French Montana ft. Nicki Minaj, Wyclef Jean, Edley Shine & Elephant Man - "Freaks" (DJ Suss One Remix)

French Montana's "Freaks" is undoubtedly a hit record, but when I listen to it I can't help but think that it's missing a key reggae element. Thankfully DJ Suss One recruited producer JButtah and respected artists of the genre (Wyclef, Edley Shine and Elephant Man) to refix "Freaks" allowing Nicki Minaj's verse to lead the way.

[XZ]

Previously: [Music Video] French Montana ft. Nicki Minaj - "Freaks"

[Music Video] French Montana ft. Nicki Minaj - "Freaks"

Nicki Minaj may be a judge on one of TV's most family friendly reality shows, but that's not stopping her from showing some A LOT of skin on the visuals to French Montana's latest single "Freaks."

Supposedly the last Excuse My French single before Montana actually holds a track down solo, enjoy the dancehall tinged visual below.


Previously:

• [Music Video] French Montana ft. J. Cole & Rick Ross - "Diamonds"
• Anthem x B.o.B x Nicki Minaj - "oUt OF mY mInD" (Remix)

Anthem x B.o.B x Nicki Minaj - "oUt OF mY mInD" (Remix)

Anthem has been hard at work producing for the likes of CyHi The Prynce, A.Dd+ and more,  but he's really been on a roll reworking hits like Kendrick Lamar's "Swimming Pools," Big Sean's "Guap," and Rihanna's "Pour It Up."

Check out my favorite remix from the Birmingham bred beatsmith below, as he twists B.o.B's "Out Of My Mind" even deeper into the twilight zone.


Previously: CyHi The Prynce - "A-Town" (Remix) ft. 2 Chainz, Travis Porter & B.o.B [Prod. by Anthem]

Alicia Keys, Nicki Minaj & Gabby Douglas Perform "Girl On Fire" At The VMAs [VIDEO]

Alicia Keys recently released three versions of her new single "Girl On Fire" in preparation for her forthcoming album of the same title. The most notable remix is the "Inferno" version, which features a pair of verses from Nicki Minaj. Last night at the VMAs, Alicia Keys brought the single to her peers as 2012 Olympics gold medalist Gabby Douglas and Nicki Minaj joined her on stage.


[Gossip On This]

Previously:

• 50 Cent ft. Alicia Keys & Dr. Dre - New Day
• Nicki Minaj ft. Rick Ross & Cam'ron - I Am Your Leader

Lil Wayne - Dedication 4 [New Mixtape]

After A LOT of pushbacks, Lil Wayne finally delivers the 4th installment to his Gangsta Grillz mixtape series Dedication. With a gang of features including J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Young Jeezy, and Birdman, this is sure to be the most talked about tape of the day.

Download: Lil Wayne - Dedication 4 

[OS]

Previously: Trey Songz ft. Young Jeezy & Lil Wayne - Hail Mary [Music Video] (Co-Starring Kevin Hart, Stevie J & Joseline)

Nicki Minaj ft. Rick Ross & Cam'ron - I Am Your Leader [Music Video]

Nicki Minaj gave us a few pop singles, but she gets back down to business in the music video to the Rick Ross and Cam'ron assisted "I Am Your Leader." Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded is in stores now.



Previously:

• B.o.B ft. Nicki Minaj - Out Of My Mind [Music Video]
• Mariah Carey ft. Rick Ross & Meek Mill - Triumphant (Get 'Em) [Music Video]
• Cam'ron ft. Sen City - Titty Attack & Tears

B.o.B ft. Nicki Minaj - Out Of My Mind [Music Video]

B.o.B and Big Sean have won in their music videos? Why? Just hit play and watch Nicki Minaj. The two come together to wave their crazy flags high in the visuals to Strange Clouds standout "Out Of My Mind."

Previously:

• B.o.B ft. Andre 3000 - Play The Guitar [Music Video]
• 2 Chainz ft. Nicki Minaj - I Luv Dem Strippers [Music Video]

2 Chainz ft. Nicki Minaj - I Luv Dem Strippers [Music Video]

Shortly after leaking the record and just two days before Based On A T.R.U. Story hits the shelves, 2 Chainz and Nicki Minaj head to where else, but the strip club to deliver the visuals to their latest collab "I Luv Dem Strippers." NSFW/Sundays!



[Rap-Up]

Previously: 2 Chainz ft. Nicki Minaj - I Luv Dem Strippers

2 Chainz ft. Nicki Minaj - I Luv Dem Strippers

Nicki Minaj returns his "Beez In The Trap" favor as she joins 2 Chainz on his ode to the bandz dancers on "I Luv Dem Strippers." If you're headed to Diamonds/Onyx/Magic City/work tonight, you'll need this in the whip.


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Previously:

• Jeremih ft. Gucci Mane & 2 Chainz - Outta Control
• Nicki Minaj - Pound The Alarm [Music Video]

Nicki Minaj - Pound The Alarm [Music Video]

Nicki Minaj traveled home to Trinidad to shoot the visuals to "Pound The Alarm," the latest single from her sophomore album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. If you're in a fist pumping mood or if you're just feeling a little festive, this one's for you.



Previously: Birdman ft. Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne - Born Stunna (Remix)

Birdman ft. Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne - Born Stunna (Remix)

Lil Wayne makes "Born Stunna" his third feature of the day and I'm finally semi-impressed. Listen below as Nicki Minaj also joins Birdman on the remix to "Money Money Money Money Money Bags" "Born Stunna."

Sounds like Nicki makes a jab at Pusha T toward the end of her verse. Follow the Rap Genius lyrics to see what I mean.

Birdman ft. Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne - Born Stunna (Remix) [Clean, Tags]

Download: Birdman ft. Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne - Born Stunna (Remix) [Clean, Tags]

[Flex]

Previously:

• Mystkal - One Night ft. Birdman, Detail & Jae Millz
• Kelly Rowland ft. Lil Wayne - Ice
• Nicki Minaj Performs With 2 Chainz At The BET Awards [VIDEO]

Nicki Minaj Performs With 2 Chainz At The BET Awards [VIDEO]

Nicki Minaj performed "Champion" and "Beez In The Trap" with 2 Chainz and her 239,984 background dancers. In case you missed it, check out the performance below and hit the comments with your thoughts!



[Yardie]

Click here for more footage of the 2012 BET Awards!

Previously: Nicki Minaj Talks Kissing Nas, Drake-Chris Brown Fight & New Track With 2 Chainz [VIDEO]

Nicki Minaj Talks Kissing Nas, Drake-Chris Brown Fight & New Track With 2 Chainz [VIDEO]

Nicki Minaj dominated the UK over the weekend and had to sit down with her friend Tim Westwood of BBC Radio to discuss her new song with 2 Chainz, her fake relationship with Nas, as well as her reaction to Drake and Chris Brown's fight.

Hit the jump for parts 2 and 3 where she talks Peter Rosenberg and Hot 97.

Nicki Minaj Performs "Starships" Live At Hackney Weekend [VIDEO]

Hot 97 may not have love for "Starships," but Hackney Weekend in London sure did! Watch below as Nicki Minaj performs her pop hit on the main stage.



[Miss Info]

Click here for more coverage of Hackney Weekend 2012!

Previously: Nicki Minaj Calls Into The Breakfast Club To Discuss Summer Jam [AUDIO]

Waka Flocka Flame - Triple F Life [Free Album Stream]

Waka Flocka's sophomore album Triple F Life: Fans Friends & Family doesn't hit stores until June 12th, but Warner Bros. and DatPiff have come together to provide a free stream of the album so that you can try before you bootleg buy.

BOW! BOW! BOW! BOW! FLOCKA! SQUAD! BOW!

Previously: Waka Flocka Flame ft. Nicki Minaj, Tyga & Flo Rida - Get Low

Nicki Minaj Calls Into The Breakfast Club To Discuss Summer Jam [AUDIO]

Last night, it was pretty obvious that Nicki Minaj and Hot 97 still had some bad blood after she and Funkmaster Flex tried to hash it out on air. This morning, she had an actual conversation as she called into Power 105's The Breakfast Club to speak her peace.

Listen below as she talks about the support she's received from her peers, explains what was supposed to happen at her show, and reveals how she and Foxy Brown got together.

Waka Flocka Flame ft. Nicki Minaj, Tyga & Flo Rida - Get Low

Waka Flocka Flame has another radio hit on his hands. Shocker! With Flo Rida on the roster, you know there's a little room for fist pumping, but Nicki Minaj doesn't turn this into "Starships" the remix. She and Tyga actually spit. Not mad at this one, Waka. The Triple F Lie: Friends, Fans & Family hits stores on June 12th. Preorder HERE.


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Props to Nah Right

Previously:

• N.O.R.E. ft. Busta Rhymes & Waka Flocka - Lehhhgooo [Music Video]
• Got Beef? Nicki Minaj Vs. Funkmaster Flex [AUDIO]
• Trae Tha Truth ft. Tyga & More - I'm On 2.0 [Music Video]
• Flo Rida Peforms "Good Feeling" With The Roots On Jimmy Fallon [VIDEO]

Got Beef? Nicki Minaj Vs. Funkmaster Flex [AUDIO]

If you weren't just tuning in to Hot 97, Nicki Minaj and Funkmaster Flex had a conversation engaged in verbal warfare over the controversy that's been brewing since last night when Lil Wayne pulled Nicki's headlining Summer Jam performance in response to Peter Rosenberg's "Starships" comment (after the jump).

Nothing was resolved in my opinion, but at least Nicki apologized to her fans who paid money to see her. Check out their full conversation below, and hit the jump to hear the disses that started it all.

Other than that, I'm going to sleep. This gave me a headache.

Hot 97 Summer Jam Live Stream With Rick Ross, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole & More!

Hot 97's Summer Jam is officially here. If you've always wanted to experience the largest radio show concert in Hip Hop history but have never been able to get to New York to see it, check ou the live stream that will be taking place all day.  Peep the schedule after the jump!

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 17: DeucePolar

I know. I know. It's been FOREVER since I gave you a new GUE mix. Thankfully, there's been good reason for my hiatus. I've booked more gigs, I was promoted to Music Editor of TheWellVersed.com, revamped my look, and created an inaugural mix for TWV that has been streamed/downloaded over a total of 1000 times. Now that deserves a :-D.

To show my appreciation for all of those who have been riding with me (whether it was when I started the site last July or as recent as yesterday), I'm giving you nothing but over an hour and a half of party joints for your weekend.

Enjoy Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 17 (inspired by my friend who just celebrated her 22nd birthday), which features new music from G.O.O.D. Music, Ab-Soul, 2 Chainz, DJ Drama, Rick Ross, Future, Kendrick Lamar, Big K.R.I.T., and more! Download and detailed track list with Rap Genius Lyrics after the jump.

Gangstas Use Emoticons Radio, Vol. 17 by Dj Hourglass on Mixcloud