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Nicki Minaj Recites ‘Still I Rise’

2015 MTV Video Music Awards

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Nicki Minaj recited Maya Angelou’s iconic ‘Still I Rise’ poem to the attendees of A&E’s ‘Shining A Light’ concert. The performance is to raise awareness around racial progress in America.

It was a different presentation for the eccentric rapper, who is constantly switching voices and personas for a dolled up girl empowered act.

But the YMCMB Queen was adorned in gold and classily read the piece that means so much to black women all over the world.

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