Just a day after Nicki Minaj got into it with Joe Budden on her Queen Radio series, she appeared on his podcast and called him out for instigating beef between her and Cardi B for their Motorsport collaboration.

Many fans believe that Minaj also shaded Cardi during the podcast, as she bragged about her “authentic come-up.” She goes on to talk about how she was able to become successful purely from her talent, and no other avenues such as reality TV shows or having a strong social media presence. “I still had to go through these things because of people like you who made a sport out of tearing down a young, black woman who’s done nothing but come in this game with an authentic come-up,” she said in response to Budden.

She went on to say, “writing raps, and doing what the fuckin’ was really necessary. No Instagram, no reality shows, no sucking DJs’ dicks.”

Cardi notably got her start on Love & Hip Hop and used the show to promote her music and gain fans. Minaj also furthered speculations that she was talking about Cardi when she told Budden, “I would feel so fucking crazy if I had No. 1s and Grammys and ain’t on nobody’s top 50 list”.

Fans think this was another attempt to throw shade at Cardi, as she has multiple No. 1 singles, a No. 1 album, and received a 2019 Grammy for Best Rap Album, Invasion of Privacy. However, Cardi was not listed in Ebro Darden’s list of the top 50 rappers of all time.

The Be Careful rapper took to Twitter to post a screenshot of a worldwide sales update. She captioned the photo “One year and some change later and my album is still SELLING .Only list I give a fuck about .Have a beautiful day everybody”

The beef between the two female rappers appears to be ongoing. Minaj has not yet responded to Cardi’s post.

One year and some change later and my album is still SELLING .Only list I give a fuck about .Have s beautiful day everybody pic.twitter.com/W4PV6uvPnY

— Cardi B (@iamcardib) August 14, 2019

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On the newest installment of her “Queen Radio” series, Nicki Minaj invited Joe Budden, ultimately resulting in yet another argument between the two.

With the recent drop of Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion’s Hot Girl Summer, many were expecting Megan to be a guest on the show. However, Minaj surprised fans by inviting Budden, despite the two’s troubled relationship in the past.

Minaj and Budden began arguing early on in the episode, but the trouble really began when Budden implied that Minaj hopping on Hot Girl Summer at the last minute was really a marketing ploy. However, Minaj insisted that the decision to collaborate was made after and Instagram Live session with Megan.

Tensions reached an all time high when Budden insinuated that Minaj had a drug problem. “Your entire last album did that. Your past is littered with it. Who gives a f*ck what she pop? But don’t sit here and act like you’ve never popped a pill,” he said. Minaj responded by saying, “You like tearing down women when they can’t defend themselves. You like tearing down women when you can try to end their career because you’re lowkey jealous of their success.”

Minaj later asked her producers to turn off Budden’s mic, cutting the show short. She ended the show by stating, “It’s been malicious and specific to me because he and I were under the same people when we were coming up,” she said. “I used to think to myself, this man is so bitter… I didn’t think his ego was that out of control that he couldn’t admit when he was wrong.”

Despite the altercation between the two, it appears as though Minaj will make an appearance on Budden’s podcast shortly, as she tweeted about it on Monday.

We still recording ur show right? I’m ready https://t.co/vrvcinWbsT

— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) August 12, 2019

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Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj have joined forces to give fans the highly anticipated new track, Hot Girl Summer. 

The term “hot girl summer” has been a signature phrase, thanks to Megan’s fans, and a viral meme which took Twitter by storm.

Megan previously announced that the track would drop last week, however it was delayed so that Minaj could hop on the track for a guest verse, according to The Fader’s website. Also featured on the song are Ty Dolla $ign with production from Juicy J.

This song comes just weeks after it was announced that Megan would be trademarking the phrase. The trademark was filed July 10, the same day she publicly responded to one of her fans on Twitter saying that she was “in the process” of making it happen, according to Billboard. Companies to use the phrase before include brands such as Forever 21, Maybelline, and Wendy’s. If approved, the trademark will cover merchandise specifically for products such as T-shirts, hoodies, and sportswear.

The Big Ole Freak rapper took to Twitter to promote the song and discuss the artwork, stating “REAL MF HOT GIRL SHIT THE HOT GIRLS TOOK OVER THE MF SUMMER SO IT WAS ONLY RIGHT TO GIVE THE HOTTIES THE OFFICIAL TRACK !!! HOT GIRL SUMMER FT. @nickiminaj and @tydollasign dropping 8/9.”

Minaj’s feature comes after her and Megan connected on Instagram live last week on July 28. Megan even stated in the video, “Stop playing with Nicki Minaj like she ain’t the muthafuckin’ G.O.A.T., like she ain’t that bitch.” Fans have been awaiting the collaboration for quite some time.

Hot Girl Summer is set to debut this Friday, August 9.

