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Nicki Minaj Almost Named Her Son After Ninja Man Until Her Husband Kenneth Petty Refused

September 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj’s recent Instagram Live session with her husband Kenneth Petty came under heavy fire for its flippant use of a homophobic slur. However, that wasn’t everything that they discussed and engaged in during the event, as they also spoke on their family dynamic with their son. For those unaware, the couple welcomed him in September of 2020 and have kept his name and most of his personal life a secret from fans, only referring to him as “Papa Bear.” During this recent IG Live, the Trinidadian MC revealed that she wanted to name him after incarcerated Jamaican dancehall icon Ninja Man.

“When I was pregnant, all I did was watch Ninja Man all day,” Nicki Minaj explained as Kenneth Petty shook his head at the idea that the name would be a “match.” “I think I told you guys I was going to call the baby Ninja. My husband didn’t really want me to call the baby Ninja, but I thought it was dope, you know. I had asked people around me and they said yes. I don’t see anything wrong with it. You know, Ninja.”

Nicki Minaj Explains Why She Almost Named Papa Bear “Ninja”

Previously, Nicki Minaj had revealed to Vogue last November that she’s a big nickname person, and after shooting down rumors that Papa Bear is named Jacob, she’s hinted at the context behind this moniker and what his actual name could be without outright confirming it. “I’ve always been a nickname person,” she expressed. “I give everyone I love these nicknames, normally. He actually had a couple nicknames. His first nickname while he was in my stomach was ‘Bubba.’ When he came out, it just transformed into ‘Papa Bear.’ I can’t explain it, but when I looked at him, that’s what I thought.”

Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj is as dominant of a force in the music industry as ever, using her power to speak on the biggest happenings in the record realm. For example, she recently threw her hat into a big sales ring recently by promoting Sabrina Carpenter’s new album over Travis Scott’s DAYS BEFORE RODEO re-release, both of which competed for a Billboard 200 No. 1 chart debut. You probably recall that ASTROWORLD beat out Queen for that top-charting spot in 2018. Some grudges last more than we think…

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Nicki Minaj Dispels Kenneth Petty Divorce Rumors With Adorable Family Outing Clip

June 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty have been together for a very long time. Although they were apart for many years, they eventually found their way back to one another. Since that time, they have gotten married and they even have their own child together. Overall, their relationship has been controversial at times. That said, their loyalty to one another has always been apparent. However, that seemingly changed this past week when Nicki tweeted “Yes single.”

Fans felt like there were two options to what she was saying here. Firstly, she is dropping a new single soon. Secondly, she and Kenneth Petty are no longer together. The latter is a more salacious matter, so it is no surprise that’s what the internet went with. Nicki is active on social media, and it’s clear that she was reading the speculation. We know this because last night, she posted a video of her, Papa Bear, and Petty getting on a private plane for a private outing. It was a cute clip, and it goes to show that the family is still very much together.

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For now, it seems as though Nicki has put the rumors to rest. Although as we all know, the internet will look for any evidence of the contrary. Either way, Nicki fans have been having an amazing 2024. Pink Friday 2 proved to be a solid album, and the ensuing tour has been monumental for the artist. She has more dates on the way, and fans are gearing up for some incredible shows. Nicki is having a huge moment right now, rumors be damned.

Let us know what you thought about the rumor mill surrounding Nicki Minaj this week, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that fans jumped to conclusions by thinking a divorce was imminent? Do you think Nicki’s post will do enough to get people off of her case? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Nicki Minaj’s Son Papa Bear Adorably Pets Penguin During Aquarium Outing: Watch

April 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj is currently making her way across North America on her Pink Friday 2 world tour, and stopped in Chicago for a set of shows today (April 24) and tomorrow. She’s joined by her husband Kenneth Petty, as well as her young son Papa Bear. While in town, the femcee opted to visit the Shedd Aquarium, undoubtedly giving her little one an unforgettable experience. Of course, Nicki and her family got the VIP experience. They went behind the scenes to meet a penguin, watched a fun animal presentation, and more.

She shared a few clips from the outing on Instagram yesterday, thanking aquarium staff for making their experience special. “Thank you to the amazing employees at the Aquarium in Chicago today. #PapaBear had a great time ,” she wrote.

