Nicki Minaj is reportedly already worth over $130 million.
But the star wants more, she said in the fall 2022 issue of Interview magazine where she spoke with actress Jada Pinkett Smith. The 39-year-old rapper spoke at length about the importance of financial literacy.
The pin-up also showed off her incredible figure in a dazzling fashion shoot that featured her in leotards and bikinis.
Money Conscious: Nicki Minaj is already worth over $130 million. But the star wants more, she told the November issue of Interview magazine where she spoke with actress Jada Pinkett Smith
Money Green: On the pages of the publication, the 39-year-old rapper and mogul spoke at length about the importance of financial literacy
Speaking to the 51-year-old Red Table Talk host, Nicki said she’s “not even halfway where I’m trying to go financially.”
The Pink Friday Artist Is Reportedly Worth A Cool $130 Million, According To Net worth of celebrities. And while more and more of her peers in entertainment are reaching billionaire status, it’s no wonder the star has high aspirations.
Explaining the importance of financial stability, the mother-of-one said, “I swore I would never be one of these black women, these men, these black rappers who make all this money and then have nothing to look after their children.” to leave. ‘
Born Onika Tanya Maraj, Minaj shares her two-year-old son – whom she fondly calls Papa Bear – with husband Kenneth Petty, 44.
Financial Advice: When Jada asked ‘What do you think is one of your greatest life lessons?’ Nicki replied emphatically, “Save. Your. Money’
“I’d promise my family since I was a kid, ‘I’m going to get rich and buy you a house,’” she said.
Looking back on her childhood in Queens, New York, she recalled, “I had all those big dreams, but it was always important to me what I would leave behind.
“So even though I’m not even halfway where I’m trying to go financially, I know no one will know more than me.”
And Nicki, who rose to fame as part of rapper Lil Wayne’s Young Money camp, spoke about the mental toll a woman takes in the music industry.
Powerful: Minaj looked fabulous in a blue lace dress with a push-up bra
Powerful: Nicki sizzles in multiple dazzling looks that showcase her bold style
“I feel like as women, people always assume they can play with you, for lack of a better term, and I just can’t have that,” she confirmed.
Then Minaj stated, “I have to leave something behind because we work hard. Yo, this industry, it asks so much of you mentally, man. And to do all this and then show nothing for it? I refuse.’
When Jada asked ‘What do you think is one of your greatest life lessons?’ Nicki replied emphatically, “Save. Your. Money.’
And she is well aware of how precarious financial stability can be.
The businesswoman sharply noted, “If Mike Tyson could go bankrupt, anyone can. I want people to understand the money these labels and these endorsement deals bring you at the beginning of your career, and all these advances you get, honey, they don’t come every year.”
Leggy: The self-proclaimed ‘Barbie’ showed off her toned and curvy legs in a bodysuit and knee-high boots
On the beautiful cover of the pop culture magazine, the MTV Video Vanguard award winner put down a typically sultry display.
She showed off her busty cleavage in a form-fitting lace mini dress that accentuated her hourglass figure.
The Starships hitmaker wore a short and textured bright pink wig with a blunt bang.
In a tweet on Tuesday morning, the outlet promoted the new song, writing, “LONG LIVE THE QUEEN! Our fall 2022 cover star @NICKIMINAJ gets the pink table treatment from @jadapsmith.”
The images in the magazine were created by Torso and styled by Fashion Director Dara.
Dreamy: Her pink hair swept across her face in one ethereal snapshot