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Nicki Minaj and boyfriend Kenneth Petty were spotted getting a marriage license in Los Angeles on Monday, July 29.

The two began dating last year after rekindling a flame from their youth, according to TMZ. Sources say the 36-year-old and her boyfriend were at a Beverly Hills Courthouse waiting in line to get the paperwork needed for marriage. However, back in June, Minaj stated on her Queen Radio show that she and Kenneth had already gotten their marriage license.

The two reportedly did their best to disguise themselves, as Minaj was seen wearing a ball cap. However, her knee length, bright red hair made her hard to miss waiting in the line with her soon to be husband.

Fans also suspect Minaj of being pregnant due to her recent feature on Chance The Rapper’s Zanies and Fools. The song is included on Chance’s new album, The Big Day. In the song she states, “Bout to walk down the aisle and be a mommy.” She also defended her relationship with Petty on Queen Radio, stating “When a person is with a ngga that loved them before they had a dime in their pocket? How do you not understand that? How do you not understand happiness versus clout? How fcking dare you talk about lowering standards.”

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Jermaine Dupri attempted to set the record straight about his comments during an interview with People Now that female rappers all rap about the same thing.

During his interview, Dupri stated that rappers such as Cardi B, Megan thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj sound like “strippers rapping”, as they only talk about their sexuality in their music. He went on to add that he does not have a favorite out of the three, because they all talk about the same thing.

Cardi quickly responded with a video on Twitter stating that she only raps about her sexuality because that is what is mainstream and what people want to hear. She went on to add that the female rappers who do not talk about sex do not get supported.

“I rap about my pssy because she’s my best friend and second of all it’s because it seems like that’s what people want to hear,” Cardi said. “When I did Be Careful, people was talking mad sht like ‘What the fck is this? This is not what I was expecting.’ It’s like if that’s what people ain’t trying to hear then I’m going to start rapping about my pssy again.”

In a recent interview with TMZ, Dupri said that his comments were only directed at the rappers he was asked about, and that he does not believe all female rappers only talk about sex. As far as accusations from the public that he is sexist, he said nothing is farther from the truth. Dupri also added that Cardi has likely heard this complaint before, and that many other people share his views. He said he is only facing backlash for the comments because he is the first big name to publicly voice this opinion.

Megan thee Stallion and Minaj have yet to comment on the situation.

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Rapper Nicki Minaj has decided not to do her scheduled performance in Saudi Arabia due to concerns of human rights issues.

The festival will take place in the King Abdullah Sports Stadium, and was said to include acts such as Liam Payne and Dy Steve Aoki. Additionally, the festival was said to align with Saudi laws and remain drug and alcohol free.

The Anaconda rapper was set to perform at Jeddah World Fest on July 18, however after pressure from fans and other groups such as the Human Rights Foundation, she has decided to cancel, according to TMZ.

Minaj made the announcement, stating “After careful reflection I have decided to no longer move forward with my scheduled concert at Jeddah World Fest. While I want nothing more than to bring my show to fans in Saudi Arabia, after better educating myself on the issues, I believe it is important for me to make clear my support for the rights of women, the LGBTQ community and freedom of expression.”

Besides backing out due to Saudi Arabia’s restrictive laws, Saudi women also expressed their frustration, as Minaj is known for being provocative, and Saudi women who attend the concert are expected to remain covered up. The country only recently allowed women to drive and attend sporting events in stadiums, however gender segregation still exists and same sex relations remains outlawed.

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The concert, which features other popular artist such as Liam Payne and Steve Aoki, will take place at the King Abdullah Sports Stadium in the Red Sea City. Additionally, it will follow the Saudi laws and remain alcohol and drug-free.

The announcement of the Anaconda singer’s performance comes as a shock to many as Saudi Arabia has historically been extremely conservative. The rapper is known for her provocative lyrics, outfits and dance moves, making this a shocking performance choice for the Saudi government. This attempt to modernize comes after other performers such as Mariah Carey, David Guetta, The Black Eyed Peas, and Enrique Iglesias have made special appearances.

While responses have been fairly positive, many Saudi women have expressed their frustration and even going so far as to call the Saudi government “hypocrites”, as they are required to dress modestly in a full length robe known as the abaya as well as cover their hair and faces.

This is just one of the many changes that the Saudi government has made so far. It just recently became legal for Saudi women to drive cars as well as attend events in sports stadiums. Additionally, the Saudi police used to raid any establishment which would play loud music. However, the country still has a long way to go considering that gender segregation is still very prominent in places such as schools, shops and restaurants.

In related news, the lead investigator for the U.N. probe into the slaying of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi said on Tuesday that the world’s wealthiest nations have done little to hold Saudi Arabia to account and suggested the kingdom lose the privilege of hosting next year’s Group of 20 summit. We wonder if Nicki Minaj even considered the death of journalist Khashoggi prior to booking this gig?

