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Beyoncè, Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, + More Get Branding Ideas From Fans

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A TikTok user’s video went viral after giving celebs marketing ideas for their brands. TikTok user takeishalafaye’s latest post went viral after she pointed out some marketing ideas Ciara, Cardi B, Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat & Beyonce could use.  The social media user presented a marketing strategy for all five artists, starting with a @WizMonifaaa […]

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Nicki Minaj Thanks Jay-Z And Beyoncé For Their Thoughtful Video Vanguard Award Congratulations Gift

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Nicki Minaj is still flying high after receiving MTV’s Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at Sunday’s VMAs. Yesterday, she posted a gracious “thank you” note addressed to Beyoncé and Jay-Z for the thoughtful gift they sent to congratulate her. Although the power couple did not attend the VMAs in person, they did make sure to acknowledge Nicki’s achievement with a bouquet of white roses, which Nicki captured in a video posted on her Instagram Story. “Congrats on your beautiful award,” the accompanying card read. “Sending you all of our love. Hov and B Holla.”

In turn, Nicki gushed back, “Thank you so much. The both of you. For everything.”

Both of the music stars turned moguls were instrumental in Nicki Minaj’s success. In her Video Vanguard Awards acceptance speech, she named both as inspirations. Jay-Z was among the artists she cited for inspiring her flow along with Doug E. Fresh(!?), Foxy Brown, Lauryn Hill, Lil Wayne, and Slick Rick (Lil Kim was noticeably absent, as fans pointed out on Twitter). Meanwhile, Nicki mentioned Beyoncé as one of the “people who gave me huge opportunities that I’ll never forget,” which also included Britney Spears, Eminem, Kanye West, Madonna, Mariah Carey, and Rihanna.

Those contributions and more have launched Nicki to heights last seen over 20 years ago; her new single, “Super Freaky Girl,” was the first by a solo female rap act to debut at No. 1 on the Hot 100 since Lauryn Hill’s “Doo Wop (That Thing)” in 1998.

Nicki Minaj Receives Video Vanguard Congratulatory Flowers From the Carters: ‘Congrats on Your Beautiful Award’

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Nicki Minaj Performs Nine-Song Medly and Accepts Video Vanguard Award at MTV VMAs

Nicki Minaj is running the rap world right now. This past Sunday, Minaj accepted the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards, where she also hosted and performed.

Showing that she is still marveling at the moment, Minaj revealed she received flowers celebrating the moment from JAY-Z and Beyoncé.

“Congrats on your beautiful award. Sending you all our love. Hov & B Holla,” the note read.

With a marathon nine-song performance on her “Barbie Dream House” stage, international superstar Nicki Minaj was celebrated with MTV’s coveted Video Vanguard Award.

Minaj’s set included the hits “All Things Go,” “Roman’s Revenge,” “Monster,” “Beez in the Trap,” “Chun-Li,” “Moment 4 Life,” “Super Bass,” “Anaconda,” and the world premiere of her brand-new song, “Super Freaky Girl.”

Additionally, she gave a moving acceptance speech in which she emphasized the value of mental health and thanked her devoted “Barbz” for their continuous support.

Nicki Minaj and her new single “Super Freaky Girl” debuted on top of the Billboard Hot 100. The single is Minaj’s third time on top of the chart, but her first time unaccompanied. She previously appeared alongside 6ix9ine on top with “Trollz” and with Doja Cat on “Say So.”

“Super Freaky Girl” features a sample of Rick James’ “Super Freak” and had a monster week of 21.1 million streams, 4.6 million radio airplay audience impressions, and 89,000 downloads in its first week.

“Super Freaky Girl” is also Minaj’s 21st single to reach the Top 10 of the Hot 100. It is the rapper’s second single to do so this year, following her collaboration with Lil Baby, “Do We Have a Problem.”

In addition to the top of the Hot 100, Minaj’s new single tops the Streaming Songs and Digital Song Sales charts.

Adding to the moment, Minaj topping the charts follows “Break My Soul” by Beyoncé and “About Damn Time” by Lizzo, making for the first time in this century that three solo Black female artists have topped the Hot 100. Minaj is also the first solo rapper to debut on top of the Billboard Hot 100 since Lauryn Hill in 1998.

