20 Best Nicki Minaj Lyrics
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She’s baaaaaack! Nicki Minaj just dropped her latest album, Pink Friday 2. The sequel to her debut, Pink Friday is already causing a stir. The 22-song album featuring Drake, J. Cole, Lil Uzi Vert and others reminds us once again of just how ill Nicki’s pen game is. One thing Nicki never slacks with is her bars. Nicki Minaj lyrics are almost always top tier. She’s been killing everything she’s been on. And this is nothing new. She been on. Her incredible wordplay and unique voice have made her a G.O.A.T.
Let's talk about the best Nicki Minaj lyrics. It's not an easy task to narrow down her best lyrics, but we've taken a shot at it. Here are the 20 best Nicki Minaj lyrics out there.
20. “All of the Barbies is bad/ It girls, and we ain't playin' tag”
Song: “Barbie World”
Year released: 2023
Album: Barbie Movie Soundtrack
19. “All them botched face photos, why would you post those/ Make a gyal duppy since I heard you like my ghost, hoes/ Big truck but I'm alone like Post though/ Call Malone and tell him I'm goin' postal”
Song: "Red Ruby Da Sleeze"
Year released: 2023
Album:Pink Friday 2
18. “On applications I write "pressure" 'cause that’s what I apply/ P-P-P-Pressure applied, can’t fuck a regular guy/ Wetter than umbrellas and stickier than apple pie”
Song: “Super Freaky Girl”
Year released: 2022
Album:Pink Friday 2
17. “I am the star in any room that I stand in/ I am the standout, you just my stand-in”
Song: “Seeing Green”
Year released: 2021
Mixtape: Beam Me Up Scotty (re-release)
16. “I know they teabaggin', bitches is testy/ Get you a vacuum, bitches is messy/ Let's see/ After all of that surgery, you are still ugly. Now that is what gets me”
Song: “We Go Up”
Year released: 2022
Album: Single
15. "I'm the queen of rap, young Ariana run pop"
Song: "Side to Side"
In this line from her collaboration with Ariana Grande, Nicki confidently crowns herself the queen of rap while acknowledging Ariana's pop prowess.
14. "Yo, people will love you and support you when it's beneficial / I'mma forgive, I won't forget, but I'mma dead the issue"
Song: "Pills N Potions"
These introspective lines from "Pills N Potions" address the fickleness of people and the importance of forgiveness, while still acknowledging the hurt caused.
13. "These girls are my sons, Jon & Kate plus eight / When I walk in, sit up straight, I don't give a f*ck if I was late"
Song: "Did It On 'Em"
In this lyric, Nicki asserts her dominance over her competition, comparing them to her children and demanding their respect.
12. "I'm in my own lane, you ain't in my category"
Song: "HOV Lane"
Nicki makes it clear that she's a trailblazer, and her success is unparalleled.
11. "I ain't never need a man to take care of me"
Song: "Feeling Myself"
This powerful statement of self-reliance showcases Nicki's fierce independence and confidence in her own abilities.
10. "Me, I'm just me, me, I'm just real / Me, I'm that b*tch that be footing the bill"
Song: "Barbie Tingz"
Nicki's unapologetic self-expression shines through in this line, as she proudly owns her independence and success.
9. "Mirror, mirror, who's the fairest? / You the mtherfckin' fairest, Nicki"
Song: "Stupid H*e"
In this bold and self-assured line, Nicki proclaims her confidence and embraces her unique beauty.
8. "I am not Jasmine, I am Aladdin / So far ahead, these bums is laggin'"
Song: "Roman's Revenge"
Nicki cleverly references Disney's "Aladdin" to emphasize her dominance and superiority in the rap game.
7. "I never worry, life is a journey / I just wanna enjoy the ride"
Song: "The Night Is Still Young"
This optimistic lyric is a reminder to live in the moment and savor life's experiences.
6. "I get what I desire, it's my empire / And yes, I call the shots, I am the umpire"
Song: "Fly"
In "Fly," Nicki asserts her authority and ambition, making it clear she's in control of her own destiny.
5. "Got a billboard out in Times Square / So when they see me, they say 'Ah, she there!'"
Song: "Pound the Alarm"
This line demonstrates Nicki's meteoric rise to fame and her proud acknowledgment of her achievements.
4. "I'm a star, sheriff badge / What's the point? If I guard / Double D up, h*es, Dolly Parton"
Song: "Super Bass"
This playful line from "Super Bass" showcases Nicki's clever wordplay and ability to inject humor into her lyrics.
3. "You could be the king, but watch the queen conquer"
Song: "Roman's Revenge"
In this empowering lyric, Nicki reminds us that she's not to be underestimated as she confidently asserts her dominance.
2. "I fly with the stars in the skies / I am no longer trying to survive / I believe that life is a prize / But to live doesn't mean you're alive"
Song: "Moment 4 Life"
A powerful statement about finding purpose, these lines from "Moment 4 Life" remind us that living a fulfilling life is more than just surviving.
1. "Pull up in the monster, automobile gangsta / With a bad b*tch that came from Sri Lanka"
Song: "Monster"
This iconic line from Kanye West's "Monster" showcases Nicki's fierce attitude and ability to hold her own among rap's heavyweights.
