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Nicki Minaj Wants An Unconventional Opener For Her ‘Pink Friday 2’ Tour: Comedian Katt Williams

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Nicki Minaj is just weeks away from beginning her <Pink Friday 2 tour and while she had yet to announce openers as recently as last month, during a holiday live stream with fans this past weekend, Nicki proposed a fascinating opener: comedian Katt Williams.

On Instagram, Nicki made her case for having Williams on her tour. Noting that Katt’s “the busiest man in show business” (questionable), she asked her fans, “Can y’all hit up Katt Williams and ask him what would be his price … to be a part of the Pink Friday 2 Gag City Tour?”

While bringing a standup comic on a rap tour might seem unconventional, some parallels could make it a good idea. Like Nicki, Williams has experienced something of a resurgence due to a wave of attention from some controversial comments that have generated conflict with him among his peers. And he’s long been a hip-hop favorite, often having rappers as openers on his own tours and frequently using his connections with rappers as material for his standup.

It seems unlikely that Nicki will be able to secure Williams for her tour, as he is currently on his own tour which has dates across the US running concurrently with her own. Unfortunately for her, it doesn’t look like Katt will be moving to Ga City for the foreseeable future.

Nicki Minaj’s Younger Sister Teases Music & Draws Mixed Reactions

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One major life lesson for people out there looking to start anything that is outside of your comfort zone it is that others are going are going to predict failure. They are going to tell you it will be impossible for you to become successful at whatever it is you are looking to do. But remember, they are saying that because they would not be able to do it themselves. That is hopefully the mindset that Nicki Minaj’s younger sister, Ming Miraj, has when it comes to starting her career in music.

Ming became known as Nicki Minaj’s half-sister in 2013, but it took a while for them to be mentioned together again. To be more specific, it would not be until 2021 when Nicki wished her little sister a happy birthday, according to The Things. Even with that, their relationship still does not seem to be fully repaired as Nicki reportedly does not help her with her music. Ming was asked about her older sibling’s beef with Megan Thee Stallion. However, she had no interest commenting on the matter, saying, “I’m working on my life, I’m working on my mine, my grind… I don’t really care about that.” She added, “It ain’t helping me with what I need to do with my life.”

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As we said at the beginning, people outside of your circle are going to predict your downfall. That is what some are predicting for Ming after previewing her first two songs. The first sees her flexing her rapping ability, while the second shows off her approach to an R&B sound. One person says, “An she only gonna blow up cause she Niki sister 🥴‼” Others also feel like she sounds exactly like Cardi B, a sworn enemy of Nicki. But, there are a couple supporters. “Keep doing you boo. You are beautiful and you will get the recognition you deserve with hard work and dedication. Keep going. Nothing is perfect-ed over night. If Ice Spice and Sexyy Red can make it then you damn sure gon make it. You actually got talent 😉.”

What are your thoughts on Nicki Minaj’s younger sister Ming song previews? Do you think she can forge a successful career? Are fans being a little too harsh on someone just starting out? Do you agree that she sounds a little like Cardi B? Would you want to see Ming and Nicki collaborate in the future? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Nicki Minaj. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the world of music.

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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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Nicki Minaj’s “Pink Friday 2” Tour May Add Katt Williams To Its Lineup

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After a chaotic 2023, many were hoping that 2024 would begin on a calm, cool, and collected note. However, the energy has been anything but that since January, especially in the world of celebrity antics. Things kicked off with Katt Williams’ appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast, where he addressed issues he’s seeing unfold far beyond the world of comedy as only he can. The entertainer’s candid interview quickly blew up online, making him one of the industry’s most sought-after comedians at this time. Williams is currently touring his act across the country and even brought Mo’Nique out to help him for recent performances. As it turns out, Nicki Minaj is also burning to work with the 52-year-old.

Earlier this week, the Queen of Rap went Live on Instagram to put out a request for the booked and busy comedian. “I know that this is the busiest man in show business, ok?” Minaj assured her viewers. “I know that he’s rich, and I know that he’s the funniest man in showbiz. Can y’all hit up Katt Williams and ask him what would be his price… To be a part of the Pink Friday 2 Gag City Tour?”

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According to Vibe, the mother of one’s rep, she’s serious about working with Williams and is willing to pay him what he’s worth. We’ve already seen the choreography that Minaj’s team has been perfecting for weeks now, though we’re curious to see how a comedy act will fit into her performance plans.

