On today’s (May 10) Ellen Degeneres Show, the self-proclaimed Barbie Nicki Minaj performed her new single “Right by My Side.” Surrounded by male dancers and perched on a white throne atop a flight of stairs, the flashy performer both sang and rapped live in a long, pink skirt complete with denim jacket and gold medallions. Her appearance on the show was also accompanied by a chat with Ellen and mega Minaj fans Sophia Grace and Rosie.
The “Moment for Life” singer is also the newest artist to endorse Pepsi, as her commercial using the same song debuted on Monday May 7th. Pepsi has been famously endorsed by the biggest stars including Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, and Beyonce. In speaking with the Insider, she explains how, as a black girl, she was most inspired by Beyonce’s endorsement as “something so iconic,” and thus “makes this moment feel that much more amazing” for her.
In the same interview, she speaks on how the song “Moment for Life” came about, which turned out to be a good fit for the Pepsi brand. During the making of her first album, Minaj says she was overwhelmed by the positive response to her music, and as an underground artist, she wasn’t used to the buzz. She says, “I went into the studio, heard this amazing track, and right there in the moment, I kinda wished I could freeze everything that was happening cuz it felt so exciting…so I just started singing I wish I could have this moment for life…I didn’t write it down, I just felt that [was] what the track was saying.”
The commercial is called “Live for Now” and encourages us to live in the moment and enjoy life. The commercial expands on Nicki’s experience on how she wanted to “freeze” everything. Check out the extended cut below:
Nicki Minaj has done it again! The rap sensation just debuted her brand new single on Ellen and she’s excited to share the news with her fans. On top of that, Nicki recently became an official spokesperson for Pepsi. She made a special appearance on Ellen to talk about her new song and what it feels like to be part of such an iconic company. This is sure to be one interview you won’t want to miss!
The track, which will appear on Nicki’s upcoming album, has already been receiving rave reviews from fans who got a sneak peek when she performed at the MTV Music Awards earlier this year. It’s a funky mix of hip hop and pop that perfectly showcases Nicki’s unique style. Plus, now that she’s partnering with Pepsi, everyone can get in on the action by listening to the full version of the song whenever they grab their favorite beverage from the store.
Nicki is no stranger to making headlines but this time around there are even more reasons why people should tune into her latest appearance on Ellen! We can all look forward to hearing about how it felt for her to become an official face of Pepsi as well as getting our first listen of this amazing new single. Get ready world: Nicki Minaj is taking over yet again!
Song Details
Nicki Minaj has been busy promoting her new single, “Seeing Green,” and appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to give fans a first listen. She opened up about why she wanted to collaborate with Drake and Lil Wayne for the song, saying it was more than just a business venture: “I’ve known them since I was 17 years old…it was like we were all getting together as friends.”
The rapper also spoke about endorsing Pepsi earlier this year, noting that it wasn’t something she took lightly. “It was really important for me to represent my culture in an authentic way, so I felt like there had to be a message behind it,” she said of the collaboration. Nicki shared how proud she was of the commercial’s success and what it meant for young people who looked up to her: “To have those kids see me being celebrated is really inspiring for them.”
Ultimately, Nicki made clear that music remains at the forefront of all these projects; after all, without music none of this would be possible. Through her hard work and dedication, she hopes others can find hope and inspiration from her story — regardless of their background or where they come from.
Pepsi Collaboration
Nicki Minaj’s work with Pepsi is an example of the artist using her platform to make a difference. As she mentioned on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, it was important for her to represent her culture in an authentic way and provide a positive message through the collaboration.
The commercial itself has been incredibly successful; not only did it encourage young people to find their own voice and pursue their dreams, but it also demonstrated how powerful representation can be when done correctly. Representation matters, especially in today’s society where marginalized communities are often overlooked or ignored altogether. Through her partnership with Pepsi, Nicki made sure that these voices were heard and celebrated — something that resonated deeply with many around the world.
This kind of influence is invaluable: not just for those who feel more seen because of Nicki’s work, but also for future generations who will use this as inspiration to create meaningful change within their own lives and communities. With her music and advocacy combined, Nicki Minaj continues to show us all what true power looks like — one song at a time.
Conclusion
I was thrilled to hear Nicki Minaj’s new single on Ellen. It’s such an uplifting, fun song and I’m sure many people will enjoy it! The collaboration with Pepsi is also really exciting. Not only did she get the chance to promote her music but this partnership is a great way for Pepsi to reach even more of their target audience.
Nicki has always been an advocate for expressing yourself and encouraging others to do so as well. By endorsing Pepsi, she continues that message by inspiring everyone to be themselves and stay true to who they are no matter what anyone else says.
All in all, it was awesome seeing Nicki debut her new single on Ellen and hearing about her endorsement with Pepsi. She truly is doing amazing things and I can’t wait to see what else she comes up with next!