Nicki Minaj & Her Family Visit The Shedd Aquarium

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In one of the clips, Nicki, Petty, and their son are seen approaching a penguin, who’s being held by a staff member. Papa Bear looked thrilled to get an up-close look at the animal, though he only ventured to put a single finger on it. Either way, his mother and other family members commended him for his bravery, and his father gave him a high five. It looks like they had a blast, and are making the most of their tour around the world.

While Nicki’s tour has gone off mostly without a hitch so far, she did recently run into a bit of trouble on her way to Montreal earlier this month. Due to flight delays and cancellations, her show started late, though attendees can agree it was still impressive. Nicki later took to Twitter/X to vent about the situation, claiming that “the sabotage be real.” What do you think of Nicki Minaj and her family’s aquarium excursion? What about Papa Bear getting to meet a penguin? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Nicki Minaj Can’t Believe Papa Bear Doesn’t Like Rice Krispy Treats

December 22, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Despite Nicki Minaj being notoriously private about her child’s life, he’s become pretty beloved among her fanbase. The Barbz don’t even know his actual name, instead referring to him by the nickname given to him by Nicki, Papa Bear. Fans eat up any content they can get of the young child whether it’s pictures of him looking adorable or anecdotes about things he says and does. In a recent tweet, Nicki shared yet another one of these stories to the delight of many fans.

At the center of it all are the classic Rice Krispy Treats snack. Nicki is clearly a big fan of the sweets and can’t believe that Papa Bear doesn’t feel similar. “I have NEVER in my LIFE met a kid who didn’t like Rice Krispies treats. In the hood that was considered some expensive, elite sh!t that we could NEVERRRR afford. It wasn’t even a THOUGHT if we could throw that in the cart smfh. Chiiiiii idk who this lil boy think he-” the hilarious tweet reads. In the comments of a repost of the tweet on Instagram, fans discuss Papa Bear’s take. “kids today want crab legs swear papa said I don’t live that hood life mommy!!” one of the most-liked comments on the post jokes. Check out the tweet itself and various fan reactions to it below.

Nicki Minaj Loves Rice Krispy Treats

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A few days ago Nicki Minaj took to social media to make a major announcement. First, video of Rihanna dancing to one of Nicki’s new songs started making the rounds online. That led to Nicki herself announcing the release of another upcoming deluxe edition of Pink Friday 2. She also confirmed that the new version couldn’t be released until Rihanna finished recording a contribution she’s making to it.

Nicki Minaj could have also landed on a new collaborative album between Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign. The project was reportedly set to include the song “New Body” which Nicki features on. But after West made a public ploy to her to clear the song for release, she declined. What do you think of Nicki Minaj’s hilarious new tweet about Papa Bear not liking Rice Krispy Treats? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Nicki Minaj Gushes About Papa Bear With Stephen Colbert: Watch

December 21, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj had a lot to say on her recent appearance on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. However, one of the topics she was the most excited about was the chance to rave about her young son, Papa Bear. “My love was so selfish before he came along,” Minaj explained to Colbert. It’s a sentiment that Minaj has expressed several times before when discussing how Papa Bear radically changed her outlook on life.

Furthermore, Minaj explained how she thinks that next year will be Papa Bear’s first true Christmas. Additionally, Minaj shared some hilarious insights into Papa Bear’s growth. “I’m not even joking, I keep on telling people about how strong he is. He is so strong. I could never imagine that a baby could be so strong. If he wants to push me, my body will move. He runs everything, and he’s been watching that movie [Boss Baby], so he channels that. He acts like that,” Minaj explained.

Nicki Minaj Emotionally Thanks J. Cole

However, Papa Bear isn’t the only person that Minaj has been getting emotional about recently. In the wake of the release of Pink Friday 2, Minaj dropped a lengthy post on X thanking J. Cole for his feature on the album. “This man J. Cole had a 2 hour talk with me. 2. Two!!!! Didn’t realize I was sitting on a therapist couch but ummm2 days later I heard this verse & couldn’t stop crying,” Minaj began her post. “In a world where we know EXACTLY how & WHEN to tear each other apart, there are still Kings & Queens who know how to put ppl back together. Patch them up. Heal them. Empower them. Understand them. Listen to them. Make them do the most beautiful thing a human being can do,” she continued.

