Nicki Minaj Discusses Public Scrutiny Dropping One's Confidence

Nicki Minaj discussed about her anxiety issues during her feature in James Corden's Carpool Karaoke.

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The rapper claimed that being in the public glare spawned her anxiety issues.

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Minaj said she felt more confident during her younger days in the music industry.

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Minaj says she manages her anxiety by staying of social media.

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The mother-of-one said her son gives her adds to her sense of peace.

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Minaj rapped some of her hit songs during the Carpool Karaoke.

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The rapper also spoke about Adele's rendition of her "Monster" verse.

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Minaj is working on her fifth studio album.

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Minaj recently collaborated with Lil Baby, Coi Leray, and Fivio Foreign in 2022.

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