Nicki Minaj criticises Grammys for 2012 Best New Artist snub amid The Weeknd controversy: ‘They gave it to the white man’

LAFAYETTE, La. -- A University of Louisiana at Lafayette student who just graduated is thanking rap artist Nicki Minaj for paying his tuition.Three years ago, someone on Twitter reached out to Minaj with a request for the musician to help pay for college.

clothing lines and reigning over the music charts, female rappers like Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj showed their dominance.There will never be another year in music quite like 2020. Covid-19 restrictions canceled in-person concerts and music festivals, ravaged the touring industry, and changed awards shows as we know them.

Nicki Minaj made a splash in the music industry with the launch of her rap career — and she has been taking the world by storm ever since.Born Onika Tanya Maraj in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Minaj moved to Queens, New York, at the age of 5 with her family. She went on to graduate from Fiorello H.

 Nicki Minaj  is still settling into motherhood just two months after giving birth to her baby boy--and now, she’s sharing the very first sneak peek at her bundle of joy with all of her dedicated fans. Over the weekend, the rapper finally introduced her Twitter followers to her 2-month-old by using the new feature that lets users post audio recordings.

Nicki Minaj is sharing her baby boy's sweet voice with the world. The 37-year-old rapper recently took to Twitter to share a voice memo featuring the 2-month-old son she shares with her husband, Kenneth Petty.In the voice recording, Minaj encourages her newborn to «say hi to the Barbz,» her fans' moniker. «Say hi,» Minaj instructs. «Whatcha doin'? Say somethin'!»At Minaj's encouragement, the baby boy coos, causing his proud mom to gush over him.«Aw you said hi to the Barbz,» she exclaims.

Nothing like some good Twitter drama, huh?

Recording Academy unveiled the list of contenders during a remote event on Tuesday (24 November).Nominees for Best Rock Performance include Fiona Apple for “Shameika”, Haim for “The Steps”, Phoebe Bridgers for “Kyoto”, “Stay High” by Brittany Howard, “Daylight” by Grace Potter, and “Not” by Big Thief, a four-person band fronted by Adrienne Lenker.Big Thief, Howard, Bridgers and Apple have also received recognition in the Best Rock Song category, which comprises 80 per cent female

The Weeknd called out the Grammys hours after the 2021 nominations were announced on Tuesday, November 24.“The Grammys remain corrupt,” the “Blinding Lights” singer, 30, tweeted on Tuesday. “You owe me, my fans and the industry transparency…”The Weeknd was shut out completely by the Recording Academy despite his album, After Hours, and its many singles being a staple on the airwaves.

Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty are displaying some PDA after becoming parents! The couple, who welcomed a son back in September, look happy and in love in new pics posted on Minaj's Instagram.A few of the pics show Minaj in a white dress, which she paired with a black belt, gloves and thigh highs. Meanwhile, Petty sported a black outfit that featured neon yellow and pink accents.

Nicki Minaj sometimes forgives those who have done her wrong, but she never forgets. When fans were clearly upset that The Weeknd’s After Hours was snubbed by the 63rd Grammy Awards nominees, even with “Blinding Lights” being one of the biggest songs of the year, Nicki, 37, vented about her own perceived slight at the hands of the Recording Academy.

Dua Lipa win in 2019 with Billie Eilish's earlier this year. (Both are big-time nominees at the upcoming 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards.) Now, will the run continue in 2021?This year's nominees are a genre-spanning, chart-topping class comprising Ingrid Andress, Phoebe Bridgers, Chika, Noah Cyrus, D Smoke, Doja Cat, Kaytranada and Megan Thee Stallion.

 Nicki Minaj  is giving her dedicated fans a special treat for supporting all of her endeavors over the course of the last decade. In honor of the 10th anniversary of her beloved debut album, the rapper has released the deluxe edition, titled  Pink Friday: The Complete Edition .

Nicki Minaj, 37, and Kenneth Petty, 42, appeared to have an at home date night while enjoying the American Music Awards with friends on Nov. 22, just under two months since they welcomed their son.

Get ready to go up close and personal with Nicki Minaj.

Nicki Minaj is giving fans an up close and personal look at her life in a new HBO Max docuseries! The “MEGATRON” rapper, 37, announced the news in a video on Instagram on Friday, and promised to deliver a “next level” doc that her beloved “Barbz” with cherish “forever.” Nicki, who introduced herself as Onika Tanya Maraj (her real name), rocked a bright orange wig, front bangs and a half-up, half-down hairstyle.