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