Here are snippets of Rihanna’s “Raining Men” featuring Nicki Minaj, and “California Bed King.” Both songs appear on her “LOUD” album, due November 16. Which do you like better? Also, what do you think of her new promo photo? RAINING MEN CALIFORNIA BED KING Rihanna Heads Home To Barbados For Prime Minister’s Funeral [PHOTOS] Rihanna […]

Nicki Minaj is featured in the latest issue of YRB magazine, where she talks about her “competition,” her “breakout” moment and her new album “Pink Friday,” due November 22. On Female Rappers Who Don’t Support Her “These girls aren’t mad at me. They’re mad at themselves,” she states, shooting down questions on why she never […]

Has Nicki Minaj tied the knot? The rapper was spotted with her man last night in Miami and they were both sporting wedding bands. According to mediatakeout.com, Nicki and SB have been dating off-and-on for nearly 5 years  and got engaged last year. Nicki Minaj’s “Right Thru Me” [NEW VIDEO] Nicki Minaj Covers Up For […]

Nicki Minaj lets down her guard in the Diane Martel-directed video for “Right Thru Me.” In the video, Nicki Minaj strips herself of her colorful wigs and crazy outfits, and shows off a more natural look, along with her acting chops. Nicki and her man, played by model Willy Monfret, break up to make up […]

Even record companies are feeling the pinch. Gone are the days when labels fully invest in an artist to develop both their sound and look. Today’s economic environment and the downturn in the giant profits the labels once enjoyed calls for a new business model -one that requires an artist to come with a complete package that’s […]

Nicki Minaj and will.i.am have released the video for their collaboration, “Check It Out.” The video is inspired by the Harajuku culture of the Japanese. In it, Nicki takes the stage of an international talk show, and will.i.am flips – literally – for Nicki, as he raps on the ceiling and gets animated. “We’re doing […]

Nicki Minaj glams it up for the October 2010 issue NYLON Magazine. All in an effort to promote her upcoming album, “Pink Friday,” Nicki dresses more conservatively than usual for her photo shoot. She discusses her “theatrics” as an performer, her current obsession, crazy fans and the one thing people don’t know about her. _ […]

Yesterday, a press release from Nicki Minaj’s camp hit the internet, stating that she had dropped Diddy as her manager and replaced him with Benny Medina. Turns out, the press release was a fake. Nicki Minaj took to her Twitter account yesterday to explain that all is good on her end. She also said she’s […]

Nicki Minaj has fired Diddy from his position as her manager. Nicki reportedly broke the news in a press release today, October 18, stating that Diddy did not meet her standards. She has replaced Diddy with star-maker Benny Medina, who currently manages mogul Jennifer Lopez, and whose oast clients include Mariah Carey, Gwen Stefani, Brandy […]

Keyshia Cole’s new single features none other than “it” girl Nicki Minaj. On “I Ain’t Thru,” the first single off Keyshia’s fourth album (due in December), the two ladies get feisty, alternating verses about not stopping until they reach the top. Keyshia has been off the scene since being engaged and giving birth to her […]

Nicki Minaj’s “Pink Friday” album cover has hit the web. Cartoonishly staring at the camera, Nicki Minaj’s “Barbie” body is all out of whack – elongated legs and no arms. She takes the pink motif to the extreme: her platform shoes, shoulder-length wig, and tulle skirt all sport the hue. The album, originally due November […]

The line-up for VH1’s “Divas” 2010 was announced today. And though we love Keri Hilson (and can see the potential in Nicki Minaj), we’re not so sure the two ladies should be headlining such an event. VH1 caught a lot of flack last year for it’s line-up. After all, “Divas” had been on hiatus since […]