No one's ever going to touch American Idol. They'll never come close."
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So says Nicki Minaj in the latest promotional spot for the Fox singing competition. The commercial, which aired during Wednesday night's X Factor, featured Minaj in a more professional role as the Young Money singer-rapper elaborated on the Season 12 theme of "dreams."
"You are finding someone right before they become a superstar, and hopefully you are going to help to mold that journey and make them a better artist," she said.
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American Idol returns Jan. 16.
What do you think of the serious side of Nicki, Worshippers?
Watch the clip below: