Nicki Minaj is breaking hip hop records as a female rapper and kicking the butts of a bunch of her male counterparts. This year, she’s appeared on the Billboard Hot 100 eight times with two tracks (Sean Kingston’s “Dutty Love” #46 and Jay Sean’s “2012” #50) debuting this week. Meanwhile, “Your Love” continues to holds down the number one rap slot. AP takes a look at her success with some of the biggest names in the game.

One of most controversial bloggers on the internet might just be reaping the fruits of her labor according to a Newsweek Magazine article, Celebrity blogger Sandra Rose has just been elevated to the prestigious title of one of the nation’s “Most Notorious Bloggers.”

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Not long after Wyclef Jean announced to the world his bid to run for Haiti Presidency, it was met with strong opposition from former band member Pras and actor Sean Penn. Both feel that Clef’s run for the high office is rooted in ulterior motives. 

Hip Hop’s royalty was in the building at Cameo Nightclub to celebrate with Ti & Tiny after their wedding reception. Jamie Foxx, Nelly & Ashanti (didn’t know they were back together), Jermaine Dupri, Usher, Rihanna, Yung Dro were among the guest who arrived via chartered bus to the event. Check out the video below.

The devastation that rocked Haiti back on January 13 that left 300,000 dead and over a million without homes as well as the delayed response in getting help to the country might be a motivation for Wyclef Jean to seek public office.