Nicki Minaj Reminds The World Why She's An Icon: "I Work On My Own Time"

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It seems that everyone has an opinion on what Minaj should be doing these days, and she issued a lengthy post about why she moves however, and whenever, she wants.

She's been getting a few things off of her chest lately and Nicki Minaj isn't slowing down. With a new album on the horizon and the visual to "We Go Up" featuring Fivio Foreign hitting the streets, Minaj has once again been a hot topic in Hip Hop. As her Barbz celebrate seeing more of her on social media, Minaj faces off with naysayers and critics—including Erica Banks and her "Trollz" collaborator, Tekashi 6ix9ine.

On Instagram, the Rap icon shared a video of herself spitting bars earlier on in her career and added a lengthy message about earning her stripes and navigating her career on her own time.

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"They don’t make us or break us. [smiling tongue out emoji] And THAT is WHY TF they be rlly mad. [bullseye emoji] in life ppl wanna be able to control your response, your reaction, your schedule," she wrote. "I work on my own time. Pop out when I please. Where I please. How I please. Yeah it’s 'superstar' tingz but it’s more than that. You know many superstars that can’t do that. Right? Read it again. [bullseye emoji]."

"I give btchs work and put them on the block with the mere mention of my NAME. (Not the girls I work with/love)," Minaj added. "But umm[crown emoji] When you become Queen or a REAL NIGG@ you’ll fully be able to understand the level I play on. But the thing is right? 7 billion ppl on earth there’s only 1 me. QOR [celebrate emoji] my fans gon ride. Every day. Every fkng night. [laughing emoji] So pull up a beach chair. Put one in the air. Life’s a beach. But I’m the btch that make the whole beach stare."

We're clearly in Nicki Minaj's szn and she's going to make sure everyone knows it. Check out her post below. 



About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.