Nicki Minaj Creates a Man-Eating Dominatrix Haven in 'Only' Video

For her “Anaconda” video, Nicki Minaj purposefully showed a world in which women completely controlled the narrative. This new video for her single “Only,” from The Pinkprint, takes a similar approach, bringing us into a dominatrix den where men are paralyzed and defenseless.

In explaining the “Anaconda” concept, Minaj told GQ, “it’s always about the female taking back the power, and if you want to be flirty and funny that’s fine, but always keeping the power and the control in everything.” Same goes for “Only.” The scene is a room full of maneaters having their way with imprisoned dudes. Minaj (who looks the part) is in command.

The video opens with one of Minaj’s merciless accomplices dragging a bloodied male hostage out of a bathroom. Handcuffs and other cage imagery paint the picture: the men are trapped. Even though there are some unshackled guys dancing around in the background—and Lil Wayne and Drake are free to roam about the cabin—you get the idea they don’t exactly have the liberty to escape. (Still: the concept would be better executed if all the guys were tied up.)

Not really sure what Chris Brown’s purpose is in the video! Other than to creep us out with his gold contacts and grills. Less of him next time, please. As usual, Drake does a good job hamming it up with his dramatic pantomimes, and he’s wearing some cool leather pants.