As Nicki Minaj waits to find out if Katt Williams is down to join her in Gag City this spring, her other accompanying acts are busy preparing their parts of the show too. Among them is 43-year-old Monica, who’s currently facing accusations of getting a BBL but not telling her fans after a recent performance in Atlanta. Read what the R&B icon had to say about that gossip at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Usher Admits His Bootylicious Dance Moves Featuring Nicki Minaj’s Butt At The 2014 VMAs Were Inappropriate

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Above all else, Usher Raymond IV is a showman. The “Ruin” singer’s memorizing capabilities have been on full display in the last few years alone. Just look at the clips circulating from his record-setting My Way Residency in Las Vegas. But sometimes he’s so caught in the theatrics, he could overstep a few boundaries. Although Usher doesn’t find anything wrong with his passionate embrace of Alicia Keys during the Superbowl LVIII Halftime Show, he has voiced some regret over another performance.

On February 19, while chatting with Power 105.1 FM’s The Breakfast Club, Usher admitted that he crossed the line when he slapped Nicki Minaj’s butt back at the VMAs over a decade ago. As the pair performed their 2014 song “She Came To Give It To You,” off Usher’s album Hard II Love, he went overboard as he attempted to make Minaj’s derrière a focal point of the set.

“That was Jamaican culture,” he said. “So you gotta go to Jamaica. That was just a moment that was fun. By the way, it was me playing my bass, so I probably would’ve bumped my shoulder or my hand, but I had my bass in my hand, and I was playing, so I kind of bopped off her body a little bit. If you go back and look at the video, you’ll understand because I did it there for the first time. That was a little bit of Jamaican culture.”

Initially, Usher didn’t appear to be apologetic, but he eventually noticed the flaws in his actions. “I think I was reaching a bit when I smacked her, though,” he said. “I shouldn’t have smacked her butt. I shouldn’t have did that.”

On stage, Minaj visibly showed that she did not appreciate being inappropriately touched in that manner. Instead of making a scene during the performance, she took it to the booth taking a few jabs at him on her 2020 song, “Trollz” with 6ix9ine.

Watch the full interview above.

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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Overwhelmed With Emotion Benzino Reflected On How His Beef With Eminem Has Impacted His Daughter Coi Leray

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Beef is a permanent dish on hip-hop’s menu; anyone can be served a heaping helping. While time can sometimes aid in relationship mending, that’s not always the cause for rappers. Benzino and Eminem’s longstanding feud is a prime example of this. In the past few weeks alone, they’ve each dropped disses toward the other. So, during Benzino’s recent appearance on Drink Champs, the host couldn’t help but ask about it.

Throughout the episode uploaded on February 17, Benzino took several jabs at Eminem. At one point, he even implied that Eminem’s rise to fame in rap was due to him being white. However, near the end of the sit down (the 2-hour 34-minute mark), Benzino, overwhelmed with emotion and alcohol, reflected on how his issue with Eminem has impacted his daughter Uproxx cover star Coi Leray.

“I don’t have nothing against Eminem,” he said. “He can rap, but I care about us more. I don’t want to talk about it no more,” he said. “My daughter came to industry figuring ‘I gotta be cool with Eminem because everybody is against my dad. I don’t hate Eminem. I don’t know him to hate him. I don’t hate white people tired of this sh*t, man. It’s just too much. I don’t want to be the bad guy.”

Leray previously spoke about how Benzino’s past mix-ups could have derailed her career, including her guest verse from Nicki Minaj on “Blick Blick.”

Watch Benzino’s full interview on the Drink Champs podcast above.

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Baby Tate Responds To Fans Claiming Similarities To Nicki Minaj’s Rap Style

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Baby Tate recently found herself at the center of a controversy following the release of her “From The Block” freestyle on February 8. Fans and critics alike speculated that her animated delivery and distinctive look had similarities to Nicki Minaj, prompting Tate to respond to the accusations. Despite receiving praise for her creative bars, some fans raised concerns about potential similarities between Tate’s style and that of the iconic Nicki Minaj. One fan expressed, “Looks like you’re biting Nicki Minaj’s style too much,” advising Tate to develop her own identity to avoid constant comparisons.

In response to the criticism, Tate took to social media to set the record straight. She adamantly defended her animated delivery, stating, “Nicki Minaj is not the first or LAST person to blink their f*cking eyes, tilt their head, or be in a general sense ANIMATED in rap or any other genre.” Tate, who identifies as a “Theater Girl,” emphasized her commitment to expressing herself with animation, silliness, and goofiness, independent of any comparisons. Firmly asserting her individuality, Tate declared, “I am and will forever be animated, silly, goofy, have fun and fully express that the way I so CHOOSE. If you in your limited mind can only see someone else when I do that, it’s not on me. I’m Baby Tate. PERIOD.”

