Drake Talks Legacy and Lil Wayne, Calls Rihanna and Nicki Minaj ‘Iconic’

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During the launch of Google Music earlier this month, Drake sat down for an in-depth interview, where he spoke about the creation of Take Care, taking inspiration from his haters (“They just start tugging at you, but I wear really strong pants”), his appreciation for British producer Jamie xx, and the consistency of Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne.

He also revealed that Weezy listened to Take Care for the first time after it was in stores. “That’s how much confidence he has in me,” said his 25-year-old protégé. “He listened it when it was on shelves because he can’t change anything now.”

When collaborating with Rihanna on the album’s title track, he had a vision. “I really wanted to bring her into our world, but still allow her to be herself,” he explained. “I think she really shines bright. She comes from a place that’s so rich in culture, so rich in music, but being the most iconic female period right now—next to Nicki Minaj, of course… [Nicki is] just doing incredible, she’s my favorite person.”

As for what he wants his legacy to be, Drake commented, “I want people to really feel like I knew Drake while he was on this Earth. I know everything about him. There were no secrets, there was nothing that he hid, no feelings that he concealed. In five years, hopefully I have a couple more projects out that surpass Take Care, but I would like for them to say I remember that moment when I wasn’t sure what was gonna happen and Drake delivered an album that served a purpose in my life.”

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96 Comments

  1. Kwayzee

    YESSS!

    #TeamMinaj

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    Hannah Reply:

    @Kwayzee, Nooooo.#TeamLilKim
    You and your annoying self is always on this website posting Team Sicki garbaj. Get a life. Why does you life evolve around her?
    You are probably an overweight ugly 12 year old girl.

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    Kwayzee Reply:

    @Hannah, Excuse Me ? How would you know im always on this site? obviously you must be too. && Yes, my life does REvolve around NICKI MINAJ. problem? and Actually I am an UNDERweight 14 year old Boy. HAHAHAHA #ItsBarbieB*Tch

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    gia Reply:

    @Hannah, hey i am so happy i am talking to you rihanna i love your songs tell lil wayne i say hey cause i use to go with him lolz

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    gia Reply:

    you was ugly on you da one but i like yoyr song make a song about lil wayne for then make one for your haters like stupid hoe

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    :) Reply:

    @Kwayzee, Stop posting that TRASH on this site! #TeamMinajIsTRASH !

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    Navy_chidd Reply:

    @:), LOL! Nicki is sooo garbage…

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    Melissa Reply:

    @:), how are you one to talk with that FLOP Rihanna who couldn’t even sell over 200k meanwhile Pink Friday is platinum. Have several seats. And Lil Kim is ugly and old as shit.

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    Audrey Hepburn Reply:

    @Melissa, Damn. That was a little mean, no?

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    Jasmine Reply:

    @Melissa, LMAO atleast Queen Rhi Rhi didn’t have her label BUY her first week sales just so she can compete with the likes of Lil Kim & Missy Elliott.

    Btw with that promotion PF got it should be 2x platinum now, no? Looks like Baby gots more buying to do, LMAO

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    Peasant Reply:

    @Kwayzee, *looksideways..anywho …drake is well spoken and the fact that he shout out rihanna relating to stuff said about her is so genuine..yes rihanna is an icon “in the making” her music and the way she explores different genres such as reggae given her background, pop, rock, dance and r&b..it set her aside from her counterparts…take care.

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    KillBill Reply:

    @Peasant, Rock? LMAO Using a beat does not make you a ROCK artist. But singing with belted notes like they do makes you one.

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    Peasant Reply:

    @KillBill, wow i can’t believe you actually took the time out just to tell me this…cause i don’t give a f*ck. why would waste your time…telling me this…it’s so stupid..you don’t like rihanna but for some reason you’re always take it upon yourself on her post or something realting to her …fishing out the comments that has something positive to say about her..pretty obsess with this chick i see… #stan and a hater at the same time. make your mind up boo …..pathetic. *chuckles

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    Thaeyecatcher Reply:

    yall need to shut up and get over your fuckin selfs and realise its all entertainment, if u dnt like sumone who gives a shit, they dont give a shit u dnt like them!!!!! ther makin money so shut up!!!!!!!!

