I think one of the things I was shocked about was how interested the world is in 'American Idol' and how people, writers, they write about 'Idol' all the time, and I guess I didn't expect that. Nicki Minaj americanexpectguess Change image and share on social
Who doesn't love Enya? Whenever I'm in a trying time, she is the calm in the middle of the storm. If I put her on, I'll be in this crazy peaceful state. I love her style. And her harmonies are freaking genius. Nicki Minaj calmcrazyenya share on social
When people see my makeup, they think all types of crazy things that I'm doing to my skin, but it's makeup. It's the weirdest thing. They'll see contouring and think you had surgery on your nose. No. No. No. Look at 'RuPaul's Drag Race' and you'll see... you can make your nose look... what ever shape you want it. Nicki Minaj contourcrazydrag share on social
My advice to women in general: Even if you're doing a nine-to-five job, treat yourself like a boss. Not arrogant, but be sure of what you want - and don't allow people to run anything for you without your knowledge. Nicki Minaj advicearrogantbos share on social
I think sometimes the fashion world isn't even about clothes anymore; it's about this 'in' crowd, and I'm not into that. Nicki Minaj anymoreclothecrowd Change image and share on social
I cannot hold a grudge against Mariah Carey. What people don't understand is that I've looked up to her for so many years. Nicki Minaj careygrudgehave Change image and share on social
I don't want children cursing. I'm very strict on my nieces and my little brother. They have to listen to clean versions of music. Even my music. Nicki Minaj brotherchildclean Change image and share on social
The animated bug has bitten pop culture. It makes me feel happy and free. When you don't act seriously, you can make up your own rules. Nicki Minaj actanimatebite Change image and share on social
Like to me, I did the 'Harajuku' stuff. I did the crazy stuff. And now I kind of want to tone that back, and it's not toning my personality back, it's just showing like I don't only have to do that. Nicki Minaj backcrazyharajuku Change image and share on social
I can rap in a London accent, make weird faces, wear spandex, wigs, and black lipstick. I can be more creative than the average male rapper. Nicki Minaj accentaverageblack Change image and share on social