Nicki Minaj: The 'Pink Friday 2' Interview | Apple Music
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- čas přidán 3. 01. 2024
- The one and only Nicki Minaj joins Ebro in the studio just days after the release of her record-breaking album, 'Pink Friday 2.'
Nicki shares a bit about what's been going on in her personal life since the release of her last album and how she balances being vulnerable with her fans while also protecting her privacy. Fans have noted that tracks like "Are You Gone Already" and "Last Time i Saw You" are some of the most personal songs the artist has ever released, and Nicki shares the stories behind them with Ebro.
Nicki also explains how she channeled her mindset during 'Pink Friday' while writing 'Pink Friday 2', her experience working with J. Cole on "Let Me Calm Down", and collaborating with Drake on "Needle", which, though she always felt belonged on 'Pink Friday 2', was originally created for 'For All the Dogs.' The discussion also touches on the incomparable energy of the Barbz, the media's perception of Nicki, and how being an actor informs her musicality.
With a world tour on the way and new music continuing to drop, it's clear that the album's exciting release week is only the beginning of the 'Pink Friday 2' era.
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#NickiMinaj #PinkFriday2 #AppleMusic - Hudba
The way this woman pulled over 200K sales first week with this album after giving over 15 years to Hiphop is insane! Y’all give nicki her mf flowers broo
Technically she sold 328k in her first week but billboard took away 100k.
TELL EM@@LumiDee-ko6ez
@@LumiDee-ko6ez those other girls did some things and bb didnt say anything
100k the second week too !
@@nveekabecause billboard hates her, this is old news lol
Nicki isn’t appreciated by the hip hop community, but she definitely is appreciated by her fans !
There’s no meaningful distinction between the two. “Picasso isn’t appreciated by painters, only by his fans” you see how that doesn’t make sense for any other artist? Not even any other musician.
Hip hop doesn’t deserve her
Well said ❤❤
The "community" can continue supporting industry plants and reciting brainrot, Nicki is rare and strong like a diamond, so not for everyone
Facts
Thank you guys!!!! #AppleMusic LOVE YOU EBRO/ IBRIHIM!!!!!! Barbz, I’ll love you for a lifetime. 🎀♥️🙏🏽
love you Nicki ❤❤
Lmao, hi Nicki!
All Hail the Queen❤
Love you nicki❤
@nickiminaj I write and sing songs I CALL MYSELF THE QUEEN OF HOOKS please listen to my song Deja Vu IT WOULD BE A DREAM COME TRUE TO WORK WITH YOU 🙏🏾❤️🙏🏾
The way this woman is on her 30th SOLD OUT tour date. Give Nicki her 10s!
She’s not one of the most consistent women in rap she’s one of the most consistent ARTIST in rap and in music in general.
Right. She’s been more consistent than even the pop stars she debuted with like Katy Perry, Kesha, Lady Gaga
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Literally
This comment right here should be in all caps!!!
thank youuuu!‼
This is my FAVORITE Nicki interview by far. The clarity of it all, the transparency... I feel like I know her better
TRANSPARENCYYYYYYYYY I CAN SEE RIGHY THROUGH JUS SO YOU KNOOUUUOWWWWW
This and the one with Funny Marco are the best for me hahah
@@butterkitten9229lmaoo u ate this comment your crazy
Same and I watch them all
Absolutely 💯
Nicki talking about parents not taking accountability and it being necessary for a fruitful relationship made this interview so relatable, out the gate. 💕🏆
Yes! Felt that to my core.
@@rayy4pres194 same!!!
This!!! I felt that too.
I’m glad Ebro mentioned her ability to make a hit while still being a talented lyricist because I’ve always said, there are hit makers and there are lyricist. Very few people are both, but Nicki falls under both categories!! 🔥
exactly
Like jcole…he’s amazing at lyrics..but doesn’t chart toppers like nicki..and I love that we can compare nicki with male artists who dominate because with her she’s good at everything so it makes sense to compare her to the males who are goat. 🐐
@@GoldnLion perfectly said! Jcoles literally the example I always use as well😭
The next who i know is vybz Kartel, though behind bar the guy is genius
Exactly. Cardi and Megan could neva!
