Jean Grae Shares Her Thoughts On Nicki Minaj

[@tha3immortals]

ever since i've heard her on Revolutionary Vol. 1, i've been in love with this woman.

[@MetalMika29]

She is so humble, honest & gracious...love that she does not throw shade

[@tazzmcleod6005]

Love her so much, shes so real and honest haha. Awesome

[@mykectown]

Wow. That was a great interview. She has some great points.

[@itsicekold1]

Gean Grae you're amazing. . Not even a thousand nicki minaj's could compare or even near come close to you as an artist.

[@kelvinsmalls8719]

Look out for Rapsody.....yall she on the rise.

[@andreholly2294]

You called it

[@lettingyouknow1]

Beautiful intelligent sisters that have talent - they don’t like to give them the flowers they deserve unless they show skin as objects of desire so it seems. Love Rapsody too but where all her awards?

[@willruelas3529]

Jean Grae is actually hip hop Nikki is hip pop

[@meanwhileinthestudio]

Jean Grae IS Nikki Minaj. Put this into a 2019 perspective.

[@mamba4817]

@@ralphlowrey She can't spit like Jean

[@jamesboyce4453]

Jean Grae is the truth

[@JazzyGalindo]

Jean I love you even more now! You're so humble, so classy and smart.

[@EarthlyGoddessOya]

You dont need their award,the people love you Jean Grae.

[@BrentWoodSean38]

She's really a humble girl. Her career wasn't well managed, if managed at all. If she surrounded herself around the right people, she would of blown up no doubt long ago

[@supreme7738]

is that the music you guys added to video or is that the music in the restaurant? i keep waiting for a mobster to come in and wack someone. love jean grae !

[@mydreamz8809]

Right and at the same time people need to start purchasing music they feel is real to them and stop bootlegging it. U cant complain if you dont support. Jean Grae would be wear Nicki is if her fans legally downloaded her music, request her songs at radio, share her songs via social sites.

[@ySLicon]

I LOVE JEAN GRAE, I remember the first song I heard of Jean Grae it was like 4 am in the morning I downloaded "A-Alikes" when she opened her mouth to spit her first verse, I kid yo not I sheded a tear ..LOL it was so raw sounding, no gimmicks, and she got some vocab, metaphors and wit for yo ass, I definitely bought "This Week" the following day

[@vitalstyle20]

theres really no comparison peoples....jean is the true shit

[@erkson25]

jean is an mc she's dope af talented

[@PaidYouOff]

Jean is too polite to say that "Totally different" means, "I deal with bars and the craft of MCing, Minaj deals in pop hop and she's getting in where she's fitting in." That's what it is. Jean's an MC, a crazy good MC. She's better than most men. Minaj is just famous.

[@fformfiller]

Jean hasn't sold herself for financial interest, she makes music that's true to herself and that's the difference. Jean is a musician Nicky is just a corporate utensil.

[@iantucker7338]

Jean grae is the unspoken truth

[@redrosaesilvertrone8208]

i freakin absolutely love jean grae! best ever, love to all the female rappers, but jean is the truth for real!!

[@sunmanpatoo]

i respect anything with jean on it

[@dramahawkpromotions9621]

Glad Jean said what she said in this interview.

[@davidmutinda5481]

Jean Grae will always be the best her music will remain relevant forever.

[@TAURUSHILL]

Jean Grae 1 of my female favorite rappers of all time!!

[@daworse72]

Humble and beautiful is Jean Grae

[@theOrbitdeck]

CLASS!

[@mumumamamomo]

I'm floored. Earlier today I was listening to my mama Jean and wishing I could hear her diss on Niki Minaj .... I clicked on this video for that satisfaction- and found myself worlds more satisfied with her real response. I am not, however, suprised.

[@dirtyrice4ever]

i love how shes really an intellect!

[@Torn2Bitz]

she is just awesome... wow

[@nostr4domus]

Industry chooses what we listen to. UNDERGROUND FOR LIFE.

[@mosfrostiest]

I got into Jean Grae thru the Herbalizer joints, and followed her since. I heard Nicki on the radio once and skipped channels since. I could listen to Jean do interviews all day, spreading love and knowledge. you couldn't make me listen to Nicki try to be articulate.

[@angelserrano1643]

that was my baby girl back in the hey days, she a sweetheart ... use to be on her street team when she was with group O.B.S right nexxx door to the group home!

[@williedonald3496]

damn..true legend..

[@shalialamontgomery]

I like her.

[@yugang08]

damn thats the most unique analogy i have ever seen. thumbs up haha

[@LilElfinmajk]

Classy, humble, and honest. #character #distinguished #MarryMe #GeneGrae Too much ??

[@bml2007]

A real female rapper here!

[@GerrelG92]

@MindbendaAMV what do you mean "used to be progressive". he always kickin' knowledge on his own works

[@sosincere8430]

im in love .....

[@EvanMunozAKAUncleSkuby]

EXACTLY RIGHT!!!

[@capricornking560]

All Hail Jean Grae!! The QUEEN Of Hip Hop Since MC Lyte Stepped Down From The Throne!!

