[vodpod id=Video.16501382&w=540&h=350&fv=] Backstage at Hot 107.9’s Birthday Bash this past weekend in Atlanta, Weezy gives MTV an explanation for pulling Nicki Minaj from New York’s Hot 97 Summer Jam a few weeks ago. A lil’ R-E-S-P-E-C-T goes a long way. “As soon as she called me and told me she felt disrespected, I just declined everything,” Weezy told us. “I pulled her from the show because … no person that works with me will be disrespected in my presence as […]

Drake and Nicki‘s voices are lent as Ethan and Hailey the mammoths in the new animated film, Ice Age: Continental Drift. The film hits theaters July 13, but for now, here’s the trailer. rap-up

Nicki has another stat to brag about. Two months after its release, her sophomore effort Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded has churned a gold plaque with 508,000 copies sold. Take that Flex. Ha!

[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.1020142&w=540&h=350&fv=p%3D5296%26c%3D449330%26s%3D1668867%26tbid%3D267787%26allowfullscreen%3D] After calling Funkmaster Flex last night, Nicki gave Power 105.1’s morning show a buzz. She discussed the events at Summer Jam and moving forward. Earlier in the show, Charlamagne Tha God called Funkmaster Flex a bitch in his Donkey Of The Day segment. Sidebar: Hot 97’s program director Ebro speaks:

Waka’s new album, Triple F Life is one week away from its release and he decides to release his next single with Nicki, Tyga & Flo Rida. Waka might have a hit with this one. Purchase the new single on iTunes.

The calm after the storm? Not really. After pulling out of Summer Jam, Nicki phoned into Flex this evening to recap yesterday’s events.

[tweet https://twitter.com/LilTunechi/status/209412955777937409] Nicki pulled out as Hot 97’s Summer Jam act, following Peter Rosenberg’s “Starships” comment on the festival stage. Soon after, Lil Wayne gave Nicki the word to chuck the deuce. Nicki tweeted below: Wow. U niggaz just fucked up history. But the President has spoken.#YMCMB. I go above and beyond for my fans. But won’t ever go against wayne’s word. What he says, goes. Later on, Flex hit the 1s and 2s during her time slot and reacted to Nicki’s […]

[vodpod id=Groupvideo.11422274&w=540&h=350&fv=] Explosions? Massive floods? Well it is all in Khaled’s new motion picture, directed by Colin Tilley. HD coming soon, but here’s a rip of the MTV premiere. Kiss The Ring coming soon. cshh UPDATE: Now in HD

Nicki Minaj kicked off her Pink Friday International tour yesterday by occupying Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion. Above she performs her latest single “Right By My Side” then recites “Pound The Alarm” after the jump. If you couldn’t make it to the Outback, she will invade Europe and the U.S. this summer.

Before locking lips with love interest Nasir, a pampered Nicki shares her new romantic flick with Chris Brown also by her side. Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded in stores now. Directed by Benny Boom.

Personally, I prefer a coke and a smile. But for Pepsi’s new “Live For Now” promo ad, it isn’t Nick’s “Moment 4 Life” that brings everything to life, it’s the sound of an opened can. Ha!

It’s that time of year again. This afternoon, the Hot 97 crew announced this year’s Summer Jam lineup. This year expect to see Waka Flocka, French Montana, Maino, Tyga, 2 Chainz, Mavado, Young Jeezy, J. Cole, Trey Songz, Big Sean, Wale, Meek Mill, Rick Ross, DJ Khaled & Friends & Nicki Minaj all hit the stage on Sunday June 3rd at The Met Life Stadium in New Jersey.

Nicki’s still on the road and today announced new dates for her North American tour. Her excursion kicks off on July 16th in Chicago. See if Nicki will be stopping in your city after the cut. rap up

Welcome to paradise. Nicki

Sad day for The Barbz. Earlier today, Nicki shut down her Twitter due a fan site that leaked her music. With over eleven million followers, Minaj is sure to eventually come to her senses. In the meantime, pick up a copy of

Continuing her UK run, Nicki tells Tim Westwood she may not ever return to Twitter. In fact, she even says with all the negative criticism, she even

Nicki’s still on her UK excursion and popped a squat on Graham Norton’s couch. She discussed deleting her Twitter, Super Bowl performance, the meaning of “Beez In The Trap” and more.

Not too long after inking her multi-million deal with Pepsi, more endorsements keep coming for Nicki. Most recently, Adidas has tapped YMCMB’s first-lady as the new face for their new 2012 Fall/Winter campaign. urbandaily

[vodpod id=Video.16354977&w=540&h=350&fv=] The wigs come out at night. And over the weekend, Nicki celebrated the release of her album with her YMCMB fam at South Beach’s LIV nightclub. Missed the party? Here’s Derick G.‘s recap.

Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded will make its debut at #1 on the Billboard charts and has moved 251,551 units in first week sales according to Hits. Not as high as her debut, but still good nonetheless. Final tally tmw. Sidebar: Weezy Dances For Nicki UPDATE: Finally tally in 253,000