Before the speculation went viral, there was this Thank Me Later deep cut. The line is now infamous in Drake lore: “Always promised that I’d take ‘em to the top / I guess that Nicki Minaj is the only thing I got.” At the time, fans saw it as a label shoutout. But in hindsight, given their undeniable closeness, it reads like a young artist admitting who his real anchor was.
While not a love song, the music video for HYFR (Hell Ya F***ing Right) is a time capsule. Drake and Nicki share a charged, playful energy during their scenes together. The song itself isn’t about her, but Drake’s body language and the way he looks at her in the visual cemented the “shippers” theory for good. drake song about nicki minaj
For over a decade, Drake and Nicki Minaj haven’t just been labelmates—they’ve been one of hip-hop’s most compelling “what if?” dynamics. Their chemistry, both in the booth and in interviews, has sparked endless fan speculation. While neither has ever fully confirmed a romantic past, Drake has certainly left a paper trail of lyrics that seem to point directly at the Queen of Rap. Here’s a look at the most notable Drake songs where Nicki Minaj is the clear, or rumored, muse. Before the speculation went viral, there was this
Drake & Nicki Minaj: A Hip-Hop Love Story (Told Through His Songs) While not a love song, the music video