Critical reception
"Champion" garnered mostly positive reviews from music critics, with many calling it an album highlight.[14][22][23] Andrew Hampp of Billboard gave the track a positive review, stating Minaj "Sheds light in her journey from struggle to success."[24] While reviewing the album, Jody Rosen of Rolling Stone declared the song "beamingly triumphant".[25] Global Grind reviewer Brittany Lewis gave the song a very positive review, saying "This retrospective track explores Nicki's more serious side and details the trials and tribulations of Nicki's now solidified success" and went on later to say that "This relatable track will definitely make you evaluate your own life."[16] Both the reviewer from The Washington Post and Mesfin Fekadu of The San Francisco Chronicle called the song "top-notch".[22][23] Adam Graham of The Detroit News said the song would please fans of early Minaj, as well as calling her "bar-spitting."[13] Trent Fitzgerald of Popcrush gave "Champion" a very positive review, calling the song the biggest song on the album, as well as a bonafide hit. Fitzgerald further stated that "it's not a party song, it's a thinking song."[7] "Champion" was labeled as the most impressive hardcore hip hop song on the album, as well as being "anthemic" by Andy Gill of The Independent.[10] Nathan S of DJ Booth called the song an album highlight. "It has to be said that Champion, featuring an excellent Nas verse, is one of Nicki’s most engaging tracks in memory, precisely because she drops the posturing and fame-hunting. It’s proof that behind all the acting is a legitimately talented artist.
The reviews for Champion are great!!!Can't wait for this too slay! I hope it wins back some of her urban fans
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