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American rapper Nicki Minaj recently penned a lengthy tribute on X (formerly known as Twitter) to fellow rapper and actor Eve.
In a recent interview on CNN, Eve admitted that when she found out Nicki Minaj had joined the cast of the film Barbershop: The Next Cut, she sought therapy to cope with insecurities, anticipating potential drama.
The "Love is Blind" rapper recounted that any negative feelings she had due to her insecurities vanished after spending time with Minaj.
Eve's experiences will be documented in her upcoming memoir Who’s That Girl, a title cleverly taken from her 2001 debut single of the same name.
Nicki Minaj, the Queen of the Barbz, caught wind of the interview and responded with a heartfelt statement on X.
Full Tweet below:
“Dear Eve,
The various things you’ve shared recently, are groundbreaking (in my opinion) for so many reasons.
First, thank you.
The level of grace;
the level of emotional & spiritual maturity it takes to be this vulnerable & transparent is a sign of TRUE peace, happiness, fulfillment, & mastery of self.
Self reflection @ its height.
I always say that I think accountability is the sexiest trait a person can have.
I was one of the kids in NY watching Ruff Ryderz on TV. I DEFINITELY remember how when you took the game by storm, that there were some ppl who couldn’t hide their insecurities. Even tho it’s swept under the rug now, I remember that you handled it with grace but ALSO a big sprinkle of unapologetic TALENT & charisma. You soared & soared. Classic music w/the illest team, to the BIG SCREEN.
And made it look easy, too.
Trendsetter.
The Eve blonde short cut,
the Eve paw print tats on the chest…
I was so nervous coming onto that movie set every day. You looked like a pro & I admired that so much. Thank you for trying to not do to me what was done to you. Women feel so much pressure to compete & it’s a shame b/c we usually have so much in common & could rlly benefit from one another just as human beings. We all share so many of the same experiences as artists, wives, moms, ups & downs, anxiety, etc.
I remember telling a friend of mine that I didn’t think you liked me after our first day on set together. 😩 but you know something crazy? I swear. I KNEW that YOU could tell deep down inside that I really liked YOU.
So you went easy on me. 😉🩷 lol
Loved the way the movie turned out.
Blessings to you & your beautiful family.
Congratulations on your new book as well as all your many accomplishments in
Hip Hop & Film & TV.
P.S. you STILL looK sooooo pretty”.
Since then, social media have been admiring the vulnerability of both ladies.
Image Source: Nicki Minaj shares behind the scene PICS from movie barber shop 3. (2015, June 19). Linda Ikeji's Blog. https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2015/06/nicki-minaj-shares-behind-scene-photos.html