Kanye West Praises Nicki Minaj Concerning a Resurfaced Clip From 2015

Kanye West’s unique journey in the music industry includes his complex relationship with artists like Nicki Minaj. Nicki’s impactful verse on “Monster” was a key moment, with Kanye acknowledging its significance in a resurfaced 2015 clip.

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“One of the most memorable things about My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy was Nicki Minaj,” he said during a lecture. “And the fact that she kicked my a*s on my song. On one of the best albums… the best album.” The latter comments drew laughter from the audience, but this is a stance West held for years. He repeatedly gave Minaj her flowers for penning the best verse on the song. The praise took on a more complicated strain in 2023, however. West and Minaj, who had seemingly been cool before then, got into an online beef over clearance issues. West wanted Minaj to clear her verse for the song “New Body,” and she refused.

Kanye West didn’t hold back, mentioning the “Monster” verse situation and his support for Nicki Minaj’s career. He even shared their text conversation publicly, seemingly trying to pressure her into making changes. Despite the tension, Nicki stood her ground, and the track “New Body” never got an official release. Drama in the music world!