MTV Crowns Rick Ross As The #1 Hottest MC [VIDEO]

How did we even get here? After a week of controversial, and in my opinion, terrible selections, Rick Ross was crowned MTV's #1 Hottest MC in the game.  Last night on an MTV2 televised special, they announced the top 5, which included Drake at #2, Kanye West at #3, Nicki Minaj at #4 and Lil Wayne at #5.

I definitely respect Rick Ross and I think he deserves a top spot on the list, but I think that Kanye West should have been number 1. He brought back the weekly installment back to Hip Hop with Good Fridays, released an amazing album in My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, and changed the game with Jay-Z on Watch The Throne.

Watch the "Brain Trust" debate between Drake and Rozay for the top spot, and hit the jump to view MTV's full list and deliberation for #3-5.

Nicki Minaj - Dirty Money [Unreleased Video]

If you're looking for a gimmick-free Nicki Minaj, it seems that there's no where else to look but the past. Some previously unreleased footage of a young, grittier Minaj just surfaced, which showcase the female emcee rhyming over Terror Squad's 2004 track "Yeah Yeah Yeah" right before busting out a few minutes worth of acapellas. Crazy seeing how much the Young Money rapper has evolved, but that's just how the game goes.



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Previously: Tyga ft. Nicki Minaj - Muthaf**ka Up

Tyga ft. Nicki Minaj - Mothaf**ka Up

Tyga's Careless World drops this this Tuesday and from the sounds of this and "King & Queens," he's got some bangers on it.  Listen below as he and Nicki Minaj team up on "Mothafucka Up" and hit the comments with your thoughts!

Tyga ft. Nicki Minaj - Mothaf**ka Up

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Previously:

• Tyga ft. Wale & Nas - King & Queens
• Nicki Minaj - Starships

Nicki Minaj - Starships [Prod. by RedOne]

Please let this be better than "Stupid Hoe." Please let this be better than "Stupid Hoe."

After hearing Nicki Minaj's first two singles and suffering through her Grammy performance, my expectations for her new album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded are completely shot. Let's listen to her new single "Starships" together and see how we feel.

Nicki Minaj - Starships [Prod. by RedOne]

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I'm a nope on this one too. Come onnnn!

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Previously: Nicki Minaj - Young Forever

Nicki Minaj - Young Forever

Another ballad from Nicki Minaj has surfaced and I'd listen to "Young Forever" a million times over if I had to choose between this and "Stupid Hoe."Look forward to Nicki performing at The Grammys tonight!

Nicki Minaj - Young Forever (Tags)

Download: Nicki Minaj - Young Forever

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Previously: Madonna, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A., LMFAO & Cee-Lo Shut Down The Super Bowl [VIDEO]

Madonna, Nicki Minaj, M.I.A., Cee-Lo & LMFAO Shut Down The Super Bowl [VIDEO]

Ever since the infamous Janet Jackson nip slip, Super Bowl halftime shows have become exponentially more boring every year. When I heard Madonna was this year's performer, I wasn't expecting to be as entertained as I was last night.  With B-boys, LMFAO, a tightrope walker, Cee-Lo, Nicki Minaj, muscle men leading the way AND M.I.A. apparently flipping the bird, Madonna's performance proved to be one of the best I've seen in a very long time.

If you missed it or want to relive the performance, watch below! Hit the comments with your thoughts on the halftime show and the game. Congrats to the Giants!



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Previously:

• Madonna ft. Nicki Minaj & Madonna - Give Me All Your Luvin' [Music Video]
• Nicki Minaj - Marilyn Monroe
• M.I.A. - Bad Girls [Music Video]
• Cee-Lo & Melanie Fiona Perform "Fool For You" At The Soul Train Awards [VIDEO]
• LMFAO Brings In The New Year [VIDEO]

Nicki Minaj - Marilyn Monroe

I'm not sure if this new track from Nicki Minaj is going to land on Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, but at least I won't suffer inner ear damage after listening to this one. Check out the female Weezy's ballad, "Marilyn Monroe" below, and hit up the comments with your thoughts!

Nicki Minaj - Marilyn Monroe

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Previously: Madonna ft. Nicki Minaj & M.I.A. - Give Me All Your Luvin' [Music Video]

Madonna ft. M.I.A. & Nicki Minaj - Give Me All Your Luvin' [Music Video]

There's been a lot of hype about Madonna's comeback, and I never thought I'd ever be writing about it. However, with M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj featured on MDNA's lead single "Give Me All Your Luvin'," it's only right that I check it out for you Gangstas.  Watch below as the three stars get their Marilyn Monroe on and bust out some old school dance moves.




