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What happens when Birdman, Future, Mack Maine and Nicki Minaj come together their hip hop powers combine to create a group the world will now know as the Rich Gang. That right, the Rich Gang.

Last night, the members of Rich Gang released a music video for their breakout single “Tapout.” It’s hard to claim a supergroup’s single is their debut hit, but in this case that is technically correct. The Hannah Lux Davis directed video features celebrity cameos, reverse use of the date rape drug, and (of course) an out of this world mansion party to help set the scene. Watch “Tapout” at the end of this post.

No word yet on when Rich Gang will release an album or mixtape, but we’ll keep an eye out for update. Until then, comment below and let us know your thoughts on “Tapout.” Continue reading ‘Birdman, Future, Mack Maine and Nicki Minaj Release “Tapout” Video’

Just a week after taking fans to “High School” with Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj is again treating her followers to new visuals with the release of her official video for “Up In Flames.”

A decidedly more serious song than “High School,” “Up In Flames” offers Nicki a stage to showcase her insanely gifted mic skills. People can talk all they want about her ludicrous wardrobe and often confusing decision to use crazy voices in her songs, but after listening to this track I doubt any will be able to claim that Nicki can’t rap. The visuals are strong as well, of course, but when step back it’s the lyrics that linger long after the clip comes to an end.

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In the years since she first graced the charts, Nicki Minaj has transformed from a streetwise lyricist into an all-out pop diva (who only sings part of the time). Her latest single and video, “High School,” looks to help maintain her reign on the charts, and something tells us it will probably work.

You never really know what to expect when a new Nicki Minaj arrives. Her singles catalog ranges from heartfelt ballads to bombastic rap anthems flooded with her multiple rapping personalities and glitchy studio effects, “High School” falls somewhere in the middle. It’s a soft track, intended to convey feelings of forlorn love, but the verses keep prove Nicki and guest vocalist Lil Wayne have kept their rhyme game tight since the last we heard from them. This middle of the road approach should help Nicki appeal to all side of her fan base, which in turn could propel “High School” toward the top of Billboard. Listen and decide for yourself, after the jump. Continue reading ‘Nicki Minaj Recruits Lil Wayne For Her “High School” Music Video’

Every year among the madness of the holidays comes one of ABC’s finest moments in television: The Victoria’s Secret Fashion show. Each year scantily clad models make their way down the runway to the sounds of yesterday and today, with star-studded performances by the year’s hottest musicians.

This year, it’s no surprise that among those who graced the stage were Justin Bieber, Rihanna and Bruno Mars.

Justin Bieber ogled the ladies, as he performed “Beauty and A Beat” which featured Nicki Minaj (audio only) along with a sit down acoustic rendition of “As Long As You Love Me.”

Rihanna performed her new single “Diamonds,” along with “Phresh Out The Runway,” holding her own amongst seasoned Victoria’s Secret vets.

Bruno Mars stole the spotlight, starting things off slow with “Young Girls,” before amping it up with the overly appropriate, “Locked Out Of Heaven,” proving to be one of the more energetic performances of the night.

Check out all the performances after the jump and decide for yourself. Let us know, what did you think of this year’s performances? Continue reading ‘Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Live: Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Bruno Mars’

YMCMB First Lady Nicki Minaj is no stranger to our headlines. Following yesterday’s appearance in our AMA video roundup, Minaj returns today with the premiere of her latest video, “Freedom.” The song, much like the video, plays on far more subtle notes than what most fans may expect, but Minaj actually rides the relaxed beat quite well. You can view the official video for “Freedom” below:

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• Macca the vegetarian.
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• That’s right, Mumford.

• Your Christmas present is here, Bieber fans.
• Jesus Minaj.
• Katy Perry stumps.
• Chad, this is just a mean prank.
• Who knows what kind of movie Val Kilmer is filming.
• You’ll probably want more muscular helpers after the storm.

I know today is Halloween, but we just can’t wait for the upcoming holiday season! There are so many great things in store, one of which being the Holidays Rule compilation released yesterday by Hear Music, a joint venture between Starbucks and Concord Music Group. The release features holiday (mostly Christmas) classics covered by some of today’s most noteworthy artists such as the one and only Paul McCartney, The Shins, Andrew Bird, The Civil Wars, fun. and many more! If you’re ready for a glimpse of Christmas future, heat up some hot coco and listen to fun.’s cover of “Sleigh Ride” streaming here! If that doesn’t get you in the holiday spirit, then you might be a Scrooge.

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For anyone who has ever wondered what hip-hop turned pop diva sensation, Nicki Minaj does during her down time, you’re in luck.

Beginning Nov. 4, E! will give fans an in-depth, candid look at the inner workings of Minaj’s personal and professional life, releasing never before seen moments in a three part mini series.

Speaking about the both her upcoming The Re-Up DVD and E! series premiere, Minaj tweeted:

“We watched the REUP DVD and the 1st episode of the E! series….u guys are going to go crazzzzyyyyy when you see it! NOV19TH DVD, NOV4TH E!”

You can also catch Minaj on American Idol returning Jan. 16 at 8pm on FOX.

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“I’m gonna knock you out…. I told you I’m not f**kin’ putting up with her f**kin’ highness over there!”

It’s not exactly prose worthy of Bob Dylan, or even Eminem, her sometime partner in rhyme, but with those fighting words, rapper Nicki Minaj recently helped make American Idol hot for the first time in years. She hurled them directly at Mariah Carey on October 2 in Charlotte, N.C., during the audition rounds for season 12 of Idol, which kicks off in January of 2013. Continue reading ‘Sound And Vision: Will Nicki Minaj Vs. Mariah Carey Hurt the Rapper While Helping “American Idol”?’