I was bullied in my childhood: Nicki Minaj

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Press Trust of India Los Angeles
Last Updated : Mar 16 2013 | 6:55 AM IST
'American Idol' judge Nicki Minaj says she endured bullying while growing up as a child of immigrants.
The "Super Bass" hitmaker, who is known for her colourful personality, says her accent created a lot of problem during her younger days, Elle magazine reported.
"I went through a lot of bullying early on. Girls made my life a living hell. We had come to America from a different country (Trinidad). My brother and I had accents. It was very tough.
"So I've always put up this wall - it was a self-defense mechanism growing up - because I was almost expecting people to attack me. And I still have it. It's sad."
The 30-year-old singer now wants to leave a legacy that secures the future of her grandchildren.
"I'm thinking of a legacy that I can be proud of and wealth that my grandchildren can use to go to college. So world domination - in terms of providing for my family - is absolutely my goal.
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First Published: Mar 16 2013 | 6:55 AM IST

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