My goal the whole time has been for people to see me as a stand-alone artist. I came out with Young Money, the biggest hip-hop label in the world at the time. And then it was, 'How do I branch away from Lil Wayne?'
Nicki MinajMy wigs are ever changing in height, width, color, size. They make me feel happy. Wearing them makes me feel like I can be a different person every day and that is kind of exciting.
Nicki MinajI 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 MinajThere are sexual things that I do that arenโt for a man. I feel empowered sometimes by being sexy and being comfortable enough to be sexy on camera โ a lot of woman [sic] struggle with that. But, there are some days that I donโt want anyone to see me. Iโm just a regular girl. Some days, Iโm super-strong; some days, Iโm super-insecure. But, I donโt really identify with any particular label. I just speak my truth, and if people like it, they like it, and if they bash it, they bash it.
Nicki Minaj