Nicki Minaj Shows More Love To Coi Leray: "Wish I Had This Confidence"

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Nicki Minaj, Coi Leray
The Rap legend admires Leray's "unique style," that she's "sexy while being completely covered," and has a face that doesn't look "20 years older than her real age."

Celebrities have taken over the red carpet of the iHeartRadio Awards. As news of winners slowly trickles in, highlights from reporters on the red carpet have also circulated far and wide. Coi Leray was excited to attend the ceremony and was asked about her new song and music video with Nicki Minaj, "Blick Blick." The visual is currently enjoying the top spot on YouTube's chart, and Leray had nothing but wonderful things to say about her collaborator.

"An icon, a legend, it was an experience because let me just tell you, that girl is just so humble," said Leray. "It don't get no better than that."


"Just to have someone that's been here, that's such a legend, to be so humble and genuine...it just don't get no better than that," she added. When asked what she learned from Minaj, Leray answered, "Protect your peace. Protect your sanctuary." She also revealed that her album will arrive on Aril 8.

Meanwhile, Minaj posted the clip of Coi Leray's interview and lavished her with compliments.

"Unique style [green check mark]
Comfortable in her OWN skin & body[green check mark]
Sexy while being completely covered[green check mark]
Not afraid to be FUN & playful[green check mark]
Face not looking 20 years older than her real age[green check mark]
STANDS OUT FROM THE CROWD even on the RED CARPET[green check mark]
Wish I had this confidence @ this age. You go mama. @coileray [CL emoji]
[pink bow emoji]#BlickBlick #1 ADDED SONG ON URBAN & RHYTHMIC RADIO[pink bow emoji]"

Minaj also thanked everyone for supporting "Blick Blick," including a special nod to radio for adding the track to spin lists. Check it out below.



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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.