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Nicki Minaj & Cardi B’s Blonde Battle Continues, Latter Shops At Balenciaga On Mystery Admirers Dime

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Nearly every femcee standing centre stage in the rap game right now has collaborated with the fashion world in some capacity. However, few of them are making bold statements with their outfits the way Cardi B has since her come-up. Interestingly, her “MotorSport” collaborator Nicki Minaj seems to think the New Yorker is taking one too many pages from her book. For her latest transformation, Bardi swapped out her signature jet black hair for a long, platinum blonde wig, which she paired with a stunning white fur coat to film a clip for Instagram earlier this weekend.

Before long, the Barbz and even Minaj pointed out that the Queen of Rap previously stepped out in a similar style. “B**ches Jackin. I’m still Queenin,” she wrote in her caption on Saturday (December 23). In both photos, the mother of one’s hair sits in a shoulder-length 613 style, bringing out the golden tones in her complexion more than usual. Of course, Nicki isn’t the first lyricist to style herself like this either, but her fans seem to enjoy stressing Cardi out by drawing comparisons between the two women.

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The “Bodak Yellow” lyricist addressed the situation in a rant yesterday, making it clear that the fur coat is an “archive” piece she’s had in her closet for ages. While she sounded upset at the time, it seems a trip to the Balenciaga store was all it took to adjust Cardi’s attitude.

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“I’m not going to lie to you, when I got to the Balenciaga store, there was some items picked up,” Cardi B told her bestie from off camera. “Somebody knew I was going [shopping there],” she added, noting that besides the pre-selected gifts, they also left their card on file for her to purchase whatever she wanted. Who do you think the rap diva’s mystery sugar daddy is? Let us know in the comments, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Nicki Minaj Addresses Tory Lanez & Iggy Azalea Bar, Ranks Her Own Albums

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Nicki Minaj recently sat down for a very enlightening interview with Joe Budden, one that finally cleared up one of her new album Pink Friday 2‘s most memorable lyrics. “Stay in your Tory lane, b***h, I’m not Iggy,” she rapped on the cut “FTCU,” a pointed reference to both artists’ working relationship, collaborative history, the letter that Azalea wrote in support of Lanez, and possibly a Megan Thee Stallion diss. Given how much this bar stood out, we’re not surprised that the Slaughterhouse MC wanted to dive deeper in. When Joe asked, the Trinidadian rapper turned the question on him to see if his interpretation is on the right track.

“Well, it could be shade to a few people,” Joe Budden began. “Without saying if you think the shade is in mind, what do you think the line itself means?” Nicki Minaj clapped back. “‘I’m not one of them,’ that’s what I think it means,” he replied. “And I think it was a clever way to say that.” “Yeah! Thank you,” she responded, although she seemed comically taken aback by his laughter right after. “I really appreciate me getting a compliment from Mr. Buddens! I’m taking it.” “I liked your last album!” Joe hilariously defended, to which Nicki said that even she doesn’t like that album.

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Tory Lanez & Iggy Azalea Bar Explained: Watch

Elsewhere, she also spoke a little bit more on Queen indirectly via social media on Friday (December 22). Moreover, Nicki Minaj provided her “honest ranking” of all her albums on Twitter, which may surprise folks. “Ok here’s my honest ranking,” she began. “1. Pink Friday 2. 2. The Pinkprint. 3. QUEEN. 4. Pink Friday. 5. Pink Friday Roman Reloaded (The Re-Up). But I truly respect all gag city resident opinions. What the albums mean to you is your own truth based on where you were in your own life.” Considering that the 41-year-old apparently doesn’t even like Queen, this insinuation that she doesn’t like Pink Friday might be the reason she wanted to make whatever she wanted to make on its sequel.

Nicki Minaj Ranks Her Albums

Meanwhile, these comments on the Tory and Iggy bar are interesting considering other comments during this interview on her appreciation for female rappers. Surely the coming days and weeks will bring us more revelations and statements in this vein from someone so connected to their fanbase. We can’t wait to see how the new year shapes up for the Queen. For more news and the latest updates on Nicki Minaj, come back to HNHH.

