Nicki Minaj Says Newer Women Rappers Haven’t ‘Experienced Hate the Way I Have’

Nicki Minaj is letting it be known that the younger women rappers stepping into the game haven’t experienced the barriers she had to overcome when she first started in hip-hop.

On an Instagram Live with “Blick Blick” collaborator Coi Leray, Nicki Minaj says newer women artists haven’t “experienced hate the way I have.”

“Can you girls stop talking about hate?” Nicki said during a recent

Nicki Minaj tells Coi Leray these girls have it easy, they don’t receive half the amount of hate they think or say they have pic.twitter.com/XFpbLvPxgn

— Glock Topickz (@Glock_Topickz) March 19, 2022?" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram Live conversation with Coi. “Y’all have never experienced hate the way I have experienced. What y’all have experienced is nothing. Y’all have just experienced some of the growing pains of artistry and of social media. Y’all be thinking y’all have experienced hate and trust me, you ain’t experienced it yet. A lot of y’all have gotten, not coddled, people have been nice. People have been gentle with y’all.”

Some Coi fans were offended by Nicki’s remarks stating that her comments were insensitive to the struggles newer women rappers face but the New Jersey native shut down their “emotional” replies:

“Y’all too emotional .. Nicki been through a lot !!!,” the “Twinnem” rapper

Y’all too emotional .. Nicki been through a lot !!! she still standing strong, still dropping hits. She basically told me don’t let y’all wack ass comments and negative energy stop me now because MORE MONEY AND SUCCESS More problems so THUG THAT SHIT OUT ! 👑🌎🆑

— Coi (@coi_leray) March 19, 2022?" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> tweeted. “She still standing strong, still dropping hits. She basically told me don’t let y’all wack a– comments and negative energy stop me now because MORE MONEY AND SUCCESS More problems so THUG THAT S— OUT !”

“Nicki don’t offend me . I grew up on tough love,” the rapper added. “When someone is speaking who has more experience, always listen. That’s the problem y’all talk to damn much. Regardless of what she saying she coming from a good place.”

Nicki

That’s why I left the live up. I spent time just focused on HOW you’re such a talented, versatile, unique artist in my eyes. I talked on how your verse kept switching up & getting better & how dope those last 4 bars are to me… how I know for a fact you actually WRITE. BUT NO!!! https://t.co/yDQsE4DJr7

— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) March 19, 2022?" target="_blank" rel="noopener">responded to Coi’s tweet stating that prasing the “No Parties” rapper was the reason as to why she didn’t delete the video after the backlash. “That’s why I left the live up. I spent time just focused on HOW you’re such a talented, versatile, unique artist in my eyes. I talked on how your verse kept switching up & getting better & how dope those last 4 bars are to me… how I know for a fact you actually WRITE. BUT NO!!!”

“A strong black women is all I heard [crown emoji],” Coi responded. “Thank you for dropping gems on me sister [diamond emoji] You a real one! Our live was dope af and when I got off the the live , I thanked God again for this blessing That man makes no mistakes, and that’s on omm!”

Nicki Minaj’s Top 10 Songs: Ranked

• 10. “Only” ft. Drake, Chris Brown, and Lil Wayne, ‘The Pinkprint’ (2014)

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  The song includes Nicki with her labelmates Lil Wayne and Drake while Chris Brown croons the chorus. Nicki addresses the rumor that she slept with both Drake and Lil Wayne and uses the song to clear her name. The song was produced by Dr. Luke and Cirkut who previously collaborated on her two singles "Va Va Voom" and "Pills N Potions." The track was nominated at the 2015 Grammy's for "Best Rap Performance."

• 9. “Moment 4 Life” ft. Drake, ‘Pink Friday’ (2010)

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  "Moment 4 Life" Nicki explained on her website at the time what the song means: "[The song] is about 2 kids that grew up on the same block. They shared their dreams of making it as rappers," the lyricist writes. "They laughed together, they cried together. One day they realize that their dreams have come to fruition. Though they know all things come to an end, they celebrate. They wish that they could have this moment 4 LIFE." Prior to the release of the Drake-assisted track, the Canadian rapper expressed his interest in Nicki romantically in her song "Miss Me." The rapper takes another shot for her in this song as well with the lyrics, "F--- it, me and Nicki getting married today/ All you b------ hating can catch the bouquet." "Moment 4 Life" was nominated for "Best Rap Performance" at the Grammys in 2011.

