Nicki Minaj has become a household name, from female rapper to American Idol judge to soon-to-be fashion designer (her line for Kmart hits store this October) and she shows no signs of slowing down. Nicki sat down with Marie Claire for an exclusive interview – and stunning cover shoot! – answering questions not only from the magazine but from her beloved Twitter fans, as well. Get a sneak peek at her Q&A below!
Nicki Minaj Covers Marie Claire August 2013 Issue
On using technology: With social media, there’s a difference in the fan-artist relationship. When someone can hear you speaking through your thoughts and words, they get to make a very quick judgment – quicker than they’d have been able to make in the ’80s or ’90s. They get to feel: Are you real? Is this you?
On American Idol: “The perception that people had of me completely changed because there are no cue cards, there’s no script, it wasn’t me performing a song. It was, ‘Let’s see your real personality.’ My core is a genuine human being who roots for other people. I didn’t want to blow smoke up their ass. I wanted every contestant to leave with something that they could remember.”
On on the Barbz brand: “I at least want to do three more albums. If I can do that, I’ll feel complete. One day, when I start getting a couple gray hairs, maybe it will all be only acting. I just never know. I’ve kind of become the poster child for doing the things that no one expects.”
The magazine hits newsstands July 16th! Can’t wait to read the full interview xo