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Nicki Minaj Caused Chaos Among The Barbz By Dropping A Ranking Of Her Own Albums On Social Media

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Nicki Minaj’s new album, Pink Friday 2, has only been out for a few days — but it seems the rapper has some thoughts about how it compares to her past records. Today, she took to Twitter to share her ranking regarding her discography. And fans had a ton of reactions to the placements.

Given its recency and her love for it, Minaj put Pink Friday 2 at the top spot. After that, in second place, she had her 2014 album, The Pinkprint.

To round out the top five, Queen came at No. 3, the original Pink Friday was at No. 4, and Minaj’s Pink Friday Roman Reloaded (The Re-Up) was No. 5. She also made a point to note that anyone’s rankings are valid.

“But I truly respect all gag city resident opinions,” Minaj tweeted. “What the albums mean to you is your own truth based on where you were in your own life.”

Some fans agreed that The Pinkprint deserved one of the higher spots. “queen above pink friday is CRAZY but thank god there’s democracy in gag city cause pinkprint still sitting pretty at the top,” one wrote.

And others reiterated that they felt her 2018 album, Queen, should’ve been lower. In the end, as Minaj mentioned, the Barbz were very divided.

Continue scrolling for some more fan opinions on Nicki Minaj ranking her albums.

SOHH’s Rewind Of The Top 23 Songs Of 2023

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23 Songs of 2023

2023 had many notable hits and chart toppers, which could lead to debates by many music fans about what was the best. As 2024 nears, SOHH Squad has curated a playlist of the top 23 songs of 2023. The list features hits by artists such as Sexyy Red, Ice Spice, Young Nudy, and more. 

Top Songs of 2023

What fans can expect from the playlist are the songs that topped the charts as well as fan favorites. The Top 23 songs of 2023 all fall under social media challenges, party songs, and dancing songs to set whatever vibe that a fan is feeling. 

Other characteristics of songs in the 2023 playlist include songs that broke the rap drought of reaching number one, breakout singles, and more. Enjoy SOHH’s 2023 Rewind Playlist!

Most Streamed Rappers of 2022

For a further rewind, SOHH also curated a Top 10 list of the most streamed rappers of 2022. From Drake to Eminem, rappers have been reeling in streams for years and continue to rise. Here are the top 10 most streamed artists of 2022.

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What Does Nicki Minaj’s ‘FTCU’ Mean?

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From the launch of her seemingly multiple-reality world Gag City, to the plethora of sound effects in her arsenal, Nicki Minaj is a wealth of insider secrets that only true Barbz understand. However, if you plan on attending any of the 37 Pink Friday 2 World Tour dates, you should become hip to the lingo.

Nicki’s record-setting album, Pink Friday 2, for the most part, isn’t a difficult concept to understand, but there’s one track that might have some confused: Users online want to know what Nicki Minaj’s “FTCU” means.

What Does Nicki Minaj’s “FTCU” Mean?

In short, the ATL Jacob-produced single gets its name from an African American Vernacular English (AAVE) saying. “F*ck the club up,” or the acronym FTCU, is a common expression used to detail just how wild a person is going to party or let loose during a social gathering. (Minaj’s song, though, says “f*ck this club up.”)

This concept isn’t new by any means. Last year, Latto, GloRilla, and the late Gangsta Boo dropped a track by the same name. However, Nicki put her own spin on it. Instead of sampling Three 6 Mafia’s 1995 song “Tear Da Club Up,” Nicki pulls from Waka Flocka’s 2010 track “F*ck The Club Up.”

While Latto focuses on nightlife on her respective track, for Nicki, the rap game is where she wants to cause havoc. “Yo, I tell ’em that I’m the Sleeze, they tellin’ me, ‘Okay, prove it’ / I leave these b*tches on read, so now they know that they blew it / I tell ’em I’m movin’ units, my videos, they gon’ view it / Spotify ain’t gotta lie, they really streamin’ my music / I give b*tches the crown, thеy f*ck around and lose it, nah / I am the wave, I only wavе when I’m tellin’ ’em bye / B*tch, we ain’t twinnin’, ain’t fraternal or identical / When I’m around, b*tch, you know you become invisible.”

Nicki Minaj’s “FTCU” is a cleverly positioned jab at the cliques formed by other women in rap.

