Nicki Minaj Covers ‘The Greats’ Issue Of T Magazine
As she gears up for her fourth studio album, Nicki Minaj graces one of seven covers for T: The New York Times Style Magazine’s “The Greats” issue.
In the fashionable photos, shot by famed photographer Patrick Demarchelier, the Young Money queen strikes a fierce pose in designers including Alaïa, Louis Vuitton, Sophie Buhai, Phillip Lim, and more.
She also opens up about her next album, which she said would have a “super, super iconic” title. “Sonically, I know what the album’s about to sound like,” she said. “I know what this album is gonna mean to my fans. This album is everything in my life coming full circle and me being truly, genuinely happy. It feels almost like a celebration. The last album, The Pinkprint, was almost like my diary, closing the chapter on certain things and not knowing if I was happy or sad about beginning new chapters. I was really writing about feeling unsure. Now, I can tell you guys what happened for the last two years of my life. I know who I am. I am getting Nicki Minaj figured out with this album and I’m loving her.”
Minaj called this “the most inspired and free and excited” she’s been since she started “releasing albums through a label.” But she doesn’t blame anyone for the way she’s handled her albums thus far.
“Artists do it to themselves,” she said. “I’m not going to blame a label. You just overthink. When you’re doing your own little thing, you feel like, I can be myself, I can be crazy. When you start working with a record company, you start thinking you need a bigger sound. I wanted to get back to the place where I wasn’t second-guessing things so much. Sometimes simple is O.K.”
Reflecting on her career thus far, Minaj also showed gratitude for the hurdles she’s overcome while explaining their challenges too.
“I kind of love that I’ve had to go through so many hurdles to get where I am because I feel like I deserve it,” she said. “I had so much going against me in the beginning: being black, being a woman, being a female rapper. No matter how many times I get on a track with everyone’s favorite M.C. and hold my own, the culture never seems to want to give me my props as an M.C., as a lyricist, as a writer. I got to prove myself a hundred times, whereas the guys that came in around the same time as I did, they were given the titles so much quicker without anybody second-guessing.”
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Minaj appears on one of seven covers of T Magazine, alongside director Park Chan-Wook, artist Claes Oldenburg, writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, actor Amy Adams, composer Stephen Sondheim, and fashion designer Dries Van Noten.
#RHoA: NeNe Leaks abusing prescription Drugs?
NeNe Leakes‘ feud with Kim and Brielle Biermann continues. The Don’t Be Tardy stars’ further stirred the drama pot over the weekend when they insinuated that NeNe has a prescription pill problem.
It all started when Kim posted a mysterious tweet that read, “I see she got a refill again.”
Then, Kim’s daughter really added fuel to the fire chiming in “just because it’s prescribed doesn’t mean you can’t abuse it! #chageurdose.”
Still, the tweets in question could have been about anyone, right?
Well, one fan quickly caught on to the game Kim and Brielle were playing and called them out on insinuating that NeNe is abusing prescription pills.
“See this is the s*** that NeNe be talking about. So now ya’ll are insinuating that she abuses prescription medication,” one fan wrote.
It didn’t take long for NeNe to jump in and call out Kim and Brielle; claiming that neither knows anything about her.
However, NeNe wasn’t done there and reiterated her previous sentiments about Brielle and Kim; once again calling them “racist” and “white trash.”
To make matters even worse, NeNe threatened to take Kim to court over her accusations.
“See what I’m saying! Kim hasn’t been around me in years. When she came to my white party, it was the first time I had been around her in years! She would be the last to know anything about me. She gone find herself in court if she keeps playing this game #whitetrash #racist,” NeNe wrote.
Kim needs her azz kicked!
#EMPIRE: Serayah Drops ‘Driving Me’ Video Feat. Jazze Pha
“Empire” star Serayah has released the official music video for her single, “Driving Me,” featuring Jazze Pha.
The Ben Griffin-directed visual is giving me a lot of Aaliyah realness, but the song is a bop and Serayah is jamming in the video.
WATCH HERE
Thoughts?
#NEWMUSIC: Stream Keyshia Cole’s New Album ’11:11 Reset’
Keyshia Cole is back. Three years after reaching the Point of No Return, the R&B songstress resurfaces with 11:11 Reset, a tale of heartbreak and redemption following a public divorce.
