Some music stars say they are quitting but do they really mean it

Some music stars, like rapper Nicki Minaj, say they are quitting but often, they change their minds later and make a comeback

American rapper Nicki Minaj (above) caused a stir in music circles when she recently announced her retirement at the grand old age of 36 to focus on her family. PHOTO: AP
Eddino Abdul Hadi
Music Correspondent
Updated
Sep 15, 2019, 12:57 PM
Published
Sep 15, 2019, 05:00 AM
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When singers and musicians say they are going to retire, it is best to take it with a pinch of salt.

American rapper Nicki Minaj caused a stir in music circles when she recently announced her retirement at the grand old age of 36 to focus on her family.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on September 15, 2019, with the headline Some music stars say they are quitting but do they really mean it. Subscribe

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