When I grew up I saw females doing certain things, and I thought I had to do that exactly. The female rappers of my day spoke about sex a lot . . . and I thought that to have the success they got, I would have to represent the same thing. When in fact I didnโt have to represent the same thing.
Nicki MinajYou like me, you don't like me, you love me, you hate me. I'm gonna be me, but one thing I have to back it up is skills.
Nicki MinajRegular people don't even realize how much artists mean to them. Artists represent a lot to the average person. People listen to music all day on their iPods, so as artists, we become a real fixture in people's lives. As an artist, you can't take it personal. It's like your big brother teasing you.
Nicki Minaj