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The 83 Best Jay-Z Verses

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  • “Frontin'” (Verse 3)


  • “Marcy to Hollywood” (Verse 1)


  • “It’s Like That” (Verse 2)


  • “We Made It” f/ Jay Electronica (Verse 2)


  • “Where Have You Been” f/ Beanie Sigel (Verse 2)


  • “Gangsta Shit” w/ Ja Rule & DJ Clue (Verse 2)


  • Pusha-T f/ Jay-Z & Pharrell Williams, “Neck & Wrist” (Verse 2)


  • DJ Khaled f/ Rick Ross, Lil Wayne & Jay-Z, “God Did” (Verse 3)


  • Meek Mill f/ Rick Ross & Jay-Z “What’s Free”


  • “The Prelude” (Verse 1)


  • Pusha T f/ Jay-Z, “Drug Dealers Anonymous” (Verse 2)


  • “A Week Ago” f/ Too Short (Verse 1)


  • “Picasso Baby” (Verse 3)


  • “Ride Or Die” (Verse 1)


  • “In My Lifetime” (Verse 1)


  • “Only A Customer” (Verse 3)


  • “The Game Is Mine” (Verse 1)


  • “Primetime” (Verse 1)


  • The Carters, “Friends” (Verse 2)


  • “People Talkin'” (Verse 1)


  • Ja Rule f/ Jay-Z & DMX, “It’s Murda” (Verse 2)


  • “Dope Man” (Verse 3)


  • “Murdergram” f/ Ja Rule & DMX (Verse 1)


  • “Cashmere Thoughts” (Verse 1)


  • Young Jeezy f/Jay-Z & Fat Joe, “Go Crazy (Remix)” (Verse 2)


  • The Throne f/ Mr. Hudson, “Why I Love You” (Verse 2)


  • Young Jeezy f/ Jay-Z, “Seen It All” (Verse 2)


  • “H.O.V.A.” w/ DJ Envy (Verse 1)


  • “Best of Me (Part 2)” f/ Mya (Verse 2)


  • “Squeeze First” (Verse 2)


  • “This Can’t Be Life” f/ Beanie Sigel & Scarface (Verse 1)


  • “Smile” f/ Gloria Carter (Verse 3)


  • “Song Cry” (Verse 2)


  • “My 1st Song” (Verse 1)


  • “Stick 2 the Script” (Verse 1)


  • Talib Kweli f/ Mos Def, Kanye West, Busta Rhymes & Jay-Z, “Get By (Remix)” (Verse 2)


  • Scarface f/ Jay-Z & Beanie Sigel, “Guess Who’s Back” (Verse 1)


  • “Hova Song (Interlude)” (Verse 1)


  • “Is That Yo Bitch?” f/ Twista & Missy Elliott (Verse 1)


  • “Young, Black, and Gifted Freestyle” (Verse 1)


  • “Pump It Up (Freestlye)” (Verse 1)


  • “So Ghetto” (Verse 2)


  • “Back From France Freestyle” (Verse 3)


  • “Hovi Baby” (Verse 2)


  • DMX f/ The Lox & Jay-Z, “Blackout” (Verse 4)


  • “In My Lifetime (Remix)” (Verse 3)”


  • Jay Electronica f/ Jay Z, “Flux Capacitor” (Verse 1)


  • Kanye West f/ Jay-Z, “Diamonds From Sierra Leone (Remix)” (Verse 3)


  • “Can’t Knock the Hustle” f/ Mary J. Blige (Verse 1)


  • “Allure” (Verse 3)


  • “Friend or Foe” (Verse 1)


  • “Friend or Foe ’98” (Verse 1)


  • “Regrets” (Verse 3)


  • “The Watcher 2” f/ Dr. Dre, Rakim & Truth Hurts


  • “Politics As Usual” (Verse 1)


  • “Never Change” (Verse 3)


  • “Heart of the City (Ain’t No Love)” (Verse 3)


  • “The 7 Minute Freestyle” (Verse 3)


  • “99 Problems” (Verse 2)


  • “D’Evils” (Verse 2)


  • “What More Can I Say?” (Verse 3)


  • “Imaginary Players” (Verse 2)


  • Puff Daddy f/ Jay-Z and The Notorious B.I.G. “Young G’s” (Verse 2)


  • “Bring It On” f/ Big Jaz and Sauce Money (Verse 2)


  • “Where I’m From” (Verse 1)


  • “You Must Love Me” (Verse 2)


  • “Dead Presidents II” (Verse 1)


  • Jay Electronica f/ Jay-Z & The-Dream, “Shiny Suit Theory” (Verse 2)


  • “Ignorant Shit” f/ Beanie Sigel (Verse 1)


  • “Can I Live Freestyle”


  • “This Life Forever” (Verse 1)


  • “U Don’t Know” (Verse 3)


  • “Grammy Family Freestyle” (Verse 1)


  • “Come and Get Me” (Verse 1)