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THE 2019 CATEGORIES INCLUDE “ISSA WAVE”, “LMAO!”, “STAN LOVE”, “SOCIAL HUSTLE” AND “BEST CELEB FOLLOW”.  NOMINEES INCLUDE @THEBSIMONE2, @BLAMEITONKWAY, @SNOOPDOGG, @THESHIGGYSHOW, @IAMZOIE, @IAMCARDIB, @CHICKLET.HF, @ELLAMAI, @CITYGIRLS, @JAYVERSACE, @QUEENNAIJA, @WILLSMITH, @PLIES, @HAHADAVIS, @KINGJAMES AND MANY MORE.

“THE BET SOCIAL AWARDS” WILL AIR LIVE FROM ATLANTA, GA

VOTING IS NOW OPEN AT BET.COM/BETSOCIALAWARDS

NEW YORK – January 17, 2019 – Returning for the second consecutive year, “THE BET SOCIAL AWARDS” will celebrate the best viral social media moments over the past year,across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, and more.  This LIVE one-hour event will feature Social Media stars, celebrities, social-inspired performances, unexpected award moments, and tons of surprises. Keeping with BET’s tradition of celebrating the best in entertainment, the network will once again host an electrifying night of television that is bound to have social media buzzing.  “THE BET SOCIAL AWARDS” airs LIVE Sunday, March 3rd at 8 p.m. ET/PT from Atlanta, GA.

Voting will happen across five categories: “Issa Wave”, “LMAO!”, “Social Hustle”, “Stan Love”, and “Best Celeb Follow”.  The 2019 nominees include Kevin Hart, Nicki Minaj, Snoop Dogg, Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, Cardi B, LeBron James, Queen Naija, JayVersace, BlameitonKway, LalaMilan, TheShiggyShow and many more.  Round One of voting will select the five finalists in each category.  Voting starts today.

Additionally, the show will honor a social activist who uses social media as a tool to keep us informed, mobilized and hopeful for change with the “Social Movement” award; and the “Social Verified” award, which will honor an individual(s) who continuously elevates the social media landscape.

For updates and more information about “THE BET SOCIAL AWARDS”, please visit BET.com/BETSocialAwards.  Join the conversation on social media by logging on to our social media platforms using the hashtag: #BETSocialAwards.

“THE BET SOCIAL AWARDS” is a BET Production, with Mike Epps and Kyra Robinson serving as Executive Producers.

See below for the complete list of “THE BET SOCIAL AWARDS” 2019 Official Nominees:

ISSA WAVE

“Issa Wave” highlights newer music artists who have made some of the biggest waves in music over the past year via social media, word-of mouth, or by bubbling via streaming sites and underground radio shows.

1. @YELLABEEZY214
2. @ELLAMAI
3. @LILBABY_1
4. @GUNNA
5. @QUEENNAIJA
6. @IAMDANILEIGH
7. @C.SYRESMITH
8. @CITYGIRLS
9. @HERMUSICOFFICIAL
10. @JACQUEES

LMAO!

This category highlights some of the funniest, most innovative, and popular social media comedians of the year. From skits, to roasting, to all out transformation into characters we love, these entertainers have expanded the landscape of comedy.

1. @THEBSIMONE2
2. @IAMZOIE
3. @KEVONSTAGE
4. @THECHRISTISHOW
5. @IAMCAREYBOY
6. @THATGIRLJAYCOLE
7. @YESIMPRETTYVEE
8. @HAHADAVIS
9. @CHICKLET.HF
10. @JUHAHNJONES

SOCIAL HUSTLE

“Social Hustle” highlights individuals that have taken their social media savvy and flipped it into big success. Proving that it’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.

1. @THEALIYAJANELL
2. @SUPA_CENT
3. @TOKYOSTYLEZ
4. @PREMADONNA87
5. @LALAMILAN
6. @BLAMEITONKWAY
7. @JACKIEAINA
8. @THEPATRICIABRIGHT
9. @JAYVERSACE
10. @THESHIGGYSHOW
11.  @HIPHOPENQUIRER (shameless plug)

STAN LOVE

Oh they fan FANS! The “Stan Love” category salutes the die-hard fan clubs that ride with their favorite celebrity through thick and thin. These celebrities have true STAN LOVE.

1. BEYHIVE (BEYONCÉ)
2. BARBZ (NICKI MINAJ)
3. BARDIGANG (CARDI B)
4. RIHANNA NAVY (RIHANNA)
5. TEAMBREEZY (CHRIS BROWN)
6. TEAMDRIZZY (DRAKE)
7. LAMBS (MARIAH CAREY)
8. CICI ARMY (CIARA)
9. FUTUREHIVE (FUTURE)

BEST CELEB FOLLOW

Living their best lives and inviting us to experience it with a front row seat; these celebrities leave the big screen to hang out with us on our social screens. They inspire us, they make us laugh, and even sip tea with us as social media drama unfolds…even if they’re the ones in the middle of it.

