Nicki Minaj has been criticised for her "insensitive" comments about the missing Titanic submarine. The search for the missing submersible on an expedition to view the wreckage of the Titanic has passed the critical 96-hour mark, the time at which it is believed the breathable air has run out for the five people onboard. The news of the missing submarine and the rescue operation has prompted widespread discussion and debate on
Social Media, with a whole host of celebrities joining in to share their views. But 40-year-old Nicki's fans were quick to raise their eyebrows over the comments she made about the missing 21ft vessel which should have safely returned after an eight-hour trip to the Titanic shipwreck. Speaking on her radio show
Queen Radio, the Anaconda
Rapper said: "No one should be able to hop on a submarine, talkin' about they going down to look at the Titanic."
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Nicki Minaj has been criticised for her "insensitive" comments about the missing Titanic submarine Speaking of the estimated figure it is thought the passengers paid for the experience, Nicki continued: "Do you know how some people work their whole life and can't save up $250,000? "And you took $250,000 to hop on a submarine to go see a ship that mostly everybody died on." The
Singer added that she was "keeping all five passengers in my prayers and wishing all the best to search and rescue teams". However, her comments divided her fanbase, with one person tweeting: 'Truly hoping that the submarine is found and those people are ok and alive but Nicki Minaj having a hot take about it is just… she's saying what we're all thinking. WHY WOULD YOU DO THIS???." The missing Titanic submarine is believed to run out of breathable oxygen for the five passengers Another added: "She just be putting her input anywhere where it don't concern her." However, others saw her point of view, with one person writing: "She ain't wrong. I don't know why people have to see this in person. Hopefully they find the submarine and everyone is safe. But let this be a lesson learned not to go down there for a 'tour'." Someone else said: "She's right. Like who would think that's a good idea lmao." Meanwhile, rescue workers are continuing the hunt for the missing Titanic submersible , but the oxygen supply onboard was predicted to have run out at 12.08pm on Thursday with five stuck inside. Nicki divided fans with her comments ( Image: Getty Images) The US Coast Guard has admitted it's no closer to being able to pinpoint the exact location of the sub, but the remotely operated vehicles being lowered a colossal 3,800 metres are expected to give them a better idea. Experts have said that the crew could last longer than the deadline due to a number of reasons, including their physical fitness and how they control their breathing in the extreme situation. Follow the Mirror US News page on
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