25 Times Nicki Minaj Showed Us Exactly How To Be a Boss

One word: Queen.

December 8, 2015

In honor of Queen Onika Miraj’s—better known as the rapper and business mogul goddess Nicki Minaj—33rd birthday, we thought it was time to compile a list of every time she inspired us to be our best, most bossy selves. She’s spoken several times about the negative connotations of the word “bossy” for women, so it’s only right that we celebrate being “bossy” on the anniversary of her birth. There’s nothing wrong with being a boss, so let’s take a look at all the times Nicki Minaj taught us just that.

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When she defined hard work
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When she was completely right about how hard it is to be taken seriously as a woman

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When she explained why it’s hard to be a woman and a boss
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When she showed us that it’s okay to be vulnerable as a young person

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When she wasn’t missin’ no meals with Queen B
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When she made it even more clear that eating is an essential part of the boss regimen

7/25
When she and Beyonce showed how great female friendship is
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When she made independence cooler than depending on a relationship

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When she told women to speak our minds no matter what
10/25
When she was completely right about how hard it is to be taken seriously as a woman

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When she reminded us to protect ourselves
12/25
When she asked all the important questions

13/25
When she asked an even more important question
14/25
When she reminded us that feminism is a group effort

15/25
When she showed us how to make an exit
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When she showed us how to express enthusiasm

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When she reminded young girls what’s really important
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When she teamed up with Taylor Swift to show us how grown women resolve their issues

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When she and Drake showed us that true love is someone buying all your snacks at 7-Eleven
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When she handled a wardrobe malfunction like a pro and killed her performance

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When she gave thanks for being able to make a change
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When she reminded us not to give up

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When she reminded us to be ourselves
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When she reminded us that there are no shortcuts or secrets

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When she summed up the key to her success

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