But, by just being myself, I end up touching a lot more people who might never have paid much attention to a female rapper. Nicki Minaj attentionendfemale Change image and share on social
I feel like my entire career and life, I've been judged by people who did not really know me. I definitely think that they probably were right to assume what they had assumed about me, because there was such little to go on out there. Nicki Minaj assumecareerentire share on social
As a little girl growing up in Southside Jamaica Queens, if anyone would've told me I'd have my own perfume one day, and be able to inspire young black girls everywhere, to go into Macy's or Nordstrom's and see their face staring back at them - I wouldn't believe them. Nicki Minaj backblackday share on social
Lavender is the new pink. I'll never stop wearing pink but I wanted to venture out. Nicki Minaj lavenderpinkstop Change image and share on social
Female rappers get it the hardest. You have to be a girl, yet you have to be just as hard as the guys. I think some female rappers get scared out of the business before they can make it. Nicki Minaj businessfemalegirl Change image and share on social
I happen to be a pessimist, and maybe that's a good thing because I don't stop to smell the roses - which is not a good personal thing. I don't stop and enjoy those moments... Always on to the next and never in the moment. Nicki Minaj enjoygoodhappen share on social
I've gotten tons of awards and I believe when it's my time to get a Grammy, I'll get a Grammy. Nicki Minaj awardgrammyhave Change image and share on social
People face difficulties, no matter who you are. I faced difficulties with a lot of things. I face opposition every day, but I didn't kill myself and now, thank God, I'm here. Nicki Minaj daydifficultyface Change image and share on social
Sometimes I wake up in the morning and I am like, 'This is a high-top day' or 'This is a bob day,' but when I get my clothes on that's when I see. Nicki Minaj bobclotheday Change image and share on social
I say nice things about Mariah all the time. I tell Mariah all the time how much of a fan I am of her. She's one of my favorite artists of all time... She's shaped a generation of singers. Nicki Minaj artistfanfavorite Change image and share on social
