Nicki Minaj slammed the mindset of pro-obesity activists like Lizzo who glorify unhealthy lifestyles under the banner of “body positivity,” in a new interview with Vogue.
In the magazine’s cover story for the December issue, Minaj, 40, spoke about how she’s now at “peace” with her body after spending years being what the paper described as “an exponent of body positivity since the beginning of her career.”
“I just looked at a video [from] when I was 25, and I would f-cking pay to look like that right now,” the singer said. “But today I can say that I’m at peace with who I am and how I look.”
Minaj qualified her comments about acceptance at every size with a tacit criticism of contemporary models who promote a movement that now glorifies gluttony.
“I have to say this as a Black woman, though,” she said. “I’ve made certain choices for my son, to not give him sweets and candy and juices, because of illnesses like diabetes that run in our community.”
“I’m not in favor of body positivity if it means unhealthy bodies,” Minaj added. “That’s bull. It’s not believable, so let’s stop pretending.”
Minaj also spoke candidly about a recent breast reduction.
“I love it,” she said. “I used to want a bigger butt, and now I look back and realize how silly that was. So—love your curves, and love your non-curves. There’s nothing wrong with any of it.”
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