Nicki Minaj - Starships (explicit) -

Despite its massive success, Nicki Minaj has famously distanced herself from the song in recent years.

: Minaj references her real name ("My name is Onika, you can call me Nicki") and includes direct, profanity-laced lyrics about self-ownership ("Jump in my hoopty... I own that") and social dismissal ("But f*** who you want, and f*** who you like"). Artistic Controversy and Minaj’s Stance

: Minaj has publicly called "Starships" a "stupid song," stating in 2020 and 2024 interviews that she "cringes" at the sound of it and simply doesn't like it anymore. Nicki Minaj - Starships (Explicit)

The explicit version of "Starships" is a high-tempo party anthem centered on themes of hedonism, financial freedom, and living in the moment.

: Produced by RedOne , Rami, and Carl Falk, with writing credits including Onika Maraj (Nicki Minaj) and Wayne Hector. Despite its massive success, Nicki Minaj has famously

: Built around the infectious refrain, "Starships were meant to fly / Hands up and touch the sky," which encourages a carefree, "high" state of mind.

"Starships" is a landmark dance-pop and Europop track by Nicki Minaj, released on February 14, 2012, as the lead single from her second studio album, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded . While it became one of the best-selling singles of all time, it remains one of the most polarizing songs in Minaj's career—both for critics and the artist herself. Key Facts and Production Artistic Controversy and Minaj’s Stance : Minaj has

: Released in early 2012 after being recorded in November 2011 at Conway Recording Studios.