Young Thug Places Nicki Minaj In His "Top 5 Female Artists Of All Time" List

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He didn't share who made the other four spots but gave Minaj her flowers.

The industry never ceases in praising Nicki Minaj for her contributions to music and her peers follow suit. Nicki has dominated several areas of the industry for nearly two decades and she remains a top-selling, top-charting artist who takes over social media platforms with each Instagram update or Twitter post.  Fans have been awaiting more news about her forthcoming record, a project that the Queen star has been carefully mapping out, and Young Thug decided to give his hitmaking peer her flowers.

In an Instagram Story post, Thugger reveals why he places Nicki Minaj in his Top 5.

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"Nicki Minaj, definitely Top 5 Female Artist of All Time," he said in a brief clip. "She definitely in the Top 5. For me though, just for me, you know what I'm sayin' I think majority of people in the world, she definitely Top 5." He made sure to tag Nicki in his post to let her know that was publicly showing her love.

Young Thug isn't wrong; in conversations regarding the "top" women in Rap, Nicki's name is a staple on the list. Those lists, of course, are subject to wide debates among Hip Hop fans who go at it about who deserves what spot and who truly is the best. Thugger has made at least one of his choices clear. 

Watch the clip below and let us know if you agree with Young Thug.



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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming the Co-Head of Original Content. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, and Amy Luciani—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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