The world renowned female hip hop artist from Trinidad, Nicki Minaj, was interviewed for a forthcoming MTV News Documentary, "My Time Now," which will be aired Sunday, November 28, 2010 at 10 p.m. on MTV. The room flooded with tears when the young hip hop diva was asked about her grandmother who raised her before she emigrated to America. Minaj struggles to maintain her game face as she says her grandmother would be so proud of her achievements and the beautiful woman she has become. As a child in Trinidad many parents have no choice but to separate from their children due to work or other circumstances. Her parents moved to New York leaving her behind with her grandmother. When she was old enough to leave she too went to New York. She moved in with her parents and found out they were having serious domestic issues. Her parents constantly argued. She recalls her dad initiating most of the arguements. She later revealed that her father was a crack addict. In the film, cameras document Minaj's return to Trinidad for the first time in seven years after becoming a successful female rapper. When she reconnected with her family she took them on the adventure of a life time, lavishing her loved ones with shopping sprees and other gifts. She gives her grandmother all the credit and thanks for molding her to the woman she is today in her parents absence.
This is truly a touching story. Most artist have a hard time sharing personal information such as this or they choose to just keep it to themselves. We truly commend Ms. Minaj for sharing this information with the world. She is a strong black woman and the sky is the limit for her. She will truly continue to prosper in her career and I will continue to admire her beauty and lyrical talent.
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