A Conversation With Nicki Minaj & Joe Budden 

This is the realest interview she ever did, she wasn’t afraid to say what she WANTS to say. I’m really proud of Nicki.

Mad respect to Nicki for being open & honest about not only getting butt shots but *WHY* she got them & the insecurities she had. A lot of women with plastic surgery feel how she felt but aren’t open about it & just pretend like they’re so confident. Realest interview I’ve seen in a while!

This is probably the best interview she’s done in a long time. Very professional and graceful while stating uncomfortable facts 💜

As a Nicki fan - since the first time I heard Bedrock. This was an INCREDIBLE interview Joe. Thank you for being so candid & frank yet soft & caring with how you handled this interview. Amazing job. And Nicki. Just can make me cry at any point when I look at her. She inspires me so much

I have no idea why Nicki is not being recognized for how huge,special,icon,trendsetter and legend she is…it has been angering me for years. Nicki is everything I aspire too…she is gorgeous…powerful and unforgettable 👑👑

They’ve both grown so much and implanted themselves in the culture. Nicki is still in the game 12+ years strong, and Joe is still doing his things after starting out in the 00’s. I’m so proud to see successful black people paving the way for others!

Her PERFECT posture makes my back an "abs" hurt 😂

Nicki raised me. She's forever the queen 💕

Nicki Minaj said : “Shoutout to my haters, sorry that you couldn’t phase me.” she's so inspirational 🥰🥰🥰

I'm glad Nicki spoke about the importance of owning your trends and how you have to remind ppl. There's no reason Kim shouldn't have been on every Vogue cover. The fact that Kim Kardashian has a CFDA fashion icon award and Lil Kim doesn't is crazy. No chick was rocking pasties, colorful wigs, fur bikinis etc. Kim is the fashion/content blueprint. No chick had success rhyming about the things she did. Of course Fox gets props too but Kim dropped first so she's the blueprint. Nicki damn sure was the first I remember seeing wearing a long floor length weave. Nicki spoke facts.

I remember when she first came out back in like 2009 and was obsessed but I'm going to be honest I would have never thought she would still be making hit after hit for over 10 years. Most female rap careers die after 3-5 years. Much love for Nicki! Barbz forever ❤ Its funny I commented this before they spoke on this and it's so true. Women Careers are not viewed the same as men, especially with music.

This interview reminds me of Wayne’s PSA when he talks about why people should admit why they do certain things. Very impactful and relevant information

one thing about Nicki she is HONEST and TRANSPARENT which is needed , loved this interview

This was one of Nicki’s best interviews she was so open & transparent love you Queen

The power of MANIFESTATION… because here we are in November of 2023, a little over a year later & Nicki Minaj just became the first black female rapper to grace the cover of US Vogue magazine!!!!! December 2023 Vogue issue. Wow. Amazing to see & so much respect to this woman

Nicki was young, at a point in our lives we were as well. This interview ALONE shows the maturity and depth she has garnered over the years. Praise to Nicki, much love and respect

everything about this interview was so beautiful. it showcases nicki’s intelligence, mindfulness, & the fact that she’s cognizant of herself & her impact in the music industry ( along w/ other females outside of herself ) .. it shows her growth as not only an artist, but a human being as well. & she allowed herself to be vulnerable. i could go on, but all-in-all , this her best interview. i can’t stress it enough.

Y’all are so funny. If you watch ANY of Nicki’s interviews you would know she’s always been this genuine. She’s always been very intelligent, honest and organic. 🎀

Nicki Minaj is a genius. Her mind has always been years ahead of the game. I’ll always respect her work ethic had she not done what she did and work so hard to accomplish what she has, the female rap game would be very different. She really is the most talented, influential and iconic female rapper of all time.

Joe Budden talks like a smooth therapist to Nicki Minaj, I guess he learned a lot from his own sessions.😄

14 years in the game, and she’s still relevant, still going #1, still speaking her mind, she is the moment. The growth is amazing to see

she’s so intelligent and humble

Nicki is a Thee Titan of Rapoetry. Rap and poetry, because that's what she creates. Double entendre, innuendos and synchronously. She has it all

If y’all remember her short MTV bio show she had, this interview wouldn’t surprise you. She’s always been incredibly business minded and forward thinking. I’ll never forget when she said, “If a woman acts like a boss she’s considered a bitch. Why is that?”

