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Nicki Minaj releases album date

Nicki Minaj releases album date

July 8, 2010 3 Comments

Tweet Rapper Nicki Minaj said the date her long awaited, highly anticipated debut album will be released via Twitter on Thursday. “November 23,” Minaj tweeted Thursday to a shocked flock of followers. Two days before Turkey Day. Not since, well, a couple months ago, has a new artist’s initial album been so highly sought after. ...

‘You’re Canadian AND Jewish’: Drake does Kimmel

‘You’re Canadian AND Jewish’: Drake does Kimmel

June 25, 2010 No Comments

Tweet Young Money artist de jour Drake was a guest on Jimmy Kimmel last night, espousing his views on hip-hop and working with behind-bars executive producer Lil Wayne. Kimmel said Drake’s success was happening despite several things working against him such as “You’re Canadian, AND you’re Jewish …”. Funny stuff. Drake performed “Over” and “Bedrock” ...

Sean Garrett feat. Nicky Minaj: “Get It All”

Sean Garrett feat. Nicky Minaj: “Get It All”

June 23, 2010 No Comments

Tweet Super producer and now artist Sean Garrett and hip-hop’s new queen, Nicky Minaj have released a new video, titled “Get It All,” for the stans out there. At first glance this definitely looks like some “Saved by the Bell” stuff, but maybe that’s the demo. Garrett is hoping to get his shine on after ...

Nicki Minaj nominated for fiddyleven BET Awards

Nicki Minaj nominated for fiddyleven BET Awards

May 20, 2010 No Comments

Tweet Your favorite rapper without an album, Nicki Minaj has been nominated fiddyleven times for a BET Award recently. Minaj, who’s done everything for BET, including hosted a fashion show, ramped up ratings for “106 & Park” and more, is finally getting the love in return. In addition to three nominations with her rap supergroup ...

Nicki Minaj: Hip-Hop Queen?

Nicki Minaj: Hip-Hop Queen?

February 25, 2010 8 Comments

Tweet Young Money artist Nicki Minaj has nary an album out but is the hottest female in the rap game already? How could this happen? How could a lyrical novice who started on Myspace with barely two mixtapes and a handful of features, and some major detractors, be a serious contender for hip-hop queen? Call ...

Even Barbie wants you to be more than a vixen

Even Barbie wants you to be more than a vixen

January 12, 2010 No Comments

Tweet With the Barbiefication (that’s my word, don’t even try it) of American femininity going on now. It’s vewy, vewy (Elmer Fudd voice) interesting that even Mattel, the Dr. Frankenstein behind the Barbie doll, is pushing a new campaign to have her take on new occupations as a way to transcend the dim-witted blonde arch ...

Nicki Minaj catching shade from female music stars

Nicki Minaj catching shade from female music stars

January 4, 2010 4 Comments

Tweet It seems the new year should be a time of refreshment, hope. But if your New York rapper Nicki Minaj, you’re already the subject of some serious criticism from your peers. Female musician and Chicago’s own Kid Sister recently said, “My thing is do people take her seriously?” While the jibe is not necessarily ...

Young Money releases long-awaited album

Young Money releases long-awaited album

December 22, 2009 1 Comment

Tweet Lil Wayne’s first stab at moguldom has arrived in stores as of today. Young Money, the only supergroup in rap, has released its long-awaited album. While the members of Young Money read like a Parliament Funkadelic album, the essentials are that Wayne himself, Nicki Minaj and that mixtape king, Drake, are assembled here for ...

In the Club: So Mannie Distractions

In the Club: So Mannie Distractions

December 21, 2009 1 Comment

Tweet There’s always one: One chick in the club that is willing to go all out. Never fails. Even Mannie Fresh can’t fade this chick. And he didn’t even have to “Back That Thang Up.”

Would hip-hop sully Sade’s image?

Would hip-hop sully Sade’s image?

December 17, 2009 No Comments

Tweet This month music fans were treated with new music from the sultry sound of the husky-yet-suave vocals of British-Nigerian singer Sade. The “Smooth Operator” star is back after a decade hiatus that has seen the music industry almost tank. But unlike any other time before her, Sade is entering a music business pock-marked with ...

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Rihanna = Back To Blondie

Tweet Although it is just making news, Rihanna has had a blonde head of hair since last fall. She...

Chad Ochocinco, Evelyn Lozada inked up (PICS + VIDEO)

Tweet NFL baller Chad Ochocinco and his fiance reality TV star Evelyn Lozada got inked up for an Urban...

Rihanna hot in Armani jeans ad (PICS)

Tweet Rihanna has released new photos of round two of her ad campaign with Emporio Armani Jeans and the pics...

Beyonce gives birth to baby girl, Blue Ivy

Tweet Beyonce has given birth to a baby girl named Blue Ivy Carter, according to her sister, Solange. “The most...

Basketball Wives LA’s Imani Showalter dons bikini (PICS)

Tweet Imani Showalter of “Basketball Wives LA” has a new attitude and new shape for 2010. She showed off...