“Being Used as a Pawn is Not a Flex”— Online Reactions to Kelsey Nicole’s Modeling for Nicki Minaj Collaboration During Megan Thee Stallion Feud

Kelsey Nicole has recently been making headlines as a model for Nicki Minaj’s new Loci shoe line. Interestingly, Nicole was once a close friend of Megan Thee Stallion, who has been embroiled in a feud with Minaj.

The tension between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion intensified with the release of Minaj’s single titled “Big Foot”, which served as a response to Megan’s diss track, “Hiss”. The latter track seemed to reference Nicki’s husband, implicated in an alleged attempted r*pe case from 1995 involving a 16-year-old victim.

Kelsey Nicole took to Instagram to share photos showcasing her modeling the sneaker line. One image featured her on a bicycle, while another presented a newspaper report announcing the launch of the Nicki Minaj x Loci collection. In her post, she stated:

“Have y’all checked out the @locibynickiminaj shoe line? Now available at @dtlrofficial & @shoepalace. I’m wearing the ‘Press Play’ shoe. This brand is eco-friendly & constantly working to protect future generations. Available in-store & online. Shop @locibynickiminaj.”

Social media users quickly reacted once the ad photos went viral. Although the images were subsequently deleted from X (formerly Twitter), one user commented:

“Being used as a pawn is not a flex.”

Many users praised the new sneakers and expressed their belief that Kelsey Nicole was the perfect choice to represent the brand. Enthusiastic customers expressed eagerness to buy the new shoes as soon as they could.

Kelsey Nicole’s Relationship with Megan Thee Stallion and the Tory Lanez Incident

Kelsey Nicole and Megan Thee Stallion enjoyed a close friendship until it soured following the 2020 shooting incident that left Megan injured. She accused singer Tory Lanez of the shooting via an Instagram Live session.

Speculation arose regarding Kelsey Nicole’s presence during the incident, with some suggesting she might have been the shooter.

During the trial, Nicole sought protection, trying to assert her 5th Amendment rights and expressing her discomfort about testifying. She notably stated:

“I don’t want to be here today. It’s a triggering situation. I just don’t want to be here.”

In September, Kelsey Nicole testified that she had been threatened by Tory Lanez, admitting that the information she provided to investigators was misleading, as she was attempting to protect herself.

Megan Thee Stallion disclosed during the trial that she had developed a bond with Lanez over their shared experiences of losing their mothers. Additionally, Megan claimed that Kelsey had a crush on Lanez, leading to conflicts as Kelsey advised Megan against lying to her friend. Tensions escalated further as they both targeted each other’s music careers.

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