#16 – Nicki Minaj

This young female rapper is giving industry vets like Lil Kim and Foxy Brown a run for their money. She’s got a critically acclaimed mixtape, “Beam Me Up Scotty,” A-list collabos and a wannabe iconic Barbie girl style. Signed to Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment, Minaj is definitely one to watch in 2010.

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Ring in 2010 with one of the most entertaining year-end festivities of the year!

Tune in at 11PM / 10C on Thursday for 106 & Party, BET’s annual New Year’s Eve party.
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Join hosts Terrence, Rosci, Memphitz, and Diamond Kutz along with stars Trey Songz, Day 26, Jeremiah, Dorrough, Yo Gotti, Nicki Minaj, Mario, New Boyz, The Clipse, Pleasure P, Omarion, Maino, Mishon, Bobby V. and Pretty Ricky!

Forget the freezing weather and celebrate at home with the hottest show of the night!

Be sure to tune in tonight and catch Nicki’s performance!

Nicki Minaj backstage at 106th & Park for her performance with Robin Thicke. She picks out her shoes, plans her outfit for later in the evening and gets her hair & make up done as well!

She discusses getting signed, her album, Gucci Mane and much more in the interview.

Both Young Money and Eminem made a huge impact on The Billboard 200 this week, putting hip-hop back on the top of the charts.

We Are Young Money, the debut album from Lil Wayne’s protégés, landed at the no. 9 position after its first week on shelves. The group, which consists of Drake, Nicki Minaj, Jae Millz, Gudda Gudda, Mack Maine, Tyga, Lil’ Chuckee and Lil Twist, managed to move 142,100 units, according to the Nielsen SoundScan.

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I’ve added photos of Nicki Minaj appearing at M2 Mansion with Funk Master Flex as the DJ. Check the photos out in the gallery by clicking the thumbnail!

Hope you guys are enjoying your Holidays! I’ve added several different photos to the gallery. I also have a special treat for you guys – an unreleased full photoshoot of Nicki Minaj! So keep your eyes peeled.

Mariah Carey feat. Nicki Minaj – “Up Out My Face” Music Video Behind-The-Scenes

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Club Dreamz Appearance 12/25/09

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Birdman feat. Lil’ Wayne & Dream – “Money To Blow” Music Video Behind-The-Scenes

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107.9 Jingle Bash Performance on 12/25/09

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After her 107.9 Jingle Bash concert, Nicki Minaj stopped by Club Dreamz. Tyrese & The Dream were also in attendance.

Nick Cannon just posted via his Twitter the behind-the-scenes photo of Mariah Carey & Nicki Minaj on the set of their upcoming music video, “Up Out My Face” (Remix). Thoughts?

More captures from the video shoot:

Here’s the latest new track from Usher which features none other than Nicki Minaj titled, “Little Freak”. As you may recall from a prior post it was revealed that the two had done a collaboration together. Now we just wait for that “Up Out My Face” remix with Mariah Carey. Leave your comments on the track!

Video footage of Robin Thicke & Nicki Minaj performing “Shakin’ It For Daddy” at his album release party later in the day after 106th & Park.

Check them out receiving the 2009 Hip-Hop Award for their single, “Every Girl” as well!

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I’ve added over 600 screen captures of Nicki Minaj and Young Money on “The Mo’Nique Show”. This includes the interview and performance as well, enjoy!

I’ve added some photos of Nicki Minaj performing with Robin Thicke for his album release party which took place a few days ago.

Here’s a new track off of Lil’ Wayne’s “Rebirth” album which happened to ship out early to several people who pre-ordered the album. This is definitely something different from Nicki Minaj as it’s a rock song and she does a bit of singing on the hook as well. Leave your comments!

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We have even more details for you about Mariah’s upcoming Memoirs of An Imperfect Angel Remix album!

A remix to “Up Out My Face” has been recorded with female rapper Nicki Minaj. Not only will the remix appear on the new album but a video for it will be shot alongside the video for “Angels Cry” Remix!

On Friday, Dec. 18, Mariah is scheduled to film the music video for “Up Out My Face” Remix in Los Angeles. Nick Cannon has also been tasked to direct the music video. The current script requires a marching band in the video.

Minaj joins an exclusive group of female collaborators featured on recorded Mariah songs: Whitney Houston (“When You Believe”), Mocha & Amil (“I Still Believe Remix”), Shawnna (“Loverboy Remix”), Missy Elliott (“Heartbreaker Remix”), Da Brat (“Heartbreaker Remix,” “Honey Remix,” “Loverboy,” etc.) and Kelly Price (“Through The Rain Remix”).

The release date for “Up Out My Face” Remix featuring Nicki Minaj is not yet known at this time.

Source: MariahDaily.com