Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (née Maraj; born December 8, 1982), known professio… Read Full Bio ↴Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (née Maraj; born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj (/ˈnɪki mɪˈnɑːʒ/ NIK-ee min-AHZH), is a Trinidadian-born[a] rapper, singer, and songwriter. Often referred to as the "Queen of Rap", she is known for her musical versatility, animated rap flow, and various alter egos. She first gained recognition after releasing three mixtapes between 2007 and 2009. Minaj's debut album, Pink Friday (2010), topped the US Billboard 200 chart; its single "Super Bass" reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and was later certified diamond by the RIAA. Its follow-up, Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012), explored dance-pop and topped the Billboard 200, spawning the hit single “Starships”. Her next album, The Pinkprint (2014), marked a return to her hip hop roots. Its single "Anaconda" peaked at number two on the Hot 100 and became the first music video by a solo female rapper to reach one billion views on YouTube. Her 2019 collaboration with Karol G, "Tusa", became the longest-running number-one single on the Argentina Hot 100 chart. She achieved her first two US number-one singles in 2020 with the collaborations "Say So (Remix)" with Doja Cat and "Trollz" with 6ix9ine. In 2022, she earned her first solo number one on the Hot 100 with "Super Freaky Girl", the lead single from her fifth album, Pink Friday 2 (2023), which also debuted atop the Billboard 200.

Minaj is one of the best-selling music artists with 100 million records sold worldwide.[7] Billboard ranked her as the top-selling female rapper of the 2010s and one of the greatest rappers of all time.[8][9] She is the only female rapper to have 3 number-one albums on the Billboard 200 chart.

Regular Degular
Nicki Minaj Lyrics

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I am not your regular or degular
I am just so extracurricular
I will not get off into particulars
I just copped a coupe, that bitch ridiculous
I am not your regular or degular
I am just so extracurricular
I will not get off into particular
I just copped a coupe, that bitch ridiculous

Oochie coochie, juicy Tropicana, yah
Who be looking bougie in Gabbana? Moi
Which one of y'all selling them bananas, huh?
Sweep the Playoffs ‘cause who
Needs a janitor?
They ask me when I knew I wasn't regular
I tell ‘em that the coupe do not take regular
Plus all my dogs is with me like Cruella, yah
Get these bitches some bread
Because they jelly, yah

Thick in the thighs
Wet as the ocean, he fixin’ to dive
This is the prize
Road to the riches because of my drive
Up in the skies
I am so famous, I need a disguise
Cuttin’ some ties that’s word to Kendrick
They killin’ my vibe!

Th-thicka ah, thicka ah, ain't regular
Don’t even ah, even talk on my cellular
I’m still a yah, you a nah, you a regular
I am a star, where you start? In my belly
Yah

I am not your regular or degular
I am just so extracurricular
I will not get off into particulars
I just copped a coupe, that bitch ridiculous
I am not your regular or degular
I am just so extracurricular
I will not get off into particular
I just copped a coupe, that bitch ridiculous

45 on my table, I’m a killer, yah
Where is Elvis Presley? I’m Priscilla, yah
‘Bout to cop some dope from my drug dealer
Yah
Then, I’m ‘bout to crush it like Godzilla
Yah
Is this how people act when you not regular?
They screamin’ from Africa to Australia
I told ‘em that I’ve always been peculiar
Queenin’ down to the letter, as in Julius

Thick in the thighs
Thin in the waist, I be catching them eyes
Look at the ice
Whippin’ that work, I be flippin’ them pies
Flippin’ them pies
Givin’ him work whenever he applies
Look at the size, supersi-ize
I ain’t talkin’ the fries

Th-thicka ah, thicka ah, ain't regular
Don’t even ah, even talk on my cellular
I’m still a yah, you a nah, you a regular
I am a star, where you start? In my belly
Yah

I am not your regular or degular
I am just so extracurricular
I will not get off into particulars
I just copped a coupe, that bitch ridiculous
I am not your regular or degular (Aye)
I am just so extracurricular (Hey)
I will not get off into particular (Wait)

I just copped a coupe, that bitch ridiculous
(Skate)

Overall Meaning

In "Regular Degular" by Nicki Minaj, the lyrics convey a sense of confidence and uniqueness. In the first verse, Nicki asserts herself as different from others, stating that she is not a regular or degular individual. She describes herself as "extracurricular," suggesting that she goes beyond the norm and stands out from the crowd. Additionally, she mentions her recent acquisition of a luxurious coupe, exclaiming that it is ridiculously extraordinary.

Moving on to the next verse, Nicki playfully references herself as "Oochie coochie, juicy Tropicana," emphasizing her allure and sensuality. She also mentions being bougie in Gabbana, indicating her taste for designer fashion. She teases those who try to imitate her style by asking who among them is selling bananas, implying that their attempts are comical in comparison to her own success.