Being a Barb is the most rewarding fan base She’s such a generous Queen
Right 💞💞
You can say that again ❤
Ask Ms. Ellen 😁😂
Her explaining ‘ Are You Gone Already’ just has me in tears . She really put her absolute mind body and soul into this album . We love you so much Onika 💖
My reaction was just WOW I’m so glad she was able to share that experience with us
I understand my daddy called me daughter! when the doctor told me he had only maybe a week or two to live because of prostate Cancer I wouldn't let him die in hospice alone I took him back home he stayed with me till he left me...😢
@@lynndenisemcneil4290I’m sorry :(
“Are those people here? Call them up and I’ll tell them cos I don’t speak for the internet” this is why we love Nicki so much. This whole interview so genuine and honest. That’s what you’ll always get from the Queen. She is so pure and just says what’s laying on her heart. 🦄 💕
Nicki's pen is unmatched......She's an icon and she's not aging at all.She really did it big with PF2 & i forever want to see her win.She's real Rap.
Aging? She's not 60 years old. Wait till 60 lol
@@ARajantara777You age your entire life.. Cmon bro 🤦♀️
Pop artist
Unmatched???? This statement proved to be not true‼️‼️‼️
My only critique was it was more pink print 2 then pink Friday 2
She’s one of the last few rappers out there that you can tell have an actual PASSION for music and rap. She has an actual talent, one of the best rappers ever, male or female.
Yt man trying to kill the real hip hop!
Facts
So true. She’s one of the greatest artists of our generation period.
Nicki talking about J Cole is like a person meeting someone that they revered and they know that their stamp of approval just seals the deal 😊
That's talent meeting talent.😊
They both got heart
Her facecard never declines she's the best
Her beauty is UNMATCHED!
Ikr,Her pen is also UNMATCHED!!!
Nicki Minaj is the Queen of Rap. All the rap girls look up to her, wanna be her, hate her and love her!
say you look up to her....but really you look up to me....big difference
i cant stand her voice. she smokes too much
Best interview
not at all if anything nicki seems jelly of cardi and cardi is the queen of rap
All dem rap bitc**es is her sons❤❤❤❤
Nicki is so strong 😢. The things she went through . I felt like she wanted to cry😢
We sag strong, we will cry later
So true.. all my friends are Sag's that Virgo&Sagittarius bound strong 😂❤ @BellaR.
She actually did cry, she said it on twitter
I love how she listens to her fans! “J cole is someone my fans wanted me to work with for years”
If you can’t describe your music with this much passion as Nicki with hers, don’t run it by me mamas.
Her new album is really good…. It’s refreshing to hear like a real Hip-Hop album, that isn’t just the same song over & over. There’s something on this album for everyone. My personal favs are: Barbie Dangerous, FTCU, Red Duby Da Sleeze, Fallin 4 U & Pink Friday Girls. I love when Nicki gives us either hard hard rap songs. Or pop. But I love solo Nicki songs - we get enough of the collabs when she does features I feel like
Barbie Dangerous needs a gag city nightcore 🌆 visual realness 💖😭
Thank you for actually listening to her album and not letting people influence your decision. This is real.
Thank you for listening album is amazing no skips
@@truthbearingpsychonautYESSSSS BARBIE DANGEROUS IS TEWWWWW GOOD
Fallin 4 U is the 1. Just beautiful.
