Nicki Minaj — the Queen of Rap in the music industry and the queen of drama. Although Nicki Minaj has her fair share of heartwarming moments that show her authentic, lovable side (like her sweet and funny interview with Stephen Colbert), it can sometimes be confusing when she finds herself engulfed in drama, especially with other artists.

Such is the case with a recent comment she made regarding the state of rap and hip-hop. Being the trailblazer that she is, her expertise and insight can be viewed as sincere or a bit harsh. Either way, she wasn’t afraid to shine light on something she believed was an issue in the industry.

Nicki Minaj Blames Other Artists For ‘Watering Down’ Hip-Hop

Nicki Minaj forged her way in a male-dominated industry at just 24 years old after signing with music icon Lil Wayne’s label, Young Money Entertainment.

Nicki Minaj released her debut album “Pink Friday” in November 2010, after many mix tapes that gained popularity.

The rest, as they say, was history. However, instead of simply being known as a phenomenal lyricist and rapper with an animated personality, Nicki Minaj is often associated with being malicious.