VIDEO – Sophia Grace Brownlee duets “Super Bass” with idol Nicki Minaj on Ellen

Sophia Grace Brownlee duets with Nicki Minaj Super Bass
British Sophia Grace Brownlee, 8, took the world by storm last week when her precocious cover of Nicki Minaj’s “Super Bass” was uploaded to YouTube. Supported by her 5-year-old cousin Rosie, Sophia Grace tore through the complicated rap lyrics, and powerfully belted out the melodic chorus like a professional singer.

Her talent is undeniable, and she racked up millions of hits (the count right now is 13 million,) and gained the attention of her idol Nicki Minaj, who tweeted the video, and Ellen DeGeneres, who invited Sophia Grace and Rosie to her show. The girls showed up in their signature ballerina outfits accented with large tiaras, and just like when she’s singing Sophia gives an interview with a effusive, flamboyant precociousness. Although she’s only eight, her eyes twinkled with excitement, and her mannerisms and wit were well beyond her age.

Though she said she really didn’t know what “Super Bass” is about, she does know two things: “How to turn a phrase, and how to put on a show.” She also has a mean American accent.

Not only did Sophia Grace perform “Super Bass” with the same accuracy and enthusiasm show on the viral video, but she and Rosie also got to meet Nicki! When the brightly colored pop princess stepped out and hugged Sophia, Ellen’s studio audience burst into tears (as well as many at home.) Nicki’s presence seemed to only energize Sophia more, and she was super-pumped to put on one of the wigs Nicki brought for the girls and lead Nicki in a “Super Bass” duet.

Nicki said she thought Sophia had an amazing career ahead of her, but advised her to stay in school. She also said she’d take the girls on a shopping spree, again emphasizing studies by offering up “books, bookbags,” and then veering into more fun suggestions like clothes and guitars. She even joked that she’d buy the girls cars and houses if they wanted.

One thing’s for sure, we the world hasn’t seen the last of Sophia Grace Brownlee.

UPDATE – They’re baaaaaack! Check out Sophia’s return to Ellen!



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