• 8. “Pound the Alarm”, ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, The Re-Up” (2012)

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  In this party anthem the New York native raps about having a one-night stand. "Pound the Alarm" music video is shot in Nicki's hometown in Trinidad and Tobago at the Queens Park Savannah in Port Of Spain. The video was directed by Benny Boom, who previously filmed the singer's "Beez In The Trap" and "Right By My Side" clips. Since the song's debut, it has reached certified platinum status.
• 7. “Beez In The Trap” ft. 2 Chainz, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, The Re-Up’ (2012)

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  "Beez In The Trap" featuring 2 Chainz was the lead single from Nicki Minaj's sophomore album, 'Pink Friday: Roman Unloaded, The Re-Up.' In the video, you see Nicki and 2 Chainz in the strip club where the rapper said it was an ode to her fans that worked the club. She told MTV at the time, "When I was doing my mixtapes, I would perform in strip clubs. I would perform in clubs and it was just like some of my most die-hard fans would be in these places," she said. "I wanted to kinda honor all my girls in the club and just say thank you for the support."

• 6. “Starships”, ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, The Re-Up’ (2012)

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  "Starships" is from Nicki's second studio album 'Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, The Re-Up' which was released in 2012. The lyric "starships are meant to fly," is a line about reaching for the stars and a reminder to stop doubting yourself. Nicki explained to The Guardian: "That's what I feel. Just go for it! Stop limiting yourself! And that's a great feeling. It's a great feeling to not box yourself into anyone's limitations or ideas or judgments. That's what it means to me."

• 5. “Feeling Myself ft. Beyoncé”, ‘The Pinkprint’ (2014)

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  The Beyoncé feature on Nicki's "Feeling Myself" was an agreement between the two artists after Nicki lent her skills on Beyonce's "Flawless" remix. When the single was released Nicki became the first female to have four tracks simultaneously in the Top 10 Billboard Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop chart. The other three tracks by Nicki were two other The Pinkprint tracks "Truffle Butter" and "Only" and her collab with Rae Sremmurd on "Throw Sum Mo." This record is now double-certified platinum.
• 4. “Seeing Green” ft. Drake and Lil Wayne, ‘Beam Me Up Scotty’ (2021)

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  Nicki re-released her 2009 mixtape on May 14, 2021 and added three new songs including a YCM reunion between herself, Drake, and Lil Wayne. With the re-release of the mixtape, social media went into a frenzy after not hearing any new music from the rapper since the birth of her first child in September of 2020. Nicki went to Twitter after the song was released and said that Drake and Lil Wayne "washed" her in the song which fans definitely disagreed with. "They washed me on 'Seeing Green,'" Minaj said. "I'm a woman enough to admit when I've been washed on a track by the Greats. And it's ok, Barbz, I've washed them before. We'll live through this one. I was still a lil rusty."

• 3. “Super Bass”, ‘Pink Friday’ (2010)

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  "Super Bass" from Nicki's 2010 'Pink Friday' album peaked at #3 of the Hot 100 which was the highest-charted song at the time by a female solo rapper since Missy Elliott's "Work It" in 2002. When talking to MTV back in 2010, she explained the meaning of the song: "'Super Bass' is about the boy that you are crushing over," she said. "And you kind of want to get your mack on, but you're taking the playful approach." The hit was the most streamed song in 2011 (84 million times) and the most-watched video of the year. The song has since reached certified Diamond status, Nicki's first.

• 2. “Itty Bitty Piggy”, ‘Beam Me Up Scotty’ (2009)

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  "Itty Bitty Piggy" is from Nicki's 2009 'Beam Me Up Scotty' mixtape which put the rapper on the map. In this song you hear a confident rapper on the brim of a come up and from there it was only the beginning for the Queens native. Since its 2009 release, "Itty Bitty Piggy" is still in heavy rotation amongst the Barbz.
• 1. “Anaconda”, ‘The Pinkprint’ (2014)

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  "Anaconda" was the second single from her 'The Pinkprint' album which album and single are certified platinum by the RIAA. The booty-licious video broke the internet when it was released beating Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood" for the one-day views record when it racked up 20.1 million views in its first 24 hours. For her documentary 'My Time AGAIN,' she explained wanted the song to be fun but also have a message, "It was geared toward being proud of your body," she said. "It empowers women. There are lots of thick girls who told me, 'thank you.'" The hit was later nominated for a Grammy in 2014 for "Best Rap Song."