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Drake Calls Nicki Minaj’s Breakout Year ‘Incredible’

‘It’s amazing now to see her come into her own,’ he tells MTV News on set of ‘Moment 4 Life’ video. By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Sway Calloway Drake Photo: MTV News The Young Money triumvirate of Lil Wayne , Drake and Nicki Minaj had a banner year filled with successful albums, buzzed about moments onstage and chart-toppers. Drake compared the success of his and Minaj’s debuts with Weezy’s opening-week sales of Tha Carter III , saying each subsequent project further cemented the collective’s status. “I think it’s crazy that somehow, some higher power brought all these individuals together,” Drake told MTV News on the set of Minaj’s “Moment 4 Life” video. “I remember being on the [tour] bus when Wayne played me Tha Carter III , which went on to sell a million copies in one week. Then it was Thank Me Later . It was this big pressure, and that went on to sell what it did. “And now,” he continued, “to think of the girl that I used to ride the bus with — and that’s what she was to me: this girl that I rode the bus with. I was like, ‘Female rap?’ And I’m being dead honest with you. [I thought,] ‘Man, it’s been a while since there’s been a female rapper, and I’m curious to see how this works.’ “It’s not that I didn’t believe,” he added. “And she was probably looking at me like, ‘This Jew from Canada: I don’t know.’ ” And now, after the successful debut of Minaj’s Pink Friday , the Toronto lyricist said he couldn’t be happier for the “Right Thru Me” star. “It’s amazing now to see her come into her own, build this brand and persona,” he said. “It’s incredible.” Were you a Young Money fan this year? Tell us in the comments below! Related Photos Nicki Minaj’s Barbie Birthday Nicki Minaj Takes Over New York For Pink Friday Release Related Artists Nicki Minaj Drake

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Drake Calls Nicki Minaj’s Breakout Year ‘Incredible’

Drake Calls Nicki Minaj’s Breakout Year ‘Incredible’

‘It’s amazing now to see her come into her own,’ he tells MTV News on set of ‘Moment 4 Life’ video. By Jayson Rodriguez, with reporting by Sway Calloway Drake Photo: MTV News The Young Money triumvirate of Lil Wayne , Drake and Nicki Minaj had a banner year filled with successful albums, buzzed about moments onstage and chart-toppers. Drake compared the success of his and Minaj’s debuts with Weezy’s opening-week sales of Tha Carter III , saying each subsequent project further cemented the collective’s status. “I think it’s crazy that somehow, some higher power brought all these individuals together,” Drake told MTV News on the set of Minaj’s “Moment 4 Life” video. “I remember being on the [tour] bus when Wayne played me Tha Carter III , which went on to sell a million copies in one week. Then it was Thank Me Later . It was this big pressure, and that went on to sell what it did. “And now,” he continued, “to think of the girl that I used to ride the bus with — and that’s what she was to me: this girl that I rode the bus with. I was like, ‘Female rap?’ And I’m being dead honest with you. [I thought,] ‘Man, it’s been a while since there’s been a female rapper, and I’m curious to see how this works.’ “It’s not that I didn’t believe,” he added. “And she was probably looking at me like, ‘This Jew from Canada: I don’t know.’ ” And now, after the successful debut of Minaj’s Pink Friday , the Toronto lyricist said he couldn’t be happier for the “Right Thru Me” star. “It’s amazing now to see her come into her own, build this brand and persona,” he said. “It’s incredible.” Were you a Young Money fan this year? Tell us in the comments below! Related Photos Nicki Minaj’s Barbie Birthday Nicki Minaj Takes Over New York For Pink Friday Release Related Artists Nicki Minaj Drake

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Nicki Minaj Drives Soldiers Crazy At ‘VH1 Divas’

Young Money MC performs ‘Moment 4 Life,’ ‘Right Thru Me’ and ‘Roman’s Revenge.’ By Mawuse Ziegbe Nicki Minaj performs during “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” Photo: Frank Micelotta/Getty Images At the “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” Nicki Minaj paid tribute to America’s soldiers the best way she knows how: get them fired up with a body-rocking performance. Sporting a fluffy white wig, turquoise tights, towering heels and a super-snug, orange and blue mini-dress, Minaj kicked things off with “Moment 4 Life,” an album cut from her chart-busting debut Pink Friday. (Click here to see photos from “VH1 Divas Salute The Troops” .) “In this very moment, I’m king/ In this very moment, I slay Goliath with a sling,” Minaj spit as she strutted across the darkly illuminated stage with her signature flirty yet street swagger. Service members hoisted camera phones in the air as the beat pumped through the massive, tricked-out aircraft hangar. The track was a fitting way to start the performance, as the Young Money queen talks about savoring the moment, rhyming, “Put ya drinks up/ It’s a celebration every time we link up. Greatness is what we on the brink of.” Then a roar erupted from the crowd of soldiers and the flicker of flashing lights picked up as the bass line from Minaj’s hit “Right Thru Me” dropped. Four female dancers in glittery cropped pants and black T-shirts appeared to back up the rapper. Later, four guys joined the crew to bust a few moves. Minaj switched up the track for the soldiers slightly, by holding one of the last notes of the song as she strolled down the runway. The Young Money lyricist, who also teamed up with Katy Perry for a playful cover of “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” closed the set on a frenzied note with her rowdy Eminem collabo “Roman’s Revenge.” Trading bars with the assistance of her hypeman, Minaj punched up the set with garish grimaces and struck loopy poses as she tottered about in her stilettos. “I love you guys, thank you!” she proclaimed at the end of the set, and the soldiers sent her off with a salute of their own, chanting, “Nicki! Nicki!” What did you think of Nicki Minaj’s performance at “VH1 Divas”? Let u know in the comments! For photos, videos and info on how you can salute the troops, head to the “VH1 Divas Salute the Troops” page . Related Videos Performances At ‘VH1 Divas Salute The Troops’ Related Photos Fashions At ‘VH1 Divas Salute The Troops’ Related Artists Nicki Minaj

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