2007 to 2022, 15years and she’s still killing it.

So I saw a shorts of this interview and came back to see the full context of how she was answering something, and I am SO GLAD to see how she stepped herself back and answered honestly. Because she initially said, these men she saw as family/friends would not influence her to have surgery, but then backed it up and said they would poke at her about her body. I feel like so often, insecurities we have get the flames fanned by friends and family who think they are joking. I can't imagine anyone ever having a part of themselves picked apart and then not taking it to heart. That shit hurts and is coming from some frame of truth, or it wouldn't have been said. I hate that shit, and I will be hella bitter to someone about it, even if I don't point out how rude it is.

46:30 this is exactly how I feel about nicki too. She already did it and now she's just giving us good music now .

I don’t get how so many people say they dislike Nicki for being loud, aggressive, and saying what’s on her mind with no filter but in the same breath say the love for Cardi for the same exact reason

I love how transparent she’s being. You can tell she’s really taken a lot of time to know exactly what she wants to say and how. I’m really looking forward to everything she’s going to come out with this year.

It’s crazy I’m watching this a year later Pink Friday 2 just came out and Nicki was just on the cover of Vogue finally what a full circle moment for her!

I love that Nicki has grown and matured to this point that she can be secure enough to share her life, freely.

I was so engaged in this conversation. I even found myself responding and talking back as she spoke on things. I understood everything she is concerned about. The space for transparency and freedom is so needed. I thank Joe Budden for allowing Onika to speak on her terms with no filter. So proud of her and she kept it classy as usual. She’s so DOPE!!!!

I catch myself getting teary eyed watching Nicki. She’s a soul speaker.

Man her talking about missing her little brothers elementary school graduation and how these are the things she lives for, the things that keep her going.... I'm fucking crying... I def ain't no big rapper one big anything for that matter but I heard her so loud and clear throughout this whole thing. Mad respect to the queen of rap!!!

Nicki is very humble and professional, it's honestly so good to see her in her element sharing her truth. Mad respect for her

i’ve been listening to Nicki since ‘09 and to see her grow, but not CHANGE, makes me so proud to be a fan! it’s truly a disgrace that shes never received a grammy, especially for PINK FRIDAY! this women has been THE influence for over 10 years ✨

This interview was everything! It was so nice to watch a black female and male come back together and talk about the issues within our community and how other communities see us or don’t….The transparency and growth! Love! Love ! Love!

Man this just hit a nerve and made me feel really sad. I miss the old days back in highschool during 07-09 when Nicki Lil Wayne and Drake were the top people everyone listened to. I remember driving to parties with my friends always jammin out to their music. Especially Nickis shit before she went mainstream like her mix tape.

Love how she says artists are always jumping to the next trend and whatever they think will get their numbers and ratings up. Some of these artist have no roots put down. They aren’t consistent with who they are and what separates them from others.

Nicki has been consistent! What female rapper is still here after 12 years topping the charts? She's an icon and I hope she knows this and feels this. Been a fan since day one. Love her ❤️

Hearing Nicki say she would have gone to see her little brother graduate if she had known just made me cry. She really does value life family and education. This woman is totally Amazing. I hope everyone who watches this interview get to see this genuine and beautiful side of Nicki so they dont miss judge her

This is a great interview. Gatekeepers exist in every industry! I love that Nicki went in depth about what it is and how it happens. This is why no matter where we are, we need to speak up and speak out. Many people don’t even realize they can be the one that makes a statement that gets someone the recognition they deserve.

she has truly humbled..so many women can empathize with her...working, having kids, getting back into shape...she is very relatable in this video..just somone who has a lot more money..but a women with same problems.

There will never be another Nicki! She is a GEM !!!!

Nicki has really matured. Having her son has made her perspective change so much. This is her realest and most open interview so far.

This was so raw and cool. It's like I didn't want it to end. Alot of these things have to be said and not enough are saying it. So thank you. I give u ur props Nicki.

i always come back to this interview, Nicki is so real i love her

The level of matured conversation exhibited in this interview is unmatched 🙌🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

This interview actually allowed me to see her as a person and not this character. Hearing her insecurities and her battles really humanizes her. Hope she continues to show her true self because it’s really beautiful. The only thing I truly didn’t like about this interview, is that every time she began to say the pressure she felt from men in the industry or being treated as a female Joe shut it down. He kept saying no or we not gonna do that. Nobody cares about how he feels this is an interview asking how she feels.

