"Nicki Minaj Reflects on Father's Passing and Drake's Influence on 'Pink Friday 2'"
In an interview with Ebro Darden for Apple Music 1, Nicki Minaj opened up about her career, the loss of her father, and her relationship with the hip-hop community. She discussed the impact of her father's tragic death, her creative process, and her collaboration with Drake on "Seeing Green" and "Needle," which was originally meant for Drake's album but ended up on her Pink Friday 2. Minaj also expressed uncertainty about her recognition in hip-hop despite her fans' love and her desire to be respected for her skills above all else.