1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 3 00:00:20,572 --> 00:00:23,816 In a world of cookie cutter stars, 4 00:00:23,816 --> 00:00:28,028 this firecracker female rapper dared to be unique. 5 00:00:30,547 --> 00:00:32,653 She is Onika Tanya Maraj, 6 00:00:33,861 --> 00:00:37,485 better known as the one and only Nicki Minaj, 7 00:00:37,485 --> 00:00:39,487 the reigning queen of rap. 8 00:00:43,284 --> 00:00:46,770 Inhabitating both the world of perky dance pop 9 00:00:46,770 --> 00:00:48,910 and gritty gangster rap, 10 00:00:48,910 --> 00:00:51,085 she has carved out a space for herself 11 00:00:51,085 --> 00:00:55,952 in a male dominated industry, beating all the odds, 12 00:00:55,952 --> 00:00:58,610 and with over 15 years in the game, 13 00:00:58,610 --> 00:01:00,543 it doesn't look like Nicki Minaj 14 00:01:00,543 --> 00:01:03,097 will leave her throne anytime soon. 15 00:01:07,757 --> 00:01:09,103 Throughout her career, 16 00:01:09,103 --> 00:01:11,726 she has dominated the charts and headlines 17 00:01:11,726 --> 00:01:16,145 with her undeniable talent and vibrant personality, 18 00:01:16,145 --> 00:01:19,700 attracting an army of devoted fans. 19 00:01:19,700 --> 00:01:22,496 From the mean streets of Queens, New York, 20 00:01:22,496 --> 00:01:25,775 to the heady heights of rap superstardom, 21 00:01:25,775 --> 00:01:29,779 the story of Nicki Minaj is one for the books. 22 00:01:29,779 --> 00:01:30,987 It's a lot of pressure. 23 00:01:30,987 --> 00:01:32,713 You don't wanna let anybody down, you know, 24 00:01:32,713 --> 00:01:36,510 so people put so much in you, into you. 25 00:01:36,510 --> 00:01:37,994 It's kind of like investing into a stock. 26 00:01:37,994 --> 00:01:40,962 So it's like you don't wanna cause them to lose. 27 00:01:53,734 --> 00:01:57,255 Long before she became known as Nicki Minaj, 28 00:01:57,255 --> 00:02:01,500 Onika Tanya Maraj was born in 1982 in the Caribbean. 29 00:02:05,815 --> 00:02:08,162 Her father is Robert Maraj, 30 00:02:08,162 --> 00:02:10,889 who worked as a financial executive. 31 00:02:10,889 --> 00:02:12,822 Her mother, Carol Maraj, 32 00:02:12,822 --> 00:02:16,860 was a foreign exchange teller and gospel singer. 33 00:02:19,518 --> 00:02:21,348 When Minaj was young, 34 00:02:21,348 --> 00:02:25,766 her mother immigrated to the United States. 35 00:02:25,766 --> 00:02:27,147 She lived with her grandmother 36 00:02:27,147 --> 00:02:30,046 in Saint James, Trinidad Tobago 37 00:02:30,046 --> 00:02:33,532 with her 11 cousins and older brother. 38 00:02:33,532 --> 00:02:35,431 Her mother sent for her and her brother 39 00:02:35,431 --> 00:02:38,123 when Onika was just five, 40 00:02:38,123 --> 00:02:39,538 moving them into her house 41 00:02:39,538 --> 00:02:42,472 in South Jamaica, Queens, New York. 42 00:02:42,472 --> 00:02:45,510 She is the second oldest alongside two brothers 43 00:02:45,510 --> 00:02:46,821 and two sisters. 44 00:02:46,821 --> 00:02:49,134 And first of all, I'm a proud immigrant, 45 00:02:49,134 --> 00:02:51,309 and when I came to America, 46 00:02:53,794 --> 00:02:55,244 shout out to my country Trinidad, 47 00:02:55,244 --> 00:02:57,625 when I came to America, I wanted to see America. 48 00:02:57,625 --> 00:02:59,524 I thought I'd be living in this big castle. 49 00:02:59,524 --> 00:03:03,010 But unfortunately, my mother, you know, didn't really... 50 00:03:03,010 --> 00:03:04,080 My parents didn't have it like that. 51 00:03:04,080 --> 00:03:05,978 So, you know, humble beginnings. 52 00:03:05,978 --> 00:03:10,051 Minaj had a troubled and traumatic childhood. 53 00:03:10,051 --> 00:03:12,502 Her father had problems with alcoholism 54 00:03:12,502 --> 00:03:14,884 and was addicted to crack cocaine. 55 00:03:23,375 --> 00:03:28,380 In 1987, his substance fueled violent temper led to him 56 00:03:29,761 --> 00:03:33,661 burning down their Trinidad and Tobago family house. 57 00:03:45,225 --> 00:03:46,433 In New York, 58 00:03:46,433 --> 00:03:48,780 it was soon realized that young Onika 59 00:03:48,780 --> 00:03:50,816 had a keen ear for music 60 00:03:50,816 --> 00:03:55,027 and played the clarinet in her middle school band. 61 00:03:57,237 --> 00:03:59,929 With the natural flare for performance, 62 00:03:59,929 --> 00:04:02,345 her interest led her to successfully audition 63 00:04:02,345 --> 00:04:06,867 for LaGuardia High School, a prestigious hub for the arts. 64 00:04:11,320 --> 00:04:12,597 When she graduated, 65 00:04:12,597 --> 00:04:15,496 Minaj had her hopes set on being an actress. 66 00:04:18,154 --> 00:04:20,363 She was cast in an off-Broadway play, 67 00:04:20,363 --> 00:04:23,332 but her career wasn't taking off. 68 00:04:23,332 --> 00:04:25,334 She worked several odd jobs, 69 00:04:25,334 --> 00:04:28,026 being fired from a Red Lobster in the Bronx 70 00:04:28,026 --> 00:04:29,476 for poor customer service. 71 00:04:33,100 --> 00:04:35,033 Although her fiery attitude 72 00:04:35,033 --> 00:04:38,381 didn't translate so well to service jobs, 73 00:04:38,381 --> 00:04:42,420 her ferociousness would soon become her superpower. 74 00:04:45,146 --> 00:04:46,941 Nicki Minaj! 75 00:04:50,911 --> 00:04:52,361 Nicki was always determined 76 00:04:52,361 --> 00:04:54,604 to rise above her circumstances 77 00:04:54,604 --> 00:04:57,055 and prove her skills to the world. 78 00:05:07,790 --> 00:05:09,585 In her teenage years, 79 00:05:09,585 --> 00:05:12,139 Nicki would be a fan of hip hop artists, 80 00:05:12,139 --> 00:05:14,590 such as Jay-Z and Foxy Brown. 81 00:05:15,867 --> 00:05:18,490 She began to take on backup singing roles 82 00:05:18,490 --> 00:05:22,425 for local New York rappers, including Full Force. 83 00:05:22,425 --> 00:05:26,256 Armed with a pen and a fierce rapping game, 84 00:05:26,256 --> 00:05:28,328 Nicki soon became a key figure 85 00:05:28,328 --> 00:05:30,364 in New York's thriving rap scene. 86 00:05:34,817 --> 00:05:38,407 She began wrapping in a foursome called The Hoodstars 87 00:05:38,407 --> 00:05:40,340 which was made up of 7even Up, 88 00:05:40,340 --> 00:05:42,549 Lou$tar, and Scarf Breezy. 89 00:05:44,309 --> 00:05:49,349 In 2004, The Hoodstars recorded the song "Don't Mess With," 90 00:05:50,488 --> 00:05:52,490 which was a contribution to a compilation album 91 00:05:52,490 --> 00:05:56,839 from the WWE entitled 'ThemeAddict, WWE: The Music." 92 00:05:59,013 --> 00:06:01,153 Minaj soon left The Hoodstars, 93 00:06:01,153 --> 00:06:04,191 and began writing her own solo material. 94 00:06:04,191 --> 00:06:07,781 Her undeniable raw talent, sharp wit, 95 00:06:07,781 --> 00:06:10,370 and killer flow meant she was eventually 96 00:06:10,370 --> 00:06:14,408 discovered by the Dirty Money CEO, Fendi. 97 00:06:14,408 --> 00:06:17,618 Fendi came across Minaj's Myspace Page, 98 00:06:17,618 --> 00:06:22,071 loved what he heard, and signed her to his label. 