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Nicki Minaj: 'Ice Age 4 role written for me'

Published Tuesday, Aug 9 2011, 02:07 BST | By Jennifer Still | 3 comments

Nicki Minaj has revealed that her role in Ice Age: Continental Drift was written specifically for her.

The 'Moment 4 Life' rapper was confirmed last week to be voicing a character in the upcoming animated feature, though it has not been announced what part she will take.

Talking to MTV News, Minaj recalled her first unsuccessful audition for the project and expressed her excitement for the final product.

"They knew I liked animation, they knew I liked to do voices, and so they said they were doing that... I thought, 'This is amazing'," she said.

Minaj further explained: "The original role that I was up for I didn't get, so I said, 'Oh, okay, whatever.' I was really mad, and the next thing you know, they called me and they said, 'We wrote in a part just for you 'cause we really want you to be a part of this movie.'

"I just was screaming and so excited, and I went in and I had a blast. I did it as two different voices. We'll see what happens."

Ice Age: Continental Drift will be released in the UK on July 6, 2012 and in the US on July 13, 2012.

Watch Nicki Minaj's video for 'Moment 4 Life' below: