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Today,  the most successful female rapper of all time,  diamond-selling hip-hop icon  Nicki Minaj  returns with her mega-anticipated new single and music video  “Do We Have a Problem?”  [feat.  Lil Baby ]. Directed by  Benny Boom , the cinematic video sees  Joseph Sikora  and  Cory Hardrict  co-star alongside  Minaj  and  Lil Baby . The clip centers around a high-octane bank heist with big screen-worthy production. In celebration of the release, Nicki took over the Clipper’s game tonight at Crypto.com Arena, painting it pink and giving unsuspecting fans a first listen of the new single. The  Clippers Spirit  welcomed the icon with a performance to her RIAA certified  diamond  selling single “Super Bass” and bestowed her with her own personalized jersey.  Continuing her cultural infiltration, she also stopped by  The Late Late Show with James Corden . NEW YORK, NY (February...

Grammy Award-winning multi-platinum superstar, entrepreneur, actor, and philanthropist, NELLY, who has sold almost 100 million albums and singles in his 13 year career , releases his brand new album, “M.O.” on September 30 th . The album, Nelly’s 7 th , includes his hot new single “Get Like Me” where the St Louis superstar joins forces with two of the world’s hottest stars Nicki Minaj and Pharrell. The single is the follow up to Nelly’s recent major hit “ Hey Porsche" and his current US megahit "Cruise" (Remix), r ecorded with his f riends, the country duo, Florida Georgia Line. “H ey Porsche” incredibly gave Nelly his 22 nd charted Top 40 song, making him tied for 11 th most charted Top 40 hits artist of all-time.  Get Like Me (feat. Nicki Minaj & Pharrell) -  Get Like Me (feat. Nicki Minaj & Pharrell - Single

Undisputed Hip Hop Queen, and Global superstar, Nicki Minaj, one of the hottest, most colourful and exciting stars to emerge in music in recent years, has her new single “High School” released on May 6th through Young Money/Cash Money/Universal Records. In the US the single has given Minaj, a relative newcomer, her 44th Hot 100 hit, equalling the record of fellow 'American Idol' judge Mariah Carey. "High School", featuring friend and label mate Lil Wayn e, is taken from Minaj's recent album " Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up," and Wayne also appears in the accompanying video. Nicki’s original multi-platinum Pink Friday album entered the UK chart at no. 1 and she followed that feat with a triumphant sell-out UK Arena tour. With more than 3 million albums sold globally, almost 30 million likes on Facebook, over 16 million followers on Twitter, and her own signature perfume “Pink Friday” launched, this 5’ 2” phenomenon is unquestionably one of...

Nicki Minaj, one of the hottest artists on the planet, and indisputably the biggest breakthrough artist of the last year, releases her feverishly anticipated new album “Pink Friday Roman Reloaded” released through Young Money/Cash Money/Universal Records. The release of the album follows the exciting news that Nicki will be returning to the UK this June for the ‘Pink Friday’ Tour. She will perform in London, Birmingham and Manchester. The full track-listing is as follows : 1. Roman Holiday 2. Come On A Cone 3. I Am Your Leader Feat. Cam’ron & Rick Ross 4. Beez In The Trap Feat. 2 Chainz 5. HOV Lane 6. Roman Reloaded Feat. Lil Wayne 7. Champion Feat. NAS, Drake & Young Jeezy 8. Right By My Side Feat. Chris Brown 9. Sex In the Lounge Feat. Lil Wayne & Bobby V 10. Starships 11. Pound The Alarm 12. Whip It 13. Automatic 14. Beautiful Sinner 15. Marilyn Monroe 16. Young Forever 17. Fire Burns 18. Gun Shot Feat. Beenie Man 19. Stupid Hoe 2011 was an incred...

Nicki Minaj, one of the hottest artists on the planet, and indisputably the biggest breakthrough artist of 2011, has announced that she will be returning to the UK this June for the ‘Pink Friday’ Tour. She will perform in London, Birmingham and Manchester. Nicki Minaj tickets are available from www.livenation.co.uk 2011 was an incredible year for Nicki, with her multi-platinum selling debut album PINK FRIDAY boasting the most charted singles by any female rap album in Billboard history. Nicki also became the first artist to have 7 singles on the Billboard HOT 100 chart simultaneously. She criss-crossed the US playing to massive sell-out audiences with friend and mentor Lil Wayne on the sold–out “I Am Music II” tour and then slayed audiences as the special guest on Britney Spear’s US tour. In addition to winning Best Hip Hop Video at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards along with Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Album and Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist at the 2011 American Music Awards, Nicki was recentl...

