the COMPLETE timeline of Nicki Minaj and Eminem’s relationship, including rare old tweets, Grammy’s footage and references they made to each other in songs (a thread):
2009: Nicki gave an interview to Vibe magazine while Eminem was on the cover
October 17, 2010: Nicki wishes Marshall a happy birthday.
October 28, 2010: Nicki Minaj talks about the upcoming Eminem collab, says “Roman’s Revenge” was the most fun song from the album to record:
She also praises Em for being one of the realest and most respectful people in the industry, talks being scared and overly exited because he softly rejected the first song she sent him:
part 3 of the interview
October 30, 2010: their first collaboration “Roman’s Revenge” is released.
February 2, 2011: Nicki releases the “Moment 4 Life” MV, references Slim Shady: «Roman’s off to boarding school, him and Slim Shady. They were wrecking havoc over the industry».
February 13, 2011: Nicki and Em meet in person for the 1st time as she hands him the Grammy for Best Rap Album (Nicki says «nice to meet you» as they hug). and yes i did watermark it cus it was hard as sh!t to find this in hd idc
April 30, 2011: Nicki gushes about sitting next to Eminem. I could find any photos or even figure out where they were that day tho. She didn’t even make any public appearances at that time as far as i know
May 3, 2011: Eminem mentions Nicki on his song “Fast Lane”: «Thinking bout this nice, nice lady; ...Nicki Minaj, but I wanna stick my penis in your anus!». He uses Nicki’s signature accent as he raps the last line.
June 15, 2011: Eminem talks the “Fast Lane” reference.
Aug 18, 2018 (ruining the timeline a lil bit but whatever): Nicki talks “Fast Lane” lyrics, states she wasn’t offended: «It’s Em, it’s Slim Shady, you just gotta take that».
2012: Nicki quotes fans who’re asking for another collab between the two, retweets the Roman/Slim Shady comparison, mentions Eminem as she beats his record.
2013: Nicki playfully responds to “Fast Lane” on her collab with Ciara: «Man, fvck you and your lady, gun butt you, cus you’re Shady».
November 24, 2014: Eminem mentions Foxy Brown, Nicki and Iggy Azalea on his “Vegas” track. He praises Nicki, uses her flow from her new “Lookin Ass” song and references the lyrics, all while dissing Azalea:
December 15, 2014: Nicki releases her third studio album, “The Pinkprint”. She references Marshall on “Win Again”, an album track: «Who had Eminem on the first album?»
2015: Both Nicki and Em record separate remixes for The Weeknd’s «The Hills».
no idea what she talking about but she says they’re friends😭
October 17, 2016: Nicki wishes Marshall a happy birthday yet again; this time, he responds. Nicki reposts a screenshot of his tweet to her Instagram.
2017: Nicki talks “Roman’s Revenge” and being respected by men in the rap game. She also stated that Eminem had influenced her music.
April 12, 2018: in “Barbie Tingz”, one of her comeback singles, Nicki raps «I’m still fly, just bagged a white guy/ Richie like Guy». She used a similar line in “Big Bank” 👀
May 25, 2018: In “Big Bank”, Nicki raps: «Told them I met Slim Shady, bag the Em/ Once he go black, he'll be back again»
Nicki also posted a lipsynk to the song, putting further emphasis on the Eminem line.
dating rumors start.
May 28, 2018: Eminem asks Nicki out on a date during a concert in Boston. Nicki responds. As we know now and how they both later confirmed, the whole thing was just a joke. https://twitter.com/nickiminaj/status/1000940724756463616?s=21
August 14, 2018: Nicki releases “Barbie Dreams”, references Marshall: «Em, cop the Barbie Dreamhouse, then you can play the part/ I ain't tryna bust it open in a trailer park»
October 16, 2018: Nicki releases “Majesty” featuring Eminem.
https://twitter.com/nickiminaj/status/1028831354719416320?s=21
As far as i know, this was the last time Nicki mentioned Em. End of thread? https://twitter.com/NICKIMINAJ/status/1040050517932687361
stream my edit and pls rt/like cause i spent like 2 hours on this sh!t
redoing this part of the thread cus it was broken and people couldn’t see it. also before y’all attack me for the 4959696 time, yes, the song is want some more, not win again, and Majesty was released on august 10. i was getting tired, sorry if i confused anybody😭😭
2019: Eminem responds to Nicki’s Barbie Dreams line on his track “Bang”:
2018: Nicki talks “Majesty”, Eminem being in her top 5 and his influence.
May 3, 2018: Em gives a shoutout to “wifey”, lies down and starts kicking his legs while screaming her name😭😭
Nicki reacts:
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