Nicki Minaj Enraged Over Music Video Age Restriction

September 27, 2022 By Alberto Mesti

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Nicki Minaj announced on Instagram that YouTube put an age restriction on the music video of her single "Likkle Miss Remix," featuring dancehall artist Skeng. While most musicians would undoubtedly find that upsetting, Minaj alleges that the age restriction is a scheme to keep her from gaining popularity.

YouTube put an age restriction on Minaj's music video

Nicki Minaj doesn't shy away from including explicit sexual content and sensual imagery in her songs and videos. But, Minaj discovered that YouTube put an age restriction on the "Likkle Miss Remix" music video not long after its release.

Following that, the rapper expressed her displeasure with the situation in two different Instagram posts, each including a screenshot of the email Minaj received from YouTube. While the reasons for this ban would irritate any artist, Minaj believes that YouTube and her label, Republic Records decided on purpose to prevent the video from obtaining views. "Imagine this. They restricted my fucking video but have things a million fucking times worse on their BOGUS FKNG PLATFORM," Minaj stated in the first of two posts. "This was done to stop us from getting a lot of views in the first 24 hours. The DUDS at my label allow ppl to use my videos all the time to promote weak shit but said we can't buy promo for my videos," she continued in the second. Nicki Minaj

On the other hand, YouTube revealed that they "removed the age restriction after determining the video didn't violate our Community Guidelines."

Possible reasons

What about the video caused the age restriction in the first place is unclear. However, a review of YouTube's age-restricted guidelines points to two potential culprits. According to the guidelines, "A video that invites sexual activity, such as provocative dancing or fondling," which is unquestionably present in "Likkle Miss Remix," may lead to restriction. But, it's important to note that Minaj's other "provocative dancing" videos, like the most recent "Super Freaky Girl" and the world-beating "Anaconda," have no age restriction. Nicki Minaj

Moreover, YouTube says that "harmful or dangerous activities, including regulated substances and drugs," are grounds for restriction. And Skeng can be seen smoking what appears to be marijuana towards the end of the video. On another note, Republic Records has not yet commented on the issue.

By Alberto Mesti

Introvert. Eccentric at times. A fashion enthusiast, designer and writer. Lives for the drama, hates being at the centre of it. Can be best described as \'wannabe modern day Lady Whistledown\'.

Nicki Minaj Enraged Over Music Video Age Restriction

YouTube put an age restriction on Minaj's music video

Possible reasons

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