99 00:06:22,071 --> 00:06:25,833 That connection led Minaj to Lil Wayne, 100 00:06:25,833 --> 00:06:30,217 one of the biggest heavyweights in hip hop. 101 00:06:30,217 --> 00:06:32,322 Lil Wayne will collaborate with her 102 00:06:32,322 --> 00:06:34,359 on a series of mixed tapes. 103 00:06:34,359 --> 00:06:36,844 The first of which, "Playtime Is Over," 104 00:06:36,844 --> 00:06:39,122 was released in April 2007. 105 00:06:42,263 --> 00:06:46,026 Subsequent mix tapes like "Sucka Free" in 2008 106 00:06:46,026 --> 00:06:49,029 and "Beam Me Up Scotty" in 2009 107 00:06:49,029 --> 00:06:52,273 blew up New York's underground rap scene, 108 00:06:52,273 --> 00:06:56,795 positioning Minaj at the forefront of the cutting edge. 109 00:06:56,795 --> 00:07:01,524 She presented herself as self-assured with out front style. 110 00:07:01,524 --> 00:07:04,976 In 2009, she signed with Lil Wayne's label, 111 00:07:04,976 --> 00:07:06,771 Young Money Entertainment, 112 00:07:06,771 --> 00:07:09,981 becoming its first ever female artist. 113 00:07:12,328 --> 00:07:15,262 Lil Wayne has backed Nicki from the very beginning, 114 00:07:15,262 --> 00:07:17,402 calling her an icon 115 00:07:17,402 --> 00:07:21,441 who has reached far beyond anything I would've imagined. 116 00:07:21,441 --> 00:07:23,512 She will go down as one of the best to do it 117 00:07:23,512 --> 00:07:25,548 in the history of music. 118 00:07:26,411 --> 00:07:27,826 You are beautiful. 119 00:07:27,826 --> 00:07:29,241 I've never had a chance to meet you. 120 00:07:29,241 --> 00:07:30,829 Yeah, thank you. 121 00:07:30,829 --> 00:07:32,313 Now tell me, how's it feel like, you know, to really, 122 00:07:32,313 --> 00:07:34,730 really be plucked from doing what you were doing 123 00:07:34,730 --> 00:07:36,145 to now being poised 124 00:07:36,145 --> 00:07:39,217 to be the number one female rappers in the game? 125 00:07:39,217 --> 00:07:40,805 What's that pressure feel like? 126 00:07:40,805 --> 00:07:43,497 Oh God, it feels insane, 127 00:07:43,497 --> 00:07:45,119 but it's exciting, and I'm grateful 128 00:07:45,119 --> 00:07:47,915 that the people have chosen me to be that person. 129 00:07:47,915 --> 00:07:48,847 Now tell me, in your opinions 130 00:07:48,847 --> 00:07:50,090 being a female hip hop artist, 131 00:07:50,090 --> 00:07:52,541 why has yet there been a female artist 132 00:07:52,541 --> 00:07:55,267 to take this game away from the men? 133 00:07:55,267 --> 00:07:58,754 Because when girls dare to be different, 134 00:07:58,754 --> 00:08:01,895 they're judged so much, way more than the boys. 135 00:08:01,895 --> 00:08:03,137 After her string 136 00:08:03,137 --> 00:08:05,968 of buzzy mix tape drops and features, 137 00:08:05,968 --> 00:08:10,213 anticipation had built up around Minaj's debut album. 138 00:08:10,213 --> 00:08:13,078 It was due for release in autumn 2010. 139 00:08:18,428 --> 00:08:19,360 Thank you! 140 00:08:19,360 --> 00:08:21,604 Thank you, Nicki! 141 00:08:21,604 --> 00:08:23,433 In April 2010, 142 00:08:23,433 --> 00:08:26,367 she released her first single, "Massive Attack," 143 00:08:26,367 --> 00:08:28,646 followed by "Your Love." 144 00:08:28,646 --> 00:08:30,164 Two months later, 145 00:08:30,164 --> 00:08:34,306 she won Best Hip Hop Female at the annual BET Awards. 146 00:08:35,445 --> 00:08:38,310 She dedicated the award to Lil Wayne. 147 00:08:40,796 --> 00:08:44,696 Her verse on Kanye West's 2000 single, "Monster," 148 00:08:44,696 --> 00:08:46,215 was critically acclaimed, 149 00:08:46,215 --> 00:08:49,874 and contributed significantly to her popularity. 150 00:08:49,874 --> 00:08:54,810 Many critics said she has the best verse in the song. 151 00:08:54,810 --> 00:08:57,019 ♪ Yeah I'm in that Tonka color of Willy ♪ 152 00:08:57,019 --> 00:08:58,261 Wonka! 153 00:08:58,261 --> 00:08:59,504 ♪ You could be the king but watch the queen ♪ 154 00:08:59,504 --> 00:09:00,470 Conquer. 155 00:09:00,470 --> 00:09:01,610 ♪ First things first I'll 156 00:09:01,610 --> 00:09:02,783 Eat your brains. 157 00:09:02,783 --> 00:09:04,164 ♪ Then I'ma start rockin' gold 158 00:09:04,164 --> 00:09:05,717 Teeth and fang. 159 00:09:05,717 --> 00:09:07,719 ♪ 'Cause that's what a motherfuckin' monster do ♪ 160 00:09:07,719 --> 00:09:10,135 ♪ Hairdresser from Milan that's the monster 'do ♪ 161 00:09:10,135 --> 00:09:12,690 ♪ Monster Giuseppe heel that's the monster crew ♪ 162 00:09:12,690 --> 00:09:15,382 ♪ Young money is the roster and the monster crew ♪ 163 00:09:15,382 --> 00:09:16,383 ♪ And I'm all up in the 164 00:09:16,383 --> 00:09:17,315 All up in the bank. 165 00:09:17,315 --> 00:09:18,316 ♪ With the funny face 166 00:09:18,316 --> 00:09:19,800 ♪ And if I'm fake 167 00:09:19,800 --> 00:09:21,181 I ain't notice 'cause my money ain't. 168 00:09:21,181 --> 00:09:23,079 ♪ So let me get this straight wait I'm the rookie ♪ 169 00:09:23,079 --> 00:09:25,357 ♪ But my features and my shows ten times your ♪ 170 00:09:25,357 --> 00:09:27,601 This feature has gone down in history 171 00:09:27,601 --> 00:09:29,603 as one of the best ever 172 00:09:29,603 --> 00:09:33,434 and as Nicki's finest guest appearance. 173 00:09:33,434 --> 00:09:36,645 Her verse on "Monster" garnered instant respect 174 00:09:36,645 --> 00:09:39,199 from her peers and solidified her place 175 00:09:39,199 --> 00:09:42,236 in the runnings for hip hop royalty. 176 00:09:43,686 --> 00:09:46,827 It is widely thought that Minaj's verse was superior 177 00:09:46,827 --> 00:09:48,622 to West himself, 178 00:09:48,622 --> 00:09:50,900 who was seen as the most important pop rapper 179 00:09:50,900 --> 00:09:52,039 at that time. 180 00:09:52,868 --> 00:09:54,352 Complex rated the verse 181 00:09:54,352 --> 00:09:58,770 as the number one best rap verse in the past five years. 182 00:09:59,944 --> 00:10:02,187 For someone at the beginning of her career, 183 00:10:02,187 --> 00:10:05,501 Minaj carried herself with a confidence swagger 184 00:10:05,501 --> 00:10:07,572 and showed off her rapping finesse. 185 00:10:16,132 --> 00:10:18,894 Her debut studio album, "Pink Friday," 186 00:10:18,894 --> 00:10:20,792 was released that November 187 00:10:20,792 --> 00:10:23,864 and was promoted with eight singles from it. 188 00:10:23,864 --> 00:10:28,213 It went triple platinum and received positive reviews. 189 00:10:28,213 --> 00:10:31,941 Nicki's debut album took the music industry by storm, 190 00:10:31,941 --> 00:10:33,529 blending rap and pop 191 00:10:33,529 --> 00:10:37,326 to create infectious hooks and razor sharp lyrics. 192 00:10:37,326 --> 00:10:40,501 My first album, I had Eminem, Kanye West, Brianna. 193 00:10:40,501 --> 00:10:42,607 - Right. - Lil Wayne, will.i.am. 194 00:10:42,607 --> 00:10:44,747 Who does that on their first album? No one. 195 00:10:44,747 --> 00:10:47,198 You know, so people are expecting me now 196 00:10:47,198 --> 00:10:50,132 - to get, you know, savior. - Jesus. 