Nicki Minaj Covers BlackBook

Nicki Minaj Covers BlackBook

She just keeps getting more prolific and Nicki Minaj is on the cover of the latest issue of BlackBook magazine.

The Pink Friday rapper explained that while things are great for her now, she almost gave up on her dream of being a rock star.

“I had no money, I had no one to call, and I was out on my own. I also had the burden of not wanting to tell my mother that I was out of a job, and could I come back home? Besides faith in God, the only thing that got me through that time was the fear of what would happen to my family if I didn’t make it. I remember thinking, I don’t know if this is ever going work but I’m going to give it one final try.”

As for the comparisons to Lady GaGa, Nicki shared, “We both do the awkward, non-pretty thing. What we’re saying - what I’m saying, anyway - is that it’s okay to be weird. And maybe your weird is my normal. Who’s to say? I think it’s an attitude we both share.”

When it comes to guys, “I’m not the type to be talking to a random dude in the club. Unless I know him, I don’t even want to be introduced to him, because it always turns into me being perceived as the ultimate whore-bag. I remember one time I saw a guy, someone famous, who was at one of my parties. I kissed him on the cheek and went to my seat, and they put up a story that me and him left together that night and went to a hotel.”


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Nicki Minaj Refuses to Ride Escalators

Nicki Minaj Refuses to Ride Escalators

 

The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards.Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA.February 13, 2011. (Bauer Griffin)

 Nicki Minaj reportedly caused a fuss at the National Basketball Players Association Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday, after insisting photographers travel to her backstage area at the JW Marriott hotel because she didn’t want to take the escalator.

 A source told the New York Post newspaper: "There was a little drama... She had time before she was due to go onstage, but she couldn't be persuaded.

“But the photographers and crews were desperate for her picture, so they all had to come upstairs and hustle backstage to get the shot.

“Nicki was polite and posed up."

It is not known if Nicki Minaj didn’t want to travel on the moving stairway because of a phobia or because of what she was wearing. If she does have a fear of escalators, Nicki Minaj would not be the only star to have an unusual phobia.

Actor Johnny Depp suffers from clourophobia, a fear of clowns, while Billy Bob Thornton has a phobia of antique furniture and Nicole Kidman has admitted to an irrational fear of butterflies.

At the Gala on Saturday, Nicki’s friend Rihanna performed, while other A-list stars in attendance included Beyonce and her husband, Jay-Z, Justin Bieber, P. Diddy, Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Ne-Yo, Gene Simmons and Steven Tyler.

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Nicki Minaj: BOA Babe

Nicki Minaj: BOA Babe

Stepping out for a delicious meal, Nicki Minaj was spotted at BOA Steakhouse in West Hollywood last night (February 20).

The Pink Friday rapper looked snazzy as she stepped out of her car, sporting a grey top and some colorful skin-tight trousers.

Over the weekend, Nicki Minaj reportedly refused to use the escalators at the National Basketball Players Association Gala at the JW Marriott hotel in LA.

Citing her fear of a moving staircase, Miss Nicki Minaj had to find other means of getting around before her performance. "There was a little drama... She had time before she was due to go onstage, but she couldn't be persuaded.”

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Nicki Minaj, Drake & Lil Wayne's All-Star Weekend

Nicki Minaj, Drake & Lil Wayne's All-Star Weekend

Joining in on the National Basketball Association happenings, Nicki Minaj made her rounds at the All-Star Weekend parties in Los Angeles on Saturday night (February 19).

The "Right Thru Me" hitmaker teamed up with Drake and Lil Wayne as the trio attended the IMP Entertainment and Steve Marlton Worldwide Allstar Event at Siren Studios.

Miss Minaj also was among the many big names making appearances at the JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE for Ciroc's NBA Player's Association Gala.


Not only an attendee, the Pink Friday songstress graced the stage for a rockin' performance just one night after having delivered a weekend-starting club set at Exchange on Friday night alongside her sideman SB.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The Week In Pictures (10 0f 30 pict)

The Week In Pictures

While Kim Kardashian was perfecting her sultry pout, Lady Gaga emerged from an egg and Taylor Lautner led a mystery woman through LAX. See all the best photos of all the best things that happened this week!

 

 

The 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards.Staples Center, Los Angeles, CA.February 13, 2011.
(February 13, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

 

Television personality Lauren Conrad arrives at the Pure Nightclub at Caesars Palace to celebrate her birthday February 12, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Conrad turned 25 on February 1.
(February 11, 2011 - Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images North America)

Recording artist Nicki Minaj arrives at the Cash Money Records Annual Pre-Grammy Awards Party at The Lot on February 12, 2011 in West Hollywood, California.
(February 11, 2011 - Photo by Amanda Edwards/Getty Images North America)

 

 

Recording artist Rihanna arrives at the Gucci and RocNation Pre-GRAMMY Brunch at the Soho House on February 12, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
(February 11, 2011 - Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images North America)

 

Vanilla Ice (aka Robert Van Winkle) rehearses a routine with his professional skating partner Katie Stainsby as they prepare for the sixth season of "Dancing on Ice." .
(February 12, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

Musician Joe Jonas backstage at the Calvin Klein Men's Collection Fall 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at 205 West 39th Street on February 13, 2011 in New York City.
(February 12, 2011 - Photo by Henry Dziekan/Getty Images North America)

 

Taylor Lautner arrives off a late night flight with a mystery girl at LAX (Los Angeles International Airport).
(February 13, 2011 - Photo by Bauer Griffin)

Jimmy Fallon performs with the Roots Crew at the 7th Annual Roots Jam Session hosted by Jimmy Fallon at the Music Box on February 12, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.
(February 11, 2011 - Photo by Toby Canham/Getty Images North America)

 

 

"True Grit" star Hailee Steinfeld attends Finch And Partners' pre-BAFTA Party at Mark's Bar in central London.
(February 13, 2011 - Photo by PacificCoastNews.com)

 

 

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Nicki Minaj: Gearing Up for the Grammys

Nicki Minaj: Gearing Up for the Grammys

Gearing up for her first experience on the grand stage, Nicki Minaj was spotted arriving at the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles on Saturday (February 12).

