Rap-Up.com || Video: ‘Nicki Minaj: My Time Now’ Documentary

MTV documents Nicki Minaj’s rise to stardom for “Nicki Minaj: My Time Now.” The one-hour documentary follows the Pink Friday rapper, born Onika Maraj, as she performs at the VMAs, records the Eminem-assisted “Roman’s Revenge,” returns to her home of Trinidad, and surprises her mother with the keys to her own home. Laugh and cry with the Harajuku Barbie as she reveals the ambitious girl underneath the colorful wigs and wardrobe.

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Mii
November 28th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
Respect.

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Lil' Kim
November 28th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
Long live Queen Nicki Minaj!

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LOVE
November 28th, 2010 at 9:16 pm
I DONT LISTEN TO YOUR MUSIC NICKI, HELL I DONT LISTEN TO RAP! , BUT I REPSECT YOUR HUSTLE, TAKE CARE OF YOUR FAM!

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dr
November 28th, 2010 at 9:28 pm
THIS DOCUMENTARY WAS DRIPPIN WITH EMOTION….I DEF RESPECT HER… ANYBODY WHO CANT RESPECT HER AFTER THIS IS A PLAIN AND SIMPLE HATERRR!!!

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Daquan..
November 28th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
I Was Fighting Back So Much Tears

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meme
November 28th, 2010 at 9:42 pm
i love nicki. just plz plz stay humble.

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kendall Reply:
December 21st, 2011 at 8:09 pm
@meme, stfu

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chet
November 28th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
she gets mad respect from me after watching this. hope she stays hungry and humble.

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yeps
November 28th, 2010 at 9:59 pm
SO GOOOOOOOOOOOD!
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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Deontae
November 28th, 2010 at 10:07 pm
After this, my love for this woman just went to a whole other level…people forget that artist are human beings too and I’m so glad she did this!

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Sean 4 short...
November 28th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
Love it!!!!

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nojusthenry
November 28th, 2010 at 10:21 pm
this honestly made me love her so much more.. she has come a long way from her mixtapes… never, since ‘lady gaga’ and ‘tegan and sara’ have i been so enamoured by a person.. i never was a huge fan of rap in general… but her.. its addicting.. she is rap, hip hop, pop, r&b wrappin in one amazingly talented human being… much respect..

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Kyle
November 28th, 2010 at 10:23 pm
GET READY TO CRY BECAUSE THIS IS SO EMOTIONAL AND AMAZING AT THE SAME TIME!!!!!!! THIS BETTER COME OUT ON DVD SO I CAN BUY IT!!!!!! NICKI IS AN AMAZING WOMAN AND SHE HAS ONLY JUST BEGUN HER WORLD DOMINATION LOL

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GiiiRL
November 28th, 2010 at 10:42 pm
she is such a dope ass chick! much love&respect!!! (:

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DRB
November 28th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
I really like her as a person.

Irrelevant sidenote: Her upperbody is in good shape but she’s fat below. Odd.

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jeremydante
November 28th, 2010 at 11:06 pm
incredible piece. well done MTV, nicki will continue to shine like the true star she is. beyond negativity, acting, jealousy & hate- nicki is talent by definition. i see you nicki!

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thestylisto
November 28th, 2010 at 11:47 pm
i hope nicki m. breaks the record! #TEAMNICKIMINAJ -PINK FRIDAY IN STORES NOW!!

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Carmen
November 29th, 2010 at 12:11 am
I thought it would be a series or like arealtity tv show but it was a really good documentary. It showed the highs and lows of being rich and famous. People seem to get this idea that it’s easy money but it’s not.

Nicki Minaj is very misunderstood. Nicki really deserves all of her success. She came from humble beginnings and she has worked hard. Lot of blood, sweat, and tears and people give her so much hell.

I love how she wants to do so much for her family and seeing them happy is what makes her happy. It seems like she gets her humbleness from her moms side of the family.

