The nominations for BET’s Hip Hop Awards were announced on Wednesday, and Jay-Z, Drake, Rick Ross and Nicki Minaj have the most nods. Jay-Z leads the pack with a record-breaking 10 nominations, including Best Live Performer, Lyricist of the Year, and Best Hip-Hop Video. Meanwhile, Drake scored eight nominations, including Hustler of the Year; Minaj [...]

Ever since the release of "Monster" there's been a lot of the chatter has been around the multiple personalities Nicki Minaj channeled during her verse.

(AllHipHop News) Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z has been nominated for 10 BET Hip-Hop Awards, the highest number for any artist in the five-year history of the annual awards show, the network announced today (September 8th). Jay-Z is nominated for Lyricist of the Year, Best Live Performer, Track of the Year and Perfect Combo awards, based on his hit single "Empire State of Mind," as well as his album Blueprint 3. Young Money poses the most serious threat for awards to Jay-Z, as Drake and Nicki Minaj have scored...(read more )

Nicki Minaj has received endorsements from Kanye West and Jay-Z, and now she’s getting the stamp of approval from a hip-hop pioneer. Rev Run stopped by the AXE Lounge over Labor Day weekend in Southampton, New York, and gave his blessing to the Young Money femcee. “Nicki Minaj is pretty amazing,” declared the [...]

Check out this truly awesome mashup by DJ Craig Vanity of Aguilera's Woo Hoo with the Lady's So Happy I Could Die (above)! P.S. Bonus points for keeping Nicki Minaj on this mashup. It's fire!!!!

Chris Pine, Cher and True Blood’s Joe Manganiello have all been announced as presenters at the 2010 MTV VMAs! Also added to the list of celebs passing out Moonmen are Rosario Dawson, the cast of Glee, Ellen DeGeneres, Katy Perry and the cast of Jersey Shore! Previously announced presenters include Justin Timberlake, Ke$ha, Nicki Minaj, Emma Stone, [...]

Here's the official cover artwork for "Check It Out," Nicki Minaj's radio-ready new track with will.i.am.

Nicki Minaj chopped it up with DJ Drama on his Hot 107.9 Gangsta Grillz radio show about recent headline-making topics. Sounding tired from performing across the country, the L.A. resident spoke on her song-stealing 32 bars on Kanye West’s “Monster,” possibly getting Kanye on Pink Friday, fabricating her marriage to Drake on Twitter (“We were just [...]

Good grief, Charlie Brown! This thing makes Kim Kardashian look 100% natural.

Joe Jackson says bullying kept Michael Jackson away from gangs [TMZ] Is it creepy to speculate about Justin Bieber’s, 16, love life? [Pop Eater] Nicki Minaj’s MTV Video Music Awards 2010 promotional video [Blogxilla] Jessica Alba flashing on her latest movie’s release date [Agent Bedhead] Robbie Williams turns on some lights, for Z-list Blackpool event [...]

Nicki Minaj headed to the Dirty South to perform Saturday night (Sept. 4) during Atlanta Black Pride Weekend 2010 at the Georgia Freight Depot. Coming out to the tune of “Itty Bitty Piggy,” a purple-haired Nicki walked the stage’s runway, slapping hands with the screaming ladies packed into the venue. “I’m a bad bitch,” the [...]

Cupid swaps out arrows for something a bit more lethal on “Cupid’s Got a Gun,” where Young Money’s leading ladies get done dirty by the god of affection. Over a slithering instrumental care of New Orleans producer Chase N. Cashe, Shanell and Nicki realize that love is pain as their relationships spin out of control. “Cupid’s [...]

A recent documentary offered female rappers the chance to tell their story in a bid to answer: where did all the women go? Missy Elliott Earlier this year, American journalist Latoya Peterson wrote about the rise of Nicki Minaj and what it meant for the role of women in hip-hop . Well it seems she wasn't the only person interested in, or concerned ...

