Nicki Minaj in Bathing Suit Lip Syncs “Super Freaky Girl”

Rapper, singer and songwriter Nicki Minaj is having a comeback year and will perform for the first time since 2018 at this year’s Video Music Awards, where she will also receive MTV’s Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, the first person to take home the coveted award since 2019. It’s a good thing she’s stayed fit, trim and stage-ready during the pandemic and beyond as she shows off her chops in a new Instagram post. “Nicki has broken barriers for women in hip-hop with her versatility and creative artistry,” Bruce Gillmer, president of music, music talent, programming and events, Paramount+, told Variety. “She has shifted the music industry and cemented her status as a global superstar with her crossover appeal, genre-defying style and continuing to be unapologetically ‘Nicki.’” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see how Nicki Minaj stays in shape and the photos that prove they work. And to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Embraces Sobriety

Minaj is living a healthier lifestyle since the birth of her son, Papa, in 2020 and recently revealed she’s given up weed. She posted on Twitter to her 25 million followers: “I used to b happy when I was high. Now I’m happy when I’m sober. No judgement to anyone. Be gentle with yourself.” She no longer uses marijuana as a coping mechanism.

2. She Dropped the Baby Weight

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“I was trying to do this diet and I kept putting it off,” Minaj told ET Online about losing her pregnancy weight. But once she put her mind to it, she succeeded. “I didn’t think I could have the discipline in what I ate,” she said. “Once my mind was committed to it, my body committed to it.”

3. She Set Weight Loss Goals

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Minaj told ET Online in 2020 that she was still "20 pounds away from my goal weight." But, she added, she will feel good about herself however she looks. "I’ve been talking about that this year too, about being kind to yourself, and allowing yourself to be human, while at the same time, being motivated and powerful, but also treating yourself as if you love yourself too," she said. "And being easy on yourself. Like, nothing and no one is perfect."

4. She Adapts Her Diet

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Minaj adjusts her diet to maintain her physique. "When I feel I need to lose weight, I just change what I eat," she told ET. "I cut out carbs and sugar. I'll do water and protein and fruit. But I do think that you should work out."

5. She Doesn’t Work Out Much

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"I don't work out,” Minaj told ET. She said that too much exercise alters her famous figure. “I hate it,” she said. “I don't mean to sound super lazy. I tried it for a time. I lost my [ample chest]." "Studies show that the total amount of energy expended is what's important for health, not whether it comes in short or long bouts," says Dr. I-Min Lee, a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School who studies the role of physical activity in disease prevention. "This certainly is an encouraging message for people who are inactive," she tells Harvard Health, which adds "that the previous guidelines recommended exercising in sessions lasting at least 10 minutes."

Rapper Nicki Minaj has an exciting announcement soon. And she let her fans know when and where they will find out about it. Minaj shared a new Instagram post with the details. She captioned it, “#QueenRadio 3/3 @3pm PST. Bad gyal don’t die die die. Hunnit rounds on dat gratata.” In the post, Minaj wore a white and blue striped bathing suit, her impressive figure on display. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Nicki Minaj stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Works With A Dermatologist

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Minaj has amazing skin, and she seeks professional advice to help herself take care of it. The rapper told Hello! Magazine that she seeks advice from a dermatologist to keep her skin healthy. “I have a dermatologist in LA who gave me some great advice,” she says. “Never use anything to wash my skin that contains alcohol or oil, and those rules really work for me. Before I would buy something from a store and I would either dry out or break out.”

2. She Cuts Things Out Of Her Diet

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When it comes to getting healthy, Minaj focuses more on her diet. She says to Hello! Magazine that she likes to cut things out. “If I'm not on tour, and I have to do something on camera, I will follow a quick diet and drink lots of water, cut out all carbs, all sugar, all dairy and all fried food. So, I would rather diet than exercise…Normally I'm a real chocolate person and I love snacks rather than food, so when I have to lose a little bit of weight, I just cut back on my snacks and drink water instead of soda and juice.”

3. She Takes Makeup Off

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Minaj wears a lot of makeup, and she always makes sure to take it off. She revealed her go-to removers to Grazia. “I always take my MAC wipes to take my make-up off during a flight. Especially if it’s a long one. And a face wash without alcohol in it, so I can wash my face and feel completely clean without having oil on my face.”

4. She Goes Natural

Minaj tells Grazia that she likes to wear little or no makeup on her days off to let her skin breathe. “I think it’s really important for you to let your pores breathe. I wear lots of make-up so I love having a down look and then transforming into the show look. When I’m at home I don’t wear any make-up on my skin at all. I’ll wear lip gloss or lipstick. I’ll still do my eyebrows and my eyes but that’s about it. If I’m going to the studio, I don’t do anything. I don’t even do my eyes. I’ll just put on some lip gloss on and some shades because nobody is going to see me anyway.”

5. She Raises Awareness

Minaj is all about supporting different causes. One thing she supports is HIV and AIDS research. She opened up about this to Hello! “It is important for our young generation to understand that HIV/AIDS will continue to be a global issue unless we work together to fight the disease. Awareness leads to education, education leads to empowerment and empowerment leads to change.”

