Nicki Minaj bows to no one. The rapper has made a name for herself by out-rapping her male counterparts on any song she's featured. And she's particularly proud of producing the most salacious videos since Madonna.
But this week, Minaj got on her knees to pay tribute to her idol: Lauryn Hill. The two met backstage at a Tidal benefit in New York, with Minaj capturing the moment with an Instagram video that's been viewed 3 million times.
In the post, she literally gets down on her hands and knees to praise Hill, saying, "I'm in love with your spirit, your mind ... everything about you."
The once reclusive hip-hop legend seems genuinely humbled by Minaj's fangirl homage. Of course, Minaj did it all in style, wearing a massive fur coat that almost engulfs the duo when they finally embrace.
TOM HORGEN
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More From Star Tribune
More From Variety
Business
Phish fans are famously dedicated. What happens when they enter the Sphere?
Adele, Mariah Carey and Garth Brooks tower over the Las Vegas Strip, peering out from billboards advertising their various casino residencies. But the 20,000 fans marching toward the glowing Sphere last week were there for a band that many Strip visitors have no idea exists.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis will bid to host Sundance Film Festival
Sundance organizers have said they're open to moving away from Utah in 2027. Minneapolis wants to try to nab the star-studded festival.
Business
Icehouse on Eat Street in Mpls. facing eviction for unpaid rent
Chicago-based Northpond Partners is suing for more than $85,000 in unpaid rent.
Nation
Ashley Judd and Aloe Blacc help the White House unveil its national suicide prevention strategy
Actor Ashley Judd and singer-songwriter Aloe Blacc, who both lost loved ones to suicide, on Tuesday helped the Biden administration promote its new national strategy to prevent suicide.
Variety
Get better sleep with these 5 tips from experts
or worrying there aren't enough ZZZs in your day? You're not alone.