Performs for Angola’s president
Minaj is paid $2 million to perform in front of a company that is held and ran by Angola’s President Dos Santos.
Calls Cyrus a ‘bitch’
Minaj calls Cyrus a bitch at the VMAs.
And now, back to this bitch that had a lot to say about me the other day in the press, Miley what’s good?
The taunt is in reference to Cyrus’ New York Times interview where she said Minaj’s Twitter spat with Taylor Swift was about herself as opposed to the real issues.
You made it about you. Not to sound like a bitch, but that’s like, ‘Eh, I didn’t get my VMA’…If you want to make it about race, there’s a way you could do that. But don’t make it just about yourself. Say: ‘This is the reason why I think it’s important to be nominated. There’s girls everywhere with this body type’.
Cyrus replies:
We’re all in this industry. We all do interviews and we all know how they manipulate shit. Nicki, congratu-f-ckin-lations.
The camera cuts back to Minaj who seems to mouth back, “Bitch.”
Minaj game announced
Glu Mobile will create a Minaj-themed game that will debut in summer 2016. The game will feature Minaj’s likeness, voice and “creative direction.” Glu CEO De Masi:
I am thrilled to welcome the undisputed queen of hip-hop, Nicki Minaj, to Glu’s growing list of celebrity partners.
Misunderstood comments
Swift apologizes to Minaj on Twitter and receives a ‘thank you’ response:
https://twitter.com/taylorswift13/status/624240681750536192
That means so much Taylor, thank you. @taylorswift13 ❤️❤️❤️
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) July 23, 2015
Trade comments on VMA nomination
Swift and Minaj trade comments on Twitter due to Minaj being not nominated for a VMA for Anaconda, while Swift was nominated for Bad Blood.
Minaj: If your video celebrates women with very slim bodies, you will be nominated for vid of the year
Swift: I’ve done nothing but love & support you…It’s unlike you to pit women against each other. Maybe one of the men took your slot…
Minaj: Huh? U must not be reading my tweets. Didn’t say a word about u. I love u just as much. But u should speak on this. I’m still confused as to why u just tweeted me when I made it abundantly clear…
Bar mitzvah performance
Minaj performs at the bar mitzvah of thirteen-year-old Matt Murstein, son of Andrew Murstein, president of Financial Corp. She performs seven of her hit songs and later gave a message for teenagers.
Get an education. Stay in school. And don’t be a slouch or a bum. And ladies, never let a man have to take care of you. Do you understand me? Be your own woman. Be your own person.
https://instagram.com/p/17M9hnL8Qm/
Tour crew members stabbed
Two members of Minaj’s touring crew are stabbed after an incident at Che Bar & Grill in Philadelphia. De’Von Pickett dies from his wounds, while Eric Parker is in critical condition at a hospital. Minaj announces the news via her Twitter and Instagram pages.
Two members of my team were stabbed last night in Philly. One was killed. They had only been there for two days rehearsing for the tour.
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) February 18, 2015
On Air interview
Minaj gives an interview with Ryan Seacrest during On Air With Ryan Seacrest about her album The Pink Print.
It was really frustrating because I wanted to put it out since the summer time, but now looking back, I understand why I needed to take that time just as a woman. I was going through so many changes in my life professionally and personally. And it was good for me to just take a month, come back, write, reflect, take a month, come back, write, reflect, and now what The Prinkprint represents for me is a brand new chapter. Like something that I kind of put a lid on.
Bed of Lies performance
Minaj performs Bed of Lies on the program to promote her album, The Pinkprint.
V cover
Minaj appears on the cover of the Winter 2014/2015 issue of V magazine. She talks about taking risks, her album The Pinkprint, and on influencing women.
I love women who take control, who set standards, and who believe in themselves enough to lead the way in terms of their career. I’ve done that. When I win and when I lose, I take ownership of it, because I really am in charge of what I do. There are a lot of strong male rappers, who’ve influenced me a great deal in terms of my skill, my flow, and my business-savvy side. But at the end of the day, I still want to inspire women.
Nicki Minaj interview
Seacrest interviews Minaj during On Air With Ryan Seacrest about her breakup with her boyfriend Safaree Samuels.
A lot of people, when they’re chasing their dreams, they have to leave people they love. And I’ve gotten to the level of my career and life where I can do whatever I want.
Billboard cover
Minaj appears on the cover of a November 2014 issue of Billboard magazine. She talks about her time at American Idol, staying competitive, and the criticism of her Anaconda video.
Everything we see that’s labeled as beautiful is very skinny. In the song I kind of say, ‘F— them skinny girls.’ But it’s all love. I consider myself a skinny girl. I went overboard with the video to show that I’m not going to hide. And those big-booty dancers I have, they’re not going to hide. Black girls should feel sexy, powerful and important too.
Album cover release
Minaj releases the album cover art for The Pink Print.
This is actually the #Deluxe cover. I’ll post the standard cover at a later date.
Album release date
Minaj announces that the release date for The Pinkprint album has been pushed back. Originally set to be released on November 24, the album is now set to be released on December 15th.
Anaconda dramatic reading
YouTuber Ian Martin performs a dramatic reading of Nicki Minaj’s song Anaconda. The video has already reached over 1 million views.
L’Uomo Vogue cover
Minaj is featured on the cover of L’Uomo Vogue magazine. When asked about the future of her career in the enclosed q&a Minaj replies:
At first no one took me seriously. In the world of rap, women are usually relegated to the choir. I want to build my empire. In my field, I have always seen men do it from Diddy to Dr. Dre to Jay Z. Now it’s a woman’s turn.
Flawless remix performance
Knowles and Minaj perform Flawless remix during the On The Run Tour. Minaj:
It was just very emotional for me to be there because I know it was a big show. It was the last bit of shows for Beyoncé and Jay Z, so I was very honored to be a part of it.
No Love video
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Minaj joins Beyonce during a Paris concert to promote their new remix of the single Flawless.
Performance cut short
Minaj is upset CBS viewers didn’t get to see parts of her Anaconda performance on Fashion Rocks performance Tuesday (Sept. 9). On Instagram:
My darlingz, I wish you could’ve seen the choreography on the 2nd verse of ANACONDA last night. It was absolutely divine. CBS decided not to show it,” wrote Minaj. “Had they told us this before, we would have changed the choreo so that you guys could see the full performance from beginning to end. They already had you tuned in tho. Artists spend so much of their own money, time and passion to deliver their fans great performances. But ultimately, our art usually falls into the hands of people who care nothing about our art and creativity. Promise you’ll get to see this new choreo soon.