[@ashtonmartin8664]

Me when I lie

[@sin5027]

@@ashtonmartin8664 🤣🤣🤣exactly

[@olgierdolo5510]

He's telling the truth, what tf is your point, clowns?

[@lyrics2challenged]

Lmao Lyte doesn't touch Jean.

[@DunkTheMoney]

Jean Grae is a poet that happens to be a legendary femcee. Nicki Minaj is a rapper.

[@lordtroah]

Im in love. She doesnt sound like a complete moron. No "haters blah blah" very respectful, non controversial. You have a new my lady.

[@teddybruscie]

@truthspeaks01 Exactly. That was a very loose example but thank you for understanding what I was trying to say.

[@Wispa408]

DAMN RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!

[@paininthe1000]

Respect!

[@illahnoyz]

These artist's portray two different styles of music within the hip hop genre... don't hate....nicki and jean are two totally different people and as individuals we should not judge either one more power to them and the rest of the independent and phenomenal women of our generation. I see balance..... peoples paths to enlightenment are never the same they are as different as our fingerprints.

[@brianban110]

jean grae!

[@dredotcom25]

wonder if there will ever be a time when she gets fuckin fed up with the Nicki questions... would love to see THAT interview

[@SukiKinss]

In My Opinion, Jean Is Thee Best. Nicki Is Jst Main Stream. Obviously Shes Gonna Win Cz No Other Female Rapper Have Made It Real Big As Her. Don't Call Me A Hater For Nicki But I Not Feeling Her Much Cz Shes Todays Lame Rap. Jean Is More Poetic And Very Intellect Plus She Don't Need 2 Show Alot Of Skin To Make It Big, Shes Great As She Is.

[@youngBtheSkyKing]

@BlackStarMallitia exactly!

[@milzz100]

she was my fav ever since the freestyl on WKCR, "the type of bitch that pack a get and a dress, slice yo skin and burn an L wit yo flesh" brrrappp I still remember that

[@TheRevolutionaryPoet]

what she says from 2:35 is the main point. they are two totally different artists with two different views and paths in the industry. no disrespect, but nicki was better before she signed with young money. real talk. her mixtapes were a lot better than what she has now. Jean is being smart about it, staying underground. the industry has a habit of destroying good artists like her. Thats why smart emcees like her, rita j, phonte, rhymefest, etc. stay underground, so they dont lose their identity.

[@isaiahhardy9460]

She is really intelligent too

[@ImThatRandomGrrrl]

She's soooo cute to me! ^_^

[@TheForrbidenFruit]

Very different. You rap and she pops.

[@DrClawizdead]

People have to remember Grammys have nothing to do with the artist's skill and everything to do with sales.

[@MoDizzle92377]

let's not hate on nicki too bad because we all have shaking are asses in the club to one of her songs.

[@mydreamz8809]

clashofthetitans03 well u guys who complain about the state of female hip hop should start supporting the girls u think deserve to be on top. Stop illegally downloading music and actually purchase their material. Record execs look at NUMBERS. Doesnt matter how talented one may be. If u are not moving units u are not bringing profit. So stop supporting garbage.

[@clashofthetitans03]

I don't fully understand your comment about supporting garbage. Nowhere in my comment did I say Niki was garbage and neither did Jean. What I simply said is that the industry sets it up where only one female can be successful at a time, which is sexist. So it doesn't matter that I buy Jean Grae or Nicki Minaj, there is a mentality in the industry that only ONE female rapper can be on top at a time. For example, you have Common and you have Meek Mill. You have Nas and you have Drake. So for males in the industry, at least there is a little bit of balance.It's not about Jean being better than Nicki or vice versa. There is room for both.

[@sexxiepinkstarr]

What Jean Grae does is HIP HOP. What Nicki does is just...well mainstream lol

[@GerrelG92]

i think that comparing Jean Grae to Nikki Minaj is like comparing Nas to lil wayne. The analogy is so perfect Jean/Nas inspirational and progressive talented MC's, while lil wayne/Nikki are more Pop stars that are popular because of there general lyrics (ignorant, pointless lyrics). its just how many people get the music

[@LilElfinmajk]

#JeanGrae

[@90mv]

actually i think jean is quite the battle rapper herself you heard haters anthem ?

[@axsent801]

jean one of the nicest period female or not...

[@mack1820]

@TheRevolutionaryPoet i see what your saying, but can you still eat and live like that?

[@DonDaDapper]

They always ask jean about nicki, but never ask nicki about jean wtf!

[@bvb357]

@motive101ify lol ja rule srsly? anyways yeah people might remember her name in ten years but her music will sound dated and irrelevant. jean graes music is timeless because it has so much substance.

[@mvembathegriot]

You don't compare "War and Peace" to "The Cat in the Hat"; why does this discussion exist?

[@samueldavis3142]

She never got her credit...still one of the best MC's period

[@7SaintsRow]

I'll do that right now...U know what, most positive/conscious MCs tend to kill dudes in battle cause they really place thought behind their rhymes...They formulate and not just come up with a bunch of bull shit hoping it'll sound cool when you spit it

[@DannyM.D.N.A]

Can't hear here

[@sixfoursoul]

"clark kent in a skirt" 10 fold...jean's ILL!!!!

