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Nicki Minaj has been confirmed as a playable character in “Call of Duty.”
Jul 27, 2023
Sometimes one wrong move can change the trajectory of a person’s entire life or career.
Mar 9, 2023
Nicki Minaj is laying the foundation for emerging talent.
Mar 6, 2023
Nicki Minaj once revealed that signing with Lil Wayne’s Young Money imprint was more about loyalty than money. However, that doesn’t mean she was quick to jump into just any deal.
Feb 15, 2023
Drake will forever pay homage to Lil Wayne, the man who played one of the most integral parts in his life. View this post on Instagram A post shared by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi)
Nov 1, 2022
Nicki Minaj has become known for having a ride-or-die fanbase, “the Barbies” — also known as “the Barbz.” To honor her loyal supporters, Rap Snacks partnered with the Harajuku Barbie in June for her own edition of Rap Snacks, The Barbie-Que Honey Truffle Potato Chips, as previously reported by AfroTech. “Nicki Minaj is unquestionably one of the most disruptive forces in the history of rap. You’re talking about a woman who rewrote the rules of hip hop culture and happens to be a phenomenal entrepreneur, as well,” Rap Snacks CEO James Lindsay said in a release at the time of the launch, according to PEOPLE. “It just makes sense that as a brand disrupting the snack industry, we align to push the bar even further. This is the beginning of a legendary partnership.” But it appears that what started as “legendary” has turned into a legal battle.
Aug 15, 2022
If you ever saw the Blassic (Black and classic) movie “Friday,” then you know when Smokey initially attempts to convince Craig to try cannabis, it is done with the 1978 Rick James classic “Mary Jane” in the background. Outside of this film, written and produced by Ice Cube, “Mary Jane” would become a cultural classic. While this one may be top of the list for many, the funk and R&B singer has many other classics that cemented him as one of the greats. Songs like “You & I,” “Fire And Desire,” and “Give It To Me Baby” can be found on many cookout or family reunion playlists. To prove that James’ music stands the test of time, his all-time most popular hit from the 80s, “Super Freak,” is being sampled by New York rapper Nicki Minaj. Minaj released her new single, “Super Freaky Girl,” Friday, Aug. 12. With a range of hits and an undeniable influence on culture, the world was saddened when Rick James passed away in 2004. However, it would not be until several years later that the estate...
Aug 12, 2022
Nicki Minaj is the latest star to join Rap Snacks and its lineup of celebrity partnerships that include Migos, Boosie, Romeo Miller, Fabolous, Rick Ross, and Lil Baby, among others, as AfroTech previously told you.
Jul 1, 2022
Nicki Minaj has been tapped to help take sports betting lifestyle brand, MaximBet to new heights. According to a press release, the award-winning musician and entrepreneur has been named as an investor, advisor, and global ambassador of the sports betting platform. In addition, she will lead as creative director for Maxim Magazine. “I don’t think I’ve ever been prouder of a collaboration,” said the “Moment For Life” emcee in the release. “Merging business savvy power moves with my natural, creative, sexy, fun, and fashion-forward expression is just so spot on as it relates to this partnership. I’m ready to fully step into my potential as a young, influential Queen, and owner and open doors for others to dream big. Get ready for the sexy parties and remember: scared money don’t make NO MONEY!!!! HA!!! Place your bets!!!! Let’s GO!!!” Nicki Minaj is the face of Maxim Bet @BallySports has learned. @NICKIMINAJ will also serve as the new creative director of Maxim magazine, special...
May 31, 2022
Is a new Young Money on the way? It may be with Nicki Minaj’s next venture. She’s dominated the rap industry for over a decade, so it’s only right that the rapper embarks on her next journey. After being in the business of influencing female rappers that have followed her pinkprint, Nicki is creating her own artist roster. In an interview with Joe Budden, she revealed that she’s building her own record label and management company, according to Variety. Just as the legendary 2000s to 2010s Hip-Hop era that came out out of Lil Wayne signing her and Drake to Young Money Entertainment, Nicki is carving a new executive path that will bring new buzzing talent for today’s industry. “I am creating my own management company,” she shared with Budden, according to Variety. “I’m also doing my record company. I have a couple of artists that I will start the record company with. I’ll speak on that closer to album time.” There’s no set in stone date yet for Nicki’s upcoming fifth studio album, so...
