Nicki Minaj Covers Vogue / Talks ‘Pink Friday 2’, Surgery, & NOT Endorsing “Unhealthy Body Positivity”

9 November, 2023

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The Queen of Rap covers the December issue of Vogue Magazine.

Arriving as the countdown to the December 8 release of her new album ‘Pink Friday 2’ draws near, Onika’s regal spread sees her pose it up solo and alongside her toddler son, who she affectionately calls Papa Bear.

Beyond the Norman Jean Roy lensed shoot, the femcee opens up about her incoming LP, motherhood, and not endorsing “unhealthy” outlooks on “body positivity.”

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Speaking on what fans can expect from ‘Pink Friday 2,’ Minaj said:

“When I look back at a lot of my music, I’m like, Oh, my God, where was the me in it? So for this album, I went back to the old game plan.”

On Her Image:

“I just looked at a video that I posted on Instagram when I was 25, and I would f*cking pay to look like that right now. But today I can say that I’m at peace with who I am and how I look.”

On Body Positivity & Health Awareness:

“I have to say this as a Black woman, though I’ve made certain choices for my son, to not give him sweets and candy and juices, because of illnesses like diabetes that run in our community. I’m not in favor of body positivity if it means unhealthy bodies. That’s bull. It’s not believable, so let’s stop pretending. Recently I had to get a breast reduction, and actually I love it. I used to want a bigger butt, and now I look back and realize how silly that was. So—love your curves, and love your non-curves. There’s nothing wrong with any of it.”