I love Nicki she’s so real with it & such a smart girlie♥️ Love how Joe just let’s her be her authentic self & let’s her get her 2 cents in. He’s soft with her & I love these two in an interview together 🫶🏼

This interview just showed me another side of Mrs Nicki❤️ This interview feels so mature ❤️

When Joe and Nicki are getting along, they have amazing chemistry. When they optimize their masculine and feminine energies, it’s so powerful and captivating to watch. They are both deep thinkers and passionate people. Loved this conversation.

Joe gave Nicki space to express herself and I got emotional watching her open up to viewers. Joe’s interview technique was like a captain watching the wind and waves then steered the ship. He listened and let her statements breath so the viewers could see and hear her. It would be an injustice to try to sum up what Nicki expressed here so I won’t but I will continue listening to what she has to say.

I remember being on myspace and her song “ i get crazy” came out and everyone had that shit on there page. I loved her growing up, and its awesome to see her still making music today, i stay listening to “ highschool “ with lil wayne. That shit was fire. Love her! ❤

I absolutely enjoyed listening to this interview, it covered so many different topics. Love Nicki she has really come a long way and deserves so much and more. She is smart, business minded, hard working and also very talented and she’s been grinding for over 15 years and still continues….Well done to Joe Budden as well, Nicki knows why she chose you to interview her. Much love from London. ❤️

This was one of Nicki’s best interviews. Always articulate and honest but this one is very vulnerable and responsible. The evolution of Nicki Minaj. Excited to see more.

The 10 year chokehold Nicki had on the game is so understated. There was no room for any other female hip-hop artists during the 2010s because she was THAT big. Not to mention, her influence gave birth to all of the dope female artists we see today. When we talking the all-time female MC list, there’s Nicki, and then everyone else. Put some respect on it!

This was a super dope interview real grown talk love u Nicki keep up the good work

So glad I finally sat down to watch this whole interview

This interview was truly an eye opener

She telling on the industry this is the real Nikki talking not hypnotized Nikki. She said it's programming and she's right. This is the most genuine interview I've heard a rapper or music artist especially one that's as big as she is speaking with so much honesty.

Thank you for the wisdom. Many Blessings !

Y’all are only thrilled and entertained by Nicki interviews when she’s angry, yelling, calling ppl out & being confrontational… when she’s calm & collected y’all perceive it as “boring” cause y’all love drama.

They both seem like they’ve grown and are in a better place as individuals, letting each other speak love to see it

I came back here after your first US Vogue magazine issue. The fact that you had to fight for it gets me so emotional. Barbz we are on the American Vogue cover!

I love this interview.

Nicki’s influence can never be questioned or disputed. She’s certified 💯

If you guys pay attention to her interviews, whether you hate her music or rap or attitude, the first thing you will notice in her interviews is that she keeps it real no matter what. This women literally started from scratch and been humble regardless of where the doors were opened for her and her career. That's why God keeps blessing her no matter what, look how genuine and real and intelligent this women is... Her advices are worth a lot of years of experiences that she went through and fought in her career, yet she's giving them out for free and never gets appreciation. She fought streaming services to pay artists and won the case, now none of the artists (all artists) are giving her respect for fighting for that cause. She fought billboard and changed the rules million times to keep it fair for artists and new artists until she got blackballed by them and by Grammy's since they can't dog-walk her. She fought so many cases that was about to ruin so many artists in the music industry and won them. She started so many trends and still an ICON and yet doesn't get her flowers. She is still strong and keeps moving forward. That's why her legacy will never get undone. Remember, She's a FEMALE BLACK RAPPER that writes her OWN LYRICS. SHE IS A BUSINESS WOMEN. ACTOR. MODEL. EVERYTHING! YOU NAME IT!

I LOVE THIS INTERVIEW SO MUCH!!!

Great interview Joe 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I truly enjoyed it. Luv Nicki's vibe..very genuine

The fact that Nicki is still relevant after all these years with NO Grammy’s proves the music she creates is excellent. All shade to the stans that think their fave is ACTUALLY good because they have more #1’s or awards than another as you can see that doesn’t mean shit

She is exposing the whole industry and being RESPECTFUL and CLASSY about it despite differences and disagreements she has with certain labels, artist, and even brands This women is speaking facts this whole video Listen to this with a clear mind and conscious cause Nicki Minaj has and forever will be an ICON more importantly influential So when you speak bad about Nicki Minaj You are bitter and that’s that!

