Across
- 3. Once feuded, now reconciled on her show
- 5. Former flame and musical collaborator
- 7. Southern rap queen Nicki has often shown love to
- 9. R&B icon Nicki has praised on multiple occasions
- 10. Style-forward rapper Nicki respects and has worked with
- 13. Pop star collaborator on “Bom Bidi Bom”
- 14. Toured together; she called him a kind soul after his passing
- 17. Nicki’s pop BFF — appeared on “Side to Side” & more
- 19. Shared island roots and online interactions
- 20. Once supported, though their relationship became more complex later
- 23. Nicki toured with this R&B singer in early years
- 24. Singer Nicki has admired and referenced
- 26. Teamed up on “Say So” remix — mutual admiration
- 28. Female rap icon Nicki considers an influence and friend
- 29. Nicki supported her rise with tweets and mentions
Down
- 1. “Swalla” collaborator with Nicki and Ty Dolla Sign
- 2. Fashion and music creative Nicki has praised publicly
- 4. Mentor and label-mate who signed her to Young Money
- 6. Shared mutual support and good vibes
- 8. Classic R&B singer Nicki has interacted with and respected
- 11. Gospel singer Nicki featured with on “I’m Getting Ready”
- 12. Collaborated on “I’m Out” and supported each other
- 14. Producer and artist featured on her earlier albums
- 15. Frequent R&B collaborator from early in her career
- 16. Co-star on “Feeling Myself” and fellow queen
- 18. Rumored relationship turned mutual respect
- 21. Her Young Money “brother” and frequent collaborator
- 22. Teamed up on “Realize” and praised her pen
- 25. Appeared with her on “Chun Swae”
- 27. West Coast collaborator on several tracks