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Nicki Minaj was in attendance with the rest of her YMCMB family lastnight in Miami, Florida for the “Welcome Home” bash for the return of Lil’ Wayne. MTV News was on hand, so there will probably be video footage of her interview coming soon. Click the thumbnails or the link above to view the photos from the event.

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Here is a first look of the upcoming music video by Keyshia Cole for her first single, “I Ain’t Thru” featuring Nicki Minaj. Thanks to TheYBF.com for the photo credit. More as they become available!

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Everyone wants a piece of the Barbie. Nicki Minaj attracted a massive crowd outside of Mansion in Miami on Monday night (Nov. 1). Wearing a flashy rock on her finger, the pink-haired raptress was mobbed by fans and autograph seekers as she exited the nightclub following a paid gig.

But with her unprecedented success comes more haters, including those within the industry. “These girls aren’t mad at me. They’re mad at themselves,” she told YRB magazine of her peers. “[It’s] jealousy, insecurity, and being broke. When you haven’t capitalized and you see I’m about to capitalize on this shit like it’s never been done before, then you’re mad at yourself.”

Source: Rap-Up.com

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Once a foul-mouthed tough chick with a chip on her shoulder, Nicki Minaj has blossomed into one of rap’s most arresting emcees. Now, she’s ready to prove herself with the release of her highly anticipated debut, Pink Friday.

Three years ago, Nicki Minaj sat hunched on a cramped staircase in her native Queens, her crispy black hair tucked behind a pair of chunky gold doorknockers. “Y’all bitches better sharpen ya mothafuckin’ No. 2 pencil – ‘cause I stay on point!” she shouts, waving a brick of Benjamins on reserve for a manicure. The tirade, capped by a pointy acapella freestyle, landed on 2007’s The Come Up DVD, introducing a hardened urbanite with raw, unmined talent.

Today, Nicki clicks her black stiletto heels into a bright studio in Manhattan’s Garment District. She dismisses an egg white breakfast that isn’t to her liking and sifts through a rack of couture, giving the green light to select designs. A personal handler – one of the many on her team – clears the set to make her comfortable as she ducks behind a curtain for makeup and pampering.

Ever since her mentor Lil Wayne welcomed her to his testosterone-fueled Young Money gang on the strength of her DVD appearance, the 25-year-old has sped down the hip-hop highway to become the new decade’s first rap diva. Over the past year, Nicki became the first solo female emcee to top the Rap Songs chart since 2002 with the saccharine “Your Love,” effectively ending rap’s estrogen drought. In October, she shattered a Billboard record by becoming the first rapstress to simultaneously land seven songs (a combination of both solo and featured tracks) in the Hot 100 chart and sell a combined 4.29 million copies.

The numbers are on her side, but Judgment Day arrives on November 22, the day her hyped debut Pink Friday hits stores. Earlier this year, her Cash Money cohorts nudged her into the studio to begin cold recording the LP, attempting to capitalize on the buzz from animated verses on Ludacris’ platinum-certified “My Chick Bad” and Young Money’s “BedRock.” Initially, Nicki balked at the demand, worried that her talents were better suited for 16-bar guest contributions.
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I’ve added photos of Nicki’s appearance on 106th and Park October 27th for the world premiere of her new video, “Right Thru Me” to the gallery. Click the thumbnails or the link above to view the pictures.