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    YUNG Reezy Reply:

    @Kwayzee, LOL you’re Obsessed

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    yun9reezy Reply:

    @Kwayzee, You Crazy

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  2. Aiman

    Drake’s opinion doesn’t count. He is basically a white person trying to be black. He barely even knows his black dad.

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    huh Reply:

    @Aiman, i’m black and i’m offended by your comment. the kid is half black, give the guy a break smh. he’s great rapper regardless.

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    :) Reply:

    @huh, Ignore the ignorance on this site!

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  3. :)

    :)

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  4. luvriribut...

    @Aiman

    100% agree and for someone to be iconic you have to have influenced other artist and to have at least been around for ten years.

    Janet and Madonna are Iconic and Missy Elliot is Iconic but as much as I love Rihanna she and Nicki they haven’t quite gotten their yet.

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    joey Reply:

    @luvriribut…, totally agree with everything you said

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  5. Deena

    Yayyyy…RIhanna isn’t an icon at all…there are more pop singers out…but Nicki is the most accomplished female rapper of all time. She’s iconic…first huge mainstream female rapper…Rihanna just another pop singer.

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    :) Reply:

    @Deena, Nicki is just a wannabe! You should thanks Lil Kim because Nicki STOLE ALL her ideas

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    youMADstayMAD Reply:

    @:), child you need to go play with your dolls!

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    :) Reply:

    @youMADstayMAD, Just except the facts!

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    Watever Reply:

    @Deena,
    Guess you never heard of salt & pepa, queen latifah, lil kim, laurn hill, eve, or missy?

    Because they were all extremely successful mainstream female rappers that were out long before nicki minaj.

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    Deena Reply:

    @Watever,
    NO I have heard of them all….NOne where near as famous though album sakes where hugher for everyone back then but now nicki has MAc,Opi, billboard chart success and a double platinum album….she’s the most succesful seeing as she is nowhere near the end.

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    Gia Reply:

    @Deena, Missy Elliot net worth is over $100 million.Nicki will never get there.

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    nicki winning Reply:

    @Gia, i RESPECT missy elliot so no comment but still nicki the f##kin best point blank!

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    gia Reply:

    @Gia, no you need to no gia nun i will have nicki bang rihanna

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    joey Reply:

    @Deena, missy has platinum and double platinum albums…. missys done mac… not to mention gap, reebok, doritos, sprite, and her own addidas clothing line. her billboard chart success surpasses many males, and she is also nowhere near the end. do your research before you make a comment like that deena.

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    watever Reply:

    @Deena,
    how can you say nicki is the most successful female rapper when she hasn’t done anything that those other female rappers haven’t done. They all have had numerous endorsement deals, chart topping singles, and won many awards.

    If you want to talk about successful than NOBODY is more succesful than Lauyrn Hill. She’s the only female rapper to have a DIAMOND album. Not matter what era you came from that’s beyond great.

    She’s the ONLY female rapper to win the Album of the Year Grammy. And the first female period to win 5 grammys in one night.

    Lauryn’s The Miseducation was named on a lot of publication’s best albums of ALL TIME lists. Pink Friday wasn’t even named one of the best albums of 2010.

    So forget about endorsements, let’s talk about the music. Can Nicki say she sold over 10 mil albums, won the most prestigious award in the industry, and created one of the greatest albums of all time? Until she has, chill with this “most successful” talk please?

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    Cushhh Reply:

    @Deena,
    Pink Friday isn’t double platinum, Missy, Lil Kim & Eve had MAC deals. Eve had her own long running show. MIssy has the crown for the most platinum albums for a female rapper, plus…come on…look at all the stuff shes accomplished, [singer/rapper/producer], she helped created Aaliyah’s sound…I mean so much, she even got an Addidas deal, Both Lil Kim & Missy Elliott recived a Grammy for being apart of female hip-hops biggest cross-over ["Lady Marmalade" which was #1 for 5wks]..Eve had her own show…Point is…she’s not the most successful yet. All these women did their thing by age 25….

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    Jasmine Reply:

    @Deena,

    Her highest charting song is a f#cking pop song. Iconic my f#cking a$$ unless she proves herself. Up until now she has only proven to be a popstar who happens to rap.

    Btw PF isn’t 2x plat. Although with the amount of promo it got, it should be.