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Baby Tate Responds To The Critics

Facing further critique that suggested she should pay homage to Nicki Minaj, Tate reminded her audience that she had already done so when she first entered the scene. Responding to the critics on Twitter, she stated, “It’s 2024, and I’m on my 9th year in the game, babe. YALL LATE as to who I am, and that is not my fault or responsibility to guide you through the education of Baby Tate. Do ur own research, leave me alone!”

However, the discourse took an unexpected turn when Tate returned to social media to apologize to her fans for engaging in the topic. Acknowledging that the focus should remain on the music, she expressed gratitude to her supporters, stating, “I wanna apologize to my fans for taking the focus off of what matters, which is the music. Y’all know I’m a human at the end of the day. But the bigger picture is so much more important than being right in a comment. I love y’all for always being by my side regardless.” Moreover, in taking this mature and reflective approach, Baby Tate demonstrated resilience in the face of criticism and a commitment to keeping the spotlight on her artistry. What are your thoughts? Let us know on HNHH!

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Nicki Minaj Concerns Barbz With Latest “Boob”-Centric Livestream On IG

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Nicki Minaj loves to kick back and have fun on Instagram Live, even if some of her sessions cause her fans to raise their eyebrows. Moreover, that’s exactly how they reacted on Thursday (February 15) when she stared rapping her song “Moment 4 Life” to the camera. As usual for the Trinidadian MC, she changed her tone a lot, erratically going from whispers to shouts in a matter of moments. But the real point of concern or confusion for Barbz was when she spoke about her massive upcoming tour. Apparently, the 41-year-old will sign breasts on this Pink Friday 2 trek, and her description and hilarity while describing it made some fans think that something’s up.

“I will be signing boobs again,” Nicki Minaj told her viewers of her tour while providing a demonstration. “If you pretty, I sign titties. Will I be able to sign every boob? No. But make sure you do not touch the boob. Once it’s signed, let boob sit for five minutes. Cinco minutos. Once boob sits, then you will be able to decide if you want to take an immediate picture of boob or just examine everything and make sure *laughs*. Okay, that was a joke, but I am signing boobs again. No, I’m not signing your penis. Booty cheeks? Why would I sign somebody’s booty cheeks?”

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Of course, this is just Roman having a blast online and acting like she’s always acted, to some extent. Sure, some fans might think stuff like this is a little too far, but when has she ever not been a vibrant, unpredictable, and unfiltered personality to have fun with? What makes this tougher to swallow, though, is Nicki Minaj’s recent rants against Megan Thee Stallion and many others. Perhaps these instances are what led fans to question her state and notice a pattern of oddity.

On that note, we hope that this is just speculation and an overreaction at the end of the day. The “FTCU” MC recently unblocked Erica Banks on Twitter, so in other ways, she’s showing signs of growth and maturity. Let’s hope that continues to be an upward trend. For more news and the latest updates on Nicki Minaj, stick around on HNHH.

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Elon Musk Has Cheeky Answer For Kanye West’s Rocket Ship Tweet

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Kanye West and Elon Musk share a lot in common as two rich creatives with eclectic tendencies and a whole lot of hate online. Comparisons between them have been very common, and they have a pretty interesting bond that is sometimes friendly and occasionally competitive. Recently, Ye let out a tweet asking the tech tycoon “where [his] rocket ship” is at, a reference to his lyric on his new Vultures cut, “CARNIVAL.” In response, Mr. Musk made a cheeky Nicki Minaj reference, tagging her in the tweet as well. After all, as she reminded us so many years ago during her radio heyday, she has a special connection to space travel.

“Starships were meant to fly [get it, Barbz?] and our next one launches in about 3 weeks,” Elon Musk responded to Kanye West. “But I recommend waiting for a few more test flights before hopping on board. @NICKIMINAJ.” As such, this made for a pretty comical crossover moment on social media, and we’ve yet to see whether the Trinidadian MC will hop on a rocket ship, too. We know that Ye probably will when he gets the chance, and that’s one of many notable bars on “CARNIVAL,” albeit for very different and much less “cancelable” reasons.

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Of course, this is far from the only rapper to want in on Elon Musk’s empire. But speaking to that point earlier about competition, some MCs think that they can make something even better. For example, Rick Ross recently said that he will prepare really well for the apocalypse, and wants to build an underground bunker that surpasses the 52-year-old’s. Hopefully we will never get to see whether Rozay succeeds in this regard, because we would have much bigger problems to worry about.

Meanwhile, the “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” hitmaker is still basking in the release of his Ty Dolla $ign collab album. With some great surprise features and notable tracks here and there, we imagine that they will continue to build hype for its next installments. Whether they actually come out or the duo makes up for their bigoted rollout is another story. To find that out, stay up to date on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Elon Musk and Kanye West.

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