1. KEVIN HART (@kevinhart4real)
2. SNOOP DOGG (@snoopdogg)
3. DIDDY (@diddy)
4. SERENA WILLIAMS (@serenawilliams)
5. CARDI B (@iamcardib)
6. NICKI MINAJ (@nickiminaj)
7. WILL SMITH (@willsmith)
8. PLIES (@plies)
9. LEBRON JAMES (@kingjames)
10. LIL DUVAL (@lilduval)
11. AMANDA SEALES (@amandaseales)
12. KEKE PALMER (@keke)
13. JADA PINKETT SMITH (@jadapinkettsmith)

“THE BET SOCIAL AWARDS” RETURNS  LIVE SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2019 AT 8 P.M./ 5 P.M. ET/PT

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It appears that the woman who is in the center of the breakup up hip hop’s power couple Cardi B. and Migos Offset decided to cash in on all the drama. Aspiring rapper and instagram model Summer Bunni has released her debut song “Don’t Matter” where she sings about her relationship with Offset.

Summer claimed in a previously released video that she didn’t want to hurt Cardi B. but from the looks of things she is not shying away from the benefits of being involved in such a high profile scandal. To make matters worse, Summer also appeared in Cardi B.’s arch nemesis Nicki Minaj’s and Tekashi69’s music video “FeFe”

Here are some of the lyrics to her verse:

Summer begins “Don’t Matter” by proclaiming “I’m sick of you, I guess my feelings don’t matter.” She goes on to suggest Offset might have been dishonest with her as well: “You didn’t mean it huh / What you say / You stay lying n*a straight to my face.” However, with lyrics like, “Fk the gossip f**k the tea / I’m the one that you really need,” it sounds like Bunni’s feelings for Offset were still complicated even after she broke it off.

It must be noted that Offset has denied having any relationship with Summer Bunni however text messages between the two says otherwise.

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Last week on her Queen radio show, she brought up the trending topic of Geoffrey Owens working at Trader Joe’s. Owens, who used to be an actor on the ‘Cosby Show’, was working as a cashier (see above) at Trader Joe’s. He says it was devastating at first because it appeared that the photo was taken with malice, in attempt to job shame him. And though he mentioned he’s been acting small roles, teaching, and directing it hasn’t been enough to make ends meet. But despite the intent of the photographer, the support from fans and actors alike has been overwhelming.

Nicki Minaj was among the supporters of Owens for hustling on the side, and in between gigs. On her show, she devoted to helping Owens out with $25,000. However, the actor has yet to see the money. Minaj has said she’s been having trouble reaching out to his team, which is why there’s been no exchange. But Owens’ team hasn’t gotten anything from Minaj, they haven’t even heard from her. That actor said he’s not looking for a handout, and if she decided to make good on her promise, he’ll probably donate it.

But even without Minaj’s money, Owens will be doing better for himself sooner than later. He accepted Tyler Perry’s offer to join the cast of “The Haves and the Have Nots” (see above). The show will start filming next week, and he’s on for 10 episodes. Owens also landed a part “NCIS: New Orleans,” so he’ll be back on our silver screens in no time.

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In between that time, people were coming to both of the rapper’s defense. There have also been other artists coming out of the woodworks, to qualify what Cardi said in her statement. Nicki remained silent, released a music video, and kept it pushing.

But on episode 8 of Queen Radio Nicki had the time. She famously started the “C**ksucker of the Day” after Charlamagne said his piece about Nicki ranting on other artists. We can guess who got it this week, following the altercation which Nicki describes as “mortifying”. On this episode of Queen radio, Nicki uses Cardi’s own words against her. She brings victims of Cardi’s clapbacks to the podium to give their two cents. And she outright says Cardi built her whole career off “sympathy and payola”, accusing her of pay for play. But she doesn’t stop there. She brings up other victims of Cardi’s apparent “postpartum depression” outbursts. Warning her that starting the right beef with the wrong people could land her in a grave. Check out the episode below (the rant begins at 9:55) and be sure that the kids aren’t listening because she gets pretty explicit.

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Nicki Minaj went back to her mixtape roots with this one. But instead of naming up and coming rappers, like she did in the original ‘Dreams’, she name-dropped some of the biggest artists out there.

In the video, she makes these men into puppets. Its fun and very colorful. I counted at least 4 wigs, all of them varying shades, and a few outfit changes. In the wake of the Cardi B incident, it looks like Nicki is still all business.

Check out the video below.

