The 'Anaconda' hitmaker, who graces the cover of latest issue of Billboard, talks about perception of women in the industry, admiring Beyonce and more topics.
- Nov 8, 2014
AceShowbiz - Nicki Minaj opens up about various topics in a new interview with Billboard. The raptress, who lands on the cover of the magazine's latest issue, also shares her admiration for Beyonce Knowles and talks about perception of women in rap in an accompanying interview.
Speaking to the magazine, the "Anaconda" hitmaker states that she took part in most process of her music production. "People don't know how heavily involved I am in my own career," she says. "I'm on 15 to 25 conference calls every few days strategizing with my team. I think a lot of artists sit back and have it done for them. Sometimes as women in the industry - if you're sexy or like doing sexy things - some people subconsciously negate your brain. They think you're stupid."
In the interview, Minaj recalls a moment during her judge stint on "American Idol". "Once I did 'Idol', a lot of people would come up to me and say, 'Oh, you're smarter than I thought.' What does that mean? Was I making weird faces [that made you think] I was stupid?" she says. "Thank God I did that show. At least I was able to show my true self, speak and have a mind."
Minaj, who collaborated with Queen Bey for the remix of "Flawless", also speaks highly of her collaborator. "There's something about her work ethic that always made me feel like no matter how hard stuff gets, I'm not allowed to complain," she explains. "Some women give me the feeling that where there's a will, there's a way."
