Skeng, a Jamaican performer and Street Cred deejay, recently revealed a backstage scene at Rolling Loud California with Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne, two of the biggest names in hip-hop. Following the rappers’ performances at the event, the trio posed for a picture, displaying a familiarity that suggested possible partnerships and industry connections.

Although formal confirmation is still waiting, Skeng, who is now in California with producer Rowan “Drop Top” Melhado, is said to be one of the artists signed to Minaj’s new imprint at Republic Records. In an episode of Queen Radio on Amazon Music’s AMP, Minaj revealed her foray into the record label industry and vowed to help and develop musicians that don’t fit neatly into any one genre.

Minaj praised Lil Wayne for his early career influence and emphasized the value of mentorship and assistance in the industry. She mentioned how Lil Wayne has influenced her career path and emphasized how important it is for aspiring artists to have a solid support network. Talent from many genres were allegedly added to the new label, including Nana Fofie, Tate Kobang, Rico Danna, and London Hill.

Longtime Minaj associate Patty Lauren will be an important A&R executive at the company, helping to drive its expansion and success. Through this action, Minaj is demonstrating her dedication to giving up-and-coming artists a disciplined and encouraging environment, based on her own experiences in the business.

Skeng has been mending fences with Minaj since he and producers John Coop & Shacko Di TrutҺ signed a contract with Geejam Music in June 2022. Skeng’s breakthrough work on the Likkle Miss remix, which was produced by Drop Top and DiTruth, earned him his first entries on the Billboard charts.

Skeng was mentioned by Minaj as one of her current inspirations in an Interview Magazine interview conducted in October 2022 with Jada Pinkett-Smith. She was drawn to the deejay’s honesty and unique style and complimented him for being completely himself in a genre that frequently sees conformity.

The dynamic pair’s relationship was further cemented when they made news during Trinidad’s annual carnival celebrations. The famous Diwali Riddim is sampled in Minaj’s most recent song, “Red Ruby Da Sleeze,” which highlights her continuous investigation of many sounds and inspirations.

As the collaboration between Skeng and Minaj continues to gain momentum, it reaffirms the power of cross-cultural musical alliances and the impact of mentorship in fostering new talent within the industry.