Let me tell you something, I’ve been a barb since 08. Nicki is the same girl who’s matured into a woman! I love her so much. This lady music helped me through depression. She is the goat of female rap, idc who they try to bring up from the Victorian days. She is the bar ❤
Periiiiod
People forget Nicki has been working since 2004 actually so most of us caught on in 2008 I love her
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Yess 🙏🏿😩
Grand Piano gives me chills every time I listen in ❤ 🎶
The way she lost him in the matter in his passing is heart wrenching. Like he was literally taken from her 😢 God Bless you ONIKA ❤
Been a fan since her ‘07 mixtape days. To see her come this far in the game has to be respected. Nicki is solidified Queen of Rap 👸
I’m glad Ebro paralleled Renaissance to Pink Friday 2. Both are resurgences of two of our greatest artists delivering stellar music that is true to them. Pink Friday 2 is definitely a classic album that will stand the test of time. So proud of Nicki.
This 👏🏽💯
Frfr!!
and both over 40 women who look better than their counterparts… IJS
@@teedee643Tehehehehehe
She’s so intelligent. It shows up in her work. Not a lot of the current female rappers can have an insightful session like this
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I can relate to her father passing. My mother passed 3 weeks before my baby girl came into this world! Spoke to her 4 days before and she was so happy and excited to be a grandma. 😞
Nicki is so under appreciated in the rap community nowadays and she knows it and that’s so heartbreaking to me. She IS female rap. Give this lady her flowers
After surviving the hate train and the vicious media attacks, she really solidified herself as the Queen of Rap. She was honest about experiencing writer’s block, which I really command her for cause she could easily just put together a few writing camps and pump out commercial material. She is a true artist and she cares about her craft and it really shows on her this album more than ever. The opening track got me teary eyed, it was so beautiful and heartbreaking at the same time. Her reign is simply undeniable at this point!
I can feel the pain behind her voice , she’s healed but it still hurts her so much 🤍✨
Correction she’s you barbs Queen no one else’s
@@jarricah7920 I’m not even a barb lol. I just respect and appreciate real talent. Nicki Minaj is arguably the Queen of Rap right now.
Her vocals are AMAZING!
Oks easy hn she sings I’m shoooook
That lady can't sing her voice is annoying she sings like dej loaf on a track
What Nicki said about parents not being able to take accountability and how that's literally the foundation of every relationship on earth is something I say all the time!! 💯
Her vocals have always been stunning 🤩 I hope she continues to sing 🦄🫡🎀
Love her. This is what podcasting should be. Less gossip, more substance. I love hearing how songs come together. The art is what matters.
omg this!!! 💯 It was such a treat to learn how the album came together and how the songs where are "built from scratch". Tis' very refreshing, for sure.
That’s y I don’t understand y other ppl love to be messy asking her fighting questions 😂😂😂 like dang let sis live I love this interview
I just don’t know why people will literally decide to waste their time reading my comment when clearly I have nothing to say. And this person is still reading it.
Right. They need to bring back “behind music”, the show
Her album flopped😂
Watching Nicki talk about the struggles dealing with losing her father amidst giving birth made me teary eyed. She is a beautiful soul. There is a reason she is so successful.
also made me teary eyed
It got me too 😢
I turned on the vid to listen passively, and then was like why am I here tearing up 3 mins in???😩😔
Nah me to lol😊
Does it still make you teary eyed when she went on twitter and leaked where Megan’s mothers grave is and told her fans to destroy and vandalise it?
Dang this interview made me cry 😭😭 Nicki's passion inspires me. She deserves all her success. Easy to give up on yourself when you can barely make ends meet. But Nicki didn't make excuses, she had passion and she made sacrifices to get to where she is. So easy to get comfortable and make excuses instead of push yourself. So easy to focus on the wrong things, most people are lazy and afraid to fail. I need to truly do better and want better for myself. She has such a beautiful spirit, ty Nicki for inspiring so many.
I wasn’t a Nicki fan but listening to this interview and getting a different insight to her I totally understand what she’s going through and she’s strong asf she’s definitely one of god strongest soldier she’s blessed highly blessed
The fact that she is articulate with the explanation of creating a song is amazing. She really telling us how she creates a song from scratch with just a beat
Even before the beat! From the actual first thought !