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It is reported that Cardi B approached Nicki Minaj not looking for a fight, but rather to address rumors she’d been spreading. When Cardi got up to the table she was elbowed in the face. According to sources she came up a little too aggressive, and security took matters into their hands.

But it didn’t stop there. As we know, Cardi is really bout that life. After things got physical with Minaj’s security, Cardi B went off. She’s recorded calling Nicki a b** and making multiple attempts to get at her. At this point the crowd had come between the two rappers, preventing anyone from causing any more damage. But that didn’t stop Cardi from repeatedly trying to get her shots in. She then threw her shoe, a famous move she also pulled at a Love & Hip-Hop reunion. The shoe missed the target but at that point, Cardi was being escorted out of the building.

Cardi posted this on Instagram following the fight.

It seems there are some things going on behind the scenes that we’re unaware of in this case. Either way, we’ll have to see how this unfolds. Two of the hottest female rappers in the game at each other’s throats is bound to be some good entertainment. Check out the clip from the fight below.

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Just days after his kidnapping and robbery incident Tekashi69 has alot of blessings coming his way. His newly released song Fefe featuring Nicki Minaj hit #1 on the Apple Charts, Tidal, & YouTube. And now 69 can look forward to opening up for Nicki  and Future on their upcoming tour NICKIHNDRXX.

Nicki Minaj hit Instagram to announce that Tekashi 6ix9ine will be opening for her and Future on the “NICKIHNDRXX” tour this fall. Nicki Minaj and Future announced the tour back in June. Since then, Nicki’s been making her fans guess who she will be bringing on the road with her as an opener and it seems like she has three artists in total. While 6ix9ine is now confirmed, she’s yet to announce who the other three might be.

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Both Nicki Minaj and 6ix9ine seem to have a pretty good relationship with each other.  The two of them have been jokingly flirty with each other on Instagram since the release of “FEFE.”

Aside from going on tour with Nicki, 6ix9ine recently vouched to donate a percentage of salesfrom “FEFE” to youth programs after his robbery this past weekend. Hopefully, he keeps to his word.

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Birdman recently met with Rap Up to promote his apple Documentary Before Anything: The Cash Money Story. During this interview with Rap-Up, Cash Money mogul Birdman made a few statements about YMCMB’s Nicki Minaj. Birdman referred to the Spaceship artist as the best female hip-hop artist ever.

“I always say she’s the best ever, best female ever in hip-hop, hands down, facts. There’s no getting around it,” he declared. “There’s levels to this s**t. Very many levels to this s**t. She’s an elite.”

Sometimes, you can put Nicki in a room with males on a rap, but if you put her on females, it’s nothing,” he explained. “She’s a monster in her own race.”

I’m blessed to have her a part of my team. She’s a special talent I’ve never heard before,” he said.

We’re familiar with the female artists that came for Minaj’s thrown. Nicki Minaj had to go against former Queens and wanna be queens. The first and biggest beef the “Itty Bitty Piggy” star had been with  Lil Kim.

This is when we really saw the Queen’s creativity. She came out with hit singles “Romans Revenge” and Did It On Em” that featured on her album Pink Friday. Lil Kim fought back with her mixtape Black Friday. The two artist never really made up, they just learned how to make money and coexist in the same industry.

Minaj next rivalry was with Remy Ma:  It started with little jabs between each artist on features like on Fat Joe money showers and Gucci Mane “Make Love.”

Then diss tracks Remy’s Shetter & Minaj’s’ No Frauds was birthed. Last but not least reality star Cardi B was supposedly next in line.

Minaj dead all that negative energy by doing a song with the “Bodak Yellow” artist and the Migos. There hasn’t been any real beef between the two Motorsport artists just speculations and comparisons of their respective style of lyrical delivery.

In Birdman’s man interview with Rap-Up, he also touched on Minaj’s social media absence, stating that she is excited, focused & working her hardest on her new projects. Watch the full interview below.

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A cell phone video leaked out on social media Saturday shows footage of Nassau County jail inmates assaulting a man who is allegedly identified as Nicki Minaj’s brother, Jelani Maraj, 39.

Maraj is being held in the Nassau County jail on Long Island awaiting a sentencing hearing on Feb. 20.  He facing a life sentence for raping his 11-year-old stepdaughter.

The Facebook user who posted the video identified the inmate being attacked as Maraj. The grainy video shows inmates punching and kicking a portly inmate who fights back desperately.

A male voice off-camera says, “They got him!”

Inmates who are convicted of sex crimes against children are usually held in solitary confinement for their own safety.

So far, there has been no word from Nicki’s camp.

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One of hip hop’s power couple have decided to part ways after many public displays of affection.

Nicki Minaj and Nas has been dating since June 2017 but have decided that things between the two are just better as friends. Because the two lived in separate cities, that too put a strain on their relationship.

