[SupahBass05]

lol @ "Stay in school" comments in here.

[Gouldkaty]

yes, it's disgusting.

[Nialler]

Originally posted by Sam Jay

Even if it is, who cares? It's not like she's downplaying the awful times of WW2 or anything. Perhaps she is channelling the Nazi imagery. They were powerful at what they were doing. It just happens that what they were doing was incredibly wrong.

I like it though and I like the track.

Is this trolling?

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The video is disgusting, pure ignorance and desperation

[BudBud]

Nacism is not the right word ,, its more facist but I like it

[Haburo]

Firstly, it is Nazi imagery you stupid bitches.

I don't know if it matters to me though, I found the Anaconda video more surprising or controversial than this. I see the point she is trying to make, and at the end of the day, it is art. It's kind of clever but it's a shame it was wasted on this song.

...but with Chris Brown on the record, I will be snubbing it regardless and she won't be getting my coins. I would have preferred a featureless/sampleless song from her.

[Goombario]

everyone in here acting like the video is about Nicki twerking in a Auschwitz

[Roman Holiday]

Originally posted by qurl

I think the imagery is meant to represent that military, religion, and business are the ultimate powers in the world and Nicki, Drake, and Wayne are asserting themselves as such..

Did it bear a strange resemblance....... maybe, but it's not like.. I personally would't have done this imagery for a video but it's not ~that~ big of a deal IMO

ATRL isn't smart enough to grasp this. It's easier to be in your feelings and victimize yourself than it is to have some perspective and think outside the box a bit.

[Onikasus]

And to everyone saying I'm throwing my fave "under a bus" can **** off. I've been here for Onika for over 6 YEARS and not once have I ever been as offended as I am right now. She could've had an exact same video concept (of a "regular war" as some of you may describe it) without having the soldiers wear Nazi-like armbands, having a flag with the EXACT same Nazi flag colors, and gasmasks. Take 5 minutes out of your lives to research Nazi videos on YouTube or a video of Hitler giving a speech and then come back to me. Thanks.

[MadMagical]

I stopped watching at "Let em eat my ass like a cupcake" Disgusting!

And It clearly is Nazi imagery, the first thing that came to mind when I saw that logo was the Swastika. And then that war footage..

[Jameson Teqkilla]

Originally posted by Jay L

I see soldiers with the Young Money logo on them. I can understand why some people think there's Nazi imagery but in my opinion this lyric video is war themed.

So are you just choosing to ignore the fact that they're using the same colors, shapes, formations, imagery, etc, or can you legitimately not see it?

[Jezang Looz]

Originally posted by Pretty. Odd.

That was kind of disgusting. The banners, logos, militarism, armbands on the troops, color schemes, layout of the pavilion. It was definitely intentional. The only way they could have laid it on thicker was to use actual swastikas or have Nicki grow a Hitler 'stauche

They should have just gave her a stache. It's obvious they are channeling some historic events. At least we see no killing on screen so there's that

[Kanji]

Omg that was so uncomfortable to watch.

[Rogue]

Originally posted by Sam Jay

Even if it is, who cares? It's not like she's downplaying the awful times of WW2 or anything. Perhaps she is channelling the Nazi imagery. They were powerful at what they were doing. It just happens that what they were doing was incredibly wrong.

I like it though and I like the track.

[ririfan21]

What says Nazi here? I don't CNE.

[Lifeline]

I blame Dr Luke - i.e. 'Pills N Potions' that let it come this far (Anaconda included). What the heck is she thinking this "era".

[Big Smoke]

Originally posted by Chrome

I don't think Nick realized what it was when it was presented to her...

They dont teach WW2 in America? surprising, seeing as the Allies did win.

[JessPop]

I'm not surprised that Nicki Minaj would stoop as low as to take a situation where thousands of people were killed due to fascism and attempt to tread on the subject for streaming hits in a misguided attempt make this horrid new song a hit. She's never been about her rap ability or actually having talent and has never truly ever contributed anything meaningful to the music industry in general. Anyway, this is just one of MANY problematic statements that she's made over the years and it's a bit sad that it took her going this far for some to actually notice how vile her and her "artistry" truly is.

[Aurora]

I can't understand why everyone's getting so offended by this. Some of you are way too sensitive. First of all, yes, it's nazi imagery. Anyone who knows anything about WW2 and the Nazis would know this. It's very clear and very obvious. But that's all it is. Imagery. I could understand the outcry if Nicki had used footage of Hitler mass murdering people for this song, but she didn't. There are similarities, but they're NOT the same. Nicki is NOT supporting Hitler's views through this, nor is she discriminating ANYONE. People saying, "it's disgusting how anyone could defend this," I say it's irrational to be so offended by something that clearly has no malicious intent.

[Cola.drinker]

Originally posted by Roman Holiday

ATRL isn't smart enough to grasp this. It's easier to be in your feelings and victimize yourself than it is to have some perspective and think outside the box a bit.

Are you serious ? You can have war themed video but it doesnt mean you have to go with nazi resemblence. The depicted army, symbols dont resemble anything else but nazis. You cant be conscious to call this general war themed video.

[MetalHausOfJosh]

Originally posted by Sam Jay

Even if it is, who cares? It's not like she's downplaying the awful times of WW2 or anything. Perhaps she is channelling the Nazi imagery. They were powerful at what they were doing. It just happens that what they were doing was incredibly wrong.

I like it though and I like the track.

people with a heart and an actual functioning brain do. The ignorance!!