Nicki Minaj was able to combat a photographer who she thought was being a peeping tom at her current present, however quickly after issued an apology when she discovered it was certainly one of her closest buddies.
Throughout a cease on her Pink Friday 2 World Tour final week, photographer Alex “Griz” Loucas, who has been Nicki’s videographer and who she’s known as “one of my best friends“), was filming the rapper throughout a sensual second on stage. Apparently she couldn’t see who was behind the lens and went on to kick the digital camera, and in a clip she later posted of the second on X, you’ll be able to hear Loucas saying, “Ow it’s me! No!”
In a separate Instagram publish, she issued a light-hearted apology to her long-time pal.
“@grizzleearts the truth that I assumed Grizz (certainly one of my fave ppl in all of the land), was a peeping tom & started stomping him out. [laughing emojis] Grizz my apologies I like you.”
This is without doubt one of the craziest issues we’ve ever captured. Yall plz look @ this. pic.twitter.com/srZkFJo4zf
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) September 20, 2024
In different information, Nicki Minaj has paid tribute to Eve after the feminine rap pioneer admitted to feeling insecure about them starring in Barbershop: The Subsequent Minimize collectively.
Writing about their time on set collectively in her upcoming memoir Who’s That Lady? (out September 26), Eve revealed that she started remedy to fight her insecurities after studying that Nicki could be showing within the movie, however any unfavorable feelings quickly evaporated after spending time with the Younger Cash star.
“I’ve lived by what occurs when ladies mission their very own insecurities onto different ladies,” Eve says within the ebook. “It occurred at the beginning of my profession and continued in waves as my fame grew. I wasn’t going to be that lady to another person, however as a way to try this, I needed to bodily and mentally put together myself.
“Nicki and I had been truly nice on set. We acquired alongside effectively and shot our scenes along with no issues. It was nothing like what I had anticipated, however once more, I’m grateful that I ready myself for it.”
She provides: “I’d see her writing songs on her bus in between takes, hurrying off set to go hit some present dates over the weekend after which come proper again on set for these 12-to-16-hour shoots, all whereas attempting to carry collectively her private life and her relationship. It was at that second that I didn’t envy her, and I sort of wished to present her a hug.
“I assumed I used to be going to resent her, and actually all I felt was compassion. I remembered being that particular person, the woman who felt like she needed to do all of it. The woman who was pressured to do all of it, as a result of it was all eyes on her. As a substitute of feeling insecure round Nicki, I began to sympathize along with her.”
After catching wind of Eve’s trustworthy feedback, Nicki Minaj reciprocated the love by penning a prolonged tribute to the “Let Me Blow Ya Thoughts” legend on X (previously Twitter).
“Pricey Eve, the varied stuff you’ve shared not too long ago, are groundbreaking (for my part) for therefore many causes,” she started. “First, thanks. The extent of grace; the extent of emotional & non secular maturity it takes to be this susceptible & clear is an indication of TRUE peace, happiness, achievement, & mastery of self. Self reflection @ its top. I at all times say that I feel accountability is the sexiest trait an individual can have.”
She continued: “I used to be one of many children in NY watching Ruff Ryderz on TV. I DEFINITELY keep in mind how if you took the sport by storm, that there have been some ppl who couldn’t disguise their insecurities. Even tho it’s swept underneath the rug now, I keep in mind that you dealt with it with grace however ALSO an enormous sprinkle of unapologetic TALENT & charisma. You soared & soared. Basic music w/the illest workforce, to the BIG SCREEN. And made it look simple, too. Trendsetter. The Eve blonde brief minimize, the Eve paw print tats on the chest…
“I used to be so nervous coming onto that film set every single day. You regarded like a professional & I admired that a lot. Thanks for attempting to not do to me what was performed to you. Ladies really feel a lot strain to compete & it’s a disgrace b/c we often have a lot in frequent & might rlly profit from each other simply as human beings. All of us share so most of the similar experiences as artists, wives, mothers, ups & downs, anxiousness, and many others.”
Nicki signed off her message by saying: “Congratulations in your new ebook in addition to all of your many accomplishments in
Hip Hop & Movie & TV. P.S. you STILL looK sooooo fairly.”