Nicki Minaj performs in New Jersey in September 2023.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety via GettyGoing to the beach and catching a wave isn’t inNicki Minaj’s itinerary for the foreseeable future.The “Super Freaky Girl” rapper, 41, toyed with the crowd during her New Year’s Eve performance at the nightclub E11EVEN in Miami.In afan-posted TikTok video, Minaj — dressed in a black, hollow out bodysuit — began performing the first few lines in the opening verse of her 2012 hit “Starships” before abruptly stopping the song.After singing a few seconds of lyrics, the hip-hop artist signaled for the backing track to stop.“Hold on. Psych, psych, psych, psych,” Minaj told the audience. “I don’t perform that song no more, y’all. I don’t like it, what y’all want me to do? Stupid song.”Minaj then appeared to hype up the crowd with a pivot to “Super Bass” instead.The “Moment 4 Life” musician previously revealed how much she dislikes “Starships."“I hate ‘Starships,’ I mean ew, ‘Starships?’” Minaj toldPollstar Livein a 2020 interview. I’m like, ‘Why did I do that?’ I really think that every time I hear it.”She also expressed her disdain for some of her other tracksduring the conversation.“I wish I never recorded ‘Anaconda.’ I like the video but ugh,” Minaj said. “My first ever solo song on Billboard was ‘Your Love.’ To this day I like the video but I hate the song. I could go on and on.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Nicki Minaj in Los Angeles in July 2023.Rodin Eckenroth/WireImageMinaj dropped her highly anticipated albumPink Friday 2— a sequel to her platinum certified debut albumPink Friday— on her 41st birthday in early December, after several delays.She posted avideo to her Instagramsharing the 22-song tracklist, which includes collaborations withDrake,Lil Uzi Vert,Future,Lil Wayne,J. Coleand many more.Back in 2020, Minaj initiallyhinted at the album, after posting on X (formerly known as Twitter) a message that read, “PF2.” In June 2023, the Barbz were abuzz when sheannounced her upcoming albumwould be a sequel to her seminal 2010 recordPink Friday. However, she also told fans that the record, originally slated for Oct. 20, would be pushed to Nov. 17.
Nicki Minaj performs in New Jersey in September 2023.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty
Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty
Going to the beach and catching a wave isn’t inNicki Minaj’s itinerary for the foreseeable future.The “Super Freaky Girl” rapper, 41, toyed with the crowd during her New Year’s Eve performance at the nightclub E11EVEN in Miami.In afan-posted TikTok video, Minaj — dressed in a black, hollow out bodysuit — began performing the first few lines in the opening verse of her 2012 hit “Starships” before abruptly stopping the song.After singing a few seconds of lyrics, the hip-hop artist signaled for the backing track to stop.“Hold on. Psych, psych, psych, psych,” Minaj told the audience. “I don’t perform that song no more, y’all. I don’t like it, what y’all want me to do? Stupid song.”Minaj then appeared to hype up the crowd with a pivot to “Super Bass” instead.The “Moment 4 Life” musician previously revealed how much she dislikes “Starships."“I hate ‘Starships,’ I mean ew, ‘Starships?’” Minaj toldPollstar Livein a 2020 interview. I’m like, ‘Why did I do that?’ I really think that every time I hear it.”She also expressed her disdain for some of her other tracksduring the conversation.“I wish I never recorded ‘Anaconda.’ I like the video but ugh,” Minaj said. “My first ever solo song on Billboard was ‘Your Love.’ To this day I like the video but I hate the song. I could go on and on.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Nicki Minaj in Los Angeles in July 2023.Rodin Eckenroth/WireImageMinaj dropped her highly anticipated albumPink Friday 2— a sequel to her platinum certified debut albumPink Friday— on her 41st birthday in early December, after several delays.She posted avideo to her Instagramsharing the 22-song tracklist, which includes collaborations withDrake,Lil Uzi Vert,Future,Lil Wayne,J. Coleand many more.Back in 2020, Minaj initiallyhinted at the album, after posting on X (formerly known as Twitter) a message that read, “PF2.” In June 2023, the Barbz were abuzz when sheannounced her upcoming albumwould be a sequel to her seminal 2010 recordPink Friday. However, she also told fans that the record, originally slated for Oct. 20, would be pushed to Nov. 17.
Going to the beach and catching a wave isn’t inNicki Minaj’s itinerary for the foreseeable future.
The “Super Freaky Girl” rapper, 41, toyed with the crowd during her New Year’s Eve performance at the nightclub E11EVEN in Miami.
In afan-posted TikTok video, Minaj — dressed in a black, hollow out bodysuit — began performing the first few lines in the opening verse of her 2012 hit “Starships” before abruptly stopping the song.
After singing a few seconds of lyrics, the hip-hop artist signaled for the backing track to stop.
“Hold on. Psych, psych, psych, psych,” Minaj told the audience. “I don’t perform that song no more, y’all. I don’t like it, what y’all want me to do? Stupid song.”
Minaj then appeared to hype up the crowd with a pivot to “Super Bass” instead.
The “Moment 4 Life” musician previously revealed how much she dislikes “Starships.”
“I hate ‘Starships,’ I mean ew, ‘Starships?’” Minaj toldPollstar Livein a 2020 interview. I’m like, ‘Why did I do that?’ I really think that every time I hear it.”
She also expressed her disdain for some of her other tracksduring the conversation.
“I wish I never recorded ‘Anaconda.’ I like the video but ugh,” Minaj said. “My first ever solo song on Billboard was ‘Your Love.’ To this day I like the video but I hate the song. I could go on and on.”
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Nicki Minaj in Los Angeles in July 2023.Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage
Rodin Eckenroth/WireImage
Minaj dropped her highly anticipated albumPink Friday 2— a sequel to her platinum certified debut albumPink Friday— on her 41st birthday in early December, after several delays.
She posted avideo to her Instagramsharing the 22-song tracklist, which includes collaborations withDrake,Lil Uzi Vert,Future,Lil Wayne,J. Coleand many more.
Back in 2020, Minaj initiallyhinted at the album, after posting on X (formerly known as Twitter) a message that read, “PF2.” In June 2023, the Barbz were abuzz when sheannounced her upcoming albumwould be a sequel to her seminal 2010 recordPink Friday. However, she also told fans that the record, originally slated for Oct. 20, would be pushed to Nov. 17.
source: people.com