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    joey Reply:

    @Deena, i feel like its not your fault you made that dumb ass statement. because if you actually knew anything about music, you’d know Missy & Kim are the biggest mainstream female rappers ever. nicki is doing great moves and really is making a crazy name for herself, but no where close to missy or kim. most likely never will. no shade, im just saying its the truth.

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    KillBill Reply:

    @Deena, I agree with Rihanna stan. Nicki has 10 years ahead of her lets see how long she last, and what a trend setter he becomes. Because all we know is she jacked Lil Kim’s style.

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    Audrey Hepburn Reply:

    @KillBill, That’s probably the smartest and most accurate thing you ever said on this site. *touched*

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    Jaymalls Reply:

    @Deena, lmao… she is not a RAPPER. She is just another one of the “Impostors, fake orators, weak shockers/ Makin a mockery of the music to be pop stars” -Pharoahe Monch

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    gia Reply:

    @Deena, yepp she did like you saying rihanna lil kim let hher have that song all them songs lil kim gave her but stop hateing on her

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  6. DEADDDD

    They’re cool but iconic is reaching .. He’s dope too.

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  7. Che

    Aubrey, girl…”iconic” really?

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  8. nadalburton

    drake is jst spitting shit….in as much as i like drake….he went overboard with ds ‘iconic’ shit….minaj has accomplished alot as a female rapper….bt rihanna aint an icon…i only mentioned her name cos it ws necessary…not hating…shes cool…i like good music regardless of who sings it…so long as i can relate to it…

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    :) Reply:

    @nadalburton, Nicki isn’t an icon, Rihanna isn’t an icon, your not an icon, I’m not an icon! Goodbye.

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    nicki winning Reply:

    @:), just give them time and all of them will be there not you doe lmao!

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    :) Reply:

    @nicki winning, I’ll just laugh that one off!

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  9. IllerBrown

    #ColeWorld

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  10. Rap*

    He said ICONIC right now.

    Rihanna is right now the most iconic including nicki.

    People copy rihanna and are inspired by her. her hairstyles and outfits. her songs…how many people startedn doing this poppy reggae ish after RB/WMN?? Jlo, Nicole and Keri etc..

    Trina etc. copied her style.

    thats what iconic people do.

    U cant hate on ri all u want but her apparently 15minutes extended to 6 years and she aint going nowhere while many left already.

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    Ray Reply:

    @Rap*, PREACH! lol

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    Navy_chidd Reply:

    @Rap*, Popular for the moment does NOT = “iconic”

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    Jfenty Reply:

    @Rap*, Amen to that!!

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    NOTIME Reply:

    @Rap*,

    “Trina etc. copied her style. thats what iconic people do.”

    EXACTLY! So remind me how is Nicki iconic? Because right now she’s just copying from a female legend in the rap game, Kim.

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  11. Way2Go

    My sis @Rihanna is very much iconic and will be an icon, everything she does BLows up!! She will be remember years down de road. From here music to her personality, and accomplishments etc. I agree she will , love you sis

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  12. p

    Yes rihanna and nicki will both be remembered in the future but are they currently icons? NO.
    They are defo capable of it though :)
    They have a long way to go yet, they’re both so young. Madonna and Janet Jackson however can be considered as icons. Two legends who have both paved the way for young females.

    Drake talks out of the back of his ass half the time anyway. He is constantly praising Rih and Nicki, but is he dating any of them? NO.
    He needs to sit down in a corner somewhere with his irrelevant opinions.

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  13. Kia

    Rihanna Iconic???? lmao! Sorry, changing ur hair color isn’t Iconic lol

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  14. kevo #teamkimmyblanco

    Drake is so corny….how r u going 2 play NickI on the low and than give her shot outs…hes gay!!

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  15. John

    Drake is a bytch.He talks more than a female.

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  16. cedro

    drake shut the fu** up so lame get off their di** they are not iconic they can barely sing and try n rap get the f*** outta hure

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    uh....hold up lil boo Reply:

    @cedro, you don’t have to have them vocals to be iconic….Grace Jones….that lady can’t hold a note, but she is ICONIC!

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  17. Hannah

    Lets be real here Nicki Minaj is definetly not iconic. She is a wannabe Lil’ Kim.

    Rihanna is almost there tbh, she is a lot more original than Nicki is.

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    nicki winning Reply:

    @Hannah, f##k kim shes better then kim ever was period!

