This week in tragic news,18 year old Tyler Clementi took his life by jumping off the George Washington Bridge after his roomate allegedly videotaped him having sex with another man and posted it on the internet. Several celebs such as Ciara and Ellen DeGeneres have appealed to the public for a stop to these tragedies. Seems like incidents like these are becoming more frequent. Young Money rapper, Nicki Minaj is one of the latest celebs to speak out.

Nicki tells MTV News, “I would encourage my gay fans to be fighters and to be brave. People face difficulties, no matter who you are. I faced difficulties with a lot of things. I face opposition every day, but I didn’t kill myself and now, thank God, I’m here. So I want my life to be a testimony to my fans and my gay fans.”

“I mean I could never imagine what they’re going through. But I know that suicide is never the answer and I know that things always get better… It just takes a little willpower. There’s an answer. There’s always a different way that you can fight people back. And definitely (with) suicide you’re giving up and I don’t promote giving up. I promote fighting and winning…,” she further says. “So I’m supporting you guys. I love you very, very much and for the people who don’t love you, they need help.”

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