Brown "subliminal" disses Remy during a venue at Jay-Z's Best of Both Worlds Tour and allegedly dissed her during a Hot 97 interview segment with DJ Clue, where Brown disses Remy on a mixtape track ("We Hustlaz") and allegedly ranted: "Who drives 645's? That's wack. We sell records . We don't just get on the radio station and pop shit." In February 2006, Remy Ma released a freestyle record ("Most Anticipated") that contained "slick comments" about Brown's hearing problem and stated that she didn't care if it was offensive because "it was just good punchlines". In September 2006, Remy again joked about Brown's hearing, addressing to a radio show: "now Foxy suddenly got her hearing back, (I) wanted to be the first to inform her that she's wack and old."
In July 2007, during her interview with Sub 0 Magazine, Foxy Brown dissed Remy Ma, stating: "When you lookin' at Fox(y) and Kim and sayin', 'Damn y'all make me wanna rap.' Well shit you disappointing me 'cause you sound horrible. You look horrible, ya sound horrible. If it walk like somethin', talk like somethin', act like somethin', then it is somethin'." Brown also dissed Remy's recollection of their disagreement over the rap battle, addressing: "Some of these female rappers have the wrong approach, they wanna be my friend. And instead of approaching me like, '"Hey, how you doing", another chick (Remy), 'Yo, what up with that battle?' And I'm lookin' at her like, 'You bum ass. Naw, I don't do that, I'm a business woman baby.'" In December 2007, Remy spoke more candidly on her dispute with Brown. She confirmed that although she disliked Brown as a person, she admitted she liked Brown's music and added that she was influenced by her and Lil' Kim. Remy later concluded her take on the feud by giving a shout-out to Brown's rival Jacki-O and stating, "If you look at every female that came out after (Foxy Brown) or when she came out with (Lil') Kim, to Eve, me, Jacki-O, it even got to Latifah, like how do you (get in a fight) with Queen Latifah? Like, are you serious? This chick is a problem." In 2017, Foxy released a new single called "Breaks Over", a diss track aimed at Remy.
Nicki Minaj
See also: ShetherDisagreements between Nicki Minaj and Ma originated in 2007, when Ma took note of Minaj's freestyle record, nicknamed "Dirty Money", from her mixtape Playtime Is Over (2007), which uses the beat to "Yeah Yeah Yeah" by Terror Squad, a song that Ma rapped on. In the record, Minaj recites: "Tell that bitch with the crown to run it like Chris Brown/she won three rounds, I'ma need a hundred thou/like 'Chinatown' — bitches better bow down/oh you ain't know, betcha bitches know now/fuck I got a gun — let her know that I'm the one", which many believed to be a reference to the crown Ma wore in the music video for "Whuteva". Minaj reportedly never confirmed or denied that the song was about Ma, however, Ma remarked in a 2010 interview: "To this day I still feel like (the song) is a stab at me; I'm gonna (diss Minaj) back for that one". Although Ma and Minaj shared words of encouragement, their relationship soon soured, and they began releasing verses and songs with lyrics aimed at each other, including Ma's "Money Showers" with Fat Joe and Minaj's "Swalla" with Jason Derulo and "Make Love" with Gucci Mane.
On February 25, 2017, Ma released "Shether", which contained a number of accusations and allegations regarding Minaj's personal and professional life. She followed this with "Another One".
On the March 3, 2017, episode of The Wendy Williams Show, Ma accused Minaj of "trying to keep (her) off of red carpets" and "trying to make sure awards don't go to (her)". A week later, in an interview hosted by BuzzFeed, Ma stated that she had second thoughts about releasing the diss track and commented on the difficulties of being a woman in the music industry. Minaj subsequently responded with the song "No Frauds", in which she accused Ma of spreading falsehoods and made fun of Ma's poor record sales with Plata O Plomo.
On June 12, 2017, Ma took the stage at Hot 97's Summer Jam. During her performance, she brought out Queen Latifah, Young M.A, Lil' Kim, MC Lyte, Lady of Rage, and Cardi B to perform "U.N.I.T.Y." After the group left the stage, Ma launched into a performance of "Shether", while photos of Minaj were displayed on the stage screen behind her. During the performance, she repeatedly directed f-bombs at Minaj.