Right. Just right off the rip
She’s an ARTIST not just a get rich quick money grab scheme…. That’s the difference!
@@melsutubeificationthat’s why she’s still relevant (cause she’s doing it because she loves it and not just for the money) thank goodness someone understands 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Hearing her explain the inner child dialogue in her song is so refreshing, inspiring and heartwarming.
Right it make u wanna re listen to the album every time hearing her talk about it.
@@josephdunningvery true
ugh I loved that part too. I didn't even think of that before watching her talk about that part. I knew I was missing smt.
She’s so excited about her body of work. It’s inspiring
People need to give this woman her flowers!!! Period!!! She carries rap!!
You can tell she’s so passionate about music and doesn’t just do it for the money
Facts 💯💯
She is defo obsessed with streams and chart numbers
Firstly if that's how you earn money why tf would she not be wanting her songs to be streamed and to sell? It's literally her job. Every single artists wants their music to sell or else they wouldn't even bother doing it. That does not equate to being obsessed.
Now there was a time when that mattered to her because people were using that against her, now though you can see she's in a different space. She went back to basics hence no mvs and barely any radio. Now she simply celebrates her successes. With 15 years in the game and still being relevant and being able to sell she has every right to do so.
Of course she cares if her music sells, every artist does. But her reason for doing it isn’t just for the money it’s also because she loves music. There’s artists who don’t even like making music like that but just do it for the money. For example blueface.
Hope that clears that up.
Of course beacuse shes REAL ARTIST, NOT LIKE UNTALENTED RAT USE SYMPHATY FOR HER CAREER
When Nicki Minaj retires from hip hop/rap, she'll be greatly missed. Her kind is rare, she's resilient, focused, strong, intelligent, smart and brave. She's a global superstar. Much love from 🇳🇬 .
Condolences to Nicki in regards to her father, she talked about his cooking before on other videos ! 🥹also I’m so proud that she Is still here doing it for the girls that never thought they could ❤👑
She really adores & values J.Cole...i love her❤
I genuinely don’t understand how anyone can hate her. She’s a icon a legend !!
like she said, its cause she’s always labelled as the bad guy.and if you dont care about getting to know her , as in Onika Tanya Maraj, thats the only thing that will be stuck in your head
FACTSSSSS
Only haters can not love a Sagittarius we so loving just don't play with us♐️♐️♐️♐️♐️♐️♐️♐️♐️♐️♐️♐️♐️♐️♐️
Nicki is very strong to have this much longevity and to deal with so much push back from the industry.
There’s no relationship that works without accountability… wow. That hit hard. I love this woman ❤❤❤
Nicki is such an inspiration to woman and mostly black woman she teaches us to stand your ground and not give up and she’s a celebrity that’s so relatable that’s why I admire her
Black women in Wakanda and Gag City
that’s actually sad to hear her say she doesn’t feel loved in the hip hop world:(
legends like Wayne & Em respect her but there's so many two-faced whack jealous rappers out there who love to discredit her
@@a.b.1429and it's not just females that jealous her. Many of the males too.
This is what I’m saying ! I hope they really understand what they have done man . They didn’t protect her by no means
@@ericacaines2529cough cough Drake
@@szacntrl Chile...
Let me just sip water and mind my business.....
The fact she said nobody can be the bad guy hits bc the girlies now run to social media In shambles
29:04 I liked that Nicki shut down the messy question. Sis said she was not in the mood and conversation was done. Next question.
Hearing the way "Let Me Calm Down" came together - which is one of my top 3 from the album. UGH, even more emotional and obsessed now. @nickiminaj ilysm
I love Nicki for being so vulnerable with us, she is a national treasure
That's why I will always fight for Nicki !! cause no one is disrespecting or discrediting her in my presence!!
Facts 🎉
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Got no respect for her. Too full of herself.
@@phillerch21 Then why are you here tf?!?!