Mar 10, 2022
Cardi B has entered the chat. In a recent Twitter conversation, TDE President Punch recently rattled off some names of whom he feels are the “next superstars” in rap. And while Doja Cat, Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow, and Baby Keem are all part and parcel of the “correct” answers, Punch initially didn’t mention the leader of the Bardi Gang. I’m curious, who are the next superstars in rap? — Punch TDE (@iamstillpunch) February 20, 2022 That’s when Cardi B took to her Twitter to put her money where her mouth is, pointing out that she makes more than a million dollars per show. She also shared screenshots from a purported booking agent, who pointed out that recently made her an offer of two shows for more than $2 million. “Over a M a show with 1 album,” Cardi B wrote. “BIG SUPERSTAR are you dumb? Waiting on my agent got like 3 overseas, one for 2Ms.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) Later, according to Complex, Punch clarified and claimed that Cardi...
Feb 23, 2022
Nicki Minaj is the world’s richest female rapper. Love her or hate her, she still makes her money, and that’s a good thing. According to Audacy, Nicki Minaj charges $250,000 for just a guest verse, meaning that she cleans house each time her voice appears on a hit song. And that’s just the beginning of the power of her influence. As AfroTech previously reported, just posting a pair of her pink Crocs caused the popular shoes to spike in sales exponentially — even though she didn’t have a formal partnership with the brand at the time. “According to Google Trends, “pink Crocs” and “Nicki Minaj Crocs” became the breakout searches of the internet, and fans reportedly crashed the retailer’s website with their searches as well,” we reported while adding that as of May 2021, Minaj is not an official partner of the shoe brand. With such power and influence, it’s no wonder that Celebrity Net Worth revealed that her current net worth is $100 million. But even at last year’s previous net worth...
Dec 8, 2021
Rap icon Nicki Minaj has once again used her worldwide influence to break the internet. This week, Minaj — who’s also dropping new music on Friday — made her grand return to Instagram after a four-month hiatus to show off in a post wearing nothing but her pink Crocs blinged out with bedazzled Jibbitz and Chanel-jewels. Nicki Minaj also posed for the photo using only two pink heart-shaped pillows to cover herself, while sporting several diamond necklaces, bracelets and anklets in a decked-out all-pink office. While it’s unclear if Minaj will be formally partnering with Crocs in the future, her single post still shook fans to their cores as they scoured the internet to find the now almost sold-out pair of shoes. According to Google Trends, “pink Crocs” and “Nicki Minaj Crocs” became the breakout searches of the internet, and fans reportedly crashed the retailer’s website with their searches as well. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Barbie (@nickiminaj) Minaj’s...
May 12, 2021
Cash Money continues to take over for the 2000s! Born Bryan Christopher Williams, Birdman is the co-owner and co-founder of Cash Money Records, a label that features a roster of some of this generation’s hottest names in rap like Nicki Minaj, Drake , and Lil Wayne. The label first gained notoriety through former artists like Juvenile, Cory Gunz, and Hot Boys and set the tone for current labels and hip hop acts whose music is evident of Cash Money’s influence on the culture as a whole. Birdman — formerly known as “Baby” — recently explained how putting out the hottest artists has provided a big return to this day, explaining how the label continues to capitalize off of its artists and even how clearing their samples is paying off big time. According to Complex, the hip hop heavyweight recently shed light on the cash flow for the record label during an exclusive with Wallo of “Where’s Wallo.” “If it has a value. That’s a value. If you don’t have a value, you sitting on some sh*t...
May 5, 2021
This year, multidisciplinary artist Nicki Minaj, born Onika Tanya Maraj, has hit several milestones in both her career and personal life. Minaj and her worldwide fanbase — known as “The Barbz” — celebrated the birth of her first child, as well as the 10 year anniversary of the release of her debut album, “ Pink Friday .” With over a decade under her belt as a pioneer in female rap music, let’s take a look at how the Trinidadian-American rapper built her empire. Celebrity Net Worth recorded Nicki Minaj’s net worth as over $80 million. In addition to her musical success, Minaj derives her income from touring, personal appearances and performances, film and television, and endorsement deals. Her journey began in 2009 when the Queens rapper released her infamous mixtape “ Beam Me Up Scotty” which featured the hit song “ Itty Bitty Piggy” that put the lyricist on the map. That year she also signed to Lil Wayne’s record label Young Money Entertainment and eventually released “ Pink...
Oct 22, 2020