Nicki Minaj has a new song out, and she’s pulling out all the stops to promote it. She posted a revealing new photo on Instagram, advertising her song, “Do We Have A Problem.” In the photo, Minaj posed on a rock in a pink bathing suit, with matching hair, her signature curves on display. How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Nicki Minaj stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She’s Committed To Her Diet

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In February 2020, Minaj talked with Meghan Trainor on her Queen Radio show about her weight loss process. Minaj says that after a while, she fully committed herself to eating healthy. “For example, I was trying to do this diet and I kept putting it off,” she said. “I didn’t think I could have the discipline in what I ate. Once my mind was committed to it, my body committed to it.”

2. She’s Nicer To Herself

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In the same interview with Trainor, Minaj talked with the singer about mental health and self confidence. Minaj talked about how she’s working on treating herself better. “I’ve been talking about that this year too, about being kind to yourself, and allowing yourself to be human, while at the same time, being motivated and powerful, but also treating yourself as if you love yourself too,” Minaj said. “And being easy on yourself. Like, nothing and no one is perfect.”

3. She’s In Control Of Her Life

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In the same Queen Radio episode, Minaj opened up about how she is taking control of her life and is aware of the power she has. "I channeled all of my power and now I have control of it. I control how it manifests in my life.” Minaj says that realizing this and this change in her attitude helped make 2019 her “favorite year.”

4. She Changes Her Diet When She Wants To Lose Weight

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Minaj opened up about her weight loss secrets in a Twitter Q&A for Marie Claire. She says that she prefers to change her diet, rather than exercise, when she wants to lose weight. And she says that she likes to cut out certain unhealthy food and ingredients when she’s losing weight. "When I feel I need to lose weight, I just change what I eat," she explains. "I cut out carbs and sugar. I'll do water and protein and fruit.

5. She Took A Hiatus From Music

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After releasing her album Queen in 2018, Minaj decided to take a hiatus from music. She decided to focus on starting her family, and welcomed her first child in 2020. She would later return to music last May, releasing her album Beam Me Up Scotty. In a Q&A on Twitter, a fan asked Minaj if her hiatus was beneficial for her mental health. Minaj responded, “Great question. Yes. It was soooo needed for me. I appreciate u guys so much for waiting. But yea, very much needed that zen for important bonding time w|my son, getting back fluid w|writing & smthn else I don’t want to discuss yet. If u know u know.”

Love Island star and TV personality Siânnise Fudge is on vacation in St. Lucia, and based on her latest Instagram photo, she’s enjoying the island’s waters. Fudge posed in a lake with a waterfall in the background. She wore a brown bathing suit, looking gorgeous. Fudge captioned the post, “Island girl.” How does she stay so fit? Read on to see 5 ways Siânnise Fudge stays in shape and the photos that prove they work—and to get beach-ready yourself, don't miss these essential 30 Best-Ever Celebrity Bathing Suit Photos!

1. She Likes To Dance

Fudge is a big fan of dancing. She posts a lot of dance videos of herself busting a move with her friends on TikTok and on Instagram. She posted this video on Instagram, with the caption, “Back like I never left.” "During aerobic activity, you repeatedly move large muscles in your arms, legs and hips. You'll notice your body's responses quickly," says the Mayo Clinic. "You'll breathe faster and more deeply. This maximizes the amount of oxygen in your blood. Your heart will beat faster, which increases blood flow to your muscles and back to your lungs. Your small blood vessels (capillaries) will widen to deliver more oxygen to your muscles and carry away waste products, such as carbon dioxide and lactic acid. Your body will even release endorphins, natural painkillers that promote an increased sense of well-being."

2. She Has No Time For Body Shamers

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Being in the public eye, Fudge has to deal with a lot of unfortunate comments about her body. However, she says that she is not letting the haters get to her. Fudge responded to them in an Instagram story, saying, “These comments really don't sit well with me, it's disgusting and people shouldn't be able to get away with trolling. I have always been one to struggle to put weight on no matter how much or what I eat. But do you know what I am HAPPY, HEALTHY & CONFIDENT in my body. That's all that matters! No one deserves to be shamed for their body type or weight."

3. She Turned Her Comments Off

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It can be difficult for people to not read the comments, but Fudge found a way to make sure that she doesn’t. She revealed in a YouTube video that she turns her comments off on TikTok. “I just personally feel more comfortable and confident on TikTok without the comments on,” she said. “I feel like some people forget that we're still human beings and I'm putting myself out there doing something I enjoy and I go on the comments sometimes and they're very negative. I don't need that. I don't need to be seeing that.”

4. She Wants to Keep it Real

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"I want girls to look at me and go, ‘I haven’t had anything done and she hasn’t had anything done’ – you don’t have to have it done. Lip fillers and things like that are very popular now, but I just think I’m happy the way I am. I would like other girls to look at me and think ‘she’s just like me’," she told GLAMOUR UK.

5. Here’s Her Eyebrow Trick

"So, threading is the way forward – you’ve got to thread. But Mac do a pencil, and I’ve used it for years just for shading. All I do is outline and shade, and then brush it through. I do think I’ll be makeup artist in the villa because I do it for a living. My friends are a nightmare on a night out, there’s a queue of people. It’s nice to have a break from it but I don’t mind, it’s good bonding. I’m a girls’ girl, so if I can help anyone out, I’m always up for it,” she told GLAMOUR.