Nicki Minaj recently released a promotional single titled "Lookin' Ass *****" and a music video which serve to promote both her upcoming third album and a Young Money compilation album Rise of an Empire.

Roughly twenty-four hours after the release, the music video is nearing 6 million views and has over 8,000 comments and that's just on WorldStar alone.

Being praised by both blogs and individuals, it's being labeled as the modern day "No Scrubs" and the ultimate 2010s anthem for women.


Other major blogs that covered the release: Pitchfork, Billboard, Rolling Stones, Spin, Huffington Post, Rap-Up, BET, The Source, Fuse, & Slate.


A number of female rappers, who are notoriously quiet when it comes to praising each other, have come out to compliment both Nicki Minaj and the song.


Other musicians who gave praise: Jhené Aiko, Tyler, the Creator, Teyana Taylor, Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda, & Skeme.


In addition to blogs and her peers, journalists, media personalities, and others in the limelight have also reacted positively to her release.


As wall as Kid Fury (of The Read), Bill Werde, Ochocinco, Simone Shepherd (Queen of Vine), Karen Civil, DJ Envy, & Cortez Bryant.

SLAY QUEEN

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It's a good song. I realllllllllllllyyyyyy don't like that raping line though, I thought she was better than that I'm still perched for the album, though!

Such a great start to the new era.

queen of rap

Love the thread. Amazing.

the Queen has returned

Why is the pitchfork link down?

Love it.

she is back but i do want some color wig pop Nicki too

Queen.

I forgot to bit.ly it. Sorry! It has the word ***** in it, so ATRL censors it and thus messes up the link.

Thank you!

Someone please bump that "Is there any hype for nicki minaj" thread