197 00:10:50,132 --> 00:10:50,960 Yeah. 198 00:10:52,617 --> 00:10:54,412 "Moment 4 Life" was released 199 00:10:54,412 --> 00:10:56,621 as the fourth single from Pink Friday, 200 00:10:56,621 --> 00:10:59,279 shortly after the album's release, 201 00:10:59,279 --> 00:11:02,178 followed by the internationally successful single, 202 00:11:02,178 --> 00:11:03,317 "Super Bass." 203 00:11:12,016 --> 00:11:13,707 ♪ This one is for the boys with the booming system ♪ 204 00:11:13,707 --> 00:11:15,467 ♪ Top down AC with the cooler system ♪ 205 00:11:15,467 --> 00:11:17,504 ♪ When he come up in the club he be blazin' up ♪ 206 00:11:17,504 --> 00:11:19,333 ♪ Got stacks on deck like he savin' up ♪ 207 00:11:19,333 --> 00:11:21,301 ♪ And he ill he real he might gotta deal ♪ 208 00:11:21,301 --> 00:11:23,303 ♪ He pop bottles and he got the right kind of build ♪ 209 00:11:23,303 --> 00:11:25,132 ♪ He cold he dope he might sell coke ♪ 210 00:11:25,132 --> 00:11:26,893 ♪ He always in the air but he never fly coach ♪ 211 00:11:26,893 --> 00:11:28,895 ♪ He a motherfuckin' trip trip sailor of the ship ship ♪ 212 00:11:28,895 --> 00:11:30,931 ♪ When he make it drip drip kiss him on the lip lip ♪ 213 00:11:30,931 --> 00:11:32,484 ♪ That's the kind of dude I was lookin' for ♪ 214 00:11:32,484 --> 00:11:35,660 "Super Bass" was the bubblegum pop sleeper hit 215 00:11:35,660 --> 00:11:39,319 that propelled Nicki's career to the stratosphere. 216 00:11:50,951 --> 00:11:54,127 It brought a new kind of rap to the mainstream 217 00:11:54,127 --> 00:11:57,164 through its addictive pre-course and hook. 218 00:11:57,164 --> 00:11:58,718 It also paved the way 219 00:11:58,718 --> 00:12:02,756 for the dance-pop direction she would later embark on. 220 00:12:02,756 --> 00:12:07,761 "Super Bass" remains one of Nicki Minaj's most loved songs. 221 00:12:08,451 --> 00:12:09,729 On "Pink Friday," 222 00:12:09,729 --> 00:12:12,214 it wasn't just Nicki's clever double entendres 223 00:12:12,214 --> 00:12:15,976 and humorous rhymes that caught the public attention. 224 00:12:15,976 --> 00:12:19,704 It was also her bombastic, outlandish style. 225 00:12:22,224 --> 00:12:24,191 At this time in her career, 226 00:12:24,191 --> 00:12:26,055 Minaj found inspiration 227 00:12:26,055 --> 00:12:30,335 from the world famous Harajuku district in Tokyo, Japan. 228 00:12:36,825 --> 00:12:38,723 What all I wanted to do was go to Tokyo. 229 00:12:38,723 --> 00:12:42,865 And so I went to Tokyo, and I'll never forget, 230 00:12:42,865 --> 00:12:45,074 I was so obsessed with the Harajuku culture, 231 00:12:45,074 --> 00:12:47,421 and I met the girls down there, 232 00:12:47,421 --> 00:12:49,769 and they were dressed like me. 233 00:12:49,769 --> 00:12:52,530 And I went back to my hotel and cried 234 00:12:52,530 --> 00:12:55,050 'cause I couldn't believe that I couldn't understand a word 235 00:12:55,050 --> 00:12:56,603 that girls were saying, 236 00:12:56,603 --> 00:12:59,779 but there was a universal language we both spoke, 237 00:12:59,779 --> 00:13:01,746 and that was fashion and that was hair 238 00:13:01,746 --> 00:13:04,956 and that was makeup, and you know, all those fun things. 239 00:13:04,956 --> 00:13:06,544 She sported a bright rotation 240 00:13:06,544 --> 00:13:08,615 of rainbow colored wigs. 241 00:13:10,065 --> 00:13:14,310 She told Hype Hair Magazine that, "Color makes me happy. 242 00:13:14,310 --> 00:13:16,278 It really excites me. 243 00:13:16,278 --> 00:13:18,038 I'm a very visual person. 244 00:13:18,038 --> 00:13:19,833 And when I look in the mirror, 245 00:13:19,833 --> 00:13:22,663 and I see green or I see pink, 246 00:13:22,663 --> 00:13:25,045 it does something to my attitude. 247 00:13:25,045 --> 00:13:27,323 It makes me feel positive." 248 00:13:29,601 --> 00:13:31,431 But I think from the outside, 249 00:13:31,431 --> 00:13:32,812 when people don't get to know me 250 00:13:32,812 --> 00:13:33,985 and they don't know how layered I am 251 00:13:33,985 --> 00:13:35,435 and they don't really know my music, 252 00:13:35,435 --> 00:13:38,783 and they just see someone that's dressing, you know, crazy, 253 00:13:38,783 --> 00:13:40,440 they think, "Oh, you're this one, or you're that. 254 00:13:40,440 --> 00:13:43,753 Well, you're trying to be this one," but I'm just doing me. 255 00:13:43,753 --> 00:13:45,514 As a rising artist, 256 00:13:45,514 --> 00:13:48,620 Nicki would also introduce several personas 257 00:13:48,620 --> 00:13:51,140 that she would inhabit while rapping. 258 00:13:51,140 --> 00:13:55,938 In her mixtapes, this would often be Nicki Lewinsky, 259 00:13:55,938 --> 00:13:58,078 a reference to Monica Lewinsky, 260 00:13:58,078 --> 00:14:02,186 who was the mistress of US President Bill Clinton. 261 00:14:02,186 --> 00:14:04,533 When Nicki Lewinsky is on the track, 262 00:14:04,533 --> 00:14:07,674 expect to hear sexual and tough bars. 263 00:14:08,640 --> 00:14:10,539 Another notable alter ego 264 00:14:10,539 --> 00:14:13,024 that Nicki would first use in "Monster" 265 00:14:13,024 --> 00:14:15,785 was that of Roman Zolanski. 266 00:14:15,785 --> 00:14:19,272 Often saying, "he is a demon inside her," 267 00:14:19,272 --> 00:14:22,516 whose character she assumes when she's angry. 268 00:14:22,516 --> 00:14:26,003 Roman has often been compared to Eminem's alter ego, 269 00:14:26,003 --> 00:14:26,969 Slim Shady. 270 00:14:28,177 --> 00:14:30,662 The bonkers song, "Roman's Revenge," 271 00:14:30,662 --> 00:14:34,804 sees Roman and Slim Shady face each other head on 272 00:14:34,804 --> 00:14:39,395 in an energetic collaboration between Minaj and Eminem. 273 00:14:41,777 --> 00:14:43,261 In November 2010, 274 00:14:44,331 --> 00:14:47,887 Minaj assumed the alter ego, Nicki Teresa, 275 00:14:47,887 --> 00:14:49,578 wearing a colorful headdress, 276 00:14:49,578 --> 00:14:52,857 and calling herself healer to her fans. 277 00:14:53,962 --> 00:14:56,136 She introduced another alter ego, 278 00:14:56,136 --> 00:14:59,484 Rosa, pronounced with an exaggerated R 279 00:14:59,484 --> 00:15:02,522 to commemorate her December 2010 appearance 280 00:15:02,522 --> 00:15:04,904 on "Lopez Tonight." 281 00:15:04,904 --> 00:15:06,595 She is Nicki, who is that? 282 00:15:06,595 --> 00:15:07,872 Her name is Rosa. 283 00:15:07,872 --> 00:15:08,769 Rosa. 284 00:15:09,736 --> 00:15:10,633 Rosa! 285 00:15:12,290 --> 00:15:13,429 Rrrr. 286 00:15:13,429 --> 00:15:14,672 But you have to say it like... 287 00:15:14,672 --> 00:15:16,225 You have to really roll it long, pause. 288 00:15:16,225 --> 00:15:18,607 - You have to say Rosa. - Rosa. 289 00:15:22,438 --> 00:15:24,854 Due to her difficult upbringing 290 00:15:24,854 --> 00:15:28,548 and her parents' frequent fighting during her childhood, 291 00:15:28,548 --> 00:15:30,895 Minaj lived through the characters she created 292 00:15:30,895 --> 00:15:32,724 as a means of escape. 293 00:15:33,794 --> 00:15:36,970 She recalled that fantasy was my reality. 