Following this, Nicki responds to inquiries about when she realized she was not ordinary by mentioning her car not requiring regular gasoline. She also boasts about her loyal friends, comparing them to Cruella, the villain from the Disney movie "101 Dalmatians." Nicki then points out that her success makes others jealous, hence the need for them to be given some bread, an informal term for money.

In the third verse, Nicki celebrates her physical attractiveness, describing herself as thick in the thighs and wet as the ocean. She sees herself as a prize and attributes her success to her determination and drive. She highlights her fame by saying she needs a disguise, possibly due to the constant scrutiny she faces. Nicki also alludes to Kendrick Lamar's song "HUMBLE.," using the phrase "cuttin’ some ties" to assert that negative influences are hindering her creative process.

Towards the end of the song, Nicki confidently reaffirms her status as being extraordinary. She dismisses regular people, represented by the phrase "you a nah, you a regular," and emphasizes her own stardom. Nicki humorously suggests that her journey to stardom starts in her belly, metaphorically referring to her unique talents and abilities.

In summary, "Regular Degular" is a self-assured anthem where Nicki Minaj proudly declares her exceptional status and rejects the notion of being ordinary. She showcases her lavish lifestyle, flaunts her physical beauty, and revels in her fame. The lyrics are filled with playful wordplay and clever references, all reinforcing Nicki's larger-than-life persona.

Line by Line Meaning

I am not your regular or degular
I am not your typical or ordinary person

I am just so extracurricular
I am unique and extraordinary

I will not get off into particulars
I won't go into specific details

I just copped a coupe, that bitch ridiculous
I just bought a fancy car, it's amazing

Oochie coochie, juicy Tropicana, yah
Sexy and tempting like a tropical fruit

Who be looking bougie in Gabbana? Moi
I'm the one looking fashionable in designer clothes

Which one of y'all selling them bananas, huh?
Who among you is selling drugs?

Sweep the Playoffs 'cause who Needs a janitor?
I dominate because I am the best, no need for assistance

They ask me when I knew I wasn't regular
People ask me when I realized I was unique

I tell 'em that the coupe do not take regular
I explain that my car requires premium fuel

Plus all my dogs is with me like Cruella, yah
My friends are always by my side, just like loyal dogs

Get these bitches some bread Because they jelly, yah
Give these jealous women some money

Thick in the thighs Wet as the ocean, he fixin' to dive
My thighs are thick, and I am sexually desirable

This is the prize Road to the riches because of my drive
I am successful because of my determination

Up in the skies I am so famous, I need a disguise
I am a celebrity and sometimes need to hide my identity

Cuttin' some ties that’s word to Kendrick They killin' my vibe!
I'm distancing myself from negative people, like Kendrick Lamar said

Th-thicka ah, thicka ah, ain't regular
I am thicker than usual, not ordinary

Don’t even ah, even talk on my cellular
Don't even try to call me

I’m still a yah, you a nah, you a regular
I am still extraordinary, while you remain ordinary

I am a star, where you start? In my belly
I am a star, and you have no chance of reaching my level

45 on my table, I’m a killer, yah
I have a gun on my table, I am dangerous

Where is Elvis Presley? I’m Priscilla, yah
I am like Elvis Presley, a legendary figure

'Bout to cop some dope from my drug dealer Yah
I'm going to buy drugs from my dealer

Then, I’m 'bout to crush it like Godzilla Yah
Then, I'm going to use and destroy the drugs

Is this how people act when you not regular?
Is this how people treat you when you're not ordinary?

They screamin' from Africa to Australia
People from all around the world are cheering for me

I told 'em that I've always been peculiar
I informed them that I've always been unique

Queenin' down to the letter, as in Julius
I am a queen, just like Julius Caesar

Thick in the thighs Thin in the waist, I be catching them eyes
My body is attractive, I catch people's attention

Look at the ice Whippin' that work, I be flippin' them pies
Look at my expensive jewelry, and how I'm successful in my illegal activities

Flippin' them pies Givin' him work whenever he applies
I am successful in my illegal activities, providing illegal substances whenever someone asks

Look at the size, supersi-ize
Look at how big and impressive I am

I ain't talkin' the fries
I'm not talking about fast food fries

I am not your regular or degular (Aye) I am just so extracurricular (Hey)
I am not ordinary or average, I am unique and exceptional

I will not get off into particular (Wait) I just copped a coupe, that bitch ridiculous (Skate)
I won't go into details, but I just bought an amazing car

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CORY MARTIN, ONIKA TANYA MARAJ, VINCENT MARCELLUS WATSON

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