"And Cardi? Struggling for a hit" — Internet reacts to Nicki Minaj breaking the record for most viewed TikTok Shop Live with 3.6M viewers
Global rap icon Nicki Minaj has set the internet ablaze as she shattered TikTok Shop Live’s record with a staggering 3.6 million viewers during her latest livestream.
On November 13, 2024, a user on X @JAWAD_PF2 wrote on X that Minaj hosted a live stream for her brand Pink Friday Nails on TikTok, which became a massive hit with the quickest 10 million likes on a TikTok shop.
However, in response to Minaj's record-breaking achievement, fans on X pointed out that while Minaj is experiencing such immense success, Cardi B appears to be waiting for her next hit.
This comment stems from the long-standing rivalry between the two music superstars, who have not maintained a friendly relationship for several years.
"And cardi? Struggling for a hit," a user on X commented.
Moreover, some users on X highlighted that the extraordinary engagement in a single livestream underscores the immense queen power Nicki Minaj possesses. Others emphasized that this achievement further solidifies her position as an industry leader:
"Nicki Minaj pulling 3.6 MILLION viewers on TikTok Live? The Queen stays undefeated! 👑💅 ," one user commented.
"Hustling Mama on a daily basis," another commented.
"Nicki turning her TikTok Shop Live into an event with 3.6 MILLION viewers just shows the power of Pink Friday. Queen energy!👑❤️," a netizen on X commented.
Furthermore, some users on X suggested that Minaj set a new TikTok record by reaching such a high number of views. Additionally, others pointed out that she achieved this remarkable feat with little more than her presence —
"Yessss Queen! Millions tuned in to your successful business and thousands bought, congrats on all the new TikTok Shop records you broke! Cheers to many more to come! @NICKIMINAJ 🦄🤍🎀," a netizen commented.
"Nicki Minaj proves her star power once again—3.6 million viewers for her TikTok Shop Live is absolutely insane!" a netizen on X commented.
"By just standing there and looking pretty 🥰💕," one more user on X.
As of now, Nicki Minaj has not publicly commented on the reactions circulating online, nor has Cardi B addressed Minaj's massive brand success or the comments being shared across social media.
Inside the Pink Friday Nails brand by Nicki Minaj
According to Billboard, Nicki Minaj’s Pink Friday Nails brand was officially launched on Friday, March 15, 2024. Since its debut, the brand has become a massive success, captivating beauty enthusiasts worldwide.
One of the most intriguing aspects of the brand is its extensive range of nail shapes and lengths. The collection offers four unique shapes—stiletto, coffin, square, and almond—along with sizes ranging from short to XXL, ensuring there's an option for everyone, regardless of shape preference or desired length.
On October 12, 2024, in an interview with Black Enterprise, Nicki Minaj shared that after becoming a mother, she found it increasingly difficult to find time for regular nail appointments. As a result, press-on nails became a necessity for her —
"When I became a mom, I couldn’t spend as much time getting my nails done as when I only had to worry about me, so it became a necessity to create fly, quality press-on nails."
"I told my team when we started Pink Friday Nails that if I don’t want to wear them, I’m not going to even attempt to sell them," Minaj said.
According to Black Enterprise, the creative director behind the Pink Friday Nails brand is renowned celebrity nail artist Yvett G. Yvett G brought Nicki Minaj’s vision to life, transforming it into stunning nail art.
The nail designs are available for purchase directly from the official website, which also features many of the designs personally worn by Minaj. In addition to various lengths and designs, the brand offers a wide array of color options to suit every style.
Moreover, Minaj launched Pink Friday Nails in conjunction with her highly successful Pink Friday 2 Tour. As reported by Billboard, the tour grossed $67 million and sold 439,000 tickets, making it the highest-grossing and bestselling rap tour by a woman in Boxscore history.
