Nicki Minaj's September 2010 Paper Magazine Scans

Nicki Minaj is literally everywhere. Check out her scans from the September 2010 issue of Paper Magazine: The Fashion Issue. I must say, I am loving the antique looking photo....the other one ermmm, not so much. As most of you should know by now, Nicki's much anticipated debut album 'Pink Friday' will be in stores November 23rd.

New Music: Kanye West (feat. Jay-Z, Rick Ross, Bon Iver, Nicki Minaj) - "Monster"

'Monster' is the first single from the upcoming collaborative project between Kanye West and Jay-Z and also features Rick Ross, indie-artist Bon Iver and the beast Nicki Minaj. Nicki's verse is stupid sick on the track. I guess Kanye is keeping his "good music fridays" promise.

New Official Video: Trey Songz (feat. Nicki Minaj) - "Bottoms Up"

Trey Songz debuted the video for his new single "Bottoms Up" yesterday on 106 & Park. The song features none other than Nicki Minaj aka Roman Zolanski and is from Trey's upcoming album, Passion, Pain & Pleasure. The video was directed by Anthony Mandler.

Your Thoughts??

Nicki Minaj Plays Housewife & Biker Chick For New VMA Promo Shoot

An orange-haired housewife is the theme for Nicki Minaj's new promo for the upcoming Video Music Awards on MTV. Nicki, who has a nomination for Best New Artist, is definitely doing her thing right now. “I don’t even have my album out and I’m part of the freakin’ promo!” she tells Entertainment Weekly. “Basically, they’re documenting my rise and paralleling that with my journey, literally, to the VMAs.” 

The basics of the promo is Nicki envisioning an imaginary photo shoot while riding a purple motorcycle to the September 12 awards show. The promo makes its debut later this month.

MORE PICS AFTER THE JUMP!

 

Nicki Minaj Wants It To Be A 'Pink Friday', Finally Names Album

This year, Black Friday won’t be black at all. Nicki Minaj has declared the Friday after Thanksgiving as "Pink Friday".

The Young Money rapper has dubbed her debut album Pink Friday, she revealed to her fans via Ustream. The highly-anticipated project is set for release on November 23, the Tuesday before Black Friday in the U.S. That is traditionally the biggest shopping day of the year when Americans flock to stores to begin their Christmas shopping.

“To carry on a great tradition of Black Friday, we are going to switch it up this year in honor of the Nicki Minaj album and call that day Pink Friday, and call my album Pink Friday,” Nicki announced in her British accent.

She then signed off with her signature greeting. “It’s Barbie, bitch!”

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Nicki Minaj, Her Blond Wig And Bright Orange Nails Perform In Detroit

Nicki Minaj, who opted to wear her blond bob wig and bright flourescent orange nails, performed at the Chene Park Amphitheater in Detroit over the weekend (July 30). Young Jeezy was also in the building and performed with her. Props to Nicki-Minaj.net for the flicks.

Nicki Minaj Explains Death Scene In "Your Love" Video

When Nicki Minaj's video for "Your Love" premiered last week, many people (including myself) wondered why she would have HERSELF killed in the end. Well, Nicki spoke to MTV (as she was tapping a promo for the 2010 MTV Musis Awards dressed as Dorothy from Wizard Of Oz) and explained the whole death scene. Peep how Nicki starts talking in a British accent. 

“I just felt like that was the most emotional and truthful storyline,” Minaj explained.
 

New Official Video: Nicki Minaj "Your Love"

The video for Nicki Minaj's #1 hit "Your Love" premiered today. The video features actor Michael Jai White. I love this song! Nicki's album drops November 23rd. Check it out!

Proof Nicki Minaj's Ass Inflated Once She Got Famous

I love Nicki Minaj, I swear I do. But from the moment I saw her all glamed and what not, I knew this chick had some work done. And the proof is in the pudding. Celebretybish got its hands on some rare pics of the Young Money princess before she made it big. Clearly, her ass blew-uptuated. She was still cute though. Any more doubts??

