• Nicki Minaj Delivers Inspirational Speech at VH1’s Big in 2015 [WATCH VIDEO]

    In an introduction to VH1 Big in 2015 award for Queen Latifah's enormous contribution to hip-hop, and music in general, Nicki Minaj made an inspirational and rousing speech. She said, "I've never met a woman that I couldn't relate to, ever. I hope that if I could inspire a woman to do anything it's to never take no for an answer. No matter what field you're in, go after your biggest dream."

  • Nicki Minaj Posts $100,000 Bail for Brother in Reported Rape Case

    Nicki Minaj has posted $100,000 bail for her brother in his reported rape case. This past Thursday (Dec. 3), her brother, Jelani Maraj, was arraigned in court in Nassau country on charges of first degree sexual conduct in addition to rape of a 12-year-old girl. The bond posted by Minaj is supported by two homes in Baldwin that she owns, one inhabited by her mother and the other by her brother.

  • Busta Rhymes is Dropping a New Album in 2016

    Busta Rhymes has been a hip-hop heavy hitter for decades. His influence and legacy are widespread, from Twista to Yelawolf. Nicki Minaj never would have said "Rah, rah, like a dungeon dragon" had it not been for Rhymes's verse on "Scenario." Rhymes has worked with some of the biggest and best names in hip-hop, while releasing his own lyrically dizzying music, and has announced that he will be releasing a new album next year, 2016.

  • Nicki Minaj Responds to Viral Jennifer Lopez AMA Meme, Claims She Was Giving "Side Eye"

    It's no secret that when Nicki Minaj feels threatened or disrespected, she doesn't take it sitting down. When American Music Awards host Jennifer Lopez danced her way through a medley of the year's most popular songs including "Anaconda," the rapper was caught giving what seemed to be side eye to J.Lo, which was captured in a meme that since went viral. Now, Minaj has personally responded to those claims.

  • Chicago 6th Grade Substitute Teacher Fired For Giving Students Lessons on Chief Keef

    Chief Keef has invited both academic inquiry and derision with his often-controversial rhymes and behavior. However, until now, mention of the Chicago rapper in the classroom was scant, especially in elementary school. As was previously reported, this did not deter a substitute teacher from John Fiske Elementary School in Chicago from creating a lesson plan for her sixth grade music class surrounding the legally troubled rapper and his short history since his sudden rise to fame in mid-2012. The lesson plan also included homework about Chris Brown. Due to backlash, the teacher was fired.

  • AMAs 2015 Red Carpet: Celebrity Fashion Looks From Nicki Minaj, Gigi Hadid & More

    On Sunday (Nov. 22), the 43rd annual American Music Award were held at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles. The night was filled with some of the largest hit-makers in the music industry and the biggest names celebrities in Hollywood. While most viewers tuned in to the 2015 award ceremony to see which artists would go home with what, some of the real winners stole the show on the star-studded red carpet. This list highlights the celebrity fashion looks from Nicki Minaj, Gigi Hadid, and more.

  • Missy Elliott Talks Women Rappers, 'WTF' Influences and More in New Interview

    Music fans across the world are thrilled to see that Missy Elliott is back, and just as good as ever. The massively influential female rapper has made great strides for women in the industry, and released a plethora of fantastic material along the way. Although she had taken a hiatus in recent years, Missy Elliott released "WTF ft. Pharell Wiliams" in a momentous return-to-form that had many in the industry buzzing. Further, her Super Bowl halftime performance let fans know that she hadn't lost a bit of her power in the years she took off. In a new interview with Billboard, Elliott discusses her influence over popular female rappers such as Nicki Minaj, and the state of women in this industry.

  • Nicki Minaj Gives Maya Angelou’s 'Still I Rise' a Powerful Reading at A&E Concert Special

    Nicki Minaj may be best known for her rapping prowess, but that has translated well to her poetry reading abilities. On Friday night (Nov. 20), A&E will air the concert special Shining A Light: A Concert for Progress on Race in America, in hopes to bring this country's racial relations to the forefront. And, in a teaser for the program, the "Anaconda" rapper recites the classic Maya Angelou poem "Still I Rise," and does so with a sense of dignity and power.
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