Nicki Minaj’s ‘Starships’ Producer RedOne Cool with Her Cutting It From Shows

Nicki Minaj refusing to carry out her almost-Diamond smash hit “Starships” is stunning followers, however RedOne — the maestro who co-produced the observe — says the music mutiny is okay in his e book.

RedOne tells TMZ Hip Hop, “I have the utmost respect for Nicki Minaj and I love her work very much. I will always respect an artist’s wishes … I feel very proud to have made that record with her along with the global success it made.”

“Starships” first arrived in 2012 and presently sits at 9x Platinum, however Nicki told her NYE audience in Miami, reside renditions of the observe are a factor of the previous.

As she put it, “I don’t like it, what y’all want me to do? Stupid song!”

RedOne probably is not feeling the burn, both. The superproducer has hits for days — Lady Gaga‘s “Just Dance,” and Usher‘s “More” to call a pair. He additionally scored just a few extra data with Nicki, similar to “Pound the Alarm,” and she or he’s nonetheless performing that one to this present day.