Nicki Minaj Announces Album Release Date + Ciara's 'Basic Instinct' Album Cover

Nicki Minaj is everywhere, except on her own album. But that’s about to change because the breakout star’s debut finally has an official release date.

Young Money’s First Lady will release her as-yet-untitled album during the week of Thanksgiving, known to be the busiest shopping week of the year in the U.S. “Yes. It’s time. November 23rd,” she told her followers on Twitter.

Her single “Your Love” is No. 1 on the Rap Songs chart for the second straight week. She became the first female artist, unaccompanied by another act, to reach No. 1 on the chart since Missy Elliott’s “Work It” spent 12 weeks at No. 1 in November 2002.

A video for “Your Love” was shot in Los Angeles over the Fourth of July weekend. The song, is the follow-up single to “Massive Attack.”

Ciara has the late Aaliyah, hair over the eye flow on the cover for her fourth studio album Basic Instinct -- which is scheduled to release August 17. The album is executive produced by Tricky Stewart and The-Dream.

 

News + Tidbits: DMX Free From Jail....Again + Nicki Minaj "I Can Pay Your Mortgage In 30 Minutes"

 

 DMX is finally out of the dog house. XXLMag.com has learned that the troubled rapper, born Earl Simmons, was freed from an Arizona jail today (July 6). X’s criminal defense attorney, Glenn Allen, confirmed with XXL that the Yonkers-bred MC was released after serving four months of a six-month sentence. As previously reported, the Yonkers MC was locked up on March 9 for for five counts of violating his probation, all of which were related to cocaine abuse. The Ruff Ryder was on probation for throwing a food tray at an officer while locked up on drug, theft and animal abuse charges last year.

Let's hope he keeps his ass out this time O_o

Nicki Minaj has everyone talking -- and this is what she had to say about diss records. "My diss record is my success rate, and how much I can charge to be somewhere for 30 minutes. That’s my diss record. The fact that I can pay your mortgage for a year in 30 minutes. That’s my diss record. That diss record makes everyone go ooooooh word Nicki went in! That’s all I need."

 Basically! Make that $$$.
 

Nicki Minaj On Set Of "Your Love" + Talks Success Of Track

"Your Love" is one of my favorite Nicki Minaj songs by far. When I first heard it, I thought it was tough and definitely a different sound from her other tracks. Nicki is hard at work filming the video and spoke about the success of the song. 

“I was not planning on putting the song out at all,” she told MTV News over the weekend on the “Your Love” video set. “But then I heard it one day, somebody told me it was online. And I was like, ‘No way, no way in the world that song is out.’ I went and listened to it and was really upset. It wasn’t mixed, it wasn’t finished, it wasn’t anything — I wasn’t gonna use it at all. But then radio started playing it.”

“Isn’t that crazy?” Nicki said. “Crazy. I don’t even know how it feels [to have a #1 hit] right now. But it’s amazing.”
 

Nicki still doesn't have a title for her upcoming album or a release date, but hopes to release it by the end of this year.

According to Nicki, though, she's still rooted in the spirit of a newcomer and not letting success go to her head. 

"Sometimes people see the glitz and the glamour. That's why they envy you," Minaj said earlier this year. "They don't see three, four, five years ago. They don't see when I was selling my mixtape for $2 on Jamaica Avenue [in Queens]. They don't see when I couldn't get New York DJs — I lived in New York my whole life — to even play a song. At the end of the day, it's all about hard work. You clearly see that hard work; that's all it takes. If you really want it, direct your energy on positive sh--, and it will happen."

What They Wore @ 2010 BET Awards: Ciara, Nicki Minaj

When it's time for the awards, the celebs always put their best fashion foot forward -- well most of them. Check out these fashion choices from last night. Ciara looked amazin' and Nicki Minaj.....well I'll let you make your own opinions.

