Nicki Minaj: Fame Has Made Me Second-Guess My Friends

Nicki Minaj: Fame Has Made Me Second-Guess My Friends

Singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during "VH1 Divas Salute the Troops" presented by the USO at the MCAS Miramar on December 3, 2010 in Miramar, California. "VH1 Divas Salute the Troops" concert event will be televised on Sunday, December 5 at 9:00 PM ET/PT on VH1. (Getty Images)

Nicki Minaj loves being in the spotlight, but there are some drawbacks to all the fame and fortune. For instance: It's hard to know who her true friends are anymore.

She said: “I’m not a trusting person. I think it’s because I’ve had to deal with so many people letting me down. I’ve lost my peace of mind. I no longer know who’s my friend or my enemy. I don’t know if they’re calling me because they like me or because they want a photo op, and that’s not a good feeling. I’m always second-guessing everyone, trying to figure out, ‘Who is this person, and what do they want from me?’ ”

The Massive Attack singer explained one of the reasons why she struggles to trust her friends was she was recently invited to a pal’s house, only for three strangers to come in and ask her to sign their CDs. She told BlackBook magazine: “I wasn’t expecting that from one my closest friends.”

Despite her frustration, Nicki insists she is still happy to be famous, though she has learned to appreciate that being valued for her work is more important than being recognised.
She said: “I’ve always wanted fame. But when I achieved fame, I started realizing that it wasn’t as important as being great at what you do, or being critically acclaimed. Still, I never wish I wasn’t famous.”

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Nicki Minaj: Fame Has Made Me Second-Guess My Friends

Nicki Minaj: Fame Has Made Me Second-Guess My Friends

Singer Nicki Minaj performs onstage during "VH1 Divas Salute the Troops" presented by the USO at the MCAS Miramar on December 3, 2010 in Miramar, California. "VH1 Divas Salute the Troops" concert event will be televised on Sunday, December 5 at 9:00 PM ET/PT on VH1. (Getty Images)

Nicki Minaj loves being in the spotlight, but there are some drawbacks to all the fame and fortune. For instance: It's hard to know who her true friends are anymore.

She said: “I’m not a trusting person. I think it’s because I’ve had to deal with so many people letting me down. I’ve lost my peace of mind. I no longer know who’s my friend or my enemy. I don’t know if they’re calling me because they like me or because they want a photo op, and that’s not a good feeling. I’m always second-guessing everyone, trying to figure out, ‘Who is this person, and what do they want from me?’ ”

The Massive Attack singer explained one of the reasons why she struggles to trust her friends was she was recently invited to a pal’s house, only for three strangers to come in and ask her to sign their CDs. She told BlackBook magazine: “I wasn’t expecting that from one my closest friends.”

Despite her frustration, Nicki insists she is still happy to be famous, though she has learned to appreciate that being valued for her work is more important than being recognised.
She said: “I’ve always wanted fame. But when I achieved fame, I started realizing that it wasn’t as important as being great at what you do, or being critically acclaimed. Still, I never wish I wasn’t famous.”

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Nicki Minaj Covers BlackBook

Nicki Minaj Covers BlackBook

She just keeps getting more prolific and Nicki Minaj is on the cover of the latest issue of BlackBook magazine.

The Pink Friday rapper explained that while things are great for her now, she almost gave up on her dream of being a rock star.

“I had no money, I had no one to call, and I was out on my own. I also had the burden of not wanting to tell my mother that I was out of a job, and could I come back home? Besides faith in God, the only thing that got me through that time was the fear of what would happen to my family if I didn’t make it. I remember thinking, I don’t know if this is ever going work but I’m going to give it one final try.”

As for the comparisons to Lady GaGa, Nicki shared, “We both do the awkward, non-pretty thing. What we’re saying - what I’m saying, anyway - is that it’s okay to be weird. And maybe your weird is my normal. Who’s to say? I think it’s an attitude we both share.”

When it comes to guys, “I’m not the type to be talking to a random dude in the club. Unless I know him, I don’t even want to be introduced to him, because it always turns into me being perceived as the ultimate whore-bag. I remember one time I saw a guy, someone famous, who was at one of my parties. I kissed him on the cheek and went to my seat, and they put up a story that me and him left together that night and went to a hotel.”


