Drake Isn't Ready For Retirement, Wanted To "Challenge" Himself With "Honestly, Nevermind"

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It was all reportedly discussed with his good friend Nicki Minaj on "Queen Radio."

They're a Hip Hop dynamic duo that often steals attention on social media, especially when they link up for unforgettable moments. Nicki Minaj recently joined Drake on stage for the Young Money Reunion concert that also hosted Lil Wayne, but Drizzy and Minaj also came together on her Queen Radio show. Minaj's fans have been eagerly anticipating the return of Queen Radio, so she made sure that the episode was one that would be talked about for weeks to come. 

On the show, Minaj was joined by her longtime friend Drake and the two discussed career timelines, detailing why retirement isn't on the books anytime soon.


“I’m not at that point where I even consider that [to be] an option,” said Drake, according to The Source. “One of the best feelings I have in my life is completing a song or project. And by the way, those things are painful as well. A lot of nerves, a lot of confidence wavering, but I feel like I’m reaching a new level of fun. I’ve reached a new level of comfortability where I want to try things. Like, this last album, I put out something I wanted to do to challenge myself.”

In speaking about their recent reunion, the OVO mogul also expressed his excitement about being on stage with Minaj and Wayne again. According to Drizzy, it reminded him that what they did was so far apart from other Hip Hop artists and collectives. He reportedly said, "My soul was warm at the end. I felt genuinely so much gratification, you know? Really sentimental. I was just so happy to see my people.”

In other Nicki Minaj news, the Rap Queen will soon be honored at the MTV Video Music Awards. She's all set to receive the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the ceremony on August 28, and Minaj will reportedly be performing at the show for the first time in years. Check out the trailer for that below. 


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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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