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    NOTIME Reply:

    @nicki winning,

    Y U MAD? LMAO

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  18. badaboom

    these young money pu**ys think there gods gift to hip-hop thinking there better than legends talking sh** about legends they are the cornest worst gayest rap group to hit the scene sh** vanilla ice raps better than them

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    nicki winning Reply:

    @badaboom, YMCMB BIGGER THEN LIFE SO F##K U!

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    :) Reply:

    @badaboom, I couldn’t agree more! Drake is the only person in YMCMB I respect. He needs to move away from them! He can do better!

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  19. I just don't get it

    What I can’t understand is why a woman who’s damn near 30, will be 30 next year, is still carrying on with this Barbie sh*t. In my opinion, she’s too old for that. *shrugs*

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    Trevor Reply:

    @I just don’t get it, Damn!! She’s that old??? In a few more years that azz will be sagging like a pamper! Azz implants are never the answer people!!!

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    :) Reply:

    @Trevor, Haha, couldn’t have said it better!

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    :) Reply:

    @I just don’t get it, Yes! She needs to grow up! She’ll be 30 next December!

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  20. Redchainsaw

    Iconic Having the character of an icon…..Rihanna and Nicki Minaj aren’t icons and honestly I don’t ever see that happening,they’re just very popular right now,Rihanna has 6 albums and shows absolutely no growth at all she’s good for party & gym music….as for Nicki Minaj she’s just a character I’ll give her 2-4 more yrs in the music industry

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    DuhduhduhDUH Reply:

    @Redchainsaw,
    Do U know what can happen in 2-4 years? Alot. Let’s see what happens in 2. This is a finicky business.

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  21. DuhduhduhDUH

    I’m not a super duper Rihanna head, but this chick has accomplished more the 6 years she’s been out than pretty much any other artist in the last 15 years (Aside from Lady Gaga). If she’s not Iconic NOW at 23. She WILL be. Nicki has also accomplished alot of Collabo’s, tv appearances & over all popularity in like 2yrs. It’s Smart tactics more than anything. I feel like she is an awesome rapper when she actually spits, she’ll never be known as a great singer but she CAN go down as one of the best MC’s to do it. Icon now? Not close, atleast have a classic album. People confuse POPULARITY with ICONIC. Cut that shiii out, it really cheapens the titles that actual LEGENDS has worked hard to obtain. She definitley CAN become Iconic, if she drop her hype man & continuously push quality content & imaging. I feel like anyone who can gain huge attention for themselves, stay true to themselves & is successful CAN be Iconic with the right vision. I love Drake, but he’s waaaay off MOST of the time when it comes to popular opinion, non-the-least, their his OPINIONS. Not law.

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    Kevo #teamkimmyblanco Reply:

    @DuhduhduhDUH, I agree!!

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    Peasant Reply:

    @Kevo #teamkimmyblanco, *co-sign..rihanna is on the right path…not quite there as yet. nicki minaj hmmm need more years, a classic album ete etc. i find it out funny how lauryn hill is an icom whit just one album in a great way…miseducation is a masterpiece/classic pin point blank period.

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    Audrey Hepburn Reply:

    @DuhduhduhDUH, Finally, someone who sees the light *harps playing*

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  22. Kayla

    I loved this interview because it gave an inside to what’s in Drake’s mind. I love him! The only thing that I don’t agree with is calling Rihanna and Nicki Minaj iconic. I like their music but iconic? No.

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  23. Outspoken

    Drake…if neither Rihanna or Nicki give you any ass after this…then just give up. #takecare now.

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  24. A RihYonce' Stan,

    Gosh, I love Drake and all… but, its like, EVERY interview he has now, Rihanna is ALWAYS asked about.

    Like, C’MON son!

    Either don’t do the interview Drake, or ask them not to question you about her…

    It was cute at first, now its getting typical…

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  25. Jfenty

    I love how Drake has love for the good artists!

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  26. OPINION

    Fuck hater’s….. don’t hate on people who worked hard to be where they are….drake will go down as an icon in the rap game, his music is real, no bullshit, real recognize real, this man inspires people..nuff said

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    shyne Reply:

    @OPINION, real mabey to girls and lil wannabes f*** drake real gz dont recognze him fake people do talking about money girls and jewlery doesnt make u a icon gezz u kids grow up

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  27. GSTAR

    badaboom!