Furthermore, she also highlighted how the verse reminded her of the first time that her son smiled at her. “After having #papabear I couldn’t wait for the day he’d smile @ me. First smile? It was one day when I blew a kiss @ him. I said “papa mmuuuaahhhhh!!!!” then? Time froze. Froze. He smiled? He smiled. At Me? Looking directly in my eyes? Yes. Me? Held back the tears & just kept doing a billion more times. I cried later,” Minaj noted.

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Nicki Minaj Jokingly Announces Son Papa Bear’s Real Name, Twerks To 50 Cent Remix

December 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Following the drop of her anxiously awaited new album Pink Friday 2, Nicki Minaj has been going all in with promotion. The hitmaker appeared on Kai Cenat’s livestream last week, has an interview with Funny Marco on the way, and more. She even joined Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live, making for an expectedly fun conversation.

At one point in her appearance, Nicki teased the reveal of her son’s real name. Fans know the three-year-old as Papa Bear, but the Queen of Rap has kept his true identity a secret, leaving fans curious about his actual name. She announced that she was finally ready for the reveal on the show, prompting an audible gasp from the live studio audience. “His name is Andy Cohen,” she then jokingly declared.

Nicki Minaj Jokes That Papa Bear’s Real Name Is Andy Cohen

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Obviously, Nicki’s not quite ready for a real reveal, so fans will have to continue calling her son Papa Bear for now. Regardless, they’ve been having a blast with Nicki’s return to center stage, and are loving Pink Friday 2. Aside from her interviews and appearances, the Trinidadian-born performer has been very active on social media to promote her latest project.

Recently, for example, she took to TikTok to show off her moves to her remix with 50 Cent, “Beep Beep.” In the video, she’s seen sporting a denim mini-skirt and jacket, throwing it back to the fan-favorite track. Clearly, Nicki’s having as much fun with the release as fans are, and the Barbz love to see it.

Nicki Minaj Gets Down To “Beep Beep”

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What did you think of Nicki Minaj’s recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live? What about her showing off her moves to “Beep Beep” on TikTok? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Nicki Minaj Once Again Declines To Reveal Her Son’s Name

November 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Earlier today, Nicki Minaj shared her newest magazine cover. She took to Instagram to show fans the result of her Vogue cover shoot where she’s sporting a gorgeous white dress. “Anna, thank you. I can’t really find the words to sum up all these emotions right now, but gratitude is number 1 on the list. Thank you for making one of my WILDEST dreams come true. A beautiful & surreal experience from start to finish,” she captioned the post.

But the cover shoot wasn’t all they did with Nicki. They also shot an episode of their iconic 73 Questions series with the legendary rapper. The video has already racked up over 200k views in just a few hours and sees Nicki answering questions on a variety of subjects. One of which is her son, known to the world as Papa Bear. She explains, or rather tries to explain why that is his nickname. “I’ve always been a nickname person. I give everyone I love these nicknames, normally. He actually had a couple nicknames. His first nickname while he was in my stomach was ‘Bubba.’ When he came out, it just transformed into ‘Papa Bear.’ I can’t explain it, but when I look at him that’s what I thought.” Ultimately, she once again declines to reveal her son’s name to the public. Check out the full video below.

Nicki Minaj Answers 73 Questions

Nicki Minaj is in full on album mode as she continues to tease her upcoming project Pink Friday 2. The album has been delayed a few times and was recently pushed back from it’s November release date. Fans are now expecting it to arrive next month on December 8.

Nicki recently shared a new snippet of a song from the album and promised that she had a club banger on the way. An official tracklist for the album is yet to be revealed. What do you think of Nicki Minaj continuing to keep her son’s real name a secret? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Has Nicki Minaj Revealed Her Son’s Real Name?

November 9, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj speaks, and the Barbz (sometimes) listen. With Pink Friday 2 due out on December 8, Minaj’s birthday, the call-and-response is active as ever. Last weekend, Minaj played snippets of unreleased tracks, pondered releasing an EP of said tracks, and teased a newly recorded track “Let Me Calm Down,” which she described as “one of my faves.”

After challenging the Barbz to get #TellUsNicki trending worldwide yesterday, November 8, Minaj rewarded her fan base this morning, November 9, by revealing herself on the cover of Vogue‘s December Issue. Within the accompanying profile, Minaj discussed a range of topics, including what Pink Friday 2 will sound like, but she’s still keeping one secret to herself.

