Nicki Minaj storms off “American Idol” set in protest of elimination

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

When FOX reached out to Nicki Minaj to join “American Idol” as a judge, they had no idea what they were getting themselves into. Followers of Nicki Minaj over the years surely are proud of her growth over the years. In the late 2000s, Nicki Minaj took over the New York City mixtape circuit and caught the attention of Lil Wayne and Gucci Mane.

Eventually, Nicki Minaj ended up having business deals with Lil Wayne and Gucci Mane, which helped establish her as a popular hip hop artist. Since then, Nicki Minaj has taken a pop route with her music, impressing the world. However, hip hop feels alienated with Nicki Minaj focusing more of her music on the mainstream world.

Nicki Minaj has been a handful since joining “American Idol.” Fans interested in seeing Nicki Minaj’s interactions with Mariah Carey have gotten more than they bargained for. Unafraid to go after anyone, Nicki Minaj stormed off the “American Idol” stage in protest when an artist she was a fan of was eliminated from the competition.