Nicki Minaj Discusses Her BET Awards Acceptance Speech

Nicki Minaj made waves at the BET Awards when she came at rappers that didn’t write their own rhymes. After initial reports stating that Nicki was throwing shade at Iggy Azalea during the speech, she took to Twitter to set the record straight. Read what Minaj had to say and how Azalea responded below.

The media puts words in my mouth all the time and this is no different. I will always take a stance on women writing b/c I believe in us!

— PillsNPotions (@NICKIMINAJ) July 2, 2014

I believe we’re smart enough to write down our own thoughts and perspective, just like the men do. I’ve been saying this for 5 YEARS

— PillsNPotions (@NICKIMINAJ) July 2, 2014

I fell in love with Lauryn Hill b/c I knew she was the author behind those amazingly profound and articulated songs on the MisEducation

— PillsNPotions (@NICKIMINAJ) July 2, 2014

I wondered how Lauryn tapped into my brain and wrote an album on love, betrayal, passion, pain, triumph, brokenness…. Did she read minds?

— PillsNPotions (@NICKIMINAJ) July 2, 2014

It’s the same reason I have a different level of respect for Missy. I know she’s a writer and a producer. Women MUST aspire for more.

— PillsNPotions (@NICKIMINAJ) July 2, 2014

I’ve congratulated Iggy on the success of Fancy, publicly. She should be very proud of that. All the women nominated should b proud.

— PillsNPotions (@NICKIMINAJ) July 2, 2014

That will never change my desire to motivate women to write. Our voices have to be heard. I hope I inspire up & coming females to do that.

— PillsNPotions (@NICKIMINAJ) July 2, 2014