294 00:15:38,282 --> 00:15:42,424 Her style, music, and confident persona set Nicki apart 295 00:15:42,424 --> 00:15:44,944 from everything else in the industry, 296 00:15:44,944 --> 00:15:49,707 marking her as a true and exciting original to watch. 297 00:15:49,707 --> 00:15:52,779 Nicki Minaj's unapologetic self-confidence 298 00:15:52,779 --> 00:15:57,128 and unique style has earned her a legion of devoted fans 299 00:15:57,128 --> 00:16:00,442 that she affectionately calls her Barbz. 300 00:16:00,442 --> 00:16:01,753 ♪ Up up up 301 00:16:01,753 --> 00:16:03,341 ♪ Then put your number twos 302 00:16:03,341 --> 00:16:07,035 ♪ Put your number twos in the air if you did it ♪ 303 00:16:07,035 --> 00:16:09,692 ♪ All these bitches is my sons 304 00:16:09,692 --> 00:16:12,488 ♪ And I'ma go and get some bibs for 'em ♪ 305 00:16:12,488 --> 00:16:14,732 ♪ A couple formulas 306 00:16:14,732 --> 00:16:16,941 In the early 2010s, 307 00:16:16,941 --> 00:16:19,668 there was an electronic dance music boom. 308 00:16:32,336 --> 00:16:34,855 Minaj became a leader in this particular sound 309 00:16:34,855 --> 00:16:38,825 going toe to toe with the pop stars of the era. 310 00:16:40,102 --> 00:16:43,347 At the 2012 Superbowl halftime show, 311 00:16:43,347 --> 00:16:45,901 Minaj performed alongside Madonna. 312 00:16:50,181 --> 00:16:51,700 Soon after the appearance, 313 00:16:51,700 --> 00:16:53,564 Minaj would drop her album, 314 00:16:53,564 --> 00:16:56,360 "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded." 315 00:16:56,360 --> 00:16:59,121 The record proved to be a commercial hit, 316 00:16:59,121 --> 00:17:02,228 reaching the top of the pop, RandB, and rap charts. 317 00:17:02,228 --> 00:17:03,436 I felt like this one, 318 00:17:03,436 --> 00:17:05,127 I was so much more like seasoned, 319 00:17:05,127 --> 00:17:07,647 and you know, so I created an album 320 00:17:07,647 --> 00:17:10,063 with like all of the different facets 321 00:17:10,063 --> 00:17:11,616 of my personality. 322 00:17:11,616 --> 00:17:13,894 So you got the hard stuff and you know, Queens Girl, 323 00:17:13,894 --> 00:17:15,206 and you got like the dance rockets 324 00:17:15,206 --> 00:17:16,759 like "Pound the Alarm," that red one did, 325 00:17:16,759 --> 00:17:19,452 which I was so excited to do. 326 00:17:19,452 --> 00:17:20,729 And then you have... 327 00:17:20,729 --> 00:17:21,557 I think it's like a billion times better 328 00:17:21,557 --> 00:17:22,800 than my first album. 329 00:17:22,800 --> 00:17:24,284 And it's just because I'm more confident, 330 00:17:24,284 --> 00:17:26,252 and I just went for it. 331 00:17:27,770 --> 00:17:29,013 I didn't change stuff. 332 00:17:29,013 --> 00:17:30,497 I didn't, you know, go crazy, 333 00:17:30,497 --> 00:17:32,292 and redo my verses a billion times. 334 00:17:32,292 --> 00:17:33,362 I was just like, "You know what? 335 00:17:33,362 --> 00:17:34,398 This is who I am right now. 336 00:17:34,398 --> 00:17:36,193 Take it or leave it." 337 00:17:38,609 --> 00:17:41,060 The booming dance track, "Starships," 338 00:17:41,060 --> 00:17:42,992 was the first breakout single. 339 00:17:44,063 --> 00:17:45,926 ♪ Uh let's go to the beach-each ♪ 340 00:17:45,926 --> 00:17:47,031 ♪ Let's go get a wave 341 00:17:47,031 --> 00:17:48,619 ♪ They say what they gonna say 342 00:17:48,619 --> 00:17:50,655 ♪ Have a drink clink found the Bud Light ♪ 343 00:17:50,655 --> 00:17:52,692 ♪ Bad bitches like me is hard to come by ♪ 344 00:17:52,692 --> 00:17:54,625 "Pound the Alarm" soon followed 345 00:17:54,625 --> 00:17:56,316 as did "Va Va Voom." 346 00:17:59,285 --> 00:18:00,907 For the Reloaded Tour in October, 347 00:18:00,907 --> 00:18:04,186 oh my God, it's just bigger, bigger, bigger, bigger. 348 00:18:04,186 --> 00:18:07,845 Obviously, the set is gonna be on steroids. 349 00:18:09,226 --> 00:18:13,989 All of the things that I love when I go and see a tour, 350 00:18:13,989 --> 00:18:18,338 the lights and the backdrops and the video contents, 351 00:18:19,270 --> 00:18:21,134 and you know, the dancers. 352 00:18:21,134 --> 00:18:23,585 ♪ Boom badoom boom boom badoom boom bass ♪ 353 00:18:23,585 --> 00:18:25,104 ♪ He got that super bass 354 00:18:25,104 --> 00:18:26,967 This is like every little girl's dream come true. 355 00:18:26,967 --> 00:18:29,970 I mean, I never imagined that I would be doing a show 356 00:18:29,970 --> 00:18:31,386 in the middle of Times Square 357 00:18:31,386 --> 00:18:33,042 on these people would be singing every lyric. 358 00:18:33,042 --> 00:18:36,115 ♪ Oh oh oh oh oh oh 359 00:18:39,428 --> 00:18:42,880 The album received mixed reviews. 360 00:18:42,880 --> 00:18:46,470 Minaj's departure into full mainstream pop was criticized 361 00:18:46,470 --> 00:18:50,508 by some, despite her commercial success. 362 00:18:50,508 --> 00:18:54,685 The same year, Minaj became the first solo female rapper 363 00:18:54,685 --> 00:18:57,066 to perform at the Grammy Awards. 364 00:18:57,066 --> 00:18:59,862 She performed her song, "Roman Holiday," 365 00:18:59,862 --> 00:19:03,280 unleashing her alter ego, Roman Zolanski. 366 00:19:03,280 --> 00:19:06,110 The theatrical performance was controversial 367 00:19:06,110 --> 00:19:09,286 due to its themes of religious exorcism 368 00:19:09,286 --> 00:19:12,565 and received backlash from the Catholic church. 369 00:19:12,565 --> 00:19:14,739 Nicki! 370 00:19:14,739 --> 00:19:16,293 Nicki, right here! 371 00:19:16,293 --> 00:19:18,053 In March 2012, 372 00:19:18,053 --> 00:19:22,437 Minaj moved into the world of competition reality TV, 373 00:19:22,437 --> 00:19:26,613 making a guest appearance as a judge on American Idol. 374 00:19:26,613 --> 00:19:28,995 She showed off her charisma on the panel, 375 00:19:28,995 --> 00:19:34,034 but also ruffled feathers of fellow judge, Jennifer Lopez. 376 00:19:35,174 --> 00:19:36,830 To make room for her at the judge's table, 377 00:19:36,830 --> 00:19:40,386 she tells J.Lo to scoot over a little bit. 378 00:19:40,386 --> 00:19:42,836 The exchange led to rumors of a potential feud 379 00:19:42,836 --> 00:19:44,907 between Minaj and Lopez. 380 00:19:46,012 --> 00:19:48,083 Minaj would dismiss these claims 381 00:19:48,083 --> 00:19:52,052 and was later invited back as a permanent judge on the show. 382 00:19:52,052 --> 00:19:53,985 I caught the face that J.Lo made- 383 00:19:53,985 --> 00:19:55,263 J.Lo gave you side eye, look at that. 384 00:19:55,263 --> 00:19:56,747 She gave you crazy side eye. 385 00:19:58,852 --> 00:20:03,547 Well, I ain't gonna say nothing to J.Lo right about now, 386 00:20:03,547 --> 00:20:06,722 but the kid gonna be back on that show, J.Lo. 387 00:20:06,722 --> 00:20:09,380 Oh yeah! 388 00:20:09,380 --> 00:20:12,003 However, when back on the screen, 389 00:20:12,003 --> 00:20:15,248 Nicki had noticeable friction with Mariah Carey, 390 00:20:15,248 --> 00:20:16,974 who was also judging. 