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Ebz
November 29th, 2010 at 1:24 am
Loved this. Very introspective. I also liked how they showed the tender moments like her spoiling her family and her missing her grandmother. Fantastic job, MTV.

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Juztoon
November 29th, 2010 at 2:15 am
I love this woman so much more after watching this doco! It was actually very moving and emotionally charged, to see that she was motivated by her family and her statement at the end about it not being about money, but about having a life for her and her family without struggle. It showed she is human, grounded, but also motivated for good reasons.

Loved seeing Onika!
Go for success baby girl! x

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juicybear
November 29th, 2010 at 2:18 am
this was beautiful!!

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Shaun
November 29th, 2010 at 2:21 am
Wow this is amazing, made me cry when she poured out her heart. Not many artists are like this, taking care of their family & who value the real meaning of life.

She will go down as one of the greatest, may God bless her soul.

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SmoothCriminal
November 29th, 2010 at 2:22 am
wonderful documentary,i hope this let the critics know her a little more,because they put her through so much crap,and i hope the people who misunderstood her,and be thinking she just pop up on the seen that she didn’t,and that she isn’t some put together Gimick that they think she is and trying to make other people think the same,she bin on the grind for so long,she deserve her success and only haters would want to tell her different,keep on staying humble Nicki and still keep your eyes on the prize and never become complacent.

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Jarvis
November 29th, 2010 at 2:29 am
at times she is just a little too “extra”, and phony imo.
but overall, u can tell she has a good heart.

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chaianee
November 29th, 2010 at 2:40 am
respect x100000

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darel
November 29th, 2010 at 2:47 am
i enjoyed this

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darel
November 29th, 2010 at 3:14 am
watched it again

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Cable
November 29th, 2010 at 3:21 am
I love nicki so much more now! She is deserves the world. i like it when he jingles the keys in the guys face :)

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Cable
November 29th, 2010 at 3:22 am
*she jingles the keys in the guys face at the closing.

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Eddy
November 29th, 2010 at 4:23 am
Respect !

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sdfsdf
November 29th, 2010 at 4:40 am
Respect !

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teamnicki#
November 29th, 2010 at 5:40 am
i respect her she much, she’s looking after her family and making sure they get what they want, its not about the fame, its about taking care of he family. we love you nicki :).

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bribri1
November 29th, 2010 at 5:41 am
Nicki Minaj is one of the greatest female rappers and this documentary just put the icing on the cake I love nicki

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Brionna
November 29th, 2010 at 6:19 am
I’ve been lovin and respecting her and I will always I’m so happy ppl got to see the Nicki teamminaj sees… Nicki is really driven and that’s what’s going to take her to the top . We love and respect all the women in the game but Nicki is going to retire win the crown life moves out of ur way when u work hard for something she he’s a winners mentality and that’s what I love about her love u Nicki

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sabrina
November 29th, 2010 at 6:46 am
This was beautiful. I really got choked up. Everyone can relate to trying to do better for your family.

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jahliss
November 29th, 2010 at 6:47 am
What can I say, She’s a rollmodel! I hope this get out on dvd, I’ll get it

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YT
November 29th, 2010 at 7:02 am
epic doc foreal she really deserve her success today…fuk whoever hatin cuz she didnt jus sit in a corner with her hands fold waiting on superman. btw on my to cop her album.

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Pognient Moon
November 29th, 2010 at 8:15 am
My Time Now was directed by Michael John Warren. The film was great. He also directed Drake: Better Than Good Enough and Jay-Z’s Fade To Black. Found his site – mjwfilms.com. There are lots of clips there.

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desiree
November 29th, 2010 at 8:37 am
Love This.. And I love her!!!!!!!!

