Nicki Minaj recording New Album in Europe

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Half of the year is already gone and Nicki Minaj is planning out her 2011. She has had an incredible year, finally responding to Lil' Kim and re-establishing females in the rap game. Nicki Minaj is only getting started with her takeover.

Nicki Minaj plans on truly dominating the year of 2011. But, she will be doing it in Europe. Nicki said she feels as if she has given the US more than they can handle. Wanting to travel the world, Nicki Minaj is starting in Europe.

While she is overseas, Nicki Minaj will begin recording her untitled second album. Nicki Minaj will also be touring with Britney Spears while she will be abroad. The Young Money rapstress will be expanding herself on this trip.

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Lil' Kim revisits Nicki Minaj feud via Twitter

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Last month, several websites reported the feud between femcees Lil' Kim and Nicki Minaj was over. Both women were said to have met in private and ended their feud. This truce supposedly took place during Nicki's tour stop in Chicago.

Less than 24 hours after the story was reported, Nicki Minaj released another Lil' Kim diss. This comes in addition to her "Did it on 'Em" song, which is receiving heavy radio play. For a little over a month, not even a peep has come from Lil' Kim.

This length of silence is over and Lil' Kim is back in action, ready to take down the Black Barbie. On Twitter, Kim said she would never name her dog "Shitty Garbaj" because her dog looks much better than that bitch, referring to Minaj.

Nicki Minaj took shots at her on her remix to Britney Spears' "Til The World Ends." Lil' Kim has had enough and she is officially back in this beef. She called Nicki a coward for making Twitter posts about her and then removing them. Before ending her rant, Lil' Kim also made fun of Nicki Minaj's weave.

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Nicki Minaj fragrance line in the Works?

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Rapstress, Nicki Minaj, never takes a day off. While currently on the I Am Music II tour, with Lil Wayne, she is working on her second album. Not only is she working on new music, she also plans to do work with Rihanna and Britney Spears.

Nicki Minaj has already taken the rap game over. She does not intend to spend too much more time making music. Next year, she will prepare to make the transition into Hollywood. Nicki announced this last year.

Already branching out from hip hop, Nicki Minaj announced her plans to launch a fragrance line.

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Nicki Minaj opens up on Her Favorite Music

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Already one of the biggest names in music, Nicki Minaj remembers a time when she was simply a fan. Those days were actually not all that long ago. Now, even as a big star, Nicki gets starstruck when she runs across other major stars.

Nicki Minaj has openly talked about some of her dream collaborations. Outside of her own crew, Nicki has dreamed of working with Beyonce and Britney Spears. But, she also said she was not collaborating for two years.

Recently, the Queens rapper opened up on some of the music she listens to. Of course, she admitted to being a big Lil Wayne fan, but also said she likes Beyonce, Britney Spears, and Avril Lavigne, along with several other rockers.

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Nicki Minaj gives Lil Wayne a Lap Dance

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Ever since he came out of prison, Nicki Minaj has publically expressed her admiration for Lil Wayne several times. Nicki said she was not going to collaborate for anyone, except for Britney Spears, for two years, but she broke this for Lil Wayne. She even said she hoped her verse was good enough for the album.

Before Lil Wayne went to prison, there were rumors of him having relationships with the women of Young Money. Most of the rumors linked him to Shanell, but there were also stories of him being with Nicki Minaj. These rumors died down following the prison sentence and the emergence of Drake.

But, since Lil Wayne has been out, Nicki Minaj has been working closely with him. She joined the rapper on his I Am Music II tour and things recently got hot. Nicki Minaj was caught on camera giving Lil Wayne a lap dance in the middle of their performance. The dance was enough to make the Young Money frontman smile.

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Nicki Minaj announces Surprise Collaboration

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Earlier this month, Nicki Minaj said she would not be doing collaborations for two years. The only way she would work with another artist was if it was Britney Spears. But, only weeks later, she announced she was going to be on Tha Carter IV.

Nicki Minaj will also be featured on Lil' Twist's debut album, along with new releases from Drake and Bow Wow. Aside from this, her next album is likely to be star-studded. Now, Nicki Minaj is even talking about her collaborations.

She has yet to reveal who she will be working with, but Nicki promised the collaboration would turn heads. Nicki Minaj has already worked with nearly everyone in the game. Outside of music, she may end up working with L.A. Reid.

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Nicki Minaj taking break from Collaborations

By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Last year, Nicki Minaj worked with almost everyone and each of her collaborations was a hit. Her work with Usher and Ludacris, among others, led to her own successful debut. It also led to her feud with Lil' Kim. Still, Nicki Minaj is one of the most popular rappers in the game.

In the midst of her success, Nicki Minaj has made a shocking confession. She has decided to take a break from collaborating. While she loves recording with other artists, she is tired at the moment. For the next 24 months, Nicki Minaj will not be working with anyone, not even Young Money.

The only way Nicki Minaj would break her committment of not collaborating is if Britney Spears agreed to work with her. Despite only being two years deep in the game, Nicki Minaj feels she has worked with everyone in the game and she is looking for something else to do in her career and her next step is going pop.

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