Queen is Nicki Minaj’s fourth studio album in four years since “The Pinkprint” was released in 2014. The album features a huge lineup of guests including Lil Wayne, Eminem, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Swae Lee, Future, Labrinth and Foxy Brown. In previous interviews, the singer has described Queen as “her greatest work” and “a classic hip-hop album that no one will ever forget.”

Following the album Queen, the upcoming documentary of the same name promises to show fans many other sides of the Goodbye hitmaker. The film does not simply recount the production process of the album Queen. Through it, Nicki Minaj will reveal the pains of the past that have shaped her into the person she is today.

Singer Nicki Minaj’s abusive past

On October 3, singer Nicki Minaj shared two short videos from the film on her personal Instagram. In them, she opened up about two abusive relationships in her past. In the first video, the singer recalled the conflict in her parents’ marriage.

“I remember when my mother let my father use violence on her,” she said, hugging herself. “My mother always said that I stood between them and held out my arms to protect her. I was just a little girl.”

In the second video, Minaj talks about a bad relationship she went through. The aftermath of it left her with a loss of self-esteem and motivation to make music. She describes herself during this period: “It was like rock bottom. I couldn’t even remember who I was.” However, she overcame this crisis and recorded two songs, Good Form and Coco Chanel, on the album Queen .

“A lot of people describe me as rude, mean-spirited, or whatever. I swore from a young age that no man would ever abuse me, call me names, or treat me like that.”

Singer  Nicki Minaj said the Queen documentary will be released to the public soon.

The vibrant and unique singer sat down with Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam to chat about music, upcoming tour and fashion.

Bazaar: Nicki, congratulations on the new album! It’s a big step forward for your sound. Let’s talk about the title first… What does the word “Queen” mean to you?

Nicki Minaj : Thank you! Queen means caring for everyone around you, not giving up and pushing yourself forward! A queen is someone who is at the top of her game in terms of skills and intellect.

Bazaar: Your new album shows a new Nicki we haven’t seen yet. What was the inspiration behind this album?

Nicki Minaj: I’ve always been searching for my own sound and confidence. On this album, I picked beats that made me want to write. The melodies came from the vibes in the studio and the feeling of happiness and peace for the first time in a long time. I took things slow and enjoyed my own writing space.

Bazaar : My favorite song on the new album is Chun-Li. Who is she and what does she represent?

Nicki Minaj: Chun-Li is a fighter and will never stop fighting. She represents those who no one believes will be champions. She will fight for them and win. People often see her as a villain, but Chun-Li is actually a sweet girl.

Bazaar: We can’t wait to see the new songs that will be performed on the upcoming tour. What can we expect from this tour?

Nicki Minaj: This is my first tour with Jamie King. He’s a rock star who’s worked with Michael Jackson, Prince, Madonna, and so many others. I’m honored to be on the same page as them. You should have seen our collaborations at the VMAs and Billboard. We’re going to continue to elevate that. What we’re doing is exciting and fresh. It’s not going to be like any other tour. Fans can expect a lot of guest appearances, because we’re going to surprise them. Even though we’re going to have different artists, it’s going to be a cohesive show.

Bazaar:  Singer Nicki Minaj is a chameleon. How would you describe your own fashion style?

Nicki Minaj: I love comfort, but I also love sexiness. I love color, but I love wearing black. I’m very eccentric and I love changing my appearance. That change is reflected in my hair and clothes. If someone told me not to change my clothes or look, I would be very upset. Fashion is very important to me. I express myself through clothes, colors, and hair. For me, it’s a release. At the same time, it’s an important part of expressing my normal self and my artistic personality.

Bazaar: Do you have any fashion advice for your fans?

Nicki Minaj: Play with clothes and have fun. The secret to fashion is to just have fun and not worry about perfection. It makes us come alive and inspires others. They see that vibe. Together we can have fun with fashion.