YO BY FAR THE BEST INTERVIEW I HAVE EVER SEEN!!! REAL TALK, I RESPECT NIKKI TO THE FULLEST

1 of the best interviews eva bcuz it was constructive & it had structure. Remarkable job Joe & this side of Nicki is so insightful, dope, & incredible….

Almost 2 hours of listening to Nicki Minaj speak and I feel so proud of being a barb🥺🥺 Joe Budden made this interview go soooo smooth too😩❤️ Big ups to you both for making my time worth it💯

This was everything!!!!!!! As a black woman, Nicki has really stepped up her game. This was epic Joe. NICKI IM VERY PROUD OF YOU! GIVING OUT THESE GEMS. I hope people really listened to understand what she was saying and has been saying for sometime now. This was good.

I really appreciate how unapologetically she spoke in this interview. She was so unbothered and I love it, I have always loved Nicki. We need more of these real, raw interviews from artists.

Nicki Minaj interview really highlights the pressure to take surgery, very amazing and moving interview She is so right, if you jump on every trend you do become faceless because the trends become you Her comments about not letting black influencers and stars get credit for their trendsetting is so sad, especially yes Nicki and Lil Kim have been extremely forward thinking in fashion and don't get enough credit for it

She's extremely legendary. Wise, talented, smart, beautiful, strong and powerfull. She deserves every flower she's been given and much more.

Love how transparent Nicki has become over the years. She’s always been very honest and real and touched on things a little. But this Nicki is an open book and it’s just great.

I have NEVER listened to a whole interview.... this is the most I've ever heard from Nicki. I enjoyed this interview 🙌🏽

This wasnt an interview... It was a Master Class 💯 Thanks both of you for displaying your growth n evolution in this wild "culture" we call Rap/HipHop.

I became a fan during Nicki’s “hate train” and I’m just so sad that I missed out on so much of her career. This woman is so amazing and I just love hearing her speak on all things and sharing her knowledge… true ICON and I want her to get all her flowers while she she can’t smell them!

I love that Nicki gave Joe the interview. His questions are more thoughtful than a shock jock and he's not asking her for the tea. He really cares about the core of the conversation

This is such a mature interview style! Well done Joe, You allowed Nicki to open up and speak from the heart!

Joe Buden I truly enjoy your conversations with Nicki! I think I’ve been up listening to all you two’s interviews ❤

Very mature and straight lined conversation. I love her growth. Once a woman finds herself she can’t be brought down. The machines that tried to degrade her image did not succeed, they made her stronger.

You can tell how settled her mind is. She’s so at ease and calm. And she doesn’t seem irritated with questions. This was really good. Happy for her!

I love the first moment of the interview. When he brings up the cipher, and she says “OK “, it’s like a procedure and understanding between professionals.

Love this video thanks Joe for this and Nikki being so real and authentic seeing mistakes being the bigger person enough to own them and calls out the bs she sees all in what we need to hear and realize as this industry/political world we live in is all Ridgid and we need to come together and make that change not indulging in what they want us to follow

Great interview Joe 👏🏾 people hate to admit it, Kim, foxy, missy, Lauren all built the foundation. However, nicki came in and built the castle and took female rap to new levels around the entire world and built soo much. Created a BIG Brand, and showed people how commercial female rap can be and became a multi millionaire and mogul. Can’t wait to see what’s next 🙏🏾 fools talking bout pink hair, when you think of pink, you think NICKI MINAJ! She’s a brand!

I love how he is speaking to her and also helping her get her point across.

Love the interview !!!!!

this is amazing!

This was a deep, mature, bomb ass interview & I like that she gave it to Joe. Both of them have dealt with hate, depression, and some hard times so this was a great choice. She could’ve gone anywhere but she was comfortable here & it shows 💯🔥🔥

Joe, how is this not an on going series? This is what we want and you’re really good at it… this is coming from a person who edited for Diane Sawyer for 5 years. You’re good at 1 on 1 interviews & the news magazine style is perfect you!

Just seen this dope interview

Great interview she's always been down-to-earth and intelligent

This is far better than their previous interaction. Joe handled this way maturely than the last time.

I can sit here and watch back to back Joe and Nicki interviews or just them discussing literally any topic. They’re so well spoken, real, and transparent.