So, this year’s Hot 97 Summer Jam was not without controversy, as usual. When jock Peter Rosenberg introduced Kendrick Lamar, he said “We’re about real hip-hop here, not ‘Starships’,” referring to Nicki Minaj’s crossover single. Lil Wayne that preceded to Tweet “Young Money ain’t doing summer jam,” and pulled all of his labelmates from the show.

So, planned for Nicki’s performance were guest appearances from Nas, Lauryn Hill, Cam’Ron, and 2 Chainz. Since Nicki didn’t perform, Hot 97 retorted by allowing all of her special guests to perform in place of her. Funk Master Flex fired plenty of shots during his set, suggesting that he is going to destroy Nicki’s career. He fired plenty of indirect shots, suggesting “Rappers afraid to step on this stage tonight. If you’re commercial and pop and afraid to touch down in Jersey.” He continued “You better turn me on tomorrow at 7. We ain’t fuckin’ with commercial rappers no more. You don’t go gold. It’s all your fault. I’m dedicated to tearing you down. I’m gonna show you mama. You think you didn’t sell any records this time? Tune into me tomorrow at 7 O’clock. I got to ruin a career.”