Safaree Samuels reflected on the challenges of dealing with his breakup from Nicki Minaj in 2014 during a recent interview on the We in Miami Podcast. He candidly discussed the aftermath, noting how difficult it was as Nicki moved on to a relationship with Meek Mill, which garnered immense attention and scrutiny. Safaree highlighted how the public and even industry dynamics seemed to turn against him during that period, making it tough to navigate professionally and personally.

He described feeling isolated and facing backlash during what he termed a “dark time,” especially when he found himself at odds with both Nicki and Meek, who were then among the most prominent figures in music. Safaree recounted the challenges of being marginalized and even physically confronted, citing incidents such as his altercation with members of Meek Mill’s entourage.

Despite the tumultuous fallout, Safaree emphasized that he has since moved past the beef and strife, asserting that the issues between him and Meek were resolved by 2018.