Nicki Minaj declares war against shoe designer Giuseppe Zanotti

It seems Giuseppe is largely unfamiliar with the 'pickle juice' saga...

Nicki Minaj is a force to be reckoned with. The 34-year-old rapper and singer is known for speaking her mind, which seems to shock the global media every time Nicki opens her mouth. Nicki's latest calling out is aimed at Italian shoe designer Giuseppe Zanotti, as he reportedly named a pair of shoes after the rapper without consulting her or paying her any compensation.

This is wonderful. #GiuseppeZanotti seems to think it's ok to name his sneakers after me but his PR says they won't take our call. Lol.

— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) February 3, 2017

Nicki explained that the designer promised to bring out shoes to honour her, but it seems he did so without actually asking her to collaborate or do a collection together.

I met #GiuseppeZanotti years ago. At which time, he told me I inspired him to design a sneaker in my honor. Wore them on the cover of Cosmo

— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) February 3, 2017

Just go on google, you'll see all the different pairs he's named after me. Lil black girl can inspire u but ain't worth a collection my nig?

— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) February 3, 2017

Given the designer has 23 pairs of shoes under the 'Nicki' name on his website, Nicki couldn't understand why the Zanotti crew were avoiding her calls and didn't want to give some profits to the rapper they were designed after.

Dear @giuseppezanottidesign #RunMeMyCHECK your PR must've fell & bumped their head when they told my agency they weren't discussing anything with us. I'm giving you 24 hours. ? #GiuseppeWhatsGood 23 pairs of sneakers in my collection & they won't take a call?

A photo posted by Nicki Minaj (@nickiminaj) on Feb 3, 2017 at 8:36am PST

It seems after Nicki told her fans of the story, the shoes disappeared from the website and #GiuseppeWhatsGood began to trend on Twitter.

This isn't a sneaker. Zanotti spoke to me on the first sneaker. But 23 pairs of sneakers later & u still don't wanna break bread?!?! ??yikes

— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) February 3, 2017

#RunMeMyCHECK #GiuseppeWhatsGood I got time today. ? barbz trend this cuz he gon learn today. The racism & disrespect won't b tolerated.

— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) February 3, 2017

Despite their differences, Nicki urged the designer to donate all profits to charity and order would be restored.

I'd like them to donate to St. Jude's Children's hospital on my behalf. #GiuseppeWhatsGood Giorgina, I don't wanna post your email.

— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) February 3, 2017

If you ever find yourself in a similar predicament to Nicki Minaj, it seems calling the person you have beef with out online seems to do the trick. And if you're not familiar with the term 'pickle juice', then I suggest you watch the video below. Prepare to be inspired.