[@BiiaatchProper]

Its not even the people getting it. Most people just aren't coming in contact with good music.

[@dvsn23]

Yeah she's probly thinking she could have went the minaj route and sold a ton of records. But the reward is rather superficial that route. Jean has die hard ride or die fans that will be with her for life, whereas nicki minaj's spotlight will probably fade within a few years.

[@Soknik01]

While I personally prefer the more intellectual content offered by less "popular" artists, theres plenty of evidence that it's a very intelligent move to dumb down your shit in the interest of moving albums. No way in hell is nicki is writing to her potential. She's guiding her career in the pursuit of profit. It doesn't appeal to my tastes but Its hard not to recognize the underlying talent and respect her choice to make more money at her profession. Ya know? Id be tempted to do the same.

[@youngBtheSkyKing]

you hear that people two different categories now i don't wanna hear any more talk about it ya understand!

[@vitaminK1121]

Jean is too cool. And then there's the fry video bomb, lol.

[@ghostrecon755]

Now she got da swag that i dig fa real! if ya goal is to be the black Lady Gaga but wanna be takin' serious as an emcee..lol.. Good Luck! Peep: Nikki is a rapper.. Jean is an EMCEE. Emcees make you think... Rappers just make you hear.. Emcees spit to make shit stick.. sink and become embedded... Rappers are on some (here this should last ya til i "really start getttin' my shit together" ) bullsihit which is FAD RAP.. just for now bullshit.. Not hatin' just edumacatin'! I love'm both tho! PEACE!

[@ladyp1234]

well judging by Nicki's second album sales look like shes not going to win. Shes up against other pop stars doing platinum and double platinum. Nicki just did get gold and its baffling considering her massive fan base.

[@7SaintsRow]

Yo...Thumbs up if you think Jean should be the 1st Lady of Slaughter House

[@seanynuelle]

#BasedWaiterCameo

[@90mv]

@MindbendaAMV he aint lost nothing man

[@ronnieyoung1663]

Jean Grae and Nicki really can't b compared. Its like smashing a iron vessel and clay mold together. Also one is a puppet and the others not.

[@tltlhaole]

Jean Grae is not the dopest Female Rapper, but she is one of the greatest Emcee to ever grab the microphone. And comparing her to Nicki Minaj pointless like comparing a Lioness to a kitten.

[@crossfader29]

@HajjLaboratory thats true LOL

[@Kingamirka]

Thats right my queen f competition stay out of the devils den and come in to mine

[@clutchmc22]

@sunmanpatoo very bad place to do an interview, all I hear is music and other people talking

[@clashofthetitans03]

It is a misguided and misogynistic idea that only one female rapper can be successful at a time and not a Nicki Minaj and Jean Grae simultaneously. That is such BS. They don't even do the same kind of music so it really is like comparing apples to oranges. There is room and an audience for both to exist. Just like men have been doing in the rap industry for years. It is this inherently sexist and capitalistic industry that says there can only be one or the other.

[@joaofaria3673]

Nicki Minaj Disliked this video

[@kikiharris75]

I like both women, but in the end, Nicki Minaj will crash and burn, but JG will still be around.

[@eocine1337]

Jean Grae is the best female hip hop artist of all time, and she deserves awards, not Minaj. =\

[@Auntkekebaby]

Love how she handled this question. Must be annoying.

[@truthspeaks01]

@teddybruscie A MUCH MORE TALENTED HIGH SCHOOL QUARTERBACK...

[@ilynnetterossmusic]

her mannerisms remind me of whoopi goldberg.

[@MindbendaAMV]

@GerrelG92 Nas...used to be progressive. He been lost his way. Common to Lil Wayne would be better.

[@laaa7833]

That girl Nikki has been around that long now ????

[@teddybruscie]

Jean is not stressing this issue. As long as Nicki doesn't say anything that disrespects Jean don't expect anything from Jean and visa versa. I don't even know why people think Jean should be nominated. She's a Underground artists. She's rarely been on the radio if even. No disrespect but BET wouldn't put her on if they wanted to because most people don't know who she is. Fact. It's like putting Drafting a local High School Quarterback.

[@Soknik01]

Listen to money makers like Jay and eminem talk about how writing simple and shallow bullshit is where the money is at and how writing like the sickest MC ever (Talib, Mos Def, Nas) isn't going to appeal to the naive masses. Some of the more mainstream artists have the capacity to produce 20x better content but they decide that they are in the business to make money and they don't have an urge to stay true to an inner artist or set of principles like Jean here, and that's understandable.

[@mistanderson]

@CARLOH81 Damn (smelling) ....... must be hate lol.

[@angeleyeszarai]

But...Nicki did NOT win a Grammy...she won a BET award ( among others). I dont see Nicki winning a Grammy next year, I just dont. What has she made that is worthy...? Well, maybe Starships, lol.