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Nicki Minaj Covers BlackBook

Nicki Minaj Covers BlackBook

She just keeps getting more prolific and Nicki Minaj is on the cover of the latest issue of BlackBook magazine.

The Pink Friday rapper explained that while things are great for her now, she almost gave up on her dream of being a rock star.

“I had no money, I had no one to call, and I was out on my own. I also had the burden of not wanting to tell my mother that I was out of a job, and could I come back home? Besides faith in God, the only thing that got me through that time was the fear of what would happen to my family if I didn’t make it. I remember thinking, I don’t know if this is ever going work but I’m going to give it one final try.”

As for the comparisons to Lady GaGa, Nicki shared, “We both do the awkward, non-pretty thing. What we’re saying - what I’m saying, anyway - is that it’s okay to be weird. And maybe your weird is my normal. Who’s to say? I think it’s an attitude we both share.”

When it comes to guys, “I’m not the type to be talking to a random dude in the club. Unless I know him, I don’t even want to be introduced to him, because it always turns into me being perceived as the ultimate whore-bag. I remember one time I saw a guy, someone famous, who was at one of my parties. I kissed him on the cheek and went to my seat, and they put up a story that me and him left together that night and went to a hotel.”


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Nicki Minaj Refuses to Ride Escalators

Nicki Minaj Refuses to Ride Escalators

 

The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards.Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA.February 13, 2011. (Bauer Griffin)

 Nicki Minaj reportedly caused a fuss at the National Basketball Players Association Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday, after insisting photographers travel to her backstage area at the JW Marriott hotel because she didn’t want to take the escalator.

 A source told the New York Post newspaper: "There was a little drama... She had time before she was due to go onstage, but she couldn't be persuaded.

“But the photographers and crews were desperate for her picture, so they all had to come upstairs and hustle backstage to get the shot.

“Nicki was polite and posed up."

It is not known if Nicki Minaj didn’t want to travel on the moving stairway because of a phobia or because of what she was wearing. If she does have a fear of escalators, Nicki Minaj would not be the only star to have an unusual phobia.

Actor Johnny Depp suffers from clourophobia, a fear of clowns, while Billy Bob Thornton has a phobia of antique furniture and Nicole Kidman has admitted to an irrational fear of butterflies.

At the Gala on Saturday, Nicki’s friend Rihanna performed, while other A-list stars in attendance included Beyonce and her husband, Jay-Z, Justin Bieber, P. Diddy, Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Ne-Yo, Gene Simmons and Steven Tyler.

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Nicki Minaj Refuses to Ride Escalators

Nicki Minaj Refuses to Ride Escalators

 

The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards.Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA.February 13, 2011. (Bauer Griffin)

 Nicki Minaj reportedly caused a fuss at the National Basketball Players Association Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday, after insisting photographers travel to her backstage area at the JW Marriott hotel because she didn’t want to take the escalator.

 A source told the New York Post newspaper: "There was a little drama... She had time before she was due to go onstage, but she couldn't be persuaded.

“But the photographers and crews were desperate for her picture, so they all had to come upstairs and hustle backstage to get the shot.

“Nicki was polite and posed up."

It is not known if Nicki Minaj didn’t want to travel on the moving stairway because of a phobia or because of what she was wearing. If she does have a fear of escalators, Nicki Minaj would not be the only star to have an unusual phobia.

Actor Johnny Depp suffers from clourophobia, a fear of clowns, while Billy Bob Thornton has a phobia of antique furniture and Nicole Kidman has admitted to an irrational fear of butterflies.

At the Gala on Saturday, Nicki’s friend Rihanna performed, while other A-list stars in attendance included Beyonce and her husband, Jay-Z, Justin Bieber, P. Diddy, Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Ne-Yo, Gene Simmons and Steven Tyler.

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Nicki Minaj: BOA Babe

Nicki Minaj: BOA Babe

Stepping out for a delicious meal, Nicki Minaj was spotted at BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood last night (February 20).

The Pink Friday rapper looked snazzy as she stepped out of her car, sporting a grey top and some colorful skin-tight trousers.

Over the weekend, Nicki Minaj reportedly refused to use the escalators at the National Basketball Players Association Gala at the JW Marriott hotel in LA.