Her seventh album, 11:11 boasts 11 tracks, including guest appearances from DJ Khaled, Remy Ma, French Montana, Young Thug, Kamaiyah, and Too $hort, as well as production from DJ Mustard, Danja, and Bongo By The Way.
Prior to unleashing the LP, Cole unveiled “You,” “Incapable,” “Best Friend,” and “Vault,” which are all scattered across the new album. Elsewhere, fans can hear “Unbothered,” “Right Time,” and “Emotional.”
During an interview with Rap-Up earlier this year, Cole explained the title’s significance. “For the past year, I’ve been seeing 11:11 constantly and to my understanding, you’re aligned spiritually with your destiny and everything that is meant to be in your life is happening at the right time,” she said. “The timing is right. Everything is right. Reset is definitely cohesive with that.”
11:11 Reset marks Keyshia’s first release on Epic Records after leaving Interscope. “I’ve been working on this album for a minute now, before I even signed to Epic,” she said. “It’s been a blessing to be able to have Epic on my team and me be on Epic’s team with L.A. Reid and Doug Morris. To have that support has been tremendous to me and the musical process has been awesome because they’ve contribute to that, as well. It’s just about realizing once you’re done with something, it’s time to move on and work on yourself and build yourself. That’s the whole vibe I felt during this process.”
#NEWHIPHOP from RICK ROSS – ‘TIPTOE’N’
Rick Ross is “TipToe’N” on his haters with the release of his latest loose single.
Over Ben Billions’ hypnotic instrumental, Renzel sips on some syrup, makes withdrawals, and pulls up in a Wraith, before clapping back at competitors.
The song, which also references taxes, court cases, cigars, and lobsters, is just the latest release from Rozay. In September, he also dropped a loose remix of Total’s “Can’t You See.”
LISTEN HERE
Mariah Carey’s Home Burglarized Of $50g Worth Of Items.
Thieves broke into the Mariah’s home at roughly 3 a.m. on Thursday and stole $50,000 worth of items, TMZ reported.
The crooks made off with handbags and sunglasses belonging to the “All I Want For Christmas Is You” singer, but they did not take any of her jewelry, according to the celebrity gossip website.
Carey, 47, was in New York at the time of the break-in. Nobody was at the residence when the thieves entered, and a ladder was reportedly left behind in the backyard.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's Cars BURGLARIZED!
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's cars were broken into in the driveway of their Bel Air mansion on Friday. Fortunately, the suspect did not make his way inside the couple's home, but the Los Angeles Police Department says "a witness observed a suspect enter and exit the victim's vehicle and then flee the location" and that "a second suspect who was hiding in some bushes also fled the location." The first suspect "took personal items from the victim's vehicle."
TMZ also stated that a male suspect burglarized three of Kim and Kanye's vehicles at around 4 a.m. and stole an iPhone that belonged to one of their staff members. Their security guard allegedly chased the suspect off the property and he was also caught on the home's security cameras. Mariah Carey's Beverly Hills mansion was also burglarized that same day when $50,000 worth of bags and sunglasses were stolen.
The burglary comes a little over a year after Kim was robbed and held at gunpoint in her Paris hotel room during Paris Fashion Week. During a recent episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Kim opened up about the terrifying experience, saying, "Ever since Paris, I just go through this worst case scenario mode in my head." Thankfully Kim and her family are OK.
#WOMP! Hazel E FIRED From ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood’
Hazel E has been fired from “Love & Hip Hop Hollywood.”
TMZ reports the decision was made prior to her homophobic remarks.
“Love and Hip Hop Hollywood” is done with Hazel-E — she’s been dropped from the hit show, but producers claim it’s NOT because she said all gays should burn in hell.
A spokesperson for VH1 and the show’s producers, Monami and Eastern, say they collectively decided not to pick up Hazel’s option for the next season of ‘LHHH’ — but the decision was made on Oct. 4. That’s a full 2 weeks before Hazel and her boyfriend went on a heinously homophobic social media rant.
Sources connected to production tell us Hazel had already worn out her welcome by the time she made the remark about gays and the Bible. We’re told she pissed off producers back in September, during the reunion show taping, which is why they pulled the plug.
