Nicki Minaj Opens up About Motherhood and Career, Announces First Album Since Becoming a Parent
Rapper Discusses Balancing New Music Project with Parenthood, Expresses Maternal Anxieties and Insights Gained Since Welcoming her Son "Papa Bear" in 2020.
- Nicki Minaj has announced her first album since becoming a parent in 2020, expressing that motherhood has brought about significant changes in her personal life and music career.
- Minaj revealed her struggles with maternal anxieties, acknowledging the lack of confidence in parenthood and its ongoing challenges, which were evident in contrasts between preconceived expectations and reality.
- The rapper admitted her relationship with her husband, Kenneth Petty, became strained post childbirth, but their longstanding history allowed them to weather through complex moments.
- Minaj originally thought she'd cease making music upon becoming a mother and focus solely on family life, a preconception later debunked as she realized the necessity to continue working.
- The rapper shared an anecdote about another mother who expressed feeling guilty regardless of whether she was a homemaker or a working mom. This conversation resonated with Minaj, helping her determine to continue her music career alongside motherhood.
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