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Nicki Minaj reunites with Lil Wayne on Banned From NO remix packed with NBA bars and sharp disses

Nicki Minaj teams up once again with Lil Wayne on the fiery remix of 'Banned From NO,' reuniting the iconic Young Money duo for the first time in nearly two years. Released at midnight on June 11, the surprise collaboration arrives just days after Tha Carter VI dropped—an album that sparked speculation about a Minaj feature, which ultimately didn't appear. Though her absence from the album disappointed some fans, Minaj makes a commanding return here, kicking off the track with a confident chorus laced with clever NBA-themed punchlines. She name-drops teams like the Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks, and Los Angeles Lakers, delivering rapid-fire bars with her signature wit and aggression. She doesn't hold back on the disses either. Taking aim at media personality Shannon Sharpe, Minaj raps: 'If I send a pic of Shannon you ain't that Sharpe / 'Cause you still can't spell Prague and that's horrible.' The jab combines her knack for punchy wordplay with a sharp personal dig. Elsewhere, Minaj calls out the NFL's history of overlooking Lil Wayne for high-profile performances, despite his deep New Orleans roots: 'NFL, fire some n—as and then call us.' In a moment of homage, she reworks one of Wayne's most iconic lines: 'Weezy F Baby and the F is for Phenomenal,' reinforcing the duo's enduring creative bond. 'Banned From NO (Remix)' marks their first collaboration since 'RNB' off Pink Friday 2 (2023) and arrives as Minaj reportedly begins work on Pink Friday 3. With renewed chemistry and lyrical precision, the track marks a powerful return for two of hip-hop's most legendary voices. The remix is now available for streaming.