@@phillerch21that’s what rap is. The COCKINESS
Nicki is so talented. Singer actress and rapper . People forget the first two but that’s key in her rap songs: her singing and acting
I will forever be a fan of her craft, and her work ethic she's amazing and very motivational. Do the work it pays off clearly.
The second verse of FTCU is everything. I think for us fans we instantly loved it was exactly what Nicki said, it was her tapping into her old self. The highly animated nicki with the different voices and personalities. This album encompasses all the different aspects Nicki has shown us from her albums.
Do you happen to know which track Nicki was referring to when she said months ago that the greatest song she has ever written is on this new album?
@@Steve-iy8pzfallin 4 u ofc
@@Steve-iy8pz no idea tbh. It could be one already released on the album or one she is gonna release later on like she’s been doing recently
@@alexanderjohnson8800 about 5 people said its fallin 4 u
@@Steve-iy8pz I can’t confirm or deny because I don’t know if she’s confirmed it to be that song or not 😅
Just in case y’all ain’t think nicki could sing ….. she done did it live 😂💙💙💙💙… set me set me set me freeeeee!
She sounded soooo goood !
Wait....where did she sign at one point I can't watch it all rn but I wanna hear sanggg
Ok!!!
@@Boohurghhoo Near the beginning at 4:08 and 4:17 and 5:08
Look honestly I usually don’t like her singing but the accapella was so good
Ebro is truly the best at interviews. He’s not out here tryna be someone’s therapist and he knows his shit; he knows music, and he knows how to talk about what truly matters 🎉🎉 this is the best Nicki Minaj interview thus far
I’ve always loved Nicki. From the beginning I’ve loved her! Shes always stayed true to herself and I have so much respect for her.
Nicki is truly a gem. I don’t think anyone will touch her level of talent for a LONG time ❤
I don’t think we ever will. Nicki has that old school hip hop understanding/authenticity coupled with constant innovation that will never be replicated. Like azealia doja doechi are super talented but they don’t have that raw hip hop hunger to them (azealia is the closest to it but lacks the sanity)
They won't
No one will ever touch her. She is solidified
@@CCMIMIIwhich is why she gets upset with the new girls because they just don’t know and they’ll never know sooooo 🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️🤷🏾♀️
She made sure the people sign to her label were on her ALBUM so everybody eats that is fire.
I love Nicki Minaj 🩷🤍she had me crying from the beginning of this interview, she’ll forever be thee legends she’s thee QUEEN 👸
THE RAW VOCALS!!!! I literally love this woman
Queen of rap , her talent , brand & endurance is unmatched . During the beginning of her career she once said “in the end it’s about whoever wants it the most , and I want it the most” she meant that .
They really don’t know how hard she worked to get here when so many people been against her since the very beginning!!
The album was actually amazing, finally a new album from Nicki, we need the full gag city deluxe
Nicki not only has had consistency in her discography but consistency in her songs! One thing that she does so well is that she keeps up captivated in her music, we never get bored and are itching to hear what comes up next.
No matter who comes into the rap game, it's always been and will be Nicki for me , no one can top her for me 😭😂
her voice is so calming
Why did I get teary eyed about Are You Gone Already 🥲 beautifully written and I’m so glad I understand it now.
So good
Nicki truly has a beautiful singing voice. I love that she's so open and sharing deep moments.
Love her singing love her voice. She is amazing. The singing acapella made me tear up. That first song is too much like to emotional. My father died when I was 1 1/2 and I'm the youngest of 3. My mom raised 2 girls and a son by herself and being younger I never understood everything she sent through until I started getting older. I'm so grateful for my mom. Keep shining Nicki keep inspiring. Many blessings for you and your family.
"There's no relationship on Earth that works without accountability" THE TRUTH!!!!
RUBBISH. Many people take accountability and still do wrong. A rship will NEVER work without JESUS! Y’all clap for anything that sounds “deep.”
We salute you, Nicki! I am not a barb but sometimes I feel like I get you and your artistry more than those little trolls 😭😭 I appreciate you for letting us focus on the MUSIC and I am so proud of you for sticking to your vision! You are cemented and standing tall.