Watch out Nicki Minaj, there's a new female MC on the market and it's none other than Disney sweetheart Demi Lovato! The Camp Rock 2 beauty posted a picture of herself on Twitter dressed up as a cross between an '80s rapper and a ballerina. "They call me............... MC DLOVE!!!!!!!!!" Demi wrote about her interesting new outfit. Does this mean Demi's going to try her hand at rapping? MC DLove (or some version of her) also made an appearance in the Jonas Brothers "rap" video, "Bounce." (Demi raps 2 minutes in.) The 18-year-old cutie recently told Celebuzz that she has a crush on...

Nicki Minaj reveals her MTV VMA performance will be her "coming out" party.

The artwork sees Minaj and will.i.am as superheroes, while the pre-show of Video Music Awards will have the Young Money rapper delivering 'Your Love'.

-Sandra Bullock on the cover of Entertainment Weekly this week: “Indeed, it’s been quite a year for the actress: The two biggest hits of her career. A Best Actress Oscar. A tabloid firestorm. A new baby. EW examines her rising status in Hollywood, and how, thanks to the intangible chemical reaction that creates stardom, she’s always [...]

Here’s Nicki Minaj’s promo video for the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. Nicki will give her first-ever televised solo performance during the pre-show with “Your Love” which is set to kick off Sunday, September 12, at 8 PM (EST). In a statement announcing her participation, Nicki said: “I am truly honored to be a part of this [...]

Check out the hot new comic book-inspired artwork for Nicki Minaj and Will.i.am’s new single, “Check It Out, which samples The Buggles’ “Video Killed the Radio Star”. Amazing! Earlier today, it was announced that Nicki will perform her hit single “Your Love” at the 2010 MTV VMAs Pre-Show on Sunday, September 12 @ 8pm (Live [...]

She really is fantastic! Nicki Minaj recently gave an interview to Paper Magazine where she talks about embracing the gay community, and being one of the first hip-hop artists to do so! She even gives a shout-out to all of the drag queens on YouTube who impersonate her! She says: "I see videos on YouTube where they impersonate me, [...]

The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards are getting a double dose of Nicki Minaj. Earlier today, the network announced that the Young Money raptress would be performing during the pre-show broadcast, and now, the Best New Artist nominee is getting her swerve on in a new promo clip for the ceremony. Set to the tune of [...]

Will.i.am and Nicki Minaj show off their superhero swag on the cover of their joint single “Check It Out.” The song goes to iTunes tomorrow and Rap-Up.com has your first look at the comic book-inspired artwork. The pop tune, which will be included on Nicki’s debut album Pink Friday, samples The Buggles’ “Video [...]

Nicki Minaj will perform her hit single “Your Love” at the 2010 MTV VMAs Pre-Show on Sunday, September 12 @ 8pm (Live ET/Tape Delayed PT). This will be the first-ever televised solo performance from Young Money’s first lady — and we can’t wait!!! Beginning Tuesday, September 7th, Nicki will launch a Twitter contest in which [...]

The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards just got a shade pinker. Nicki Minaj, who was previously announced as a presenter during the award show, will give her first-ever televised solo performance at the 2010 VMA Pre-Show, where she will dazzle red carpet patrons with a live rendition of her No. 1 hit “Your Love.” “I [...]

Nicki Minaj says that Lil Wayne will make "monumental" music when released from prison.

With the recent deficit of femcees in the game, the future of females in hip-hop depends on the success of Nicki Minaj’s debut album Pink Friday. The Young Money starlet spoke with V103’s Greg Street about how important it is for her album to succeed, and hopes that it will encourage more ladies to [...]

If you didn’t get it when Kid Cudi released his debut album Man on the Moon: The End of Day last year, maybe you’ll get it now. “Did You Get It” is the latest track to leak from YMHD’s upcoming mixtape Lime Light Exclusives 3, which also includes will.i.am and Nicki Minaj’s “Check It [...]

