21 Quotes & Sayings By Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj is a hip-hop recording artist, songwriter, and actress. She has won the American Music Award for Artist of the Year in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014. She was also nominated for Artist of the Year in 2010 and 2011.

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I believe that life is a prize, but to live doesn't mean you're alive. Nicki Minaj
Dear God, I am only what you made me and...
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Dear God, I am only what you made me and I appreciate everything that you gave me, but like, I don't want to do it any more, sort of lost sight of what I'm doing it for. Nicki Minaj
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But had I accepted the pickle juice, I would be drinking pickle juice right now. Nicki Minaj
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Good advice I always hated, but lookin back it made me greater. Nicki Minaj
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You could never understand why I grind like I do Makiyah & Jalani why I grind like I do Nicki Minaj
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Fame is the worst pain known to man. It’s stronger than heroin. Nicki Minaj
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It's not hard to get your way when it's your way or the highway. People either follow suit or they're not around. I don't really like the sound of that, 'cause that sounds like a temper tantrum. I'm just very black and white when it comes to my business. There's really no gray area. Nicki Minaj
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My goal in the beginning was to buy my mother a house. Now I realize, okay, if I really focus and become a key player in business, then I can build an empire. Nicki Minaj
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Female rappers get it the hardest. You have to be a girl, yet you have to be just as hard as the guys. I think some female rappers get scared out of the business before they can make it. Nicki Minaj
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I've always been intrigued by color and by interesting hair. I was one of those weird little girls doing my own hair at the age of 9. I was, like, getting weird gels and new brushes and cornrow holders. I would tweak and perm at the age of 13. Nicki Minaj
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So, my happiness doesn't come from money or fame. My happiness comes from seeing life without struggle. Nicki Minaj
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I think a child may be the only thing that could give me true happiness. Nicki Minaj
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My happiness doesn't come from money or fame. My happiness comes from seeing life without struggle. Nicki Minaj
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When I get up in the morning and put on a pink or a green wig, I see myself as a piece of animation. It lets me be the person I want to be, a person who's not embarrassed to have fun. Nicki Minaj
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Sometimes I wake up in the morning and I am like, 'This is a high-top day' or 'This is a bob day, ' but when I get my clothes on that's when I see. Nicki Minaj
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My advice to women in general: Even if you're doing a nine-to-five job, treat yourself like a boss. Not arrogant, but be sure of what you want - and don't allow people to run anything for you without your knowledge. Nicki Minaj
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People face difficulties, no matter who you are. I faced difficulties with a lot of things. I face opposition every day, but I didn't kill myself and now, thank God, I'm here. Nicki Minaj
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You should never feel afraid to become a piece of art. It's exhilarating. Nicki Minaj
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You wanna know what scares people? Success. When you don't make moves and when you don't climb up the ladder, everybody loves you because you're not competition. Nicki Minaj
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I hate formal stuff. I love looking like a doll and all that stuff and playing dress up, but when I'm home, sweat pants, t-shirt. When I'm in the studio, sweat pants, t-shirt. Nicki Minaj