Pink Friday 2 is out now via Republic. Find more information here.

Lil Wayne Names Nicki Minaj The “GOAT Young Money Artist” Over Drake

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Nicki Minaj Names New Album 'Pink Friday 2,' Announces New Release Date

Lil Wayne will forever go down in history as the “Best Rapper Alive,” but he’s a GOAT label owner. As the founder of Young Money, Weezy was able to put on a slew of talented artists, including two of the biggest artists in the world: Drake and Nicki Minaj.

Most recently, Lil Wayne hopped on Complex’ GOAT Talk alongside 2 Chainz. The two recently unveiled their highly-anticipated collaborative project titled Welcome 2 Collegrove.

When asked who Wayne considers the “GOAT Young Money artist,” the “Lollipop” rapper didn’t hesitate in naming the Queen Barbie herself, Nicki Minaj.

“GOAT Young Money artist? Nicki Minaj,” Wayne answers.

Tity Boi quickly agreed too, stating: “I would say Nicki too. I love Nicki too.”

Nicki Minaj recently unveiled her album, Pink Friday 2, where Lil Wayne appears as a standout feature on “RNB.” Nicki even went as far as crediting Lil Wayne for saving her project from yet another delay. Pink Friday 2 was originally supposed to be released in November.

She announced on social media: “My beloved brother/boss stepped up for me so that I wouldn’t have to push my album back. His name is Lil Wayne AKA the GOAT. He will perform tmrw @ the Chicago show.”

This was in regards to Lil Wayne replacing her on the lineup for 103.5 KISS FM’s Chicago Jingle Ball.

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Is A New Nicki Minaj & Rihanna Collaboration Finally Happening?

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The Barbz and the Navy fans are buzzing with excitement over the possibility of a long-awaited collaboration between the two megastars, Rihanna and Nicki Minaj. ​​This follows after the Queen of Rap dropped subtle hints suggesting that Bad Gal Riri might be featured on the Pink Friday 2 Deluxe.

‘Gag City Deluxe’

Nicki Minaj caused quite a stir on social media on Wednesday, Dec. 20, when she hinted at a collaboration with Rihanna. 

Taking to her Instagram, Nicki shared a video of the Bajan songstress dancing to the track “FTCU” from her album Pink Friday 2, which ultimately debuted at No.1 on the Billboard charts. Alongside the clip, she wrote:

“The full gag city deluxe album coming out until Queen Rih send her vocals. POW @badgalriri.” 

‘It’s Giving Crystal Ball’

Fans of both artists flooded social media with excitement and anticipation. One fan on Instagram with the username @samimdrunk exclaimed, “Idk a rihnika collab is kinda what the world needs right now.” Another user, @KingDeCarlos, chimed in, saying, “I think she’s just being funny.. But I would love to see the island gals cut up.”

Interestingly, the “Lift Me Up” singer’s return to music has been highly anticipated by her fans, who have been eagerly awaiting new music and possibly a tour. It has been over seven years since Rihanna released her last full body of work, ANTI.

During an event for the PUMA X FENTY launch in L.A., Rihanna coyly hinted at upcoming music, saying:

“I can’t tell you everything. It’s giving crystal ball.” When asked about touring, she expressed, “I wanna do a tour when there’s new music.”

‘Vultures’ 

In the realm of highly anticipated collaborations, Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign have also been stirring up excitement. The two artists have announced their collaborative album, Vultures, with fans eagerly awaiting features from Ty Dolla $ign, Kanye West, and even North West.

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Nicki Minaj Would Collaborate With Fellow ‘Sag Queen’ Taylor Swift ‘In A Heartbeat’

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Nicki Minaj answered some fan questions on Twitter, particularly if she would ever jump into the studio to collaborate with Taylor Swift. The answer was, obviously, yes, as Minaj didn’t hesitate to shower Swift with praise.

She responded that she would love to work with her “in a heartbeat.”

“The QUEEN TAYLOR DESERVES!!!! PERIOD!!!!!” Minaj wrote in a separate tweet. “She takes months & years off then comes back with great music & fans who’ll never leave her!!!!”

“The point is that we have something to aspire to as we watch the SAG QUEEN Taylor & the swifties & Republic Records,” she added, as she also discussed her own vinyl sales.