391 00:20:16,974 --> 00:20:18,665 The pair would openly argue 392 00:20:18,665 --> 00:20:21,530 during the show's early auditions. 393 00:20:30,850 --> 00:20:34,198 With her next album released in 2014, 394 00:20:34,198 --> 00:20:36,959 "The Pinkprint," Minaj noticeably 395 00:20:36,959 --> 00:20:40,929 took on a more subdued pared back appearance. 396 00:20:40,929 --> 00:20:43,138 She was seen less and less in bright wigs 397 00:20:43,138 --> 00:20:45,140 and flamboyant styles. 398 00:20:45,140 --> 00:20:47,832 Instead, wearing her hair natural, 399 00:20:47,832 --> 00:20:49,248 paired with more minimalist 400 00:20:49,248 --> 00:20:51,802 and luxurious silhouettes. 401 00:20:51,802 --> 00:20:55,392 Nicki! 402 00:20:55,392 --> 00:20:57,739 I think once I have music, 403 00:20:57,739 --> 00:21:00,500 I do tend to try to dress like the music, 404 00:21:00,500 --> 00:21:01,743 but I think recently, 405 00:21:01,743 --> 00:21:04,711 I've just been doing a lot of toned back looks, 406 00:21:04,711 --> 00:21:07,680 and keeping it more chic, more grown and sexy. 407 00:21:07,680 --> 00:21:10,338 The album similarly signaled a departure 408 00:21:10,338 --> 00:21:14,825 from the electronic dance pop that defined "Roman Reloaded." 409 00:21:14,825 --> 00:21:18,967 Instead, the album saw Nicki go back to her hip hop roots. 410 00:21:23,592 --> 00:21:26,492 Nicki also broke it off with her longtime boyfriend, 411 00:21:26,492 --> 00:21:29,288 Safaree Samuels, in this era, 412 00:21:29,288 --> 00:21:32,325 inspiring songs on the album. 413 00:21:32,325 --> 00:21:36,433 The album star-studded feature list included Beyonce, 414 00:21:36,433 --> 00:21:39,643 Chris Brown, Ariana Grande, and Drake. 415 00:21:40,782 --> 00:21:42,853 It went double platinum. 416 00:21:42,853 --> 00:21:47,685 And in 2016, she won the Best Female Hip-Hop Artist award 417 00:21:47,685 --> 00:21:51,551 at the BET Awards for the seventh consecutive time. 418 00:21:58,696 --> 00:22:01,665 Ice-T stated, "Minaj's rapping style, 419 00:22:01,665 --> 00:22:03,391 she does her thing. 420 00:22:03,391 --> 00:22:06,083 She has her own way of doing it. 421 00:22:06,083 --> 00:22:08,499 She has an ill vocal delivery. 422 00:22:08,499 --> 00:22:11,191 She reminds me of a female Busta Rhymes, 423 00:22:11,191 --> 00:22:12,676 like how she throws her voice 424 00:22:12,676 --> 00:22:14,333 in different directions." 425 00:22:19,648 --> 00:22:21,995 The conversation described Minaj 426 00:22:21,995 --> 00:22:24,481 as a preeminent female rapper, 427 00:22:24,481 --> 00:22:26,345 and that she has consistently 428 00:22:26,345 --> 00:22:29,658 straddled the distinct personas of a gangster boss 429 00:22:29,658 --> 00:22:33,593 and sexy pop siren without truly committing to either, 430 00:22:33,593 --> 00:22:35,768 and that her chameleonic ability 431 00:22:35,768 --> 00:22:40,117 matches some of rap's most verbose, witty, filthy, 432 00:22:40,117 --> 00:22:43,948 and pop-friendly stars such as Eminem and Lil Wayne. 433 00:22:49,644 --> 00:22:52,750 When "Anaconda" was released as the second single 434 00:22:52,750 --> 00:22:57,134 from "The Pinkprint," it was a cultural phenomenon. 435 00:22:57,134 --> 00:23:00,137 The song showcases all of Nicki Minaj's strengths 436 00:23:00,137 --> 00:23:02,622 and controversial appeal. 437 00:23:02,622 --> 00:23:06,799 The track uses a sample from Sir Mix-a-Lot's 1992 track, 438 00:23:06,799 --> 00:23:08,732 "Baby Got Back," 439 00:23:08,732 --> 00:23:12,114 weaving it into a self-empowerment anthem. 440 00:23:12,114 --> 00:23:17,154 Unapologetically sexual, the song, video, and single artwork 441 00:23:18,258 --> 00:23:20,399 all embrace the size matters ethos, 442 00:23:20,399 --> 00:23:21,745 and it went viral almost immediately. 443 00:23:21,745 --> 00:23:23,609 ♪ My anaconda don't 444 00:23:23,609 --> 00:23:27,923 ♪ My anaconda don't want none unless you got buns hun ♪ 445 00:23:27,923 --> 00:23:30,098 ♪ Oh my gosh look at her butt 446 00:23:30,098 --> 00:23:33,032 The video broke the 24-hour streaming record 447 00:23:33,032 --> 00:23:36,553 on Vevo by accumulating 19.6 million views 448 00:23:37,588 --> 00:23:39,072 on the first day. 449 00:23:40,488 --> 00:23:44,215 However, not everyone was so impressed with the song. 450 00:23:44,215 --> 00:23:46,770 Critics called it degrading to women 451 00:23:46,770 --> 00:23:49,807 and promoted immorality to young girls. 452 00:23:49,807 --> 00:23:51,257 On the flip side, 453 00:23:51,257 --> 00:23:53,501 many saw the video as Nicki Minaj 454 00:23:53,501 --> 00:23:56,849 asserting her power as a sexual subject. 455 00:23:59,196 --> 00:24:01,474 Regardless, "Anaconda" was placed 456 00:24:01,474 --> 00:24:04,995 at number two on MTV's best songs of 2014. 457 00:24:11,346 --> 00:24:14,763 Nicki's talents extend beyond her music career. 458 00:24:14,763 --> 00:24:18,215 Using her acting skills she honed at her time at LaGuardia, 459 00:24:18,215 --> 00:24:23,185 Nicki acted in the other women alongside Cameron Diaz. 460 00:24:23,185 --> 00:24:25,118 How terrifying is Nicki Minaj in real life? 461 00:24:25,118 --> 00:24:26,430 Oh my God, not at all. 462 00:24:26,430 --> 00:24:27,707 She's so lovely. 463 00:24:27,707 --> 00:24:28,950 She's the sweetest. 464 00:24:28,950 --> 00:24:31,711 She came to our set, and she was so fantastic. 465 00:24:31,711 --> 00:24:34,576 She was so prepared, she was so dynamic. 466 00:24:34,576 --> 00:24:36,440 She delivered literally like this, 467 00:24:36,440 --> 00:24:38,511 like immediately, she just delivered, 468 00:24:38,511 --> 00:24:40,824 and we were like, right on. 469 00:24:40,824 --> 00:24:42,998 And she was so sweet and she was so humble, 470 00:24:42,998 --> 00:24:46,208 and really, she had come from... 471 00:24:46,208 --> 00:24:48,935 Flown in the night before from some award show, 472 00:24:48,935 --> 00:24:50,937 went straight to set, got ready, 473 00:24:50,937 --> 00:24:53,492 and came to set like she was all business. 474 00:24:53,492 --> 00:24:54,803 Yeah, she was amazing. 475 00:24:54,803 --> 00:24:56,080 She later 476 00:24:56,080 --> 00:24:59,498 received a Teen Choice Awards 2016 nomination 477 00:24:59,498 --> 00:25:03,467 for her role in "Barbershop: The Next Cut." 478 00:25:03,467 --> 00:25:05,642 She has fronted several endorsement deals 479 00:25:05,642 --> 00:25:08,023 and advertising campaigns, 480 00:25:08,023 --> 00:25:12,303 including Mac Cosmetics, Adidas Originals, and Pepsi. 481 00:25:12,303 --> 00:25:15,755 And she has her own fragrance line. 482 00:25:15,755 --> 00:25:18,102 Despite all her other projects, 483 00:25:18,102 --> 00:25:21,623 music is still Minaj's big focus. 