Injecting a healthy dose of wit, colour and humour into the traditionally straight laced genre, Nicki Minaj‘s arrival on Hip Hop’s scene now over a decade ago stands as one of the more interesting chapters in the field’s story.
Now, months after it was filmed, ‘Hot 97′ has released a ‘97 Second‘ long interview with the performer, seeing her acknowledge how her unashamed individuality has helped redefine what it means to be a Hip Hop personality, commending the likes of Cyndi Lauper, Jay Z and Lil Wayne for helping her do just that.
Watch below…
With a new era on the way, here’s hoping Minaj doesn’t completely do away with the cards she used to top her genre’s deck.
For, to be mature does not mean to be mundane, and it’d be pretty foolish of the rapper to deliver an album that doesn’t shine an electric pink light on all facets of her personality with material and supporting music videos just as striking as she is.
After all, while Lil Kim can bill the above as a timeless/ groundbreaking performance, Minaj is yet to deliver a live show or music video worthy of her star power, which is why we’re hoping the lyricist teams up with creatives akin to Aisha Francis and Seo Hyun Seung to take visual game to the next level.
Guys don’t forget I’m coming to slay May 27!!!! Y’all better get your copies you know how high in demand my music and my brand is!!!!!
BEYONCE WHO? BRITNEY WHO? CHRISTNA WHO? WHITNEY WHO? MICHEAL WHO?
shut up you cornflakes box shape b****!!
that Kim performance was EVERYTHING.
Loved when Missy came out!
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…. but she has never been herself? confused reader
NO B****, your inspired by lil kim and Nothing to this day nicki has contributed except “crazy faces and voices”..even to this dam day she is clearly inspired by kim with the “la bella mafia” new look….I mean “the Pink Print “..B**** Goodnight..this is why the streets dont respect her…she’s too fake and too stuck on thinking she did all this without Kim’s help..i think she’d be surprised how many people would respect her for being honest…Kim’s name still holds alot of weight..especially in the streets…thats why even with her plastic surgery disasters and the fact that she hasnt put out an album since 05,she’s still a more credible artist…Nicki just doesnt get it ….
Ummmm. Did you not hear her say the things she’s doing has already been done across the world but she’s just putting her spin on it? Were you not listening when she said that? Y’all get on my damn nerves expecting her to say Kim’s name every time she speaks on her influences. Even if she did say Kim’s name it still wouldn’t bring Kim’s career back from the dead so what’s the point? FOH
No. You clearly wasn’t listening to anything she had to say in this 97 second video… smh hater.
IN her new song she says ” I am the Queen Bee , cuz Im a machine ” B**** really? Shes stays riding kim’s Weiner……your second album isnt even platinum and her last hit on billboard was f****** starships….B**** your Time is up, word to Movado!
sad s*** is I really use to lIke her but her delusion is so irritating
do you people even listen,she din’t say she was a f-cking queen bee,go listen gain you def quilk.
Actually She Says “I Am The Queen BECAUSE Im A Machine”
Dont Comment Your Ignorance That Is Extremely Far From Fact
LISTEN AGAIN HEUXX.
“I am the Queen because I’m a machine”
Get your facts right hater.
Sounds like you have A.D.D. (Attention Deficit Disorder) Nicki has been on the billboard since Starships and RIHLUV is correct, Nicki said “I am the queen BEcause I’m a machine. Go take your meds and pay attention. And if this is who I think it is I have a question for you. When are you gonna get on billboard? You wanna be Nicki so bad. #YassBishYass
Yes for that Ladies Night performance! I wish female rappers could get together like that again.
I’m definitely here for The Pink Print.
Preach!
I’m sorry, but I can’t stand Nicki’s talking voice. She sounds ratchet as fvck.