Citing her fear of a moving staircase, Miss Nicki Minaj had to find other means of getting around before her performance. "There was a little drama... She had time before she was due to go onstage, but she couldn't be persuaded.”

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Nicki Minaj: BOA Babe

Nicki Minaj: BOA Babe

Stepping out for a delicious meal, Nicki Minaj was spotted at BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood last night (February 20).

The Pink Friday rapper looked snazzy as she stepped out of her car, sporting a grey top and some colorful skin-tight trousers.

Over the weekend, Nicki Minaj reportedly refused to use the escalators at the National Basketball Players Association Gala at the JW Marriott hotel in LA.

Citing her fear of a moving staircase, Miss Nicki Minaj had to find other means of getting around before her performance. "There was a little drama... She had time before she was due to go onstage, but she couldn't be persuaded.”

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Nicki Minaj, Drake & Lil Wayne's All-Star Weekend

Nicki Minaj, Drake & Lil Wayne's All-Star Weekend

Joining in on the National Basketball Association happenings, Nicki Minaj made her rounds at the All-Star Weekend parties in Los Angeles on Saturday night (February 19).

The "Right Thru Me" hitmaker teamed up with Drake and Lil Wayne as the trio attended the IMP Entertainment and Steve Marlton Worldwide Allstar Event at Siren Studios.

Miss Minaj also was among the many big names making appearances at the JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE for Ciroc's NBA Player's Association Gala.


Not only an attendee, the Pink Friday songstress graced the stage for a rockin' performance just one night after having delivered a weekend-starting club set at Exchange on Friday night alongside her sideman SB.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Nicki Minaj, Drake & Lil Wayne's All-Star Weekend

Nicki Minaj, Drake & Lil Wayne's All-Star Weekend

Joining in on the National Basketball Association happenings, Nicki Minaj made her rounds at the All-Star Weekend parties in Los Angeles on Saturday night (February 19).

The "Right Thru Me" hitmaker teamed up with Drake and Lil Wayne as the trio attended the IMP Entertainment and Steve Marlton Worldwide Allstar Event at Siren Studios.

Miss Minaj also was among the many big names making appearances at the JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE for Ciroc's NBA Player's Association Gala.


Not only an attendee, the Pink Friday songstress graced the stage for a rockin' performance just one night after having delivered a weekend-starting club set at Exchange on Friday night alongside her sideman SB.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Week In Pictures (10 0f 30 pict)

The Week In Pictures

While Kim Kardashian was perfecting her sultry pout, Lady Gaga emerged from an egg and Taylor Lautner led a mystery woman through LAX. See all the best photos of all the best things that happened this week!

 

 

The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards.Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA.February 13, 2011.
(February 13, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

 

Television personality Lauren Conrad arrives at the Pure Nightclub at Caesars Palace to celebrate her birthday February 12, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Conrad turned 25 on February 1.
(February 11, 2011 - Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images North America)

Recording artist Nicki Minaj arrives at the Cash Money Records Annual Pre-Grammy Awards Party at The Lot on February 12, 2011 in West Hollywood, California.
(February 11, 2011 - Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images North America)

 

 

Recording artist Rihanna arrives at the Gucci and RocNation Pre-GRAMMY Brunch at the Soho House on February 12, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
(February 11, 2011 - Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images North America)

 

Vanilla Ice (aka Robert Van Winkle) rehearses a routine with his professional skating partner Katie Stainsby as they prepare for the sixth season of "Dancing on Ice." .
(February 12, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

Musician Joe Jonas backstage at the Calvin Klein Men's Collection Fall 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at 205 West 39th Street on February 13, 2011 in New York City.
(February 12, 2011 - Photo by Henry Dziekan/Getty Images North America)

 

Taylor Lautner arrives off a late night flight with a mystery girl at LAX (Los Angeles International Airport).
(February 13, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

Jimmy Fallon performs with the Roots Crew at the 7th Annual Roots Jam Session hosted by Jimmy Fallon at the Music Box on February 12, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
(February 11, 2011 - Photo by Toby Canham/Getty Images North America)

 

 

"True Grit" star Hailee Steinfeld attends Finch And Partners' pre-BAFTA Party at Mark's Bar in central London.
(February 13, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

 

 

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