A source in Nicki’s camp has stated that any rumors of her being pregnant are just false.

Hopefully the two will have better luck in finding love in 2018.

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Meek Mill cannot catch a break this year.  Common Pleas Judge Genece Brinkley denied a motion to allow the 30-year-old rapper to be bailed out of a Pennsylvania correctional facility. Mill’s legal team said they are disappointed and the decision continues “a travesty of justice.”

The  Philadelphia judge said that  Meek Mill will stay in prison because he’s a “danger to the community.”

Meek Mill was sentenced to two to four years in prison after violating the terms of his probation on a decade-old gun and drug charge by being arrested twice this year, the rapper’s lawyers have filed additional documents to have the judge removed from the case.

Meek Mill “is and continues to be a danger to the community in Philadelphia, New York, Missouri, and other locations throughout the United States, he continues to be a danger to himself based upon a history of continuous use of illegal drugs, and is an increased and greater flight risk because he already has been sentenced to a term in state prison and gave false information to authorities when he was arrested in St. Louis, Missouri,” Brinkley said in the denial.

One of Mill’s lawyers, Joe Tacopina, responded in a statement to PEOPLE, “We are very disappointed with Judge Brinkley’s decision to deny Mr. Williams bail, which continues her long pattern of unfair treatment of him. As stated on multiple occasions, he has never missed a previous court date in this case and poses absolutely no threat to the community, which makes him an ideal candidate for bail — a conclusion the Commonwealth did not oppose. We intend to immediately appeal this decision, so Mr. Williams can be released from prison on bail while we continue to work to overturn this wrongful and unjust sentence.”

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Rap Queen/Actress Eve was recently replaced Aisha Tyler as co-host on CBS daytime talk show ‘The Talk’, and she used this opportunity to talk about Nicki Minaj’s newest magazine cover with Paper Magazine.

On Wednesday’s show, the 39-year-old rapper/actress let Nicki Minaj have it for having a ménage à trois with herself on a Paper magazine cover.

“I just don’t think that’s right,” Eve said, referring to the 34-year-old rapper whose pedo brother was convicted of child rape earlier this month.

“I worked with Nicki, I got to know her on ‘Barbershop’. She’s a nice person, she’s an amazing rapper, and as a lyricist, I respect her as a lyricist. But as a woman, from my point of view, personally, I would not be able to do that. I think in this climate, it’s not good. I think every artist has a right to express themselves however they want to express themselves and I respect that as well.”

Eve, who is a stepmother to her husband, Maximillion Cooper‘s four children, said Nicki should be mindful that young girls look up to her.

“For me personally, as I started coming up in the business, I started realizing that young girls were looking up to me and younger people were looking up to me, and that, not that you want to be a role model, but it becomes what you… it is what you are. It’s a responsibility whether you like it or not. And I have always, as I’ve gotten older, learned that I’d just rather be a voice that’s uplifting, that is, that I can be a voice for those girls who might not have a voice in a different way, without showing myself off, with my brain.”

Eve isn’t the only one unhappy about Nicki’s sexually creative magazine cover. Millions of people have taken it to social media to share their thoughts on the new visual. Some people felt the magazine cover was trashy, inappropriate, and bad timing especially since her brother was recently convicted of raping his 11-year old stepdaughter.

No one from Nicki’s camp has addressed Eve’s remarks.

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The FBI is reportedly investigating Judge Genece Brinkley, she is the judge that sentenced Meek Mill to 2 to 4 years probabtion for violating his probation. The FBI is looking into Brinkley’s relationship to Philadelphia music industry figure Charlie Mack.

Meek Mill’s legal team has officially moved to remove Brinkley from the case. Page Six reported that the FBI had launched an investigation into the conduct of Judge Genece Brinkley. The primary focus of the FBI’s investigation, according to Page Six, is Judge Brinkley’s relationship to Charles Mack. In a recent conversation with The FADER, Meek Mill’s lawyer Joe Tacopina suggested that Brinkley had a personal connection to Mack.  The rapper’s legal team is claiming that Brinkley violated protocol by encouraging Meek Mill to leave Roc Nation and encouraging him to return to his former manager

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Nicki Minaj’s brother Jelani Maraj has been convicted of raping his 11-year-old stepdaughter sentencing him to 25 years to life in prison.

Jelani was arrested in December 2015 in Nassau County, he was accused of raping a child younger than 13 several times between April and November of 2015. The young girl was the daughter of Jacqueline Robinson, Jelani’s ex-wife whom he married back August of 2015.

Evidence used against the defendant helped a jury find Jelani Maraj guilty of predatory sexual assault against a child, sexual conduct against a child, felony sexual conduct against a child under 13 years old and endangering the welfare of a child.