As we reported, ‘LHH’ creator Mona Scott-Young was infuriated by Hazel’s verbal attack, and made sure VH1 knew it … perhaps to squash any possibility of bringing her back.
Harvey Weinstein Staying in Arizona After Completing ‘Intensive Therapy’
Harvey Weinstein is wrapping up the first part of his treatment in Scottsdale and headed to the next phase of his rehabilitation, which will also take place in Arizona.
Sources close to Weinstein tell us the producer has completed the “intensive” part of his treatment while staying at the Phoenician resort in Scottsdale.
We’re told while he stayed at the resort, professionals traveled to him so he could take part in therapy sessions, which were apparently thorough and intensive.
While he’s leaving the first phase of treatment, his team is adamant he will continue outpatient therapy while remaining in Arizona for the next 4-6 weeks.
We’re told reports of the producer leaving the state on Saturday are plain false.
We’re told throughout his treatment in Arizona, Weinstein had access to his phone and continued to keep in contact with business and family associates.
#FIRSTLOOK: Watch the Trailer for Lena Waithe and Common’s New Showtime Series ‘The Chi’
After making history as the first black woman to win an Emmy for comedy writing (on Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang’s Master of None) earlier this year, Lena Waithe is levelling up with her own show, The Chi. Executive produced by Common and directed by Rick Famuyiwa (Dope, Confirmation), the series is “a powerful coming-of-age drama series about an interconnected group of working-class African-Americans on Chicago’s volatile south side.” The cast includes Moonlight‘s Alex Hibbert, Straight Outta Compton‘s Jason Mitchell and The Get Down‘s Yolanda Ross, as well as Waithe and Common.
The Chi premieres January 7, 2018, on Showtime. Check out the trailer below.
Kerry Washington Gets Honored at GLSEN Respect Awards!
Kerry Washington received a special honor at the GLSEN Respect Awards!
The 40-year-old actress stepped out at the annual event on Friday night (October 20) at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles.
She was also joined by Milo Ventimiglia, Darby Stanchfield and Tony Goldwyn.
The award ceremony helps to showcase the work of students, educators, individuals and corporations who have made a significant impact on the lives of LGBTQ youth.
During the event, Kerry was honored with the Inspiration Award.
“When you ensure the protection of one, you make space for all,” Kerry said while on stage.
Protester Hugs Nazi Outside Richard Spencer Event, Asks ‘Why Do You Hate Me?’
Thousands of demonstrators were in Gainesville, Florida, on Thursday to protest a speech by white nationalist Richard Spencer, but one tried to counteract the hate with a hug.
It happened when a man wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with swastikas was surrounded by screaming protesters.
The man, later identified as Randy Furniss by the Gainesville Sun, was punched by one protester in a photo that has since gone viral.
But Aaron Courtney, a high school football coach in Gainesville, tried a different tactic. He went up to Furniss and tried to engage him in a more loving manner.
A video posted to Twitter by user Politics 4 Dummies shows Courtney hugging Furniss while asking him, “Why don’t you like me, dog?”
The 31-year-old Courtney told the New York Daily News the moment came after four hours of protesting Spencer’s speech.
“I had the opportunity to talk to someone who hates my guts and I wanted to know why. During our conversation, I asked him, ‘Why do you hate me? What is it about me? Is it my skin color? My history? My dreadlocks?’”
Courtney said he almost broke out in tears as Furniss ignored his questions, but decided that maybe “he just needs love. Maybe he never met an African-American like this.”
A nazi and a black man.....America 2017 #SpencerAtUF pic.twitter.com/sSaG36EuOr— Politics 4 Dummies (@Politics4dum) October 19, 2017
That’s when Courtney asked Furniss for the hug, which the man gave despite some initial resistance.
“I reached over and the third time, he wrapped his arms around me, and I heard God whisper in my ear, ‘You changed his life,’” Courtney told the Daily News.
Courtney said when he asked Furniss once again, “Why do you hate me?” Furniss finally answered, “I don’t know.”
Courtney took that as a honest response.
“I believe that was his sincere answer. He really doesn’t know,” Courtney said.
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‘HERE COMES THE BOOM’
You ever have one of those thunderous ripple farts that last like 4 seconds longer than expected? I kinda feel like this is the result of that.
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