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Nicki Minaj headlines a stacked slate of performances at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.  Nicki will take the stage to perform a medley of her biggest hits as part of becoming the latest recipient of this year’s Video Vanguard Award, joining the likes of Britney Spears, Beyoncé, and Kanye West. The annual honor comes after her latest single “Super Freaky Girl” became her first solo No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.  Meanwhile, Eminem will be joined onstage by Snoop Dogg for a performance of their song “From the D 2 the…

Nicki Minaj has just scored her first solo No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with her latest single, the Rick James-sampling “Super Freaky Girl,” according to a tweet from Chart Data.This makes her the first lead female artist to debut at No. 1 so far this year, and the first female rapper in the history of the chart to debut multiple tracks at No.1. She previously landed in the No. 1 spot with the remix to Doja’s Cat’s “Say So,” and her 2020 6ix9ine collaboration, “Trollz.”  This story is being updated. Nicki Minaj has…

The upcoming 2022 MTV Video Music Awards will be emceed by a trio of hip-hop heavyweights. MTV announced on Thursday that LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow will emcee and introduce the big moments during the show slated to air live from the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. on Aug. 28 at 8 p.m. ET. According to the announcement, the trio will announce the show’s lineup of performers, presenters and winners while taking a “more innovative and unique approach” to the traditional hosting gig. It will…

The cinematically prolific killer known as Michael Myers gets a mention in a new remix from Nicki Minaj, as does the sales performance of an “old tape.”The track in question is “Super Freaky Girl (Roman Remix),” which arrived on Thursday and sees Nicki embodying her fan-adored Roman persona. Tucked into the song’s final moments are some lyrics that have already started receiving attention, with Nicki/Roman moving from a Myers reference to a reflection on a 15-year career, as follows: “Don’t nobody wanna hear that…

On the debut episode of Nicki Minaj’s Queen Radio on Amp, Drake revealed if he’s considering retirement following the release of Honestly, Nevermind.Drizzy offered fans a stylistic pivot with his latest record, but as he told his former Young Money labelmate he’s not even close to considering leaving rap or music in general behind. “I’m not at that point where I even consider that being an option,” Drake said. “One of the best feelings I have in my life is completing a song or project. And by the way those things are…

Rap Snacks is being sued over its Nicki Minaj-branded potato chips.According to Reuters, Mattel Inc. filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles federal court last week, alleging the popular snack brand infringed on its long-standing Barbie trademark. The toy-maker took issue with the company’s “Barbie-Que Honey Truffle” chips, which were introduced earlier this summer.“The association is so evident that upon seeing the packaging, representatives for Defendant’s celebrity partner queried whether Rap Snacks had obtained permission from…

It’s a big week for new music. Megan Thee Stallion is back with her 18-track album, Traumazine, featuring the standouttrack “Flip Flop.” Nicki Minaj has also returned with her raunchy single “Super Freaky Girl.” And Rod Wave is here to tug at your heartstrings with his somber record “Alone.” This week’s list also includes new music from Beyoncé and Ronald Isley, Ari Lennox, Morray, The Game, and many more. Check out the best new music below. And follow our playlist on Spotify to keep up with the latest music releases…

Ahead of her performance at the 2022 MTV VMAs later this month, Nicki Minaj returns with her new single “Super Freaky Girl.”The track sees Nicki deliver explicit bars while incorporating Rick James’ 1981 classic “Super Freak,” calling to mind the genius sampling of another gem—Sir Mix-a-Lot’s “Baby Got Back”—on her 2014 smash hit “Anaconda.”“I can lick it, I can ride it while you slippin’ and slidin’/I can do all ’em little tricks, and keep the dick up inside it/You can smack it, you can grip it, you can go down and kiss…

A few days after the pair teamed up at the Young Money Reunion concert, Drake, 35, commented flirtatiously on Nicki’s Instagram photo from August 9. The social media post included a picture of Nicki, 39, getting onboard a private plane while sporting a denim jacket and a stunning pink skirt. Nicki also uploaded a video of her spending time with Drake’s mother, Sandi Graham. In the video, Nicki sits next to Drake’s mother and addresses the camera while rocking pink hair and a matching hat. “Here’s my ex-mom-in-law. I…

Nicki Minaj appears to have revealed that her friend and collaborator Drake is a billionaire.In footage shared widely on social media in recent days, Nicki is heard narrating the visuals of a surely expensive tarmac scene, complete with advice to those listening to give a nearby pilot a wave. From there, Nicki—who was recently in the Toronto area for Drake’s Young Money reunion show, also featuring Lil Wayne—is heard shouting out an unnamed “Canadian friend” who’s not necessarily keen on announcing their billionaire…