On this episode of ‘Stepping Into The Shade Room,’ Eve steps in to talk everything from viral rumors to motherhood and marriage to her “billionaire” husband, Maximillion Cooper. The rap icon also spills the tea and gets candid in conversation, reflecting on her leaked sextape and her relationship with fellow rapstress Nicki Minaj. This, all while chatting it up with host, Thembi.
Eve Opens Therapy & How It Helped Shape Her Relationship With Nicki Minaj
About twenty-one minutes into the interview, Eve spoke about attending therapy ahead of beginning a working relationship with Nicki Minaj. The pair reportedly worked alongside one another during the filming of ‘Barbershop: The Next Cut,’ released in 2016. In the years that followed, Eve explained that she acknowledged feeling like Minaj had replaced her as the music industry’s “it-girl.”
“Everyone has been in that position, no matter what industry you’re in,” Eve explained to Thembi. “You could be at the top of your game… and there might a situation or a person that makes you feel insecure. And I think the therapy was for me to be the best me on set, and also not to bring my — whatever was going on in my head and bring it on to set.”
Furthermore, Eve explained that she received solace when Minaj later wrote her a letter. In it, the rapper acknowledged the nervousness she felt about arriving on set and feeling like she had to measure up to Eve.
“And sometimes you just need a conversation with people, and sometimes it is your own stuff – you’re just in your own head,” Eve said.
The Rapper Talks About Marriage & Motherhood
About thirty-three minutes into the interview, the rapper opened up about being a married woman. And having an interracial relationship. Scroll above to watch as Eve dishes on the new chapter and even stepping into motherhood with her bonus children. Additionally, the rapper even spills the beans on how she met her husband. Furthermore, she also opens up about the surprising details of their first date! Lastly, watch as Eve seemingly explains how she knew he was the one, and how she approached a tough topic surrounding a leaked tape with him.
