Leona Lewis has a new album titled Glassheart almost ready and plans rival Nicki Minaj with her rap skills on her new album.

The 'Collide' singer - famed for her ballads - is putting the finishing touches to third record, 'Glassheart', and promised fans they will hear a different side to her, and she's even confident enough to take on New York based Nicki.

In a livestreamed Q and A session, Leona said: ''On my new album I will be rapping. I've discovered my voice for rapping.

''I could probably go up against Nicki Minaj now. I'm actually that good, so I'm coming for you Nicki! London style MCing.'' source

Wow! Lol um... Okay! I can't imagine someone who's "Bleeding Love" switching over to rap and being better than Nicki! However if Nicki Miaj keeps rapping about "Twinkle twinkle, little star" and Barney and friends then Leona may be right! Either way you definitely have my attention now Leona! @MoniqueDee_

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