Discography
Main article: Remy Ma discographyFilmography
Film
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2005 | East New York | Snake | Video |
2021 | 6:45 | Cassi | |
Big 50 - The Delrhonda Hood Story | Big 50 | ||
2023 | Girl in the Closet | Patricia | TV movie |
Television
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2015-16 | Love & Hip Hop: Check Yourself | Herself | Recurring cast |
2015-20 | Love & Hip Hop: New York | Herself | Main cast: seasons 6–10 |
2016 | Inside the Label | Herself | Episode: "Terror Squad Entertainment" |
Being | Herself | Episode: "Remy Ma" | |
2017 | Unsung | Herself | Episode: "Fat Joe" |
Martha & Snoop's Potluck Dinner Party | Herself | Episode: "High on the Hog" | |
Wild 'N Out | Herself | Episode: "Remy Ma & Papoose/Hitman Holla & Conceited" | |
Lip Sync Battle | Herself | Episode: "BET Hip Hop Awards Special" | |
Empire | Herself | Episode: "Sound and Fury" | |
What's Eating Harlem | Recording Artist | Episode: "Pisticci Ristorante" | |
2017-18 | Hip Hop Squares | Herself/Panelist | Recurring guest: seasons 3 & 5 |
The Real | Herself/Guest Co-Host | Recurring Co-Host: seasons 3-4 | |
2018 | Remy & Papoose: Meet the Mackies | Herself | Main cast |
Queen of the South | Vee | Episode: "El Juicio" | |
2018-20 | State of the Culture | Herself/host | Main Host |
2019 | Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta | Herself | Recurring cast: season 8 |
2021 | Uncensored | Herself | Episode: "Remy Ma" |
2021-22 | The Wendy Williams Show | Herself/Guest Co-Host | Recurring Co-Host: season 14 |
2022 | Black Love | Herself | Episode: "There Isn't One Way: Part 1" |
Behind the Music | Herself | Episode: "Mötley Crüe - Remastered" | |
Queens | Zadie "Lady Z" | Recurring cast |
Documentary
Year | Title |
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2005 | Beef III |
2009 | Kiss and Tail: The Hollywood Jumpoff |
DVDs
- Remy Ma: From the Grind to the Glamour (2006)
- Shesus Khryst (2007)
- INDUSTRY VS. THE STREET: 5 MOST DANGEROUS HOODZ – JIM JONES / CHAMILLIONAIRE / REMY MA / FREEWAY
Awards and nominations
BET Awards
Year | Recipient | Category | Result | Ref. |
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2005 | Remy Ma | Best Female Hip-Hop Artist | Won | |
2006 | Nominated | |||
2016 | Nominated | |||
2017 | Won | |||
Fat Joe & Remy Ma | Best Duo/Group | Nominated | ||
2018 | Remy Ma | Best Female Hip-Hop Artist | Nominated | |
2019 | Nominated |
BET Hip Hop Awards
Year | Recipient | Category | Result | Ref. |
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2016 | "All the Way Up" | Best Hip-Hop Video | Nominated | |
Best Collabo, Duo or Group | Won | |||
People's Champ Award | Nominated |
Soul Train Music Awards
Year | Recipient | Category | Result | Ref. |
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2016 | "All The Way Up" | Rhythm & Bars Award | Won | |
Best Collaboration | Won |
Grammy Awards
Year | Recipient | Category | Result | Ref. |
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2005 | "Lean Back" | Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group | Nominated | |
2016 | "All the Way Up" | Best Rap Song | Nominated | |
Best Rap Performance | Nominated | |||
2023 | Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe) | Album of the Year (as featured artist) | Nominated |
Bronx Walk of Fame
- Inducted in 2022
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Further reading
- Hope, Clover (2021). The Motherlode: 100+ Women Who Made Hip-Hop. Harry N. Abrams. ISBN 978-1-4197-4296-5.
External links
- Official Website Archived September 26, 2019, at the Wayback Machine
- Remy Ma page at MTV
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