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Nicki Minaj Enlists Fans’ Aid to Bring Katt Williams on The Pink Friday 2 Tour

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R&B sensation Monica recently made headlines by announcing her participation in Nicki Minaj’s highly anticipated tour, The Pink Friday 2. However, this week, Nicki Minaj herself has sparked excitement among fans by revealing her desire to add comedy legend Katt Williams to the tour lineup.

In a surprising turn of events, Nicki Minaj took to social media, specifically Twitter, to seek assistance from her devoted fanbase in making her vision a reality. In a live video, the renowned rapper candidly expressed her interest in having Katt Williams join the tour, asking her followers to help her determine the comedian’s availability and potential fee.

The tweet quickly garnered attention from fans and media outlets alike, generating speculation about the possibility of Katt Williams joining forces with Nicki Minaj and Monica on The Pink Friday 2 tour. The prospect of blending music and comedy on one stage has sparked excitement and anticipation among fans of both artists.

Nicki Minaj’s initiative to engage her fans in the tour planning process demonstrates her commitment to delivering an unforgettable experience for concertgoers. By actively seeking input and support from her dedicated fanbase, she has shown a willingness to go above and beyond to ensure the tour’s success.

As anticipation continues to build for The Pink Friday 2 tour, fans eagerly await further updates regarding the potential addition of Katt Williams to the lineup. With Nicki Minaj’s star power and Monica’s R&B prowess already set to grace the stage, the prospect of adding Katt Williams promises to make The Pink Friday 2 tour an unforgettable event for music and comedy enthusiasts alike.

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Grand Marnier’s All-Star Wrap Party: A Star-Studded Celebration to Remember

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Grand Marnier pulled out all the stops to close out NBA All-Star Weekend with a bang on Sunday, February 18th, in Indianapolis. The exclusive All-Star Wrap Party brought together a star-studded guest list, including notable names like Common, Fabolous, AJ McLean, Jadakiss, and more.

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Common toasts to the end of All-Star Weekend at Grand Marnier’s All-Star Wrap Party in Indianapolis on February 18th.

Guests were treated to an evening filled with memorable moments, signature Grand Marnier cocktails, and surprises at every turn. The highlight of the night came with a surprise performance by none other than 2 Chainz, who took the stage and electrified the crowd with his hits.

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2 Chainz and DJ E Sudd perform in celebration of All-Star weekend with Grand Marnier in Indianapolis on February 18th.

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Jadakiss toasts to the end of All-Star Weekend at Grand Marnier’s All-Star Wrap Party in Indianapolis on February 18th.

Throughout the event, attendees indulged in photo opportunities, capturing memories that will last a lifetime. Grand Marnier ensured that everyone had a fantastic time, creating an atmosphere of celebration and excitement to cap off the thrilling NBA All-Star Weekend.

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Kenny Burns hosts Grand Marnier’s All-Star Wrap Party in Indianapolis on February 18th.

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AJ McLean enjoys specialty cocktails at Grand Marnier’s All-Star Wrap Party in Indianapolis on February 18th.

As the night came to a close, guests left with unforgettable memories of an epic event, courtesy of Grand Marnier. The All-Star Wrap Party truly lived up to its name, providing a fitting conclusion to a weekend filled with excitement and entertainment.

All Photos by Natasha Campos/Getty Images

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Usher Announces European Dates for ‘Past Present Future’ Tour

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Usher Announces Nationwide 'Usher: Past Present Future' Tour

After a series of monumental performances, including a sensational Apple Music Super Bowl LVIII Halftime show and sold-out residencies, Usher is set to return to Europe in April 2025.

These shows mark his first European tour since the 2015 ‘UR Tour’. Following the success of his 8-night residency at Paris’ La Seine Musicale, Usher is poised to captivate audiences once again.

“Europe, you ready?” Usher said. “After the epic experience at the Super Bowl and the huge demand for shows across North America, I’m happy to announce I’m coming your way as well – for shows in London, Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin. This tour is both a celebration of the past 30 years and a glimpse into the future. We are just getting started!” 

Produced by Live Nation, the tour will showcase highlights from his 30-year career, featuring songs from his latest album, “COMING HOME.” Fans can anticipate an unforgettable experience filled with showmanship, greatest hits, and new classics. Tickets for the tour will be available on Thursday, February 22 at 12pm local time on UsherWorld.com. Don’t miss the chance to witness one of the most sought-after stars in the music industry live on stage.

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Lil Tjay Thinks Kanye West Can’t Be Canceled, Wants in on ‘Vultures 2’

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Lil Tjay wants in on Vultures 2. TMZ caught up with the rapper at the airport and asked him about Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s album, fighting off being canceled.

“You only canceled if you cancel yourself and allow them to cancel you,” Lil Tjay said. “All they can do is block you out of their world and their world is limited to what they do.”

He then has a message to Ye: “Put me on that shit though.”

Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s VULTURES 1 debuted at the top of the Billboard 200. According to Billboard, the first set of songs from the duo earned 148,000 equivalent album units in its first week.

Coming in at No. 2 was Usher’s Coming Home with 91,000 units in the same period.

In an exclusive statement to Complex, Ye simply said of the achievement: “It’s a beautiful time.”

In the tracking week ending Feb. 15, Vultures 1 garnered a total of 148,000 units. Within this figure, streaming equivalent album (SEA) units accounted for 129,000, translating to approximately 167.78 million on-demand official streams of the album’s songs. Album sales contributed 18,000 units, while track equivalent album (TEA) units amounted to 1,000.

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Benzino Cries While Saluting Eminem: ‘He Belongs in Hip’Hop’

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In the same episode that Benzino called out Eminem, he also cried and said he doesn’t hate Eminem.

