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On Thursday (April 21), Nicki Minaj opened up to her Twitter followers by explaining how she moved on from her use of marijuana as a coping mechanism and, in turn, has grounded herself and found a source of natural joy, free of stimulants.

Nicki Minaj Opens Up About Sobriety & Happiness: 'Be Gentle With Yourself' Published on:Apr 22, 2022, 2:05 PM by 4 Just like millions of people across the nation, Nicki Minajhas also struggled with sobriety issues. On Thursday (April 21), the Queen rapper opened up to all 24.9 million of her Twitter followers by explaining how she moved on from her use of marijuana as a coping mechanism and, in turn, has grounded herself and found a source of natural joy, free of stimulants. I used to b happy when I was high, Nicki wrote in part. Now Im happy when Im sober. No judgment to anyone. Be gentle with yourself. I used to b happy when I was high. Now Im happy when Im sober. No judgement to anyone. Be gentle with yourself. Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) April 22, 2022 She continued, remarking on how her past lifestyle choices still linger in this new chapter of her life, partly due to genetic factors that are out of her control. My eyes naturally look like that and ppl always think Im high when Im not wearing makeup, Nicki said. Plus my eyes are naturally gray & I was born in the Caribbean islands of Cuba. The 1st paragraph was true tho. My eyes naturally look like that and ppl always think Im high when Im not wearing makeup. Plus my eyes are naturally gray & I was born in the Caribbean islands of Cuba. The 1st paragraph was true tho. Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) The multi-platinum rapper-turned-mother has transformed into a nurturing, and self-reflective guardian since the birth of her son Papa in September 2020. Last May, while she was apparently reflecting on her past she shared several of her old mugshot photo on Instagram in a quick post-and-delete memorial commemorating her growth as a woman who was born and bred in Queens. It took me years to be able to look at things like this, Nicki Minajwrote in the since-deleted caption. Criminal possession with the intent to use. I did use it tho. This is so inspiring to look back. The girl was leaking blood and spent days in the hospital. The word on the street was that I was gonna b deported. I was so scared. LOL. I was on the run. I rlly thought I was in a ghetto movie. I hid my car and went to stay with my Aunt in Brooklyn chile. Bwahahahaaaa. #Growth. Read more