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In the wake of her latest album release, Pink Friday 2, world-renowned rapper Nicki Minaj created a buzz in the music world when she partnered with Twitch sensation, Kai Cenat for an interactive stream. The award-winning artist, aged 41, joined Cenat, a 21-year-old rising star, for a conversation that unfolded into a heartwarming meet and greet with his family, especially his twin sister, a devout fan of Minaj.
As the stream progressed, approximately 22 minutes into the conversation, Minaj took a moment to express her gratitude to her large fan base, which included an impressive count of 350,000 viewers. The artist conveyed her appreciation not only for the support towards her music but also for the encouragement directed towards Cenat.
“His mom is from my country, so when I heard that I took a particular… not necessarily liking for you but caring about you.”
She revealed, drawing attention to their shared Trinidadian heritage, a detail that fostered a deeper connection between them.
Minaj’s music has always been a reflection of her pride in her Trinidadian roots, and this interaction was no different. She made a point to uplift Cenat, who has been blazing his trail in the Twitch universe.
“You have created a dope lane for yourself.”
She praised, acknowledging his accomplishments at such a young age, a feat she admits to not having achieved herself at his age. She expressed admiration for his respect and love for his mother, a value that resonated strongly with her.
Further into the stream, Minaj dubbed Pink Friday 2 as her best album yet. She thanked her fans for their enthusiastic response to the album, expressing her appreciation for every artist featured on the album.
An interesting tidbit about the album was shared when she disclosed the original plan for the track “Needle,” a collaboration with Drake. Originally meant for Drake’s album, For All the Dogs, it ended up on her album, much to her delight.
“I’m not using ‘Needle’ for the album because it doesn’t fit the sonic vibe, but do you want it?”
She recalls Drake asking her, to which she responded with an excited ‘Yes!’ The track holds a special place in her heart as it reminds her of their previous collaboration on her first Pink Friday album, “Moment 4 Life.”
Minaj also touched upon her experience working with J. Cole, whom she had met only briefly before the project. She appreciated his thought-provoking verse and found his presence delightful. She also gave a shoutout to Future, revealing that one of his tracks on the album was written six years ago. Despite the time gap, she loved the track and decided to feature it on her album due to the positive fan response during a live session.
In conclusion, the stream provided a candid glimpse into Minaj’s journey in creating her latest album, Pink Friday 2, and her interaction with Cenat brought to light an endearing camaraderie between the two.
