Nicki Minaj Calls On Michael B. Jordan to Rename His Rum Brand With Ties to Caribbean Culture - E! NEWS

Over the weekend, the Black Panther star's girlfriend, Lori Harvey, shared photos from an apparent launch party for a rum called J'Ouvert.

Traditionally, J'Ouvert is a festival that celebrates Caribbean culture.

On Instagram, Nicki, who is Trinidadian, re-posted the historical significance of why J'Ouvert is observed and called on Michael to consider changing the brand's moniker.

"Someone point out Michael B Jordan's Trini roots fast for me please!!.

"please tell me michael b jordan did not trademark the word jouvert.

"Derived from the Antillean Creole French term meaning 'daybreak,' J'OUVERT originated in the pre-dawn streets of Trinidad, as celebrations of emancipation combined with Carnival season to serve as the festival informal commencement," a statement read.

"Then working together with the intellectual property office of the Ministry of the Attorney General, we'll do the necessary investigation and, as always, seek to support anything that is Trinidad but at the same time protect what is ours."

At this time, Michael has yet to publicly address the controversy surrounding the product