US Superstar Nicki Minaj, one of the hottest artists on the planet, and indisputably the biggest breakthrough artist of 2011, releases her brand new single “Starships”. The single was produced by multiple Grammy-winning producer, musician, and songwriter, RedOne, whose 35 international hit singles include a staggering 18 #1 singles, for the likes of Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Usher, and Mary J Blige, to name but a few. “Starships” shows Minaj headed straight into clubland territory, that means heavy synths, an infectious chorus and fist-pumping breakdowns, and is taken from Nicki’s feverishly anticipated n ew Young Money/ Cash Money album “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded”, which will be released on April 2nd Nicki Minaj| ‘Starships’ – Released March 19th - myspace/nickiminaj

Nicki Minaj, the hottest new artist on the planet, has her brand new Young Money/Cash Money single “Super Bass” released on June 20th. The brilliant video for “ Super Bass ” went online last week and has rocketed to a staggering 11 million views! The track has already been a massive internet sensation with virals of versions by Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez racking up over 4.5 million views. “Super Bass” is taken from Minaj’s wildly acclaimed 2 million selling debut album “Pink Friday”. Nicki has just finished slaying audiences across the US co-headlining with friend and mentor Lil Wayne on the sold–out “I Am Music II” tour and is confirmed as the special guest on Britney Spear’s forthcoming US tour. With 2 million albums sold globally, Nicki’s latest feature on David Guetta’s “Where Them Girls At” topping the charts worldwide, 8 million likes on Facebook, 3 million followers on Twitter, a gold album in the UK and a profile that is rising by the day, here are some of the things the U...

Nicki Minaj, the hottest new artist on the planet follows her wildly acclaimed million selling debut album “ Pink Friday ” with the release of her new Young Money/Cash Money single “ Girls Fall Like Dominoes ”. The single which samples The Big Pink’s cult single “Dominos”, looks set to give the US pop diva her biggest UK hit single. Nicki is currently slaying audiences across the US co-headlining with friend and mentor Lil Wayne on the sold–out “I Am Music II” tour and with 1.5 million albums sold in the US, 8 million likes on Facebook, 3 million followers on Twitter, a gold album in the UK and a profile that is rising by the day, here are some of the things the UK press are saying about this 5’ 2” phenomenon. Buy Download - Single "Girls Fall like Dominoes" Buy CD Pink Friday Bonus Tracks http://www.myspace.com/nickiminaj WHAT THE PAPERS SAY “THE noisiest noise on the block right now. Scrums at the Dorchester, ridiculous wigs inspired by Marge Simpson, watch out Lon...

Nicki Minaj, without question the hottest new artist on the planet right now, follows her wildly acclaimed debut album “Pink Friday” with the release on February 21st of her new Young Money/Cash Money single “Moment 4 Life”. The track features label-mate, friend and fellow hip hop superstar Drake and is taken from the 25 year old rap phenomenon’s feverishly anticipated debut. Nicki Minaj’s star has been on the rise since she released her first mixtape, Playtime Is Over, in 2007. Themixtape featured Lil Wayne and the cover showed Nicki posing as a Barbie Doll. A second mixtape “Sucka Free” released a year later, increased the heat around Minaj and was followed in 2009 by mixtape number three “Beam Me Up Scotty”. Shortly thereafter Nicki, aka Harajuku Barbie, aka Nicki Lewinsky, aka Roman Zolanski, aka Ms Step Your Cookies Up, signed to Lil Wayne’s new label Young Money Entertainment and featured heavily on Young Money’s debut album “We Are Young Money” which spawned the massive hit sing...

Nicki Minaj, the first lady of Young Money/Cash Money Records and one of the hottest artists on the planet right now, has her new single “Right Thru Me” released on November 22nd. The track is taken from the 25 year old rap phenomenon’s feverishly anticipated debut album which is also released on November 22nd.  Nicki Minaj’s star has been on the rise since she released her first mixtape, Playtime Is Over, in 2007. The mixtape featured Lil Wayne and the cover showed Nicki posing as a Barbie Doll. A second mixtape “Sucka Free” released a year later, increased the heat around Minaj and was followed in 2009 by mixtape number three “Beam Me Up Scotty”. Shortly thereafter Nicki, aka Harajuku Barbie, aka Nicki Lewinsky, aka Roman Zolanski, aka Ms Step Your Cookies Up, signed to Lil Wayne’s new label Young Money Entertainment and featured heavily on Young Money’s debut album “We Are Young Money” which spawned the massive hit single “Bedrock”. Minaj has also made her name from her many fea...

Nicki Minaj, the first lady of Young Money/Cash Money Records and one of the hottest artists on the planet right now, has her debut official single “Your Love” released on September 20th. The song, which samples Annie Lennox’s “ No More ‘I Love You’s’ ”, is taken from the 25 year old rap phenomenon’s feverishly anticipated debut album which is scheduled for release on November 22nd. Nicki Minaj’s star has been on the rise since she released her first mixtape, Playtime Is Over , in 2007. The mixtape featured Lil Wayne and the cover showed Nicki posing as a Barbie Doll. A second mixtape “ Sucka Free ” released a year later, increased the heat around Minaj and was followed in 2009 by mixtape number three “ Beam Me Up Scotty ”. Shortly thereafter Nicki, aka Harajuku Barbie, aka Nicki Lewinsky, aka Roman Zolanski, aka Ms Step Your Cookies Up , signed to Lil Wayne’s new label Young Money Entertainment and featured heavily on Young Money’s debut album “We Are Young Money” which spawned the...