What do you think of "Give Me All Your Luvin'?" And were Nicki and M.I.A.'s verses worthy of the hype? Hit up the comments and let me know!

Madonna ft. M.I.A. & Nicki Minaj - Give Me All Your Luvin' Lyrics

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Previously:

• M.I.A. - Bad Girls [Prod. by Danja]
• David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj - Turn Me On [Music Video]

David Guetta ft. Nicki Minaj - Turn Me On [Music Video]

In the music video to David Guetta's hit dance single, "Turn Me On," the world famous producer takes on the role of mad scientist and puts together his ideal woman, who turns out to be Nicki Minaj.  I choose this over "Stupid Hoe" any day.



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Previously: Nicki Minaj & David Guetta Open The AMA's [VIDEO]

Nicki Minaj - Stupid Hoe [Music Video] (Explicit)

Remember when Nicki Minaj dropped "Massive Attack" as her main single for her debut album and it failed miserably? This is pretty much what's happening with "Stupid Hoe," a song that I haven't been able to listen to in completion. I like you Nicki, but this is just not going to do it.  Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded is scheduled to drop Feb. 14th but I highly doubt that date's gonna stick.



Props to Kev Knows

Previously: Nicki Minaj At New Year's Rockin Eve [VIDEO]

Nicki Minaj, Beyoncé, Robin Thicke Will.I.Am, Gym Class Heroes, LMFAO, Pitbull & More Bring In 2012 With New Year's Rockin Eve [VIDEO]

Dick Clark's New Years Rockin Eve celebrated its 40th anniversary this year and definitely didn't disappoint the thousands in Times Square with its star-packed lineup.  In case you missed, it check out the live performances from Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Robin Thicke, Will.I.Am, LMFAO, Pitbull and more!

Beyoncé - I Was Here

Previously: Beyoncé's Full Interview With Katie Couric on 20/20 [VIDEO]

Nicki Minaj - Superbass


Nicki Minaj - Turn Me On + Roman In Moscow

Previously: Nicki Minaj - Stupid Hoe

Nicki Minaj - Stupid Hoe

Nicki Minaj dropped the promo single "Roman In Moscow" on us a few weeks ago, which she called the "whackest track" on her upcoming sophomore album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. After hearing her first official single "Stupid Hoe," I'm not completely sure.  Y'all let me know what you think about it though!

Nicki Minaj - Stupid Hoe

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Mary J. Blige Clears Up Beyoncé Misquote & Speaks on Lil Kim vs. Nicki Minaj Beef [VIDEO]

During a stop in Chicago, Mary J. Blige hit up Big Boi's WGCI Morning Riot Show and put EVERYTHING out there.  Watch below as she speaks on her doubts in her love life, a misquote about Beyoncé, the beef between Nicki Minaj and Lil Kim, and her future projects.



Thoughts?? Hit me up on Facebook or Twitter!

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Previously: Mary J. Blige Talks Drake & Rick Ross On Chelsea Lately [VIDEO]

Nicki Minaj Claims "Roman In Moscow" Is The Wackest Song On Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded [VIDEO]

Yesterday, Nicki Minaj had the internet going nuts when she dropped the lead single "Roman In Moscow" from her upcoming sophomore effort Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. MTV News caught up with the Barbie on the red carpet of Billboard's Women In Music event where she claimed that her new single is "the wackest thing on Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded." Watch the full clip below!

We'll see!

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Previously: Nicki Minaj - Roman In Moscow

New Music: Nicki Minaj - Roman In Moscow

Nicki taps into Roman, one of her many personalities, for her sophomore album's lead single "Roman In Moscow." Before you jump to conclusions, it has nothing to do with "Niggas In Paris," thankfully.  Check out the song below, and let me know what you think about Nicki Minaj's new single!

Nicki Minaj - Roman In Moscow

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The Nominees For The 2011 Grammy Awards Are Out!

While there are tons of music award shows all year long, the crème de la crème has always been The Grammys.  Today the full list of nominees was announced, which has led to many mixed reactions.

Check out a select list below, and hit the jump to see more nominations along with Twitter reactions from celebrities!