484 00:25:21,623 --> 00:25:25,454 She would feature on a handful of singles in 2017, 485 00:25:25,454 --> 00:25:28,078 and with the simultaneous release 486 00:25:28,078 --> 00:25:30,839 and successes of "No Frauds," 487 00:25:30,839 --> 00:25:33,324 "Regret in Your Tears," and "Changed It," 488 00:25:33,324 --> 00:25:35,499 she took over the record for most entries 489 00:25:35,499 --> 00:25:39,158 on the Billboard Hot 100 by a female artist, 490 00:25:39,158 --> 00:25:42,679 a mark previously held by Aretha Franklin. 491 00:25:47,787 --> 00:25:49,478 After a short hiatus, 492 00:25:49,478 --> 00:25:52,067 following the release of "Regret in Your Tears," 493 00:25:52,067 --> 00:25:56,451 Minaj burst back onto the music scene in April 2018 494 00:25:56,451 --> 00:25:58,660 with the two back-to-back singles, 495 00:25:58,660 --> 00:26:00,766 "Chun-Li" and "Barbie Tingz." 496 00:26:00,766 --> 00:26:02,664 ♪ Ayy yo I been on bitch you been corn ♪ 497 00:26:02,664 --> 00:26:04,908 ♪ Bentley tints on Fendi prints on ♪ 498 00:26:04,908 --> 00:26:07,427 ♪ I mean I been Storm X-Men been formed ♪ 499 00:26:07,427 --> 00:26:09,740 ♪ He keep on dialin' Nicki like the Prince song ♪ 500 00:26:09,740 --> 00:26:12,191 ♪ I-I-I been on bitch you been corn ♪ 501 00:26:12,191 --> 00:26:14,538 ♪ Bentley tints on Fendi prints on ♪ 502 00:26:14,538 --> 00:26:16,920 ♪ Ayy yo I been North Laura been Croft ♪ 503 00:26:16,920 --> 00:26:19,854 ♪ Plates say Chun-Li drop the Benz off uh ♪ 504 00:26:19,854 --> 00:26:22,339 ♪ Oh I get it 505 00:26:22,339 --> 00:26:24,686 ♪ They paintin' me out to be the bad guy ♪ 506 00:26:24,686 --> 00:26:26,585 ♪ Well it's the last time you're gonna see a bad guy ♪ 507 00:26:26,585 --> 00:26:29,760 ♪ Do the rap game like me 508 00:26:29,760 --> 00:26:31,555 It would be the first taste 509 00:26:31,555 --> 00:26:34,903 of her forthcoming album titled "Queen." 510 00:26:36,940 --> 00:26:38,182 A clear throwback 511 00:26:38,182 --> 00:26:42,048 to the kind of mid 90s swagger she grew up on, 512 00:26:42,048 --> 00:26:45,534 Minaj introduces another alter ego, Chun-Li, 513 00:26:45,534 --> 00:26:47,088 into her arsenal named 514 00:26:47,088 --> 00:26:52,127 after the ass kicking Street Fighter video game character. 515 00:26:53,542 --> 00:26:57,167 Over a hypnotic saxophone line and head nodding beat, 516 00:26:57,167 --> 00:27:01,481 Minaj delivers one of her most quotable singles yet. 517 00:27:04,243 --> 00:27:07,280 Upon debuting second on the Billboard 200, 518 00:27:07,280 --> 00:27:11,353 Minaj expressed frustration and criticized several people 519 00:27:11,353 --> 00:27:14,529 in a series of tweets, including Travis Scott, 520 00:27:14,529 --> 00:27:17,808 whose album, "Astroworld," claimed the top spot 521 00:27:17,808 --> 00:27:19,603 for a second week in a row, 522 00:27:19,603 --> 00:27:22,261 blocking "Queen" from the top spot. 523 00:27:22,261 --> 00:27:27,162 Minaj claimed that Travis Scott sold shirts, merchandise, 524 00:27:27,162 --> 00:27:29,958 and ticket passes for an unannounced tour 525 00:27:29,958 --> 00:27:32,064 to boost his album sales. 526 00:27:34,169 --> 00:27:37,552 "Queen" received generally positive reviews, 527 00:27:37,552 --> 00:27:39,347 though some critics took issue 528 00:27:39,347 --> 00:27:42,971 with the album's length and lyrical content. 529 00:27:42,971 --> 00:27:45,111 Rolling Stone wrote that "Queen" 530 00:27:45,111 --> 00:27:49,633 brings a new Minaj character, the regal haughty monarch. 531 00:27:49,633 --> 00:27:52,567 A woman who insists on sword sharpened rhymes 532 00:27:52,567 --> 00:27:55,294 as a prerogative for excellence. 533 00:27:57,158 --> 00:28:00,782 "Queen" is seen as a true Nicki Minaj hip hop album 534 00:28:00,782 --> 00:28:03,233 that additionally combined elements 535 00:28:03,233 --> 00:28:06,339 of trap, reggae, dance hall, and pop. 536 00:28:08,100 --> 00:28:11,034 A standout track which displayed Nicki 537 00:28:11,034 --> 00:28:13,105 reclaiming the throne of hip hop 538 00:28:13,105 --> 00:28:15,590 after her foray into dance pop 539 00:28:15,590 --> 00:28:18,213 would be the track, "Barbie Dreams," 540 00:28:18,213 --> 00:28:22,839 a re-imagining of the controversial notorious B.I.G. song, 541 00:28:22,839 --> 00:28:24,875 "Just Playing". 542 00:28:24,875 --> 00:28:28,223 Minaj's "Barbie Dreams" playfully subverts the narrative 543 00:28:28,223 --> 00:28:31,433 by instead name dropping several male figures 544 00:28:31,433 --> 00:28:33,332 in the music industry. 545 00:28:34,713 --> 00:28:36,438 Come on, let's go! 546 00:28:38,855 --> 00:28:39,718 Hey! 547 00:28:43,273 --> 00:28:46,000 ♪ I'm looking for a dude to give some babies ♪ 548 00:28:46,000 --> 00:28:48,761 ♪ A hand full of Weezy's sprinkle of Dave East ♪ 549 00:28:48,761 --> 00:28:51,384 ♪ Man I ain't got no type like Jxmmi and Swae Lees ♪ 550 00:28:51,384 --> 00:28:53,697 ♪ But if he can't three times a night ♪ 551 00:28:53,697 --> 00:28:54,940 Peace! 552 00:28:54,940 --> 00:28:56,735 ♪ I tried to 50 for a powerful hour ♪ 553 00:28:56,735 --> 00:28:59,668 ♪ But all the dude wanna do is talk power for hours ♪ 554 00:28:59,668 --> 00:29:02,395 ♪ Beat the cookie up make sure it's a K-O ♪ 555 00:29:02,395 --> 00:29:05,191 ♪ Step your banks up like you movin' that yayo ♪ 556 00:29:05,191 --> 00:29:07,849 ♪ Somebody go and make sure Karrueche okay though ♪ 557 00:29:07,849 --> 00:29:10,541 ♪ I heard she think I'm tryna give the to Quavo ♪ 558 00:29:10,541 --> 00:29:13,199 ♪ They always wanna beat it up goon up the ♪ 559 00:29:13,199 --> 00:29:15,857 ♪ Man maybe I should let him autotune up the ♪ 560 00:29:15,857 --> 00:29:18,549 ♪ All these bow wow challenge dudes lying and ♪ 561 00:29:18,549 --> 00:29:21,138 ♪ Man these Fetty Wap dudes stay eyeing my ♪ 562 00:29:21,138 --> 00:29:23,831 ♪ Drake worth a hundred milli' always buying me ♪ 563 00:29:23,831 --> 00:29:26,661 ♪ But I don't know if the cookie or if he crying and ♪ 564 00:29:26,661 --> 00:29:29,595 ♪ Meek still be in my DMs I be having to duck him ♪ 565 00:29:29,595 --> 00:29:30,734 I used to pray for times like this. 566 00:29:30,734 --> 00:29:32,805 ♪ Face-Ass 567 00:29:32,805 --> 00:29:35,152 ♪ Uzi is my baby he ain't takin' an L ♪ 568 00:29:35,152 --> 00:29:37,879 ♪ But he took it literally when I said go to Hell ♪ 569 00:29:37,879 --> 00:29:40,261 ♪ I used to with Young Thug I ain't addressing this shit ♪ 570 00:29:40,261 --> 00:29:43,022 ♪ I caught him in my dressing room stealing dresses and ♪ 571 00:29:43,022 --> 00:29:45,576 ♪ I used to give this dude with a lisp tests and ♪ 572 00:29:45,576 --> 00:29:46,888 ♪ How you want the 573 00:29:46,888 --> 00:29:48,648 ♪ Can't say your S's and 574 00:29:48,648 --> 00:29:49,926 Hey, come on! 575 00:29:50,996 --> 00:29:52,066 Whoo! 576 00:29:52,066 --> 00:29:53,792 ♪ I'm just playing 577 00:29:53,792 --> 00:29:54,931 Hey, come on! 578 00:29:56,795 --> 00:29:57,623 Hey! 579 00:29:57,623 --> 00:29:58,935 ♪ I'm just playing 580 00:29:58,935 --> 00:29:59,936 ♪ Barbie 581 00:29:59,936 --> 00:30:01,972 Dreams! 