Renowned rapper Nicki Minaj recently expressed heartfelt gratitude to her former mentor and boss, Lil Wayne, acknowledging his pivotal role in transforming her life and shaping her career. During a recent performance where Lil Wayne joined her on stage, Nicki Minaj passionately credited him for being the driving force behind her success.

In a moment of genuine appreciation, Nicki Minaj revealed to the audience that she was essentially a nobody until Lil Wayne recognized her talent and provided her with a platform. She went on to bow three times to Wayne, declaring him as “the best rapper alive” and emphasizing that she owes her entire career to him.

Nicki Minaj’s exact words were, “Make some noise for the man that single-handedly changed my life. I am nobody without you. I don’t give a damn how long I’ve been in this game, I think you are the best rapper alive. Thank you for changing my life.”

In response, Lil Wayne, known for his humility, stated that he would agree with being the best rapper alive, but he acknowledged the immense talent of Nicki Minaj, describing her as someone greater than him.

Nicki Minaj kickstarted her career under Lil Wayne’s record label, Young Money, alongside fellow rapper Drake, and their collaboration has since become iconic in the music industry.

In a different context, Nicki Minaj excited her Nigerian fans by hinting at the possibility of including Nigeria in her upcoming world tour. Responding to a fan’s disappointment about Africa being excluded from the initial tour locations, Nicki Minaj encouraged fans to express interest and sign up for their city or country. This sparked enthusiasm among Nigerian fans, eagerly anticipating the prospect of Nicki Minaj bringing her tour to their country.