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A Realist
November 29th, 2010 at 8:45 am
I’m glad people get to see her world from her point of view. And she was soooo right about that VMA performance. Before she even went on she said, “People are going to bash me.” And they did. I hope all continues to go well for Ms. Minaj and her family. :)

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Ju Ju
November 29th, 2010 at 9:30 am
i love nicki minaj (no homo)!!!! I lyke det she’s a female rapper frm NY, but she has her own style she ain tryna be lyke othea ppl… dis sho was very touchin fa me because if u luk at her u wldn think det nicki came Trinidad. but n e ways NICKI MINAJ I LOVE YOU N RESPECT U….

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From Tokyo
November 29th, 2010 at 9:36 am
I’m glad it seems that I can watch it here. I don’t have a problem w/N.Minaj but the fan wars really put a bad taste in some people’s mouths and it makes them sick. I respect hustle and hard work so no hate on her. Let’s just stop the hate (and the ridiculous, pointless arguing) altogether! <3

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Bee
November 29th, 2010 at 11:50 am
Beautiful… even more beautiful to see everyone’s respect for her sky rocket after this… hate is a horrible disease :)

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MEEeEEE!!
November 29th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
I enjoyed watching this. I now have a different opinion about Nicki Minaj

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LovelyBones
November 29th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Loovee the dramatic ending with “Fly” lol

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Ms.V
November 29th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Wow, I love this Documentary. I like Nicki Minaj, but I didnt think I would ever buy her music. But now all I have to say is Nicki minaj forever!!! I love a person that is so humbled and so down to earth. U just have to love a person like that and give them mad respect!!!! So with that said my hat go off for N.Minaj!!!

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abbswilkoo
November 29th, 2010 at 1:02 pm
respect and love her <3

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djm1dread
November 29th, 2010 at 1:50 pm
she is the queen of hip-hop!!! hands down

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HARMONY
November 29th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
OMG….SPEECHLESS!! I LOVE DIS DOCUMENTARY…I LOVE NICKI ESPECIALLY FOR SHOWING DAT DA 2 MOST IMPORTANT THINGS IN HER LIFE IZ “FAILURE” ND “FAMILY”!!! DIS WAS WITHOUT A DOUBT INSPIRING, DOWN 2 EARTH, HUMBLE, ND TOUCHING!! I LOVE DA WAY SHE HAVE HER OWN STYLE ND TASTE 4 MUSIC KEEP DOIN DIS 4 FEMALES LIKE ME!! I SUPPORT U 2 DA FULLEST…I WOULD DIE 2 MEET U IN PERSON!! XOXO MWAH!! WITH ALL DUE RESPECT

LUV YA ND RESPECT YA 2 DA FULLEST

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perhaps
November 29th, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Im crying off this. Much respect, this changed my mind about her.

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Eliana
November 29th, 2010 at 3:14 pm
Wow..Respect, she Made me cried

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young$$MOVEMENT;
November 29th, 2010 at 3:54 pm
& this is why i love nicki minaj. <3
speechless; it was so touching & real.

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M!ke
November 29th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
iThink I just became a Nicki Minaj fan after watching this special. . Yep mad respect for her now

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Jojoluver23
November 29th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
I have mad respect for her too. I really hope she stays humble. I really do think that she could become that female mogul that she was talking about. And I will support her all the way!

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From Tokyo
November 29th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
Couldnt watch it afterall – oh well. :]

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mimi
November 30th, 2010 at 2:19 am
i really wanted to watch this but they didnt air in in the UK and it wont allow me to watch the video either. :’(

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Tuqiela
November 30th, 2010 at 7:41 am
hey yall everbody thinks stars dnt have , lives but she doand the haters dnt like her dont look at her

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tribulkila20
November 30th, 2010 at 9:59 am
You all need too get a life cause this fake bitch SUCKS

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Realreppinhphop
November 30th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
Why is she still selling herself, if she the truth nuff said, but sorry she will never sell fake tears to me I dislike her tactics and her gimmick

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Yassie
December 2nd, 2010 at 9:36 am
I loved the documentary and those who say she’s phony-why did you watch? Just do you,Nicki. People love you for it.