582 00:30:01,972 --> 00:30:02,835 Hey! 583 00:30:04,803 --> 00:30:05,700 Come on! 584 00:30:06,908 --> 00:30:08,220 ♪ Barbies 585 00:30:08,220 --> 00:30:10,187 ♪ I'm just playing 586 00:30:10,187 --> 00:30:12,949 Nicki has always been aware of her being 587 00:30:12,949 --> 00:30:16,607 in a previously thought to be male dominated industry. 588 00:30:16,607 --> 00:30:17,988 In "Barbie Dreams," 589 00:30:17,988 --> 00:30:19,818 Nicki is asserting her dominance 590 00:30:19,818 --> 00:30:22,648 with her tongue firmly in cheek. 591 00:30:22,648 --> 00:30:24,270 To support the "Queen" era, 592 00:30:24,270 --> 00:30:26,341 Nicki embarked on an ambitious tour 593 00:30:26,341 --> 00:30:27,998 with rapper, Juice WRLD, 594 00:30:27,998 --> 00:30:31,657 aptly called the Nicki World Tour. 595 00:30:31,657 --> 00:30:33,383 The tour captivated audiences 596 00:30:33,383 --> 00:30:36,455 with her undeniable charisma and talent. 597 00:30:39,147 --> 00:30:44,118 ♪ Whatever you want you can have from me oh oh ♪ 598 00:30:45,395 --> 00:30:47,880 ♪ I want your love just lead me on ♪ 599 00:30:47,880 --> 00:30:51,263 ♪ Won't give it up hey hey hey hey ♪ 600 00:30:51,263 --> 00:30:53,852 ♪ 'Cause I'm a sucker for ya 601 00:30:53,852 --> 00:30:56,544 ♪ Boom shang-a-lang-a-la 602 00:30:56,544 --> 00:31:00,203 ♪ Uh yo I got the money and the power now ♪ 603 00:31:00,203 --> 00:31:03,137 ♪ The G5'll get me out there in an hour now ♪ 604 00:31:03,137 --> 00:31:06,278 ♪ The MAC movin' like crack I'm sellin' powder now ♪ 605 00:31:06,278 --> 00:31:09,798 ♪ Game over locker room hit them showers now ♪ 606 00:31:09,798 --> 00:31:12,456 ♪ I got the trophies and the catalogue ♪ 607 00:31:12,456 --> 00:31:15,287 ♪ Just did a deal Mercedes-Benz check the catalogue ♪ 608 00:31:15,287 --> 00:31:18,186 ♪ I'm buyin' buildings we don't buy the blogs ♪ 609 00:31:18,186 --> 00:31:21,672 ♪ The Nicki challenge when I fly to Prague uh ♪ 610 00:31:21,672 --> 00:31:24,365 ♪ 'Cause I'm a sucker for ya 611 00:31:24,365 --> 00:31:26,781 ♪ Boom shang-a-lang-a-la 612 00:31:26,781 --> 00:31:28,679 ♪ Who want it with Nicki now 613 00:31:28,679 --> 00:31:30,164 ♪ I smoke 'em like hippies now 614 00:31:30,164 --> 00:31:31,682 ♪ They see me say yippie now 615 00:31:31,682 --> 00:31:33,167 ♪ Homes runnin' like Griffey now ♪ 616 00:31:33,167 --> 00:31:34,685 ♪ They switchin' like sissies now ♪ 617 00:31:34,685 --> 00:31:36,308 ♪ These is iffy now 618 00:31:36,308 --> 00:31:37,723 ♪ Bitches tune switchin' up 619 00:31:37,723 --> 00:31:39,828 ♪ We take 'em to Jiffy now 620 00:31:39,828 --> 00:31:41,278 She made a guest appearance 621 00:31:41,278 --> 00:31:45,455 at the 2019 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 622 00:31:45,455 --> 00:31:47,836 during Ariana Grande's set, 623 00:31:47,836 --> 00:31:49,597 and performed alongside her 624 00:31:49,597 --> 00:31:54,257 to their collaborations "Side to Side" and "Bang Bang." 625 00:31:54,257 --> 00:31:57,294 However, she experienced technical difficulties 626 00:31:57,294 --> 00:31:59,503 with her earpiece. 627 00:31:59,503 --> 00:32:01,885 Later that month, Minaj parted ways 628 00:32:01,885 --> 00:32:03,922 with her longtime management team 629 00:32:03,922 --> 00:32:06,027 after a mutual agreement. 630 00:32:07,166 --> 00:32:10,031 Overall, to Barbz and the broader public, 631 00:32:10,031 --> 00:32:14,139 the "Queen" era was a testament to Nicki Minaj's artistry. 632 00:32:14,139 --> 00:32:16,417 The album incorporated all the aspects 633 00:32:16,417 --> 00:32:19,938 of Nicki Minaj's career and growth so far. 634 00:32:21,525 --> 00:32:24,528 If you wanna do what I do, I work very, very hard, 635 00:32:24,528 --> 00:32:28,567 and I love to make my Barbz AKA my babies happy. 636 00:32:31,225 --> 00:32:32,812 After "Queen," 637 00:32:32,812 --> 00:32:35,954 it felt like nothing could stop Nicki. 638 00:32:35,954 --> 00:32:39,164 She had solidified herself in hip hop's hall of fame, 639 00:32:39,164 --> 00:32:42,374 claiming the throne as rightfully hers. 640 00:32:42,374 --> 00:32:46,447 However, she made a surprising announcement in 2019, 641 00:32:46,447 --> 00:32:49,519 revealing that she would be retiring from music 642 00:32:49,519 --> 00:32:51,624 to start a family. 643 00:32:51,624 --> 00:32:53,247 Fans were shocked. 644 00:32:53,247 --> 00:32:56,112 But after a decade of consistent output, 645 00:32:56,112 --> 00:32:59,080 it made sense that Nicki would need a break. 646 00:32:59,080 --> 00:33:01,082 The Barbz rallied around her 647 00:33:01,082 --> 00:33:03,326 and eagerly hoped for her return. 648 00:33:07,675 --> 00:33:10,402 Nicki's retirement was short-lived. 649 00:33:10,402 --> 00:33:12,335 The "Queen" never leaves the throne 650 00:33:12,335 --> 00:33:15,855 and will certainly not give it up. 651 00:33:15,855 --> 00:33:17,340 A couple months later, 652 00:33:17,340 --> 00:33:21,620 Nicki featured on PnB Rock's track "Fendi" with Murda Beatz. 653 00:33:28,385 --> 00:33:29,835 In May 2020, 654 00:33:29,835 --> 00:33:32,872 Nicki announced she was pregnant with her first child 655 00:33:32,872 --> 00:33:36,945 by sharing a series of maternity photos on Instagram. 656 00:33:36,945 --> 00:33:39,776 Later that year, Nicki welcomed her son 657 00:33:39,776 --> 00:33:42,468 with her husband, Kenneth Petty. 658 00:33:45,644 --> 00:33:47,163 Since the release of "Queen," 659 00:33:47,163 --> 00:33:49,441 Nicki has consistently collaborated 660 00:33:49,441 --> 00:33:52,651 with other artists on hit songs. 661 00:33:52,651 --> 00:33:53,997 Did you love watching Nicki Minaj? 662 00:33:53,997 --> 00:33:55,930 Oh, a dream. 663 00:33:55,930 --> 00:33:58,760 She's so lovely, she's very supportive of us. 664 00:33:58,760 --> 00:33:59,830 I love her. 665 00:34:00,797 --> 00:34:02,212 In June of 2020, 666 00:34:02,212 --> 00:34:05,974 Minaj and 6ix9ine released "TROLLZ," 667 00:34:05,974 --> 00:34:08,770 which became their third collaboration. 668 00:34:08,770 --> 00:34:11,083 It debuted atop the Hot 100, 669 00:34:11,083 --> 00:34:15,122 becoming Minaj's second number one single. 670 00:34:15,122 --> 00:34:17,848 Minaj, not shy of controversy, 671 00:34:17,848 --> 00:34:20,437 received backlash for this collaboration 672 00:34:20,437 --> 00:34:24,234 because of 6ix9ine's history of legal issues. 673 00:34:26,892 --> 00:34:29,619 American rapper, Doja Cat, featured Minaj 674 00:34:29,619 --> 00:34:33,140 on two remixes of her song, "Say So." 675 00:34:33,140 --> 00:34:36,522 That week, the remix top Billboard Hot 100, 676 00:34:36,522 --> 00:34:38,593 becoming Minaj's first single 677 00:34:38,593 --> 00:34:41,769 to reach number one on the chart. 678 00:34:41,769 --> 00:34:43,771 The collaboration was also the first time 679 00:34:43,771 --> 00:34:48,155 that a song by two female rap artists reached the top, 680 00:34:48,155 --> 00:34:50,812 which became influential for other female rappers 681 00:34:50,812 --> 00:34:52,676 to work together in the future. 682 00:34:52,676 --> 00:34:54,644 Shout out to all of the kickass women, 683 00:34:54,644 --> 00:34:57,233 not only in this room, but all around the world 684 00:34:57,233 --> 00:34:58,751 who, you know what? 685 00:34:58,751 --> 00:35:01,616 We win and fail in the public eye. 686 00:35:01,616 --> 00:35:04,343 And that's not easy to do. 687 00:35:04,343 --> 00:35:07,519 People think they know what it requires. 688 00:35:07,519 --> 00:35:08,761 People think they could do it. 689 00:35:08,761 --> 00:35:10,384 Everybody wants to walk in your shoes, 690 00:35:10,384 --> 00:35:12,420 until you put them in your shoes, 691 00:35:12,420 --> 00:35:14,146 and then it's like, ugh. 692 00:35:14,146 --> 00:35:15,147 You know what I mean? 693 00:35:15,147 --> 00:35:18,116 So I wanna say congratulations 694 00:35:18,116 --> 00:35:20,359 to all the girls in this world 695 00:35:20,359 --> 00:35:22,292 who are strong, who are confident, 696 00:35:22,292 --> 00:35:25,640 and yes, we have insecure moments, and that's okay. 697 00:35:25,640 --> 00:35:27,159 But guess what? You do something 698 00:35:27,159 --> 00:35:30,887 that millions of people would never be able to do 699 00:35:30,887 --> 00:35:32,060 if they had the opportunity, 700 00:35:32,060 --> 00:35:35,167 because it takes guts, it takes balls! 701 00:35:36,582 --> 00:35:38,860 She continued to appear as a featured artist 702 00:35:38,860 --> 00:35:41,553 on several songs into late 2020. 703 00:35:43,900 --> 00:35:47,938 Late November, Minaj announced a six part docuseries, 704 00:35:47,938 --> 00:35:52,564 cataloging her life set to premiere in 2021 on HBO Max. 705 00:35:54,359 --> 00:35:56,223 In a full circle moment, 706 00:35:56,223 --> 00:35:59,364 2021 saw Minaj release a reissue 707 00:35:59,364 --> 00:36:04,058 of one of her first mixtapes, "Beam Me Up Scotty." 708 00:36:04,058 --> 00:36:06,060 The reissue introduced her early work 709 00:36:06,060 --> 00:36:08,476 to a much larger audience. 710 00:36:08,476 --> 00:36:11,755 It let the public see both how far she has come 711 00:36:11,755 --> 00:36:16,243 and also her undeniable talent from day one. 712 00:36:16,243 --> 00:36:19,211 The reissue featured new tracks with guest appearances 713 00:36:19,211 --> 00:36:22,283 from artists like Lil Wayne and Drake. 714 00:36:22,283 --> 00:36:25,838 It was well received by critics and Barbz. 715 00:36:27,115 --> 00:36:30,809 In 2022, Minaj released her hit single, 716 00:36:30,809 --> 00:36:32,397 "Super Freaky Girl," 717 00:36:32,397 --> 00:36:36,297 sampling Rick James's 1981 song, "Super Freak." 718 00:36:37,436 --> 00:36:38,989 ♪ Ay yo 719 00:36:38,989 --> 00:36:42,061 ♪ I can lick it I can ride it while you slippin' and slidin' ♪ 720 00:36:42,061 --> 00:36:43,925 ♪ I can do all them little tricks ♪ 721 00:36:43,925 --> 00:36:45,893 ♪ And keep the dick up inside it ♪ 722 00:36:45,893 --> 00:36:47,653 ♪ You can smack it you can grip it ♪ 723 00:36:47,653 --> 00:36:49,276 ♪ You can go down and kiss it 724 00:36:49,276 --> 00:36:51,174 ♪ And every time he leave me 'lone ♪ 725 00:36:51,174 --> 00:36:52,831 ♪ He always tell me he miss it 726 00:36:52,831 --> 00:36:57,180 ♪ He want a F-R-E-A-K 727 00:36:57,180 --> 00:37:00,218 ♪ F-R-E 728 00:37:00,218 --> 00:37:04,256 ♪ A-K A-K A-K E-A-K E 729 00:37:04,256 --> 00:37:05,499 "Super Freaky Girl" 730 00:37:05,499 --> 00:37:08,709 feels like a companion song to "Anaconda," 731 00:37:08,709 --> 00:37:11,953 driving the fans wild as a result. 732 00:37:11,953 --> 00:37:15,060 The song debuted at number one in the US, 733 00:37:15,060 --> 00:37:18,097 becoming the first solo song by a female rapper 734 00:37:18,097 --> 00:37:21,894 to debut at number one in the US in 22 years. 735 00:37:23,620 --> 00:37:26,382 As of 2023, Minaj is working 736 00:37:26,382 --> 00:37:30,213 on her much anticipated fifth studio album. 737 00:37:30,213 --> 00:37:34,390 She described it as fun, gutta, and back to the basics. 738 00:37:41,328 --> 00:37:44,158 Known as one of the most legendary artists 739 00:37:44,158 --> 00:37:45,849 in the rap industry, 740 00:37:45,849 --> 00:37:49,715 Nicki Minaj has dominated the genre for years. 741 00:37:51,303 --> 00:37:52,718 She has topped lists as one 742 00:37:52,718 --> 00:37:55,583 of the most influential people globally 743 00:37:55,583 --> 00:37:57,240 and has had singles, 744 00:37:57,240 --> 00:38:01,796 make it onto the Billboard Hot 100 on numerous occasions. 745 00:38:41,629 --> 00:38:44,391 Okay, how you get your life more like Nicki Minaj? 746 00:38:44,391 --> 00:38:45,599 Work hard. 747 00:38:45,599 --> 00:38:47,463 If you wanna do what I do, 748 00:38:47,463 --> 00:38:49,050 I work very, very hard, 749 00:38:49,050 --> 00:38:53,089 and I love to make my Barbz AKA my babies happy. 750 00:38:54,849 --> 00:38:57,852 And you know, that's about it. 751 00:38:57,852 --> 00:38:59,129 Stay in school. 752 00:38:59,129 --> 00:39:00,959 Don't drop out and don't, you know, 753 00:39:00,959 --> 00:39:03,651 do silly things with boys and stuff. 754 00:39:03,651 --> 00:39:05,377 Just focus, girls. 755 00:39:17,596 --> 00:39:20,668 Minaj is often called the queen of rap. 756 00:39:26,916 --> 00:39:29,194 She has been nominated for 10 Grammys 757 00:39:29,194 --> 00:39:32,680 throughout her decade-long career, 758 00:39:32,680 --> 00:39:35,925 earned a Guinness World Record in 2017 759 00:39:35,925 --> 00:39:40,964 for most Billboard Hot 100 entries by a solo female artist. 760 00:39:53,839 --> 00:39:58,534 And achieved an outstanding five MTV Video Music Awards. 761 00:39:59,914 --> 00:40:02,676 Her career opened the doors for many other women 762 00:40:02,676 --> 00:40:06,127 looking to make a career in the rap game. 763 00:40:07,266 --> 00:40:10,546 Nicki Minaj is an icon of brash confidence 764 00:40:10,546 --> 00:40:12,996 and unapologetic self-belief. 765 00:40:14,584 --> 00:40:18,933 Defying her humble roots, she dared to dream bigger. 766 00:40:21,936 --> 00:40:23,179 It's a lot of pressure. 767 00:40:23,179 --> 00:40:24,698 You don't wanna let anybody down, 768 00:40:24,698 --> 00:40:29,047 you know, so people put so much in you, into you. 769 00:40:29,047 --> 00:40:30,531 It's kind of like investing into a stock. 770 00:40:30,531 --> 00:40:34,466 So it's like you don't wanna cause them to lose. 771 00:40:36,468 --> 00:40:39,298 She's a walking exaggeration, 772 00:40:39,298 --> 00:40:43,095 outsize and sound personality and looks, 773 00:40:43,095 --> 00:40:45,166 and she's a rapid revolver, 774 00:40:45,166 --> 00:40:48,963 discarding old modes as quickly as adopting new ones. 775 00:40:58,697 --> 00:40:59,974 Throughout her career, 776 00:40:59,974 --> 00:41:02,252 she has proven time and time again 777 00:41:02,252 --> 00:41:05,635 that she earned her spot at the top. 778 00:41:05,635 --> 00:41:08,776 Often imitated, but never replicated. 779 00:41:08,776 --> 00:41:12,470 Nicki Minaj is truly one of a kind.