Usher has spiked up fans with the comment that Nicki Minaj is the product of Lil Kim. Many disagree and many feel that she is. Kim paved the way, but Nicki being the product of Kim is not a fact. Pay attention to who Nicki listed as influencers. Then pay attention to the actions/movements within hip hop that Nicki took. Would you say J.Cole is the product of Nas? Would you say Kendrick is the product of Pac? Snoop? Dre? Thank you for listening.