A Thread of Nicki Minaj's songs that explore various topics such as family & relationship issues, abuse, her career & legacy, her lifestory, toxic masculinity, etc. to show her versatility as a rapper

(1) All Things Go - In this song, Nicki touches on topics including the murder of her cousin Nicholas, how she and her mother were having issues, her abortion, and how she wishes the best for her younger brother Micaiah.

(2) The Crying Game - Nicki discusses about getting into physical fights with her ex, substance abuse, and how she was engaged to get married.

(3) Pills N Potions - Nicki expresses the coping mechanisms such as illicit drugs she's used in the face of a painful breakup.

(4) Grand Piano - Nicki sings about the toxic and abusive relationship she was in.

(5) Ganja Burn - Nicki discusses how the industry has been working against her and has been trying to erase her legacy. She also speaks about her skill as a rapper and how hard she works by writing her own raps. She talks about how it's important to have a passion for work.

(6) Chun-Li - In this song, Nicki calls herself 'the bad guy' as that's how the media constantly paints her. They always find a way to twist everything she does and makes her seem like a villain, even though she is a hero and has done so much for female rap.

(7) Hard White - Despite putting in plenty hard work, Nicki used to be underpaid & received "half back". Now that her career took off she won't settle for anything less than she deserves. Nicki also touches on how her legacy can never be undone & she's cemented in Hip Hop culture

(8) Win Again - This song is a celebration of how far Nicki has come and how hard she's worked to be able to have the awards and achievements she has today.

(9) Still I Rise - In this song from her mixtape Beam Me Up Scotty, Nicki addresses her haters & the stigmas about her, and she does so by quoting them and speaking as them. She discusses how she rises above the hate and succeeds and wants to open doors for all the other girls.

(10) Fly - Nicki discusses about prospering in the music industry and facing all the criticism that comes with fame, and the required ability to endure oncoming obstacles.

(11) Zanies and Fools - Nicki discusses her lifestory, from moving to North America from Trinidad as an illegal immigrant at 5 yrs old, to starting her career, to getting married and starting a family.

(12) Moment 4 Life - Nicki discusses about how she's grown to so much success in her career and that she will not take this moment for granted.

(13) Lookin Ass - Nicki calls out toxic masculinity on this song. She calls out men for lying, objectifying women, being materialistic, etc.

(14) Did It On Em - Nicki addresses her haters on this song. She tells them that she is unbothered by all those who want to discredit her. She claims superiority over her haters and is sh*tting on them with her success.

(15) Girl on Fire (Inferno Version) - Nicki feels so overwhelmed from the hate & struggles in her life that she hears the spirit of Marilyn Monroe calling her to end it all. In her second verse she prays to God to take away her fear & she tells her fans to keep going hard for her

(16) Marilyn Monroe - Nicki discusses how she is not perfect and has flaws just like everyone else. She uses an infamous Marilyn Monroe quote to do so, which expresses how men should be able to accept women at any time, whether they're going through problems or not.

(17) I'm Getting Ready - Nicki tells how the Lord defends her from all her enemies & causes them to fall, that no weapon formed against her shall prosper. Nicki also expresses how she came from relying on the government for financial help to be able to having her own wealth.

(18) Freedom - Nicki discusses her come up in the industry, how far she has come, her success, how she has opened doors for other artistes, and how a lot of ppl in the industry are fake. In her first verse she also thanks her team & everyone who has helped her to reach her goals.

(19) Here I Am - Nicki expresses vulnerability in this song as she talks about her depression and some coping mechanisms such as taking a long drive in her Mercedes and taking the narcotic Percocets as way to escape.

(20) Autobiography - One of Nicki's deepest & personal songs. She speaks on her childhood trauma with her dad burning down her house, she talks about how much she appreciates her mother, she speaks on her abortion & why she did it, and much more.

(21) Can Anybody Hear Me - Nicki talks about how she's busy living her successful life while people waste their time hating on her. She talks about exceeding people's expectations of her and working hard to reach where she is today.

(22) Letter to Lil Wayne - Nicki directs this rap towards Lil Wayne, the man who believed in her so he signed her to Young Money. She expresses her gratitude to him and asks some questions about why he signed her.

(23) Nobody - Nicki talks about her passion for winning, how she rebuked the devil & came out with a successful career. Nicki says she would go to war for every black women literally and metaphorically in terms of the industry crucifying black women who voice their opinion.

(24) I'm The Best - Nicki talks about how far she's come in her life, from making mixtapes to making albums & from being able to only afford a couch for her mom to being able to buy her a house. She says she works so hard so she can open doors for other girls.

(25) Realize - Nicki addresses those in the industry who keep attacking her, that it will end up in a "Hip Hop wrestling event" & they will lose. She won't let any mediocre rapper take her throne. They should respect her legacy. She also speaks on supporting her family's finances

(26) Up in Flames - Nicki discusses how her lifestyle has changed due to the success of her career; it's become a norm for her to meet with presidents of networks & that she is the boss and does the hiring. She also let's ppl know she is the Queen & mediocre rappers can't compare

(27) Nip Tuck - Nicki shows her vulnerable side on this song and talks about how her ex took her for granted & how he had the nerve to underappreciate her.

(28) Champion - Nicki uses this song to inspire all the children & families in the hood that they too can be successful and overcome any obstacle that comes in their way. She wants them to know that they are champions and can do anything they put their mind to.

(29) Bed of Lies - Nicki was with her ex from before her career & fame even took off and she poured her all into this relationship, but he was ingenuine & unfaithful. He took advantage of her rise to success. Nicki talks about how she coped with drugs to stop feeling the pain.

(30) Dark Side of the Moon - Lil Wayne & Nicki will forever have a close relationship with each other. This song is about a metaphorical apocalyse on Earth which symbolises that Nicki & Wayne will always be there for each other despite their hardships.

(31) N.I.G.G.A.S. - Nicki brings attention to all the black men who are unfairly treated in the society, who are hardworking, take care of their families, who fight for our rights, etc.

(32) Familia - The curse Nicki refers to is a parallel between Peter Parker's spider bite and her hate train. Although it may seem awful, it only makes them stronger. Nicki also alludes to those who continue attacking her, that they will receive a worse downfall in time to come.

(33) Swish Swish - Nicki fires back at her haters in this verse. She states that the ppl who keep starting beefs with her are only adding to her success. She also states that her haters are obsessed with her, that they are jealous of her and that she sees their fake love.

(34) Blazin' - Nicki expresses how shocked she is when she thinks about how far she has come in life. She used to be a little girl from Queens with a dream and now she's the Queen of Rap. She let's ppl know that she is the queen and that she has no competition.

(35) Hell Yeah - Nicki discusses how she came from the hood and worked her way up to have this success today. She addresses how there are ppl in the industry who don't want to see her succeeding and keep trying to sabotage her.

(36) Barbie Drip Freestyle - Nicki talks about how her dreams have come true ever since her career took off. She reminisces on when she never had much money and now she is able to afford everything she wants and is living in luxury.