The "Right Thru Me" singer is preparing for her first Grammy weekend, as she's nominated for her first Grammy and will be among the star presenters, as well.

Aside from her Grammy doings, Miss Nicki Minaj recently partnered with 1-800-Flowers for the Pink Collection just in time for the Valentine's Day holiday.

A report tells that "customers can choose from four different pink rose bouquets including the Everlasting Love package, which features a mixture of pink and red roses and white calla lilies."


Prices range from $44- $349 and include a download of one of Nicki's romantically-themed singles including "Moment 4 Life," "Save Me" and "Right Thru Me."

 

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Nicki Minaj: 2011 Grammy Awards Arrival

Nicki Minaj: 2011 Grammy Awards Arrival

Continuing on her meteoric rise to fame, Nicki Minaj showed up at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards this evening (February 13).

The “Pink Friday” rapper was glad to be part of the festivities as she posed for the press at Los Angeles’ Staples Center with her multi-colored hairdo situated in an upright style.

Nicki Minaj is one of the night’s presenters, along with Neil Patrick Harris, Miley Cyrus, Kris Kristofferson, Norah Jones, and Selena Gomez.

As for performers, there’s plenty of talent scheduled, including Drake, Cee-Lo, Eminem, Katy Perry, and Lady GaGa.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Nicki Minaj: "Moment 4 Life" Video On the Way

Nicki Minaj: 

"Moment 4 Life" Video On the Way

Her fans have patiently waited for this, and tomorrow will bring Nicki Minaj's long-awaited “Moment 4 Life” video on MTV.

The clip, which was shot in December in Los Angeles, features Young Money labelmate Drake and is rumored to show the pair playing up their "are they or aren't they?" relationship with a kiss, says MTV’s website.


Of the video, Drake said, "I think it's crazy that somehow, some higher power brought all these individuals together."

"I remember being on the [tour] bus when Wayne played me ‘Tha Carter III,’ which went on to sell a million copies in one week. Then it was ‘Thank Me Later.’ It was this big pressure, and that went on to sell what it did,” the Canadian rapper added.

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Celebrity Pictures – Nicki Minaj In London

Celebrity Pictures – Nicki Minaj In London

Nicki Minaj certainly seems to be everywhere these days! She is certainly a star on the rise, recently appearing on the cover of V magazine.

Nicki was spotted outside the KISS FM radio station in London, England, looking very, um, pink. I love that she has such an interesting sense of style. Nicki has made it clear that her look is all her, and that she has final approval on everything she wears, but I can’t help thinking that she reminds me of Lady Gaga! What do you think?


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Nicki Minaj to V: You Will Remember Me!

Nicki Minaj to V: You Will Remember Me!

What do Nicki Minaj and Ted Williams have in common? Little, except for this: neither wants to be forgotten.

Williams sent this message to America before leaving for rehab this week, while Nicki Minaj says in the latest issue of V:

“I’m an entertainer - I like to make people laugh. Some will hate it and some will love it, but all will remember it. And that’s what I want: to be remembered. Even if I’m saying something hard-core or controversial, there’s always a touch of humor, and if you don’t like it, it means I’m stirring things up inside of you.”

Speaking on her unique persona, the rapper also says: “I would crumple up and die if I had to wake up and be the same person every day."

She certainly changes things up in this magazine's pictorial. Click on the following images to enlarge each one:

Nicki Minaj takes to the cover of V in this picture. She's the next big thing in the music business.

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Nicki Minaj is a character, that's for sure. She poses her for V magazine.

We're not really clear on what's going on here. It's a photo of Nicki Minaj from V.

We can safely say that Nicki Minaj has a unique look. She show it off in this picture.

Keep your eye on Nicki Minaj. Closely. The artist is really going places.

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Nicki Minaj In V Magazine

 Nicki Minaj In V Magazine

Nicki Minaj is featured in V Magazine’s latest issue “The Discovery Issue”, which hits newsstands tomorrow.

In it, she shares that despite having a team, she has the final say on everything:

“Everything I do has been approved by me personally. My team is mostly made up of guys, but none of them would ever think about telling me what to wear or what to do with my hair. They know that ultimately I’m gonna do what I’m gonna do.”

On wanting to be remembered:

“I’m an entertainer – I like to make people laugh,” she says. “Some will hate it and some will love it, but all will remember it. And that’s what I want: to be remembered. Even if I’m saying something hard-core or controversial, there’s always a touch of humor, and if you don’t like it, it means I’m stirring things up inside of you.”

On being herself, but ever-changing:

“I just always want to do ‘me,’ but ‘me’ changes every day. I would crumble up and die if I had to wake up and be the same person every day. I don’t silence those voices anymore. I just let them speak.”

I think Nicki Minaj is only going to be more popular this year – she’s on the rise!

 

Photos courtesy of V Magazine

Photographers: Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin