We all know that Nicki Minaj is the best female rapper of all time. Therefore, for the final paper I feel inspired to analyze some of her songs. Some people have a hard time understanding her word play in her lyrics. I want to look at her lyrics to find examples of slang, blending, word coining, and clipping. I would define those properties and then inform others of what she is saying. For example, a pattern she frequently goes with is starting off her verse with the word ‘ayo’ which combines aye and yo. I also know in her song ‘Bust down Barbiana’ there is a lot of blending throughout the song to rhyme with ‘barbiana’. My only concern is I’m not sure if my paper will be long enough. If that is the case then I think I also want to mention the fact that many artists including Nicki herself say the phrase “gimme the loot” and where that originates from. I also noticed how Ariana Grande and Doja Cat say ‘yuh’ in their songs a lot. I’m not exactly sure where that word originated but I have a feeling it came from Nicki Minaj as well. My paper is intended to be informative but I also have the urge to make an argument about something at the same time. I think I will be strongly expressing how I believe how Nicki Minaj’s writing paved the way for other artists. I just need to figure out how to organize the essay with certain ideas I mentioned. Otherwise, this paper will be very enjoyable for me to work on. 

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