• Nicki Minaj's Ex Safaree Samuels Talks Ghostwriting, Says He Got "No Credit"

    Although the two have been broken up for well over a year, Nicki Minaj's ex Safaree "Stuntman" Samuels isn't done talking about his former flame. In a new interview, Samuels claims he did a good bit of ghostwriting for his superstar ex-girlfriend and revealed he received "no writing credit" for the many songs he contributed to.

  • Nicki Minaj's Angola Concert Faced with Criticism by Human Rights Activists

    Nicki Minaj has found herself in hot water again, and this time it has nothing to do with a boyfriend or reading a Maya Angelou poem. The "Anaconda" rapper is being called out by human rights activists for an upcoming concert in the African nation of Angola, where she will be performing for dictator Jose Eduardo dos Santos and his family.

  • Nicki Minaj Responds to Critics Again, Defends Reciting Maya Angelou's 'Still I Rise'

    Last week, Nicki Minaj took to Twitter to respond to critics who questioned her lyrical abilities and once again, she’s speaking out against her commentators. In a recent interview with Billboard, Minaj defended her Recital of Maya Angelou's 'Still I Rise' poem during A&E’s Shining A Light: A Concert for Progress on Race in America.

  • Nicki Minaj Fires Back at Critics After Revealing Plans for New Mixtape

    Since making a name for herself in the mainstream realm, Nicki Minaj has established a cult-like following and she has the record sells to prove it, but there are still some who question her lyrical skills. Minaj hopped on social media to fire back at her critics after recently revealing plans for a new mixtape.

  • Nicki Minaj Discusses Meek Mill Engagement Rumors, Donald Trump, U.S. Drug War

    Nicki Minaj has had quite the year. Between her massively successful Pinkprint Tour and her handful of Grammy nominations, it's fair to say the "Anaconda" rapper is at the top of her game. As her triumphant year comes to an end, Nicki sat down with Billboard to discuss the most relevant topics facing the United States at the moment and her relationship with rapper Meek Mill.

  • 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 Jelani 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, Moving on From Legal Troubles

    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.
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