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shawty ur the earless
December 4th, 2010 at 1:52 pm
love the song ur love….it doesnt make sense tho that guy is really ugly no offense u shouldvr put ludacris idk drake chris brown

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Jarett
December 5th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
i luv nicki and her music but i find it hypocritical that she implying dat she wnts ppl to follow their dreams an all dat stuff, but in monster she sez just killed another career its a mild day….. she wouldnt have liked it if someone did that to her from the start (lil kim) when they really had the power to do so.

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Crystal Sweets
December 6th, 2010 at 5:16 pm
I have to say that you are a real trinidadian!! lOl but most of all, i can relate to everything you’ve said plus more! =)

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tanaijsha
December 8th, 2010 at 8:08 am
Nicki you seem to be a good person by your songs and your show you let people know what time it is and it is your love your songs

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Ursula Pendleton
December 29th, 2010 at 2:21 pm
This documentary was truly amazing. I was holding back tears b/c we have a lot in common and I could relate to a lot of things that she was feeling. People are always going to have different opinions but she is human just like anyone else. She’s beautiful, talented, and successful. I will continue to follow and support her. Keep doing your thing girl! (:

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MiniMinaj
January 7th, 2011 at 1:31 pm
I LOVED IT GOR MAD TEARY.N THEN I WATCHED AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGZAIN AND AGAIN….AND AGAIN.LOL I LOVE HER EVEN MORE THAN I DID BEFORE!!!!!!!

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Monie
January 20th, 2011 at 3:04 pm
I feel that everyone in life has been through trials and tribulations and from all those obstacles some intend to strive for the best and others give up from their destination. Nicky has PREVAILED and as taken the time to ellaborate to others that life is not PERFECT but it’s summed up to be what you want it to be. Respect I have for eveyone but what I have gained from Nicky Minaj is a sense of Wisdom, Inspiration,Courage to believe in myself and never give up on the True PRIZE in life and that the blessing that God has invest among us allllllllllll.

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MEGHAN
February 14th, 2011 at 11:06 pm
Honestly, this documentary changed my whole view of Nicki Minaj. I respect her 100%. She deserves everything she has.

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SEXY25
April 25th, 2011 at 4:09 pm
nicki is the best at what she do nobody in rap can see her rigt now nicki minaj is who you can fuck with

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NMJ-4-3VAH
May 28th, 2011 at 12:32 am
PPL SAY THAT YOU ARE FAKE, PPL SAY THAT YOU ARE JST ANOTHER WANABE BUT WEN I LOOK AT YOU I SEE SUCCESS N GREATNESS. I LOVE THAT YOU ARE SOO HUMBLE SOO HONEST SO LOVING. YOU MITE B A BITCH WEN IT COMES TO BUSINESS BUT YOU ARE WAT I CALL A MODEL WHEN IT COMES TO FAMILY, FRIENDS, RELATIVES!KEEP IT UP GRL, DO WAT U WANT TO DO, NO BODY HAS THE RITE TO DIS U COZ UR AWESOME! LOVE YA!

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ashlyn
July 9th, 2011 at 5:12 pm
nicki minaj rocks. i love her a lot. i love her even more she is my number 1 favorite singer. i love you so much nicki minaj. im sorry your cousin was killed.

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endeerayne
August 28th, 2011 at 3:26 pm
I respect her so much more for this. Sometimes with artists I prefer not to know about their personal lives, just know them in terms of their craft–but I see her in such a different light. And it’s quite wonderful.

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kendall
December 21st, 2011 at 8:10 pm
stfu

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fattgurl
January 12th, 2012 at 6:51 am
i love you sooooo!!!!!!!!! much nicki you are my big sister i look up to u i realy do and people who is haten on her need to stop because she is always gonna be here and why waist your time talkin bout some one when you anit up there with her soo baby please cut that shit out she is a wonderful person who been thru to much soo i love you and keep being a sexy barbie lol byeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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