[See post to listen to audio]♫ Will.i.am ft. Nicki Minaj - Check It Out Check out the new track from rapper/producer Will.i.am featuring rapstress Nicki Minaj. The track dropped a few days ago on the net but it was the tagged version, above is the HQ untagged version. Nicki is currently finishing up her debut album, Pink [...]

That's a schnozz alright, but do you think it warranted plastic surgery?

Rihanna’s next single is “Only Girl (In The World),” JustJared.com can confirm. “The song is electrifying and explosive,” says an insider who has heard the track, which was produced by a hitmaker she has used before. The song is set to impact radio airwaves on September 14th, along with Will.i.am and Nicki Minaj’s “Check it Out,” JLS’s [...]

In the final part of our interview with Lloyd, Sammy Davis Jr. Jr. as Polow Da Don calls him, opens up about his relationship with Young Money/Cash Money. The “BedRock” singer, who was once rumored to be signing with Lil Wayne’s label, puts his friendship with hip-hop’s hottest crew above everything. “What’s most [...]

Nicki Minaj is in love with a Monster. One of Hollywood’s leading ladies has captured the Young Money femcee’s heart. Minaj revealed that she has a girl crush on Charlize Theron. “She’s a bad bitch,” the Harajuku Barbie told PEOPLE of the South African actress, who won an Oscar for her role in the [...]

One day after claiming that they were married, Drake and Nicki Minaj ended their prank right where it began -- on Twitter. 

After sparking rumor that they have tied the knot, the rappers have now 'separated' as Minaj tweeted, 'My husband Drake and I have decided to have our marriage annulled.'

Nicki Minaj reveals that it is important for her to constantly grow and learn from life experiences.

A representative for Nicki Minaj has been forced to deny rumours the rapper has secretly wed DRAKE after the pair joked about their "marriage" on Twitter.com. Drake, real name Aubrey Drake Graham, has previously admitted to a longtime crush on Minaj and he threw fans into a spin this week when he posted a message on the social networking site ...

Nicki Minaj agrees with Irv Gotti that her debut album Pink Friday sounds like Lauryn Hill.

Nicki Minaj reveals that she loves and misses Lil Wayne while he is in prison on weapons charges.

A representative for Nicki Minaj has been forced to deny rumours the rapper has secretly wed Drake after the pair joked about their "marriage" on Twitter.com. Drake, real name Aubrey Drake Graham, h...

A representative for Nicki Minaj has been forced to deny rumours the rapper has secretly wed Drake after the pair joked about their "marriage" on Twitter.com.

UPDATED: Drake and Nicki Minaj Get Married Posted by AJ Grey on 08.28.2010 Both stars confirm it on Twitter... UPDATED: Both sides have confirmed they were just joking.

Or is it a joke?? Drake and Nicki Minaj "confirmed" that they were married over Twitter, leaving all of us very, very confused. Drake tweeted: Please refer to @nickiminaj as Mrs. Aubrey Drake Graham and dont stare at her too long. She's finally mine. In which, Nicki responded: Yes, its true. Drake and I tied the knot. RT @drakkardnoir [...]

Nicki Minaj reveals that she is considering shaving her hair off to alter her appearance.

Drake and Nicki Minaj are not married, they're just having a little fun with us via Twitter. Yesterday, the Thank Me Later singer tweeted, "Please refer to @nickiminaj as Mrs. Aubrey Drake Graham and dont stare at her too...

Drake and Nicki Minaj's representatives say the announced marriage between the two was a hoax.

Hip-hop sensation Drake and his girlfriend Nicki Minaj have gotten married... or did they?...

Drake and Nicki Minaj reveal that they have "tied the knot" on Twitter.

They announced their marriage over Twitter! Could this be a prank, or did rap's hottest couple just tie the knot?

Looks like April Fool’s Day found its way to August. Last night, Young Money’s Drake and Nicki Minaj took to their Twitter pages to announce that the pair had gotten hitched, putting the internet into a frenzy. But as it turns out, the joke was really on us. Reps for each MC have denied that the [...]

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