Nicki Minaj Opens Up About Past Percocet Addiction and Links to Father's Drug Struggles Ahead of 'Pink Friday 2' Release

Minaj discusses being prescribed the addictive opioid for menstrual cramps without being aware of its narcotic nature, and highlights the shadow of her father's crack cocaine addiction on her own experiences.

• Nicki Minaj has revealed a past addiction to the opioid Percocet, which was initially prescribed to her for severe menstrual cramps. She began abusing the medication because she was not initially aware of its addictive properties.
• Minaj underlines the experience of becoming addicted, stating 'once an addict, always an addict' and highlighting the importance of conscious decision-making to prevent relapse.
• She also reflects on the experiences of high-profile celebrities like Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, and Prince, who have struggled with substance abuse, citing the pressure of fame and public scrutiny as potential encouragements for self-medication.
• Minaj draws a parallel between her own battles with addiction and her father Robert Maraj's struggle with crack cocaine, stating that his addiction has shaped her understanding of substance abuse. She talks about her father not consciously choosing to hurt their family, but rather being a victim of his addiction.
• These revelations come ahead of the release of Minaj's fifth studio album 'Pink Friday 2', for which the rapper has expressed immense pride, claiming that it will be 'the biggest gift [she has] ever given humanity thus far'.

3 Articles

People Rolling Stone BuzzFeed