Little trolls I’m crying 😂😂😂😂
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We call them DUDS
They are called duds 😂😂😂😂 that are slower than sloths
She’s so intelligent, talented, beautiful and such a strong woman❤️no one would ever survive what she’s been thru❤️she’s truly a real superwoman and the baddest artist ever💐💐👑❤️❤️
Nicki has really grown not just mentally but spiritually as well she really looked at the situation from another point of view I feel like 👍 and she was right about everything she said in this podcast non other of her sons careers would’ve survived the hate train and all these corporate giants and machines that went against her.
GREAT INTERVIEW. Ebro focused on the artistry of the album, which allowed Nicki to shine in the creative light she deserved. Thank you!
Seriously I love this woman for what she represents the strength and confidence of a black woman to just be herself regardless of criticism insult slander because let’s be real Nicki Minaj has faced it all for just being herself and sharing her artistry with the world and the fact that she can continue to just be her authentic self whether people like it or not it’s so beautiful to me because it tells every little black girl whether you want to be in music and television in politics in science and gaming it doesn’t matter it tells you you have within you the strength to be your authentic self no matter what the world says and for that I will always love you Nicki Minaj always.
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I’ve listened to this album at least 100 times and everytime nicki does an interview I have to listen again 😩❤ I love her! Can’t wait for the concert!!
She made a beautiful body of work that has a song for everybody! From Rap to Pop to RnB to Gospel... Everybody!
Something about her work ethic & intentionality in perfecting her craft is commendable I can't lie. This is a dope interview
I immediately understood what she meant by “forgiving mommy” and it spoke to me as someone who is working on forgiving her mother 💓
4:15 played this part at least 100x already. that whole couple minutes. chills.
PF2 haters saying her singing is all autotuned...how you like that A CAPPELLA then?? without even trying, she eats. every time. long live the QUEEN 💕💕🌸💕
Nicki will forever be great.
I cried when she said she knows she's loved by her fans
There’s songs I don’t personally listen to all the time - I have to be in a mood BUT there are no skips in this project. The bars, the production, the energy, the hooks, all at 100 at all times! Also this is pretty girl rap at its finest!
She was so cute gushing over how Cole appreciated her music and was a pleasure to work with. Love that
I am so happy for this interview because the way Ebro have had his back and fourth with Nicki, I can tell with them conversing he appreciated her more… He truly understands her better thru this interview ❤❤❤ Great interview , ❤️ you Nicki
She looks so soft and pretty. Loving her makeup this era. It looks so elevated, while still maintaining her signature look.
OMGGG Nicki blessed us with acapella vocals, she can singgg, her voice is angelic. People need to stop sleepin on her singing voice.
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SOOO GOOOOD💯🔥👑
I love how articulate and vulnerable she was in this interview. I can’t wait to see her live in March. 🦄🎀🥰
Nicki Minaj Queen of rap forever
Everything About Nicki Minaj is PROFESSIONAL AND GLOBALLY
INFLUENCED 👑🐐
Her album was a breath of fresh air. Nicki really is one of a kind.
Indeed!!!
IKYFL
The queen 😭❤️
She is amazing 🤩🤩
the way she listens to us, pays such close attention to our wants and what we think will be good for her career. this is why shes always on top! say what u want about her she gave the girls 11 months out the year Dropped on 12/8 and was still the most listened to female rapper of 2023. proof is in the pudding she is GOATED forever and being a barb is so rewardinggggg 🎉❤
As a barb. YES! I literally forgot that she did this interview. The surprising release shocked me bro 😂
who did the make up?! she is serving and she looks so good here. she looks content, peaceful and happy. she is glowing! we will always be here for you nicki. the real ones know. barbz for life
Yea make up good
She has so an appealing speaking voice like I could definitely live for an audio book from Nicki
Confidence comes from working and practicing. She’s confident because she’s put in the work.