Assistant District Attorney Emma Slane and defense attorney David Schwartz spent 3 weeks presenting evidence, testimonies, and witnesses in front of a Nassau County Courtroom. The jury deliberated over two days before returning its guilty verdict.

The charges carry the potential for 25 years to life in prison  Maraj, 38, was led away in handcuffs after bail was revoked following his conviction. His sentencing date is set for December 14th.

US newspapers reported that Jacqueline’s son who is now 10 years old testified in detail that he saw Maraj having sex with his sister in their basement bedroom in 2015.

The boy, who was 8 at the time, said the victim’s pants were “around her ankles. I saw his underwear close to his knees,” talking about Maraj. Prosecutors said Maraj had sex with the young girl as often as four times a week. A doctor also testified during the trial that the girl’s medical records strongly suggest she was having sex. Prosecutors said Maraj’s DNA was found on a pair of the girl’s pajama pants.

How will the reality of Jelani’s conviction affect the superstar rapper Nicki Minaj? It is no secret that Minaj was very close to her brother. She mentions him in her song “All Things Go,” from her album The Pinkprint, The lyrics in the song read:

My child with Aaron, would’ve have been sixteen, any minute. So in some ways I feel like ‘Caiah, is the both of them / It’s like he’s ‘Caiah’s little angel, looking over him / And I know Jelani will always love me, and I’ll always love him / And I’m just his little sister not Nicki Minaj when I’m around him.

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It has been argued by the defense that Jacqueline Robinson has fabricated this entire story in order to extort money from the rap star. “It’s all about money and it’s all about revenge,” he told the jury.

“Why would [Robinson] lie and force her children to lie? I can give you 25 million reasons why.” “Jackie became obsessed with Nicki Minaj — getting her hands on her money,” the lawyer added “An evil Jackie targeted him,” the lawyer said, pointing to Maraj, “trying to get him to marry her, and then just four months after they were married, we have this.”, the defense lawyer told jurors.

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Award winning singer/ performer, Bobby V, leads the cast in a complicated love story that is all too real to many who come-of-age in the world of entertainment. Hollywood Hearts is about a music artist who’s engrossed with his music industry lifestyle and finds it difficult to give up his ways for the woman that he loves, the life he wants to build and the ego he can’t let go of. However, after a tragic turn of events and real friend interventions, he finds himself realizing that the industry will come and go but true love doesn’t come around but once in a lifetime. Hollywood Hearts is Directed, Written and Executive Produced by African-American visionaire Tangie B. Moore of Tier 2 Films. Since co-founding Tier 2 Films, Tangie has been able to ink several deals and placements with Discovery Studios, WEtv, EOne, Sprite, BET Entertainment/Viacom & Samsung.

Throughout Bobby V’s music career he has had multiple No. 1 singles, platinum and gold albums, toured the world and appeared on songs with Lil Wayne, Ludacris, Nicki Minaj, R Kelly, 50 Cents among many others. Ten years into a remarkable solo career, Bobby V (formerly Bobby Valentino) has experienced the best the music industry has to offer while working with some of the industry’s elite and is excited to transition into the world of TV and Film. BET Networks has selected Hollywood Hearts as a one of their premiere films to debut this Fall.

The films cast includes: Bobby V, DC Young Fly, Lyfe Jennings, Benzino, Carl Payne and more. Tune into BET on Saturday, October 8, 2016, at 8:00PM/ 7:00C to view Hollywood Hearts.

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Compton rapper The Game is probably one of the few you don’t want to have beef with if you are not up to his caliber of lyricist as time has proven he can deliver one of the best lyrical beatings of mostly anyone in hip hop today. Apparently there is some issues between him and rapper Meek Mill that has going from him calling him a snitch to The Game acknowledging that he wants to hook up with Nicki Minaj.

Here is an excerpt from his latest diss song “Pest Control”:

“Keep it 100, you Nicki Minaj sideshow,”. “Still chasing dreams, I made ‘Dreams’ in ’05, though.

“You jumped Quentin Miller and now you don’t scrap,” he adds. “It was time to go at Drizzy and now you don’t rap / Ask your bitch, she know I ‘Beez in the Trap’ / You gotta move out of L.A., I’ll put them Bs on your back.”

Looks like Meek Mill is 0-2 after rapper Drake served him up on a platter as well.

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In Wayne’s original lawsuit, he said he was owed an $8 million advance for the record, plus another $2 mil upon its completion. We’re told that amount, plus a few more million — for past Young Money album sales — would be the best shot for the record to see the light of day.

On September 3rd, Lil Wayne tweeted this cryped message to his millions of fans:

This is becoming an interesting chess game and unless someone decides to move their pawn across the board, a stalemate is surely the future of this relationship.

We have to ask the question, should Lil Wayne go ahead and turn over his masters to the label before receiving monies owed and trust that Birdman will do the right thing afterwards?

