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Nicki Minaj 'Only' Lyric Video Accused Of Glorifying Nazism As Rapper Portrays Hitler-Like Dictator

Nicki Minaj Blasted For 'Nazi-Inspired' Video
Matt Bagwell
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Nicki Minaj is no stranger to a spot of controversy when it comes to her music videos but she really has surpassed herself with the lyric video to her latest single 'Only'.

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The US rapper is portrayed as a Hitler-like dictator in the clip, which quickly had viewers pointing out the similarities with Nazi imagery.

In the animated feature, buildings can be seen draped in swastika-style 'YM' banners in reference to the US star's record label, Young Money.

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The black and white video also features gas masks and bombs, with the only colour coming from what looks like a red Nazi-inspired arm band.

Within hours of the video being made available on YouTube, viewers called for the 31-year-old star to remove it.

One wrote: "I really do love you but your video for "only" is really not okay. Pls do better and take it down or apologize or SOMETHING."

Another tweeted: "The lyric video for Only by Nicki Minaj is indescribable. Who the hell thought a Nazi theme was a good idea?"

Watch the video for yourselves below and let us know what you think by leaving a comment.

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