On July 9, the We in Miami Podcast previewed an upcoming interview with Safaree Samuels, where he candidly discussed the challenges he faced after his breakup with Nicki Minaj in 2014.
Struggles Post-Breakup
Safaree shared his feelings about the tough period following his split from Nicki. He described how seeing her move on with rapper Meek Mill soon after their breakup made things even harder for him. “It was a dark time,” Safaree admitted, emphasizing the emotional toll it took on him.
Public Pressure and Isolation
During the podcast, Safaree spoke about the pressure from Nicki’s fans and the public, who wanted him to fade away after their relationship ended. Despite this, he persisted in advancing his career. “Nine, 10 years later—10, 15 TV shows later, and a lot of music released—I’m still here,” he said. However, the period after their breakup was particularly tough because Nicki and Meek were two of the biggest names in the industry, and their relationship left Safaree feeling isolated.
The Impact of Nicki and Meek’s Relationship
Safaree explained that Nicki’s relationship with Meek Mill added to his struggles. “When she got with Meek, they were the biggest in the world, and it felt like everyone was against me,” he said. This left him feeling alone in the industry, as no one wanted to associate or work with him.
Timeline of Their Relationship
Safaree and Nicki Minaj dated from 2000 to 2014. Shortly after their breakup, Nicki began dating Meek Mill, and their relationship lasted until 2017. Safaree and Meek had a rocky relationship, with conflicts arising both before and after Nicki’s involvement with Meek.
In March 2015, Safaree claimed that Nicki and Meek had started dating before he and Nicki had officially broken up, which fueled their feud. This tension escalated when Safaree was allegedly attacked by members of Meek’s crew outside a party in West Hollywood, an incident caught on camera.
Despite the turmoil, Safaree stated that by 2018, the feud had ended.
