Nicki Minaj declares herself queen

Hip-hop sensation Nicki Minaj on Friday has reaffirmed her status as the Queen of Rap.

The ‘Anaconda’ star made the statement when asked about her Halloween plans, confidently saying she’d be “the same as last year.

The bold claim has reignited debate across social media, where Minaj has often faced competition over who holds the top spot in female rap and despite her massive global success as the best-selling female rapper though yet to secure a Grammy.

Earlier this year, a tweet from the Recording Academy official X handle, mistakenly announced her song ‘Barbie World,’ with Ice Spice, as Best Rap Song, a victory she briefly celebrated.

The Academy later corrected the tweet, awarding the title to Killer Mike’s ‘Scientists & Engineers,’ dashing her hopes of her first Grammy win.