“Minaj has not publicly revealed the name of her son, whom she prefers to call Papa Bear,” Vogue‘s Rob Haskell wrote. “She and [Minaj’s husband, Kenneth] Petty navigated his infancy with no help whatsoever save for an occasional brief visit from a grandparent.” However, the cover spread features a photo of Minaj cradling Papa Bear, whose name has been a point of speculation since his birth on September 30, 2020.

Ahead of Pink Friday 2, which will enjoy a supporting tour in 2024, Minaj has dropped singles “Last Time I Saw You” and “Super Freaky Girl,” becoming Minaj’s third-career No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. She also shared “Bahm Bahm” exclusively on her website on Friday, October 13.

Pink Friday 2 is out 12/8 via Republic Records. Find more information here.

Nicki Minaj & Son Papa Bear Cuddle Up In Adorable Video Amid Kenneth Petty Drama

September 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj loves her son Papa Bear, but it seems like he isn’t as willing to pose for cute pictures with his mom as she is. Moreover, the Queen recently shared a wholesome video of her carrying him on a swivel chair and lightly swaying him around. Amid laughs and Papa’s excited yells, you can tell that he just wants to get his feet on the ground as soon as possible. “Telling #PapaBear we on a magic roller coaster,” she captioned the video. “But he figured it out right away & got up out of there [crying-laughing emoji]. He said he got more important things to do than to take pics with some random lady.”

Furthermore, it seems like the Trinidadian rapper is feeling quite family-focused these days. Just about a week ago, Nicki Minaj shared a family picture with Papa Bear and father and husband Kenneth Petty. Of course, this family orientation might be because of a big scandal that Petty got into recently. He threatened Offset online, staking him out at the VMAs and getting a house arrest order because of it.

Nicki Minaj Tries To Take Papa Bear On A “Magic Rollercoaster”: Watch

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Since then, it’s been a whirlwind of shady statements, backlash, feuds with media figures, and more. Still, through it all, the 40-year-old remains set on promoting herself, particularly her Queen Radio program, and letting it all roll past her. Amid a supposed still-brewing cold war with Cardi B that the Offset and Kenneth Petty situation accentuated, all this creates is just more attention, clicks, and conversation. Nicki Minaj knows exactly how to capitalize on that, but she also knows how to take a break from it. After all, there’s nothing like some family time to clear your head of all the noise.

Meanwhile, we’re sure that there will be many more cute videos of the “Last Time I Saw You” hitmaker spending quality time with Papa Bear. Barb could coast off of her success if she wanted to and just live a happy, exciting life with her family. But that’s not how Roman operates, as we all know, and she’s balancing all these elements of competition, stardom, and family love with the same hunger for greatness she’s always had. With that in mind, stay up to date on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Nicki Minaj.

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Nicki Minaj Shares Family Photo With Kenneth Petty And Papa Bear

September 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj has been pretty busy recently. She served double during last week’s MTV Video Music Awards serving as both the host of the event and a performer. She joined Lil Wayne, LL COOL J, and more in a tribute to the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. Minaj also made the live debut of her new single “Last Time I Saw You.” The song already has over 18 million streams on Spotify and debuted at number 23 on the Hot 100 last week. But while all of that was going on, her husband Kenneth Petty has been beefing with Offset.

It’s a complicated beef because Nicki and Offset’s wife Cardi B have a history. The two are often compared to each other by fans and they had pretty tangible beef of their own spawning from the 2018 Migos song “MotorSport.” That’s why many online have been weighing in on the back and forth between Offset and Petty as a sort of proxy beef between the two artists. Now in the heat of the rivalry, Nicki is pouring some gasoline on the fire by sharing pictures of her family. The pictures themselves are quite wholesome with Nicki and Kenneth hanging out and spending some time with their son Papa Bear while posing for pictures. Unsurprisingly though, most of the fans in the comments are talking about beef.

Nicki Minaj Poses With Kenneth Petty On Instagram

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Elsewhere in Nicki Minaj’s world, she’s gearing up to release her first new album since 2018’s Queen. The album is called Pink Friday 2 making it an official sequel to her beloved 2010 album Pink Friday. Fans won’t have to wait much longer to hear the project either as it’s slated to release on November 17.

Earlier this month, Nicki once again proved that she’s the queen of streaming. “Seeing Green” officially became her 75th song to hit 100 million streams, the most of any female rapper by far. What do you think of Nicki Minaj sharing some family pics amid Kenneth Petty’s beef with Offset? Let us know in the comment section below.

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