Popnography
CONTACTStaffCAREER OPPORTUNITIESADVERTISE WITH USPRIVACY POLICYPRIVACY PREFERENCESTERMS OF USELEGAL NOTICE
© 2024 Pride Publishing Inc.
All Rights reserved
All Rights reserved
By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Private Policy and Terms of Use.
I heard the name Nicki Minaj in passing the other day when someone referred to her as the "Lady Gaga of hip hop." Well, obviously, I wasn't about to hear that and not do my research. Within the hour I was completely up-to-date on this little package of fabulousness. And I think it's safe to say that I'm falling head-over-heels in love.
Discovered on Myspace, Nicki Minaj started out in the underground rap scene in 2004. Her daring fashion and fiercely defiant attitude quickly got her noticed by a score of big names in music. She's been featured on tracks with artists from Lil Wayne to Mariah Carey to Jeffree Star. Most recently, her hugely expressive face can be seen in the video for Ludacris' new single, "My Chick Bad."
In August of last year, Nicki was signed to Young Money Entertainment, and she will release her debut album later this year. In the video for her lead single (above) Minaj can be seen dancing in a jungle with monkeys and driving in a pink limo with model Amber Rose. She certainly has the uniqueness to merit her comparison to Gaga, but she doesn't seem to take herself as seriously as the blonde goddess. She embraces her silliness, trying to avoid falling into the mold of self-objectifying female rappers.
Similar to Gaga, Minaj is a definite supporter of the gay community. In the tradition of gay icons, she's here to entertain, not just to be hot. Yet she certainly accomplishes the latter with flying colors, shaking her huge (and rumored surgically enhanced) bootay wherever she goes. She herself is openly bisexual, yet she seems to lean more gay than straight.
Keep your eyes on this one, as she seems here to stay. If you're impatient for more Minaj, look for her appearance on our June/July cover girl's next single, "Woohoo," which was officially released today.
-- ANDREW WAILES
Previously > Face to Face: Adam Barta
Want more breaking equality news & trending entertainment stories?
Check out our NEW 24/7 streaming service: the Advocate Channel!
Download the Advocate Channel App for your mobile phone and your favorite streaming device!
From our Sponsors
Most Popular
38 Male Celebs Who Did Full Frontal Scenes
November 17 2023 5:18 PM
These are all the celebrities Who came out as LGBTQ+ in 2023
December 31 2023 12:19 PM
29 LGBTQ+ celebs you can follow on OnlyFans
April 18 2024 1:00 PM
26 actors who showed bare ass in movies & TV shows
February 28 2024 1:50 PM
16 times male celebrities had to say they weren't gay
April 17 2024 11:57 AM
21 LGBTQ+ reality dating shows & where to watch them
April 03 2024 4:01 PM
15 Unforgettable Gay Kissing Scenes From TV & Movies
February 14 2024 10:20 AM
14 queens who quit or retired from drag after 'RuPaul's Drag Race'
April 04 2024 12:56 PM
40 steamy celebrity Calvin Klein ads we'll always be thirsty for
January 04 2024 10:54 AM
The 15 Best LGBTQ+ Movies of 2023
December 04 2023 10:32 AM
Watch Now: The Daily
Trending stories from our video partner Advocate Channel.
For more videos and shows go to advocatechannel.com.
Trending stories from our video partner Advocate Channel.
For more videos and shows go to advocatechannel.com.
Latest Stories
Laurence Fox ordered to pay $220k to 'Drag Race UK' star Crystal
April 25 2024 1:29 PM
Zendaya wants to do even more movies with Luca Guadagnino
April 25 2024 1:09 PM
Sophia Bush defends Ashlyn Harris in emotional essay about sexuality
April 25 2024 12:27 PM
Jonathan Bailey joins 'Heartstopper' as the celebrity crush of our dreams
April 25 2024 10:36 AM
10 times Kehlani had our heads spinning with her iconic looks & style
April 24 2024 8:41 PM
Andy Cohen's alleged Bravo exit & 'Housewives' legal drama—here's what we know
April 24 2024 8:11 PM
10 iconic fictional pop stars in film & TV that we're still stanning
April 24 2024 7:22 PM