In the opening part of Benzino’s Drink Champs episode, he is brazen in his opinion toward Slim Shady.

“F**k Eminem and fuck everybody down with Eminem,” Benzino opened. “My thing is, that n**a won’t face me. When we was in Puerto Rico I was with west with a gun on the dashboard and we caught Green Lantern outside the DJ convention. Don’t f**k around with me.

“We come from a whole different trenches. That n***a ain’t us.”

But once the liquor set in, Benzino had a softer response, even crying.

“I don’t hate Eminem. I don’t know him to hate him,” Benzino said. “I don’t hate white people tired of this shit, man. It’s just too much. I don’t want to be the bad guy.

“Eminem ain’t no bad person. He belongs in Hip Hop. It’s a big racist problem in America right now and Eminem could probably stop half of it.”

You can see the tearful moment below.

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DJ Khaled Announces New Drake Collaborations: ‘It’s Time to Get Back to the Hits’

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DJ Khaled is once again gearing up to deliver anthems. Hitting Instagram, Khaled teased two new Drake singles as a part of his project “in the works,” vowing the singles will be sung word-for-word.

“It’s time to get back to the hits,” Khaled said.

This announcement follows Khaled hanging with Drake and carrying a sign detailing their forthcoming collaboration.

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WATCH: Usher Recalls a Moment Where He Was ‘Reaching a Bit’ While Performing with Nicki Minaj

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Usher is reflecting on some of his past performances following a stellar showing at the Super Bowl halftime show. Speaking with The Breakfast Club, Usher reflected on a performance of “She Came to Give It to You” and a moment where he slapped Nicki Minaj on the but.

Speaking with Charlamagne and Jess Hilarious, Usher stated the moment was a reach.

“I think I was reaching a bit when I smacked her, though,” Usher said. “I shouldn’t have smacked her. I shouldn’t have did that.”

And you know Boosie Badazz once again chimed in on Usher’s performances.

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Bow Wow Reveals Lean Addiction Nearly Made Him Lose His Mind

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Bow Wow Reveals Lean Addiction Nearly Made Him Lose His Mind

Bow Wow is speaking out about his past lean addiction and how it was making him lose his mind.

Bow Wow appeared on The Art of Dialogue, detailing his addiction and highlighting moments fans may recognize.

“I was sipping lean,” Bow Wow said.. “I was sipping so much syrup. I said this after Mac Miller died. I was drinking that sh*t like crazy. If you go back and watch ‘The Road to Platinum’ series on BET, you’ll see so many white Styrofoam cups. I was losing my f**ing mind.”

Bow Wow would reveal his addiction caused him to drop out of his tour with Chris Brown, collapsing after the first night. He stated he woke up in a Cincinnati hospital before returning to Atlanta, where he experienced withdrawals of intense sweating, shivering, and vomiting due to the excessive amounts of lean he had.

Bow Wow would eventually pull out the tour and celebrate his publicist, Pattie Webster, for covering for him at the time.

“She put out a press release for dehydration,” Bow Wow added. “Wasn’t no dehydration. I was f*cked up off lean. That’s just good PR. We didn’t want the world to know that 18, 19-year-old Bow was heavy on the drank.”

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New York City Sues TikTok, Instagram, and More Apps for Role in Nationwide Youth Mental Health Crisis

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New York City is taking TikTok, YouTube and more social media applications to court. The city, led by Mayor Eric Adams, cites the aforementioned, along with Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, and more, as a contribution to a “nationwide youth mental health crisis.”

The lawsuit is filed in the California Superior Court, stating the social applications are purposefully designed to be addictive to children and teenagers. The suit follows the Health Commissioner’s Advisory that DOHMH Commissioner Dr. Vasan issued last month, citing continued use of social media as a public hazard. The advisory callsf or parents, healthcare providers and more to take action.

“Over the past decade, we have seen just how addictive and overwhelming the online world can be, exposing our children to a non-stop stream of harmful content and fueling our national youth mental health crisis,” said Mayor Adams in a press statement.. “Our city is built on innovation and technology, but many social media platforms end up endangering our children’s mental health, promoting addiction, and encouraging unsafe behavior.

“Today, we’re taking bold action on behalf of millions of New Yorkers to hold these companies accountable for their role in this crisis, and we’re building on our work to address this public health hazard. This lawsuit and action plan are part of a larger reckoning that will shape the lives of our young people, our city, and our society for years to come.”

NYC H+H Chief of Behavioral Health and Co-Deputy Chief Medical Officer Omar Fattal, MD, MPH added, “We must maximize our efforts to support the mental health needs of children and adolescents by providing families with tools and resources that foster healthy development. This includes robustly addressing the negative impact of social media on the mental health of children and adolescents. We join the mayor and DOHMH in encouraging all young people and their families to consider their use of social media and how it may be negatively affecting them.”

Mayor Adams’ administration has been actively addressing the youth mental health crisis. In a significant move last year, the city introduced TeenSpace, a free tele-mental health service catering to New York City teenagers aged 13 to 17. This service enables youths to connect with licensed therapists via phone, video, or text. Since its launch, TeenSpace has provided support to over 2,000 teenagers across the five boroughs within just three months of operation.

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Lil Kim Gives The Assist To Her New Artist Tayy Brown On New Track “Love For Ya”

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The “Queen Bee” Lil Kim dropped a new track and music video with her new artist Tayy Brown and the result was the visuals for “Love For Ya”, which features the newcomers Brown and up and coming artist Kimmie.

Produced by Lars Hellingsrud, Austin Kobar and Bayley Hodge, Kim joins Tayy in what appears to be an ode to their new found relationship which was beautifully captured by director Joaquin Morales.

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