Nicki Minaj and Nas Reportedly Had a Very Low-Key Breakup Before "Nasika" Really Became a Thing
Word on the curb is that Nicki Minaj and Nas situationship/sleep over marathon or whatever is officially dunzo.
The two rappers went public [sort of] back in May 2017 when Nicki gushed over their budding romantic relationship on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Then we saw them side by side with Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz in an adorable couples photo at Nas' 44th birthday celebration in September.
Their occasional flexing on the 'gram was definitely soaking up the media's attention while they never actually called themselves an item.
Nas took a more subtle approach to their courtship by posting Instagram photos with his new leading lady. He at one point call Nicki his "shorty."
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After leaving all these breadcrumbs with no real confirmation, we eventually were like...
Well, the truth is this. According to TMZ, the strain of living on two different coasts (Nicki stays in Miami while Nas lives in Los Angeles) proved to be too much. Though the break up was reportedly amicable, they have no intention of hanging out as friends since both are squarely in work mode.
Welp, it was fun while it lasted. It's just too bad "Nasika" never became a thing.
Break ups are the worst...especially when you catch your partner red handed. Here is Teairra Marie busting in on Cisco and Amber.