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Tracy Chapman Awarded $450,000 in Copyright Lawsuit Against Nicki Minaj
According to a filing obtained by E! News, Tracy Chapman has accepted Nicki Minaj’s offer of $450,000 in their copyright infringement case.
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Nicki Minaj Shares Photo Gallery of Her Baby Boy for the 1st Time
Nicki Minaj is kicking off 2021 by sharing her “Papa Bear” with the world. On Saturday, the 38-year-old rapper and singer shared photos of her baby son on her Instagram page. This was the first time she shared his face on her social media with followers and fans. The photo series was paired with a sweet note dedicated to all…
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Nicki Minaj Gives Birth, Welcomes First Baby With Kenneth Petty
Nicki Minaj is a mom. The rapper gave birth and welcomed her first baby with her husband Kenneth Petty
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Nicki Minaj Is Pregnant, Expecting Her First Child With Kenneth Petty
On Monday, July 20, the superstar rapper took to Instagram to confirm that she’s pregnant. In a series of photos on the social media platform, a bikini-clad Minaj can be seen cradling her baby bump. The 37-year-old star captioned one of her posts, “#Preggers.”
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Nicki Minaj's Husband Kenneth Petty Surrenders to Federal Authorities in Sex Offender Case
Nicki Minaj’s husband Kenneth Petty has surrendered to federal authorities after failing to register as a sex offender.
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DA: Nicki Minaj's Brother Sentenced to 25 to Life for Raping 11-Year-Old Girl
Jelani Maraj, brother of rapper Nicki Minaj, was sentenced Monday morning to 25 years to life in prison for repeatedly raping an 11-year-old girl at his Long Island home, a spokesperson for the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office told NBC News. Maraj was convicted in November 2017 of predatory sexual assault against a child and endangering the welfare of a…
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Tekashi 6ix9ine Gets 2-Year Sentence, Credit for Time Served in Racketeering Case
Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine was sentenced to 2 years in prison Wednesday for his entanglement with a violent street gang that fueled his rise to fame, but was spared a much harsher possible sentence because of his extraordinary decision to become a star witness for prosecutors. The 23-year-old performer, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, could have been sentenced to…
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‘Tonight': Kanye Tried to Join Chance the Rapper's Wedding Band
Chance the Rapper chats about hosting “SNL” for the second time while pulling double duty as musical guest, what Kanye West was like at his wedding and how he got everyone from Randy Newman to Nicki Minaj to guest on his album “The Big Day.”
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‘Tonight': Kanye Tried to Join Chance the Rapper's Wedding Band
Chance the Rapper chats about hosting “SNL” for the second time while pulling double duty as musical guest, what Kanye West was like at his wedding and how he got everyone from Randy Newman to Nicki Minaj to guest on his album “The Big Day.”
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The Most Dangerous Celebrity Online Revealed
The survey is meant to highlight the danger of clicking on suspicious links. Bad actors will attach malware and malicious links to famous names, hoping fans searching for videos on the internet will fall victim.
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Now Free From Legal Limbo, Meek Mill Eyes Prison Reform
Rapper Meek Mill pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge Tuesday in a deal that resolves a 2007 arrest that has kept him on probation or in prison for most of his adult life. The negotiated plea comes after an appeals court threw out his conviction last month over doubts about the arresting officer’s credibility. The 32-year-old rapper, born Robert...
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Swedish Investigation Ends of Man in Fight with A$AP Rocky
Prosecutors in Sweden are dropping the investigation of a man they say was involved in a fight with American rapper A$AP Rocky. Magnus Stromberg represents the alleged victim and says they are happy but not surprised by the decision.
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Janet Jackson, 50 Cent to Perform at Saudi Arabia Concert Despite Human Rights Concerns
Janet Jackson and rappers 50 Cent and Future have been added to the lineup for the Jeddah World Fest, the concert in Saudi Arabia that Nicki Minaj pulled out of after human rights organizations urged the rapper to cancel her appearance.
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Nicki Minaj Pulls Out of Saudi Arabia Concert Amid Gender Segregation Concerns
Nicki Minaj is pulling out of a concert in Saudi Arabia because she says she wants to show support for women’s rights, gay rights and freedom of expression.
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Hip-Hop Star Nicki Minaj to Perform in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia said Wednesday that hip-hop star Nicki Minaj will perform in the ultraconservative kingdom as it sheds decades of restrictions on entertainment.
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Nicki Minaj Mocks BET Awards as ‘a Messy Reality Show'
Nicki Minaj went after BET on Thursday, saying the BET Awards would “rather be a messy reality show than a prestigious award show.” “When u go out of ur way to b spiteful & hurt artists who have always supported ur show… when you fire great ppl who have put their heart & soul into the show… when you’d rather...
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‘The Algorithm Is Our Boss': Uber Drivers Face Long Hours, No Benefits and Sometimes Danger
At 3 a.m., Sonam Lama’s alarm goes off. In his house in Queens, New York, while his wife and baby son sleep, he pulls on his clothes and makes coffee. Then he turns on his Uber app and waits. On this morning, a warm but windy Tuesday in May, an hour passes without a passenger request. “You’re just thinking, ‘When...
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Miley Cyrus Raps About Nicki Minaj and Cardi B in New Song
Miley Cyrus is making a music comeback and picking sides in a feud between two of the biggest female rappers. The pop star performed at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend show in England on Saturday and debuted three new songs, reportedly titled “Cattitude,” “Dream” and “Mother’s Daughter.” In the first one, she raps the lyrics, “I love you Nicki, but...
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NBC's ‘Songland' Gives Assist to Aspiring Songwriters
Beyoncé. Rihanna. Kelly Clarkson. Adele. Nicki Minaj. Keith Urban. Ariana Grande. Ciara. Luke Bryan. What do all these artists have in common? They’ve all performed songs written by one of the three mentors on NBC’s new songwriting competition show, “Songland.”
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Cardi B Tops BET Noms, Nipsey Hussle Up for 1
Hip-hop star Cardi B is walking into the 2019 BET Awards as the most nominated act with seven, while late rapper Nipsey Hussle scored a posthumous nomination. BET told the Associated Press late Thursday that Cardi B’s nominations include two for the top prize — video of the year — with her hits “Money” and “Please Me,” with Bruno Mars....