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A Thread of Nicki Minaj's songs that explore various topics such as family & relationship issues, abuse, her career & legacy, her lifestory, toxic masculinity, etc. to show her versatility as a rapper
(1) All Things Go - In this song, Nicki touches on topics including the murder of her cousin Nicholas, how she and her mother were having issues, her abortion, and how she wishes the best for her younger brother Micaiah.
(2) The Crying Game - Nicki discusses about getting into physical fights with her ex, substance abuse, and how she was engaged to get married.
(3) Pills N Potions - Nicki expresses the coping mechanisms such as illicit drugs she's used in the face of a painful breakup.
(4) Grand Piano - Nicki sings about the toxic and abusive relationship she was in.
(5) Ganja Burn - Nicki discusses how the industry has been working against her and has been trying to erase her legacy. She also speaks about her skill as a rapper and how hard she works by writing her own raps. She talks about how it's important to have a passion for work.
(6) Chun-Li - In this song, Nicki calls herself 'the bad guy' as that's how the media constantly paints her. They always find a way to twist everything she does and makes her seem like a villain, even though she is a hero and has done so much for female rap.
(7) Hard White - Despite putting in plenty hard work, Nicki used to be underpaid & received "half back". Now that her career took off she won't settle for anything less than she deserves. Nicki also touches on how her legacy can never be undone & she's cemented in Hip Hop culture
(8) Win Again - This song is a celebration of how far Nicki has come and how hard she's worked to be able to have the awards and achievements she has today.
(9) Still I Rise - In this song from her mixtape Beam Me Up Scotty, Nicki addresses her haters & the stigmas about her, and she does so by quoting them and speaking as them. She discusses how she rises above the hate and succeeds and wants to open doors for all the other girls.
(10) Fly - Nicki discusses about prospering in the music industry and facing all the criticism that comes with fame, and the required ability to endure oncoming obstacles.
(11) Zanies and Fools - Nicki discusses her lifestory, from moving to North America from Trinidad as an illegal immigrant at 5 yrs old, to starting her career, to getting married and starting a family.
(12) Moment 4 Life - Nicki discusses about how she's grown to so much success in her career and that she will not take this moment for granted.
(13) Lookin Ass - Nicki calls out toxic masculinity on this song. She calls out men for lying, objectifying women, being materialistic, etc.
(14) Did It On Em - Nicki addresses her haters on this song. She tells them that she is unbothered by all those who want to discredit her. She claims superiority over her haters and is sh*tting on them with her success.
