Nicki Minaj Tells Lil Wayne That Marriage To Kenneth Petty Is "Refreshing & Calming"

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Lil Wayne & Nicki Minaj linked up on Young Money radio where they spoke about her career, nabbing a No. 1 song with Doja Cat, why social media distancing is important, and what married life has been like for Mrs. Petty.

The relationship between Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj is a long one. Wayne was instrumental in helping launch Nicki's career into the stratosphere and the Young Money artists and longtime friends linked up once again on Wayne's Young Money Radio podcast.

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After playing a few Nicki and Young Money collaborative tracks, Wayne and the Queen rapper exchange a few memories before Weezy wanted to know what it was like for a woman in the rap game early on in her career. Nicki stated that it was a difficult time because it was a struggle to be taken seriously by the male-dominated industry. "I don't think people realize the work that goes into it," she said. "If you not ready to work, then why bother?"

Wayne also asked Nicki Minaj about her social media silence and lack of posts in recent months. She explained that she's definitely been putting in work, but she needed some time off of social media. "It can be so like, extra," Nicki said. "I think everybody needs that time to themselves and their family and to think and for your—when people stay on social media, their thoughts become everyone else's thoughts. They can't think for themselves."

Elsewhere, Lil Wayne brought up that he'd heard Nicki had tied the knot so he offered up his congratulatory well-wishes. He wanted to know how married life had been treating his fellow rap star. "Good, good, good," Nicki Minaj said. "I can't complain. I really cannot freaking complain. I didn't think it would be as refreshing and calming as it is. Even if you're not married, when you have someone who feels like your soulmate or is very understanding or understands you, it just makes you feel like you on top of the world. You just need that partner. So, I'm good."


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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