Nicki Minaj Thanks Eve For Not Projecting Her Insecurities During ‘Barbershop 3’ Filming

Nicki Minaj Thanks Eve For Not Projecting Her Insecurities During ‘Barbershop 3’ Filming

Nicki Minaj is showing gratitude after Eve opened up about her initial insecurities when they worked together on Barbershop: The Next Cut.

In her memoir Who’s That Girl? rapper and actress revealed that she went to therapy before filming the 2016 movie after learning that Nicki Minaj would be joining the cast. Eve admitted that she initially felt insecure about Nicki Minaj’s stardom but soon developed a newfound respect for her fellow rapper:

“I’ve lived through what happens when women project their own insecurities onto other women. It happened at the start of my career and continued in waves as my fame grew. I wasn’t going to be that woman to someone else, but in order to do that, I had to physically and mentally prepare myself … Nicki and I were actually fine on set. We got along well and shot our scenes together with no problems. It was nothing like what I had expected, but again, I am thankful that I prepared myself for it.”

She continued,

“I’d see her writing songs on her bus in between takes, hurrying off set to go hit some show dates over the weekend and then come right back on set for these twelve-to-sixteen-hour shoots, all while trying to hold together her personal life and her relationship. It was at that moment that I didn’t envy her, and I kind of wanted to give her a hug. I thought I was going to resent her, and really all I felt was compassion. I remembered being that person, the girl who felt like she had to do it all. The girl who was pressured to do it all, because it was all eyes on her. Instead of feeling insecure around Nicki, I started to sympathize with her.”

Common, Nicki Minaj, Eve

When these excerpts began circulating on social media, Nicki responded with a heartfelt tweet, thanking Eve for her vulnerability and maturity, saying,

“Dear Eve, The various things you’ve shared recently, are groundbreaking (in my opinion) for so many reasons. First, thank you. The level of grace; the level of emotional & spiritual maturity it takes to be this vulnerable & transparent is a sign of TRUE peace, happiness, fulfillment, & mastery of self.”

Nicki went on to express her admiration for Eve’s career, noting that she looked up to her during her Ruff Ryders days, and appreciated how Eve handled her own challenges in the industry.

Nicki Minaj

Nicki also opened up about her own nerves coming onto the Barbershop 3 set, saying,

“I remember telling a friend of mine that I didn’t think you [Eve] liked me after our first day on set together… but you know something crazy? I swear. I KNEW that YOU could tell deep down inside that I really liked YOU. So you went easy on me.”

Nicki wrapped up her response by congratulating Eve on her memoir and sending well wishes to her and her family, highlighting the value of women uplifting each other in the industry.

Eve’s memoir Who’s That Girl? is available now. Share your thoughts below!