Monica Claps Back at Body Shamers Ahead of Dreamville Festival Performance

As Monica prepares to grace the Dreamville stage in April, internet trolls are running rampant. Recently, a fan posted a video of Monica performing and commented on her appearance, stating that she must have lost her voice due to getting a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL).

The caption read: "That BBL done took Monica’s voice away."

However, this is not the first time that Monica has internet criticism about her body. In fact, before Nicki Minaj targeted Meg Thee Stallion with "Big Foot" internet trolls target Monica for her white patent leather shoe choice from her "Just One of Them Days" video.

Nicknamed "Goonica" and known for speaking her mind and standing up for herself, took to Instagram to address the comments made by the fan and other trolls. She reminded everyone that she has been vocal about her health struggles which have caused weight fluctuations over the years. She went on to pull out padded Spanx to give us a visual. She said BBL must mean "Bought by Linda" in her case.

"My health is far too bad to be playing like that..." Here's Monica's full response.

Year three of Dreamville Festival was so good, with Drake, Usher and more, so it was hard to imagine how to top that. But J. Cole's 2024 Dreamville Festival lineup is right up there with that 2023 event.

Fayetteville-native J. Cole is bringing Dreamville Festival back, and he's bringing some notable friends along with him in the lineup - including SZA, 50 Cent and Nicki Minaj. (Editor's note: This article was updated when Chris Brown was removed from the lineup and replaced with 50 Cent.)

The fourth edition of the festival will be held at Dorothea Dix Park in Downtown Raleigh on April 6 and 7, 2024.

As with previous years, Cole is bringing back his entire Dreamville Records roster to perform.

Nicki Minaj had been the only artist announced before today, and that wasn't necessarily official. Minaj had included Dreamville on her official tour announcement, but nobody from the Dreamville camp said it was official.

Tickets are on sale now at www.dreamvillefest.com, including GA, GA+ and VIP two-day passes.

Here's a look at the 2024 Dreamville Festival lineup, coming April 6 and 7 to Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh.

(Editor's note: This article was updated when Chris Brown was removed from the lineup and replaced with 50 Cent.)