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Nicki Minaj Responds To Anaconda Album Cover Critics
- Published_at:2014-08-05
- Category:News & Politics
- Channel:The Young Turks
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- description: "Rapper Nicki Minaj struck back at those who criticized the cover of her latest single, “Anaconda,” for being too raunchy." The cover features Minaj wearing a pink g-string and sports bra, and is shot from behind. Critics were quick to point out how sexual the image appeared to be, which is as it was intended — the title of the single, combined with the photograph of Minaj, are clearly a reference to Sir Mix-a-Lot’s 1992 single “Baby Got Back,” in which he raps that his “anaconda don’t want none, unless you’ve got buns, hun.” Read more here: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/08/02/rapper-nicki-minaj-strikes-back-at-critics-calling-her-new-album-cover-too-raunchy/ Cenk Uygur (http://www.twitter.com/cenkuygur) and Ana Kasparian (http://www.twitter.com/anakasparian) of The Young Turks discuss the album cover and the debate surrounding it. Cenk and Ana also discuss Nicki Minaj's awesome response to her critics. Tell us what you think in the comment section below. ********** The Largest Online News Show in the World. Hosted by Cenk Uygur and Ana Kasparian. LIVE STREAMING weekdays 6-8pm ET. Young Turk (n), 1. Young progressive or insurgent member of an institution, movement, or political party. 2. Young person who rebels against authority or societal expectations. (American Heritage Dictionary) The Young Turks (Winner - Best Political Podcast & Best Political News Site of 2009) were the first original talk show on Sirius satellite radio and the first live, daily webcast on the internet. But that is not the revolution. We are a rare show that combines all of the news that people care about in one place. We are not afraid to talk about politics and entertainment and sports and pop culture. But that is not the revolution either. The real revolution is in daring to be honest with people. We don't patronize our viewers or lie to them. We have real conversations and deliver the news honestly. Download audio and video of the full two hour show on-demand + the members-only post game show by becoming a member at http://www.tytnetwork.com/tytmembership. Your membership supports the day to day operations and is vital for our continued success and growth. Join The Young Turks Network mailing list https://www.tytnetwork.com/newsletter/ or Support The Young Turks by Subscribing http://www.youtube.com/user/theyoungturks?sub_confirmation=1 Like Us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheYoungTurks Follow Us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/TheYoungTurks Support TYT for FREE by doing your Amazon shopping through this link (bookmark it!) http://www.amazon.com/?tag=theyoungturks-20 Get your TYT Merch: http://shoptyt.com ********** 'Your Country Is Just Not That Into You: How the Media, Wall Street, and Both Political Parties Keep on Screwing You—Even After You’ve Moved On' by Jimmy Dore. Buy it here: http://goo.gl/t7GnDA
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