  • “Takeover” (Verse 3)


  • “Streets Is Watching” (Verse 3)


  • “Nigga What, Nigga Who (Originator ’99)” f/ Jaz-O (Verse 2)


  • “Renegade” f/ Eminem (Verse 1)


  • “Intro”


  • “PSA” (Verse 2)


  • “Intro: A Million and One Questions/Rhyme No More” (Verse 2)


  • “Can I Live” (Verse 1)


  • “Dead Presidents 1” (Verse 2)

[WATCH] Legendary Actor Kevin Bacon Performs Beyoncé’s ‘Heated’ With a Guitar on His Farm

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Legendary Actor Kevin Bacon Performs Beyoncé's 'Heated' With a Guitar on His Farm

Beyoncé’s new album has everyone swooning, including Kevin Bacon. While sitting on his farm with his goats, Bacon pulls out his guitar and performs an acoustic version of “Heated” from the Renaissance album.

“Hot day, hot song. The goats and I are feeling Heated, @Beyonce. Loving this track. #GoatSongs #Renaissance,” Kevin Bacon wrote online.

You can enjoy the video below.

If you need more Beyoncé, she has teamed with R&B legend Ronald Isley and The Isley Brothers for “Make Me Say It Again, Girl.” The single is a remake of the Isley Brothers classic from 1975’s The Heat Is On album.

You can hear a preview of the single below and stream it in full on your streaming service of choice.

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No, That Wasn’t Beyoncé Cheering On Serena Williams At The US Open — It Was Laverne Cox

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The US Open is always a big deal for tennis fans as the final Grand Slam tournament of the year, but this year, it’s extra special, as it is superstar Serena Williams’ final tournament before she retires at the age of 40. On Monday, she played her first match of the tournament against Danka Kovinić with a surfeit of celebrity supporters such as Anthony Anderson, Mike Tyson, Queen Latifah, and Spike Lee in attendance. One who was not, though, is Beyoncé… but that didn’t stop some commentators on television and Twitter from believing she was.

As it turned out, the reason for the confusion was actress Laverne Cox, who multiple broadcasts confused for the Renaissance singer. To be fair, Cox was — who actually previously worked with Beyoncé — wearing a mask and has been known to wear similarly-colored tresses to Queen Bey. That didn’t stop those who could tell the difference from correcting those who couldn’t in the most hilarious ways.

Although Beyoncé wasn’t in attendance in person, she was in spirit, as the US Open broadcast of the match opened with a tribute video to Serena featuring Beyoncé’s song “I Was Here.” Beyoncé also recently narrated a Gatorade ad detailing Williams’ accomplishments on and off the court. The singer previously contributed the song “Be Alive” to the biopic about Williams’ father, King Richard, performing the song from the Compton tennis courts where Williams got her start to open the 2022 Oscars.

Cox, meanwhile, enjoyed the attention, posting a compilation of the mistaken identity tweets on Instagram with the caption “not me getting mistaken for @Beyonce at the #USOpen tonight then trending on Twitter as the internet cackles over the mistaken identity. These tweets are funny as hell. Enjoy!!!”

Serena Williams plays her second match tomorrow (August 31) at 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT against Anett Kontaveit.

Beyoncè Honors Serena Williams In Gatorade Commercial

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Beyoncè honored Serena Williams in a new Gatorade commercial where she narrates her successful tennis career throughout the ad. Beyoncè paid tribute to her good friend Serena Williams in a new Gatorade commercial where she narrated her successful tennis career throughout the ad. The inspiring ad is titled “Loves Means Everything.” As the commercial unfolds, […]

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[WATCH] Beyoncé Narrates ‘For Serena Williams, With Love’ Spot for Gatorade

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Beyoncé Narrates 'For Serena Williams, With Love' Spot for Gatorade

Two icons of the world collide in a new Gatorade spot. With Serena Williams set to take the tennis court for the final time at the U.S. Open, Gatorade tapped Beyoncé to narrate For Serena Williams, With Love.

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“When the world writes her down in history, we’ll begin where she started,” Beyoncé recites. “At love. It’s a love that we’ll remember through the generations, a love that started a movement, a movement to always love exactly who you are and who you can be. To be so in love with your identity, that your very essence cannot be contained.”

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Top 10 Artists Who Will Be Most Remembered In the Next Decade

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Every generation has an artist who significantly influenced the culture. In the next ten years, who knows who will be running the game? Many well-known artists are paving the way for other artists to thrive, and their impact won’t go unnoticed in the next decade.  1. Kanye West  Since his debut album of College Dropout […]

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