Nicki Minaj Shares That She’s A Domestic Abuse Survivor
Trigger Warning: This story contains content regarding domestic abuse.
Over the holiday weekend, Nicki Minaj took to Twitter to share that she was a domestic abuse survivor.
Before revealing her truth, Minaj tweeted, “when u see a woman in a toxic relationship, rather than laugh & say mean things, try to offer sound advice from your heart & root for her to learn her worth. We’ve all been there. I saw my parents fight & argue non stop & never divorce, so I thought this was normal behavior…”
When u see a woman in a toxic relationship, rather than laugh & say mean things, try to offer sound advice from your heart & root for her to learn her worth. We’ve all been there. I saw my parents fight & argue non stop & never divorce, so I thought this was normal behavior...
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) September 1, 2019
The “Megatron” rapper also tweeted a list of things that she feels are signs that a man doesn’t love his partner.
“Dear all of you beautiful souls. A man who loves you does not: 1. Humiliate you on social media, 2. beat you, 3. cheat on you, 4. call you out of your name/put you down to lower your self-esteem due to his own insecurities, 5. hide his phone, passwords, whereabouts, etc.,” Minaj tweeted.
Dear all of you beautiful souls.
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) September 1, 2019
A man who loves you does not:
1. Humiliate you on social media
2. Beat you
3. Cheat on you
4. Call you out of your name/put you down to lower your self esteem due to his own insecurities.
5. Hide his phone, passwords, where abouts, etc.
“I [really] used to think love had to hurt. So I could never look down on anyone else. We are merely human. It’s not easy to leave. Especially in the world of IG where all ppl want to do is post relationship goal pics for clout & attention. A man should make you feel safe, not afraid,” Minaj continued.
I rlly used to think love had to hurt. So I could never look down on anyone else. We are merely human. It’s not easy to leave. Especially in the world of IG where all ppl want to do is post relationship goal pics for clout & attention. A man should make you feel safe, not afraid
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) September 1, 2019
“I remember being so afraid to speak cuz I never knew when that person would be in a particular mood and I could maybe say one wrong thing that would get me hit. So the diff you see in me now is that feeling when a woman feels lifted up, safe, appreciated & unconditionally loved,” Minaj revealed while referring to former abusive relationship that she was in.
I remember being so afraid to speak cuz I never knew when that person would be in a particular mood and I could maybe say one wrong thing that would get me hit. So the diff you see in me now is that feeling when a woman feels lifted up, safe, appreciated & unconditionally loved.
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) September 1, 2019
“But I first had to learn how to love MYSELF. If you wouldn’t let a man treat your mother, your sister or best friend like that b/c you LOVE them, then you wouldn’t let a man treat YOU like that b/c you love YOU. This isn’t about judging. We judge too much. Lift them up,” Minaj continued.
But I first had to learn how to love MYSELF. 🙏🏾 if you wouldn’t let a man treat your mother, your sister or best friend like that b/c you LOVE them, then you wouldn’t let a man treat YOU like that b/c you love YOU. This isn’t about judging. We judge too much. Lift them up. 🙏🏾
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) September 1, 2019
When Minaj shared her experience on Twitter, some of her fans responded with their own experiences and also thanked the rapper for helping them. Check out some of the tweets below.
I promise you saved my life last year 😩 I was in a domestic violence relationship & was ready to killl myself cause I feel like I would never get out & you being a strong black woman really spoke to me I swear I love you forever nicki 😩
— Faery (@Taalyaj) September 1, 2019
Amen to that sis love you so much! Every woman deserves to feel loved and feel that secure comfort from a man. If a man doesn’t treat you like a Queen than he isn’t the one for you ♥️‼️
— 𝚂𝙷𝙰𝙸 🎀 (@TheEliteBarbie) September 1, 2019
https://twitter.com/Minaj_Yonce/status/1168243314124034048
https://twitter.com/juiceboxitsnthn/status/1168244360913334275
https://twitter.com/ibn_kennedy/status/1168315030170931205