Record Of The Year

• Adele - Rolling In The Deep
• Bon Iver - Holocene
• Bruno Mars - Grenade
• Mumford & Sons - The Cave
• Katy Perry - Firework

Album Of The Year

• Adele - 21
• Foo Fighters - Wasting Light
• Lady Gaga - Born This Way
• Bruno Mars - Doo-Wops & Hooligans
• Rihanna - Loud

Best New Artist

• The Band Perry
• Bon Iver
• J. Cole
• Nicki Minaj
• Skrillex

Best Rap Performance

• Chris Brown, Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes - Look At Me Now
• Jay-Z & Kanye West - Otis
• Lupe Fiasco - The Show Goes On
• Nicki Minaj & Drake - Moment 4 Life
• Wiz Khalifa - Black And Yellow

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration

• Beyoncé & Andre 3000 - Party
• DJ Khaled, Drake, Rick Ross & Lil Wayne - I'm On One
• Dr. Dre, Eminem & Skylar Grey - I Need A Doctor
• Rihanna & Drake - What's My Name?
• Kelly Rowland & Lil Wayne - Motivation
• Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi & Fergie - All Of The Lights

Best Rap Album

• Jay-Z & Kanye West - Watch The Throne
• Lil Wayne - Tha Carter IV
• Lupe Fiasco - Lasers
• Nicki Minaj - Pink Friday
• Kanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy

Best R&B Album

• Chris Brown - F.A.M.E.
• El Debarge - Second Chance
• R. Kelly - Love Letter
• Ledisi - Pieces Of Me
• Kelly Price - Kelly

Best R&B Performance

• Marsha Ambrosius - Far Away
• Ledisi - Pieces Of Me
• Kelly Price & Stokely (of Mint Condition) - Not My Daddy
• Corinne Bailey Rae - Is This Love
• Charlie Wilson - You Are

Best Traditional R&B Performance

• Eric Benet - Sometimes I Cry
• Cee Lo Green & Melanie Fiona - Fool For You
• R. Kelly - Radio Message
• Raphael Saadiq - Good Man
• Betty Wright & The Roots - Surrender

For a full list visit the official Grammys website.

Reactions on Twitter were mixed.  Do you agree with the nominations or do you think artists like Jill Scott were snubbed? Hit me up!

Jay-Z, Kanye West, NIcki Minaj & Maroon 5 Add Star Power To The 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show [VIDEO]

The 2011 Victoria's Secret fashion show just went off the air moments ago, but thanks to Yardie, the highlights of the show have been captured.  Musical guests Kanye West, Maroon 5, Jay-Z and Nicki Minaj definitely brought energy to the fashion show that I haven't seen in years.

Watch below as Kanye performs "Stronger," which he dedicated to his late mother. Hit the jump to see Jay-Z join 'Ye for "Ni**as In Paris" and to watch Maroon 5 and Nicki Minaj hit the stage!

Kanye West- "Stronger"

New Music Video: Birdman ft. Nicki Minaj & Lil Wayne - Y.U. Mad

Birdman, Lil Wayne, and Lil Wayne (no typo here) all got together to Kanye shrug off the haters in their new music video for "Y.U. Mad." Check out the visuals below, and let me know what you think about Nicki as the female Weezy!

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Previously: Busta Rhymes & Birdman Officially Announce His YMCMB Signing [VIDEO]

Nicki Minaj & David Guetta Open The AMAs [VIDEO]

Nicki Minaj and David Guetta opened up the AMAs last night with a performance of their collab "Turn Me On" and her hit "Superbass." Her performance may not have been that great, but she was definitely the star of the night as she took home both Hip Hop Artist of the Year and Best Hip Hop Album.

Watch below, and tell me what emoticons come to mind while watching Nicki "sing."



Here are mine: O_O (at the outfit), o_O (the second she sang into the microphone) and -__- (about 2 min in)

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Previously: Big Sean ft. Nicki Minaj - Dance (A$$) [Music Video]

New Music Video: Big Sean ft. Nicki Minaj - Dance (A$$)

Today's been a big day for mainstream music, and Big Sean adds to the list of hot releases with the reveal of his music video to the club anthem "Dance (A$$)." I'm not sure how Big Sean's gonna top Finally Famous as far as singles go, but with this momentum I'm sure he'll be able to!



O_O

Previously: Big Sean - Finally Originals [New Mixtape]