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DJ Mustard releases the animated music video for his hit single “Don’t Hurt Me featuring Nicki Minaj & Jeremih exclusively through Tidal. Produced by Cartuna, the visual is animated and directed by Tasmanian born animator Felix Colgrave and plays with the metaphor of an animal predator/prey relationship.  The detailed imagery features beautifully colored surrealistic nocturnal animals in a dimly lit world as they drift between different locations while Mustard’s signature sound carries the storyline.

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Having earned his stripes producing on Trey Songz hit song “Say Ahhh” and having worked with Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj, Jeremih and many others, Yonni is no rookie to the game and his “And 1” song along with his discography proves that.

“I’ve been in the game for like 10 years and started out known as Young Yonni. I was producer for a few big artists over the years. I’ve been Grammy nominated and been on 106& Park. Some of the artists I produced for are Wayne, Bieber, Nicki, Trey Songz, Jeremih, Trina, Lil Mo, Dipset (Jim Jones, Hell Rell) and Mya just to name a few, but I’ve been doing this for a minute,” Yonni explained.

Also earning a Grammy nomination on Sean Paul’s last project Frequency, Yonni is coming from behind the scenes and he’s starting to get more recognition for his work as an accomplished producer that can also rap and sing.

“This is like a Dr. Dre Chronic or a Timbaland Shock Value, this is an embodiment of what I bring to the table as a producer. I help some of the artists come up with the songwriting and these one I came up with lyrics on my own and then I A&R’d song for people. Its called ‘If I Want To.’ I may rap on the hook like the Nick Cannon song or I may sing as on the Mya song.”

Currently Yonni operates a studio in North Hollywood that is frequently filled with top billed talent and he’s planning on opening other in the coming weeks.

“I was working two jobs until “Say Ahhhh” was released and that changed my life and it enabled me to move to LA and since then I’ve just been working. I feel like third time is a charm for the Grammy’s. I’ve been about 10 times I just go to network every year or every other year. Only God knows what the next one will be,” Yonni said.

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“What’s happening at this point in my career defies logic. Name another 48-year-old rapper with one Gold record, let alone three in the same year. My fans stretch much further than the Bay Area, further than just the West Coast. I brought so much shit to Hip-Hop. I’ve been relevant in each generation and each decade and I’ve done it as an independent artist.Says E-40.

E-40 currently stars in a national Beats By Dre advertisement, alongside Warriors forward Draymond Green, featuring E-40’s smash hit “Tell Me When to Go”and reenacting the song’s iconic video. In addition to his career in show business, E-40 has branched out to become a respected entrepreneur in the adult beverages industry. His wine business, Earl Stevens Selections, distributes high-quality wine to stores across the country, includingCostCo, BevMo, Ralph’s Market, and Vendome Liquor. He has made inroads into the pre-mixed cocktail business with Sluricane, a signature bottled-mix named after his 1995 hit “Hurricane,” with The Click, which was the best-selling beverage at BevMo when it was first released. Early 2016, E-40 released an eponymous brand of 40-oz. malt liquor. E-40 looks to continue his unprecedented longevity and success as an independent artist with his next album, scheduled for late 2016.

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If there was any doubt that the judge in his case was going to go light on him that didn’t appear to be the cause because he will be required to remain under house arrest for 90 days and wear an ankle monitor and not release any music commercially or even release a mixtape because in doing so he would be in violation of his probation and likely would be sent to prison. Mill will have to start serving his house arrest on March 1 and will only be allowed to leave his home to feed the homeless.

Common Pleas Judge Genece Brinkley on Friday ordered Mill to serve 90 days on house arrest, effective March 1, for violating the terms of his parole in a 2009 drug and gun case. Meek Mill stated to the judge that his busy schedule was the reason why he had violated and while he was facing jail time, he thanked the judge for believing in him and hoped she would give him a second chance. Our sources stated that Nicki Minaj broke down in tears while she was watching the rapper plead for leniency.

“I just want to ask you for a chance to turn that corner and be a changed man,” he said. “You said you saw something in me … I want to prove you right. I believe I can be the bright star you intended me to be.”

Prosecutors described violations that include unapproved travel to New York for a benefit concert and efforts to join Minaj in various cities. They also said he turned in cold water instead of urine for a drug test, making the judge question if a prior problem with painkillers was at issue.

Minaj told the judge in December that she was trying to help her boyfriend become more organized and responsible. They have been frequently been seated courtside at the Philadelphia 76ers games for the past two months, since Brinkley ordered Mill not to leave the Philadelphia area.

Minaj did not testify Friday. At one point during the judge’s remarks, she appeared to have been crying.

Meek Mill is represented by Attorney Frank Desimore but was not available for comment at press time.

Source: AP

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