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  28. Hugh

    I could watch Drake all day

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  29. Prettiedove

    Yea Drake,!!!!! RIHANNA is an ICON. Thatzzzittt!

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  30. Prettiedove

    QUEEN Rihanna FENTY!!!!!! Booom booom booooom! The only modern day ICON.

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  31. RDK

    he aid Iconic right now,RIGHT NOW do you people listen.

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  32. bdai

    i LOVE DRAKE! AND NICKI! AND LIL WAYNE! BUT OMG DRAKE YOU DA MANNNNNNNNNNN KEEP IT UP!

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  33. _-A)3z-_

    I wouldn’t say Rihanna is “iconic”, pretty risky statement, but Nicki Minaj definitely is. As of now, Nicki is the best female rapper, hands down. Kim was great in her day, but her days are so far gone (pun intended). Time to pass the crown to somebody else. #YM4Life #OVOXO #TeamNicki

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    OH IT'S TRUE Reply:

    @_-A)3z-_,

    She’s POPULAR not ICONIC!

    She’s been hot, but she has nothing memorable! Icons in the rap game have CLASSIC albums: Lauryn Hill (The Miseducation), Missy Elliott (Supa Dupa Fly, Under Construction), Lil Kim (Hardcore, The Notorious K.I.M.), Foxy (Ill Nana)

    Nicki has an overproduced pop/rap album which happened to go platinum due to major crossover appeal. And Nicki isn’t even setting trends, she’s doing what already has been done (mostly by Lil Kim). I give her props for ripping up the charts after years of absence from a female rapper but as far as originality no she isn’t.

    Popular? Yes, very much so.
    Iconic? No, not even close…….

    If she can survive the rap game for over 5 years with really good or atleast ONE CLASSIC album (Missy, Kim)then we can dispute it.

    Again…. Popularity DOES NOT mean iconic.

    S/N: Her highest song on the charts is a pop song. Go figure…..

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  34. SASHA_fIERCE

    iconic hahah DRAKE YOU NEED TO WATCH OUT IF YOU WANT PEOPLE TO STILL TAKE YOU SERIEUS 11 NR HITS DOES NOT MAKE YOU AN ICON OK

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  35. Audrey Hepburn

    Seriously what do ppl see in Nicki Minaj now? She was interesting in late 09′ but now it’s just a prolonged ride on an old pony. Still waiting for her to get real and release a “Jamaica-Queens style” LP.

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  36. JUICY P

    WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I SEE ITS ALOT OF HATERS ON HERE JUST BE HAPPY FOR THEM EVERY ONE HAS THEY OWN OPINION IF U LIKE IT OR NOT. I LOVE DRAKE IN I LOVE HIS MUISC YEA HE DO A LITTLE TOO MUCH SINGING BUT OH WELL HE STILL A GOOD ARTIST

    LOVE ALWAYS,
    JUICY

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  37. dia

    i like how his boss wezzy allows drake 2 do what he wants musically he really trust him and drake continues 2 keep it real with telling everyone what frustrates him or what he likes, he takes an intelligent look into his life and disect 4 his fans events or as a conversation with us he is not going away, he is in this game 2 win.

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  38. Shut up Drake

    I love Drake as much as the next person but really?he needs to shut up about these two girls he seems to panting over, like a dog in heat. Can anyone honestly say that Rihanna or Nicki have a made unique, prolific or innovative contribution to their field of entertainment?

    I mean seriously mind-blowing changes?Dont worry, I’ll wait…

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  39. Raka

    Drake is great. Rihanna is great. Nicki is great. Missy, Kim, and Lauryn are fire. Stop all of this trashing shit. If ppl like Rihanna and Nicki enough to make them iconic, then fine. They are not paying your bills, why are you mad?

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  40. Pinkfridayrecordsandovo

    I have never seen so many nicki minaj haters..instead of being happy that she is representing females in hip hop you all are hating that she is a success.. drake loves nicki,nicki loves drake.. you all hear from the blogs that he is this and that.. that is all they have to tlk about..he is praising his labelmate,bestfriend etc Nicki minaj
    Nicki minaj doesn’t care about you haters you all motivate her. She is the only femcee doing this.
    Nicki will keep on winning and and slaying the male rappers while you sit down hating and not having as much money as her
    Y.U Mad haters?

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