No one knows exactly when Nicki Minaj was dubbed the “Queen of Rap”. It is only known that the “crown” was given to her by the media and fans. Until now, the public still assumes that Nicki Minaj holds a unique position among female rappers.
“Like it or not, you have to admit that Nicki Minaj is the queen of rap, completely unrivaled. She is a talent without equal,” asserted media company Genius .
This may be a bit subjective, but it’s worth it.
In the past, Nicki Minaj easily surpassed her senior Lil’ Kim. She affirmed her talent through hits and became familiar on prestigious music charts.
No matter how many young talents like Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion or Doja Cat… appear, the “rap queen” has never bowed her head, let alone given up her throne.
That’s who Nicki Minaj is – talented, tough and never backs down.
“Long Distance know horses”
In 2010, Nicki Minaj’s debut album Pink Friday reached number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.
Nicki Minaj’s early success has caused her to receive a lot of criticism from the public: lucky person, colorful chameleon with tricks, singer showing off her body in an offensive way, imitating Lil’ Kim…
However, with a past of living with an addict father, having faced the dark side of society, harsh words from the media, anti-fans have never defeated Nicki Minaj. The more she is criticized, the more she affirms herself: still colorful and always shining.
What makes the rapper born in 1982 successful?
In terms of rap style, Nicki Minaj has a fast, rhythmic but clear rap. The female singer’s raps focus on wordplay, end-of-sentence rhymes and profound metaphors. The singer’s thick cockney accent – a southern English accent, often used by the working class – in her songs is also a highlight.
The New York Times once commented that the Bang Bang singer is a singer who always exaggerates everything from music to appearance and personality. “Nicki Minaj shines with her natural voice and flexible lyrics. She breaks the mold, always does what she likes and is incredibly successful.”
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| Nicki Minaj rose to fame thanks to her musical talent and unique style. Photo: Getty. |
Through her distinctive rap voice, she always shows her very Nicki Minaj personality in each song. Although she is more known as a rapper, her independent songs stand out and leave an impression when combining rap with electronic music, typically electropop and synthesizer.
In addition, the colorful, chameleon style helps the Starships singer always be a pioneer and unique in the rap music world. As an audience who loves European and American music in general and rap in particular, fans cannot forget the image of Nicki Minaj through MVs such as Va Va Voom, Super Bass, Starships, Anaconda…
In her 16-year career, Nicki Minaj has received many prestigious awards such as 4 MTV Awards, 4 Billboard Awards, 3 AMA Awards, 11 BET Awards, 10 Grammy nominations. Her colorful, bold image and catchy music are the ways the “Queen of Rap” has gradually won and maintained her own crown.
According to Las Vegas Sun, Tusa has sold a total of 80 million singles and 5 million albums worldwide. This achievement puts the female singer on the list of artists with the best – selling singles of all time.
According to data from Billboard updated in August 2019, with a total of 103 songs, Nicki Minaj is the first and only female singer in the top 10 stars with the most songs on the Hot 100 chart. She surpassed many famous singers such as Jay-Z (100 songs), Kanye West (96 songs), Chris Brown (95 songs).
These are the “telling numbers”, proving Nicki Minaj’s talent. Having “dethroned” Lil’ Kim, the 38-year-old singer has always maintained her position as queen, standing in the way of the rising force Cardi B and many junior singers.
After all, the long run proves the good horse. However, Cardi B’s current form still makes “queen” Nicki Minaj wary.
The horse is no longer young but still eager to fight.
Nicki Minaj has never been one to back down in arguments with her female colleagues. Her traumatic past has shaped Nicki into a tough, even fierce person.
The Lil’ Kim – Nicki Minaj conflict (also known as the battle for the position of queen of rap) is the most controversial event in the female singer’s career.
In 2010, Nicki Minaj’s meteoric rise displeased Lil’ Kim. The 46-year-old singer claimed that the Va Va Voom singer was deliberately copying her style.
Lil’ Kim started the fight when she released a song called Black Friday aimed at Nicki Minaj. “I’m gonna turn Pink Friday into Friday the 13th, baby girl you’re copying me, the tricks are over, it’s time for you to disappear,” the lyrics deliberately aimed at her junior’s album Pink Friday .
However, Nicki Minaj has never been silent when faced with conflict.
The female singer had her first response through the single Roman’s Revenge in collaboration with Eminem. After that, she continued to release the song Stupid Hoe, deliberately imitating the image of Lil’ Kim, using metaphors about being out of date, bluntly challenging her senior.
After her success with the hit series Starships, Anaconda… Nicki Minaj gradually won the title of “rap queen”, while Lil’ Kim’s appeal gradually decreased, finding it difficult to compete with her junior.
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| Nicki Minaj is not afraid to fight with female singers. Photo: MTV, Getty. |
Later, Lil’ Kim deliberately said “I don’t know who the other person – just Nicki Minaj – is” and praised Cardi B’s talent, but the 38-year-old singer seemed unconcerned. Because, the battle for the queen title was over. She sympathized with her senior, saying that Lil’ Kim was one of the singers who inspired her career.
When stripper Cardi B emerged as a rising force in rap, Nicki Minaj was drawn into a war with her juniors.
The brawl at a fashion event in 2018 put Nicki Minaj and Cardi B on the list of the most violent female celebrities in the entertainment industry. The I Like It singer ‘s assertion that her senior “deliberately spoke ill of her daughter” was the last straw that pushed the conflict between the two black rappers to a climax.
According to TMZ , Cardi B threw a shoe at Nicki Minaj, and she was eventually asked to leave the event with a large bump on her head. After the incident, the Only singer continuously attacked her junior with harsh words.
“I’m not a stripper or a game show junkie. I dare you to touch me again. I have a lot of money,” Nicki Minaj expressed her attitude on her personal page.
In a conversation with Queen Radio, Nicki Minaj asserted that all of Cardi B’s accusations were absurd and without evidence. The photo of the WAP singer proving that Nicki Minaj had badmouthed her daughter sent to W Magazine was also said to be a product of photoshop.
So, in an interview with Independent, Nicki Minaj repeatedly said “humiliated” when being dragged into an unnecessary war by Cardi B.
Nicki Minaj also had a conflict with legendary singer Mariah Carey when they were both judges on American Idol 2013, and called Miley Cyrus a “bitch” at the live MTV Video Music Awards…
Will Cardi B surpass her?
Before Cardi B’s success, the media constantly questioned whether Nicki Minaj would let her junior surpass her?
Say So is the answer.
The song marking the collaboration between Nicki Minaj and Doja Cat topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for many consecutive weeks. This is also the song marking the first number one position for the Good Form singer after 16 years of artistic activities.
In this music product, although only taking on the role of rapper, Nicki Minaj helped her juniors and herself achieve impressive achievements.
In 2019, Nicki Minaj returned with the album Queen. Rolling Stones said that the singer gradually changed, but in an arrogant way. “She is the queen with songs like sharp swords,” the newspaper affirmed.
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| Fans hope Nicki Minaj will make a bigger comeback after giving birth. Photo: Vogue. |
The Washington Post, on the other hand, believes that Queen , like its name, affirms Nicki Minaj’s status as the “queen of rap.” “She’s creating a fascinating portrait. This is an excellent comeback for Nicki Minaj,” said expert Chris Richards.
On July 20, Nicki Minaj released a series of photos showing off her big pregnant belly. “Love, wedding, pregnancy. I’m so excited,” the singer happily said as she prepared to become a mother.
Nicki Minaj’s fiancé Kenneth Perry was in prison twice before being inspired by the singer and deciding to start his life over.
Nicki Minaj fans hope the “queen of rap” will return after giving birth.
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