Except for a brief 2015 feud, Swift and Minaj have been longtime friends. When the rapper dropped her song “Super Bass” years ago, as she was just getting started, Swift gave it a boost in listeners by promoting it.

A few months ago, fans had speculated if the two were actually working on music together for Swift’s 1989 (Taylor’s Version). The theories started after Swift included the word “Sagittarius” in her puzzle on Google, which was tied to the album. Considering the two both share the same star sign, it seemed like a possibility.

“That’s my favorite Sagittarius over there,” Swift also described about Minaj at this year’s Video Music Awards.

Check out Minaj’s recent tweets about her love for Swift above.

Nicki Minaj’s Jaw Hit The Floor When She Heard Stephen Colbert’s Improvised Bars During Their ‘F The Colbert Up’ Rap Battle

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Pink Friday 2 debuted at No. 1 on this week’s Billboard 200, so Nicki Minaj has an excuse to rest, but that is not the Nicki Minaj that Barbz have come to know and love.

On Wednesday, December 20, Minaj casually tossed out that perhaps Rihanna should “send her vocals” for “the full” Pink Friday 2 (Gag City Deluxe), and then she starred on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert later that night. Minaj explained the meaning of Gag City to a very confused Colbert before he encouraged her to freestyle.

“Honestly, y’all, I only had two seconds to make this up, so it’s only two lines,” Minaj told the in-studio audience. “But there’s a song on my called ‘F The Club Up’ [‘FTCU‘], and instead, I changed it to ‘F The Colbert Up,’ right? And so, the first the two lines, I changed it for him in Gag City, when he arrives. It goes, ‘High heels on for Stevie / If I marry Stevie, he ain’t ever gon’ leave me.”

Minaj repeated the bar, but this time, she challenged him to tack his own bars to “end the rap” with “the first thing that pops into your mind that rhymes.” Colbert jumped in with, “High heels or not, Nicki / You better hope you never meet my wife, Evie.”

Minaj’s mouth dropped in shock at Colbert’s mic drop, and I agree: The round goes to Colbert.

Elsewhere during Minaj’s visit, she excitedly looked forward to her 2024 Pink Friday 2 World Tour and shared how her three-year-old son, Papa Bear, “runs everything.”

Watch all three clips above and below.

Nicki Minaj’s “Blessings” Tops Billboard Gospel Charts

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Nicki Minaj's 'Pink Friday 2' Enters 14 Songs in Hot 100

Nicki Minaj has been on many charts. Today, she has found herself on top of one she never led before: the Hot Gospel Chart. According to Billboard, Minaj’s “Blessings,” a Pink Friday 2 collaboration with gospel star Tasha Cobbs Leonard, has hit No. 1.

Billboard notes the single pulled in 3.1 million U.S. streams and 3,000 downloads, taking over both the Gospel Streaming Songs and Gospel Digital Song Sales charts.

Additionally, Nicki Minaj and her Pink Friday 2 album have flooded the Billboard hot 100. The album sits at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 as well.

Pink Friday 2 launched 14 songs into the Hot 100, with two debuting into the top 40, “Everybody” feat Lil Uzi Vert at No. 26 and “Needle” feat. Drake at No. 34.

The additional entries are below.

No. 42, “FTCU”
No. 58, “Barbie Dangerous”
No. 60, “Are You Gone Already”
No. 63, “Let Me Calm Down,” feat. J. Cole
No. 64, “Beep Beep”
No. 73, “Big Difference”
No. 74, “Fallin 4 U”
No. 80, “RNB,” feat. Lil Wayne & Tate Kobang
No. 82, “Pink Friday Girls”
No. 87, “Cowgirl,” feat. Lourdiz
No. 89, “Pink Birthday”
No. 95, “Bahm Bahm”

Pink Friday 2 has now pushed Minaj to the top of the list of female rappers with the most No. 1 albums on Billboard.

Before the release of the album, Minaj was tied with Foxy Brown for the record. Pink Friday 2 moved 228,000 equivalent album units in the week ending Dec. 14.

Additionally, the album is the biggest debut for a female HIp-Hop album in Spotify history. The album also sold 25,000 copies of vinyl.

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