Nicki Minaj, ‘Freedom’ – Best 2012 Hip-Hop Songs

Nicki Minaj reflects on some of negative aspects of fame on 'Freedom,' one of the few standout tracks on 'Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded - The Re-Up.' On the song, the Queen Barbz spits lyrical venom at her rivals who want to see her fail. "My career has been the pink-print," she raps, "'Pink Friday' has been the imprint / and these b----es are basic, instinct."

Despite the haters, the Young Money starlet vows to continue her dominance in the rap game and ponders on the chorus, "Why they mad? / You should see them / Burn an L / 'Cause it's crazy in here."

It was definitely a crazy year for Minaj, and she continues to be one of the most inventive rappers in the music game.
 
 

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