Ciara was definitely one of the best dressed last night at the awards. She stepped out in a Balmain Brocade Dress and Balmain Lace Up Leather Ankle Boots. The dress alone retails for a whopping $22,250 and her boots $1,495. Get it bxtch!!

Nicki Minaj, always one to draw all the attention, decided to rock an archival Ecru Tulle Rochas by Olivier Theyskens Gown from the Spring 2004 collection. She modified it from a lingerie bustier to a halter and added a large chandelier type necklace for more of a pop (as if it needed it). Not sure of the retail price on the gown, but it's safe to say it was probably on the pricey side. I love how Nicki does her own thing, but this look was NOT the business. That orange wig made her look more like Wilma Flinstone than anything. Thumbs down!!
 

New Video: Sean Garrett (feat. Nicki Minaj) - "Get It All"

Nicki Minaj returns the favor for the feature spot on singer/songwriter Sean Garrett's single "Get It All". The video has a pretty cute concept -- dude in love with the popular school chick. Check it out!

Nicki Minaj Goes Green For Black Men + More "Minaj In Wonderland" Promos

Ya girl Nicki Minaj has been takin' flicks left and right -- from VIBE, to Black Mens Magazine, Promo shoots -- the works.  All in preparation for her upcoming album. Nicki-Minaj.net got their hands on some more pics from her Black Mens Magazine shoot (green joints) and some more "Alice In Wonderland" inspired promos.
 

 

New Official Video: Dirty Money (Feat. Rick Ross/Nicki Minaj) - "Hello, Good Morning" Remix

Nicki Minaj and her turqouise wig collab with Diddy, Dirty Money and Rick Ross for the "Hello, Good Morning" (Rmx). Nicki's verse on the track is sick, I must say. Swizz Beatz makes his appearance and the black Bugatti? Yessssir.

New Nicki Minaj Promo Pics + Kelly Rowland's New Single Covers (Fierce)

Rap-up got it's hand on some new promo pics for Nicki Minaj's upcoming album. She's on her "superwoman/samurai, hear me roar" type sh*t. These pictures I really like, minus the fire colored wig. Damn, I just realized I've OD'd on "Barbie" posts this week, oh well.

Kelly Rowland's new covers for her singles "Grown Woman" and "Rose Colored Glasses" are AMAZIN. The singles are from her third solo album due to be released later this year. I especially love the black & white cover. She's definitely on her diva ish. Hawt, hawt, hawt.

Nicki Minaj Shows She Can Ride On Black Men's Cover

You saw the preview, now here's the cover and some scans from Nicki Minaj in Black Men magazine.

Photoshoot: Official Nicki Minaj Scans (Wonderland)

I think these pictures are so extra, like really. I can understand the animated concept but I think the pictures would have been better without the little creatures or whatever you wanna call them. Nicki Minaj's June/July VIBE issue is on stands now.

 

First This Lil Kim Beef, Now She's Being Sued....Damn Nicki + Black Mens Mag Sneek Peek

 

As if her beef with Lil Kim wasn't enough, now Nicki Minaj is being sued for damaging the Lamborghini she rented in her "Massive Attack" video. Poor thing! According to TMZ:

Rapper Nicki Minaj banged up a rented Lambo to the tune of nearly $12,000, according to a lawsuit filed by the rental car company.

The plaintiff, Hollywood Exotic Car Rental, claims Minaj agreed to rent a 2008 Lamborghini Murcielago -- at the rate of $1,750 a day -- to shoot her "Massive Attack" music video.

But according to the suit -- filed today in L.A. County Superior Court -- the exotic car was driven "off-road" and damaged "in the approximate amount of $11,589.41."  Plus, they allege, Minaj didn't pay three days rent on the car -- that's another $5,250.

The rental company is suing for unpaid rental charges, property damage, and punitive damage.

Hope she has the "cash money" to handle that.

Meanwhile, here's a sneek peek of Nicki Minaj in her upcoming issue of Black Men's Magazine.