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Nicki Minaj, Polo G Defend Coi Leray After Backlash of Live Show

[ad_1] Nicki Minaj and Polo G offered some words of encouragement to Coi Leray who was down in the dumps after a clip of her performance went viral.On Sunday (May 30), a video surfaced of Leray performing at the H-Town Memorial Day Mayhem event at the Toyota Center in Houston on Saturday (May 29). In the 14-second clip, the crowd appears to be non-responsive while watching Leray’s performance. The video generated a deluge of unfavorable comments from people on Twitter.In response to the clip going viral, Leray hopped on her Twitter account to vent about the video and felt that she was unfairly attacked by people on social media.One person said, "The...

Azealia Banks Accuses Nicki Minaj of Cocaine Use, Nicki Responds

[ad_1] Azealia Banks recently took shots at her archenemy Nicki Minaj, accusing the Queen Barb of using cocaine. Now, Nicki is refuting the claims.The root of the latest online skirmish between the two rappers began when Nicki appeared on Instagram Live on Thursday night (May 13), to promote the release of her 2018 mixtape, Beam Me Up Scotty, to streaming services. Throughout the session, Nicki noticeably had the sniffles. She blamed it on getting some emotional news right before she got on camera. While Nicki was on Live, Banks was also on Live, critiquing Nicki's presentation. She had some harsh opinions."Girl, if you sniffle one more time on this muthafuckin' Live, sis....

Nicki Minaj Drops Three New Songs, One With Drake and Lil Wayne

[ad_1] The game's been missing Nicki Minaj. On Friday (May 14), the Young Money rapper makes her return with new music.Nicki finally released her 2008 mixtape, Beam Me Up Scotty, to streaming services but with some additions. This version features some new songs including a track with Drake and Lil Wayne titled "Seeing Green," a song titled "Fractions" and "Crocodile Tears (Remix)" with Skillibeng.Following a four-month hiatus from social media, Nicki first announced the new music was afoot on Monday (May 10), via Instagram. She posted a photo of herself seemingly nude covered by pillows that was simply captioned "Friday." She's been continuously promoting the new music on social media in...

Nicki Minaj Type Beat – XXL

[ad_1] On 2010's "Did It On’em," from Nicki Minaj's debut studio album, Pink Friday, the then-28-year-old rapper asserted her dominance in the rap game. "All these bitches is my sons/And I'ma go and get some bibs for ’em," she rapped, foreshadowing her star power. The Bangladesh-produced track employs militant alarm bells to command the attention of listeners. Eleven years later, Nicki has proven herself to be the head rapper-in-charge and a part-time fortune teller based on those early rhymes. The New York native has helped birth a new generation of rappers that mimic her style and revamp her legendary bars. She's even helped pave the way for a select group of producers looking to create Nicki Minaj-type...

Nicki Minaj’s Father Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident – Report

[ad_1] Nicki Minaj's father, Robert Maraj, was reportedly killed in a hit-and-run accident in New York.The incident reportedly occurred in the Mineola neighborhood of Nassau County, N.Y., and was initially reported by The Associated Press earlier today. The Nassau County Police say a man, who was unidentified at the time, was walking on the street between Roslyn Road and Raff Avenue on the evening of Feb. 12 when he was struck by a motorist around 6 p.m. EST.The driver then fled the scene. The victim was taken a nearby hospital in critical condition. According to a TMZ report published on Sunday (Feb. 14), the man, later identified as Minaj's father, succumbed to his injuries...

Nicki Minaj Posts Phone Numbers From Random Group Chat

[ad_1] Nicki Minaj has called on the Barbz to handle some light work after interacting with some eager fans who apparently left her frustrated this afternoon.On Monday (Dec. 21), Nicki Minaj shared the phone numbers of several unsuspecting fans via Twitter after it appears that she was added to a group chat called "MOM CLUB." After posting an image of the conversation, the Young Money Entertainment affiliate encouraged her fans to respond to the members of the aforementioned text chat. "Barbz, have no mercy," she tweeted while sharing eight different people's contact information.Based on the images the Queen rapper posted, it's hard to tell if the rhymer shared the numbers on purpose, but the message...

Young Money’s Most Essential Songs You Need to Hear

[ad_1] After beating the odds by successfully transitioning from teen rap sensation to full-grown solo superstar as an adult on Cash Money Records, Lil Wayne began building his own empire 15 years ago. That kingdom is Young Money Entertainment, an offshoot of the label that took him to stardom.A few years later, he signed Nicki Minaj and Drake, two artists who eventually became legends in their own right. He also signed folks like Jae Millz, Tyga, Curren$y and more. Over the last 10 years, artists from the label have unloaded songs that helped define hip-hop in the late 2000s and 2010s.Lil Wayne not only started Young Money, he's also responsible for some...

Lil Wayne Believes There Won’t Be Another Drake or Nicki Minaj

[ad_1] Lil Wayne has been instrumental in the venerable careers of Drake and Nicki Minaj, and the Young Money leader believes there will never be any other artists like the two rap superstars.During Weezy’s interview on Instagram Live with Sovereign Brands CEO Brett Berish on Friday (Dec. 18), he firmly believed that there won’t be another Drake or Nicki Minaj ever in the rap game."Ain’t no such thing as the next Nicki or the next Drake," said Wayne when asked if he’s looking for the next Drake and Nicki.The rap veteran added that Drizzy and Nicki came at a time before social media became a tool for people to discover new artists."Back...

Nicki Minaj’s Most Essential Songs You Need to Hear

[ad_1] An influential, inspiring figure in hip-hop, Nicki Minaj has mapped out a pinkprint on how to be a successful rapper without comprising integrity. In 10 years, the Queens, N.Y.-raised MC has proven that she is an all-around entertainer and businesswoman. From headlining major tours around the world to entering Hollywood via movies to launching her own clothing line and fragrances, Nicki has ruled over her empire with a golden crown and colorful wigs, all while making sure she gets her respect along the way."My role in hip-hop has been super unique because when my first album [Pink Friday] came out, there had been so much time where there wasn't a female rap album out that...

Here Are the Rappers We’re Thankful for This Year

[ad_1] There's no way around it; 2020 has been a difficult year. With the struggles of the pandemic, social injustices and economic issues that have touched pretty much everyone in some way, this year is one for the books. Thankfully, music has helped many of us get through tough times, and we're certainly in one of the most difficult eras in our lifetime. Some of the rap game's favorite artists were active through everything going on by dropping albums, singles and videos, and giving fans an escape from the 2020 chaos when needed. Here, the XXL staff highlights artists we're thankful for this year.As a staff, we have a diverse array of...