Drake & Nicki Minaj NOT Married, According To Twitter

Drake & Nicki Minaj NOT Married, According To Twitter


by Allen Jacobs



posted August 28, 2010 at 10:01PM MST

UPDATE: Skeptics were right, it was all a publicity stunt. Young Money marriage has been "annulled."



On Thank Me Later's "Miss Me," Drake professed his love to Young Money label-mate Nicki Minaj. "I love Nicki Minaj, I told her I’d admit it / I hope one day we get married just to say we fuckin' did it / And girl I’m fucking serious I’m with it if you with it / 'Cause your verses turn me on and your pants are mighty fitted," rapped the Toronto sensation, expected to reach platinum this week.



Well, according to Twitter, that verse was prophecy.



The evening of Friday of August 27, both rappers revealed that they had "tied the knot" via Twitter. Official word for Young Money Records has yet to be provided, but the confirming tweets are below:


@nickiminaj Baby I am never scared. PROUD is more the word I would use.


6:06 EST via web

Drizzy Drake

drakkardnoir


Please refer to @nickiminaj as Mrs. Aubrey Drake Graham and dont stare at her too long. She's finally mine. :)

Fri Aug 27 6:18pm EST via web

Drizzy Drake

drakkardnoir


Yes, its true. Drake and I tied the knot. > RT @drakkardnoir @nickiminaj Baby I am never scared. PROUD is more the word I would use.

6:21 EST via ÜberTwitter

Nicki Minaj

NICKIMINAJ


(August 27)



UPDATE: Nicki Minaj confirmed to E! News that Friday's mutual Twitter confirmations were in fact a joke.

Dear Barbz, My husband Drake and I have decided to have our marriage annulled. We'll maintain joint custody. Luv, HB


less than a minute ago via web

Nicki Minaj

NICKIMINAJ
 
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Lil Wayne To Be Released From Jail Early

News: Lil Wayne To Be Released From Jail Early


Wednesday, Jul 14, 2010 10:55PM

Written by Cyrus Langhorne

Grammy-winning rapper Lil Wayne will reportedly shave off four months from his one-year jail sentence as new reports suggest he will depart Rikers Island this fall.



According to reports, Weezy F. Baby is set to come home by early November.



Lil Wayne is approximately halfway through his one-year jail sentence, which began March 8 when the superstar MC turned himself into authorities after reaching a plea deal. According to prison records accessed by MTV News, the rapper has a projected release date of November 4. Pending any violations or infractions for behavioral issues, the rapper is expected to see the light of day eight months after entering prison. (MTV)

This week, Wayne released a letter to fans detailing his daily routine behind bars.



"So I've been writing and let me be the first to tell you that the lyrics that I'm writing are... well there's no word that I can think of that properly defines them. Amazing would be too typical and perfect would be unfair. I listen to the radio sometimes, emphasis on sometimes, and I hear the new music. I like some. I applaud my Young Money family for what they're doing. As I'm not surprised. This is what we're supposed to do. Congrats to Drake and Nicki for all their recent success. Those 2 are going to have me retiring early. I love my team. Much love to Tez and Mack. I know that people are inquisitive of what I do all day, so here goes. I wake up around 11AM. Have some coffee. Call my kids, and my wonderful mother. I then shower up. Read fan mail. Have lunch. Back on the phone. Read a book or write some thoughts down. Have dinner. Phone. Pushups. Then I listen to ESPN on the radio. Read the bible, then sleep. That's my day." (Weezy Thanx You)

Drake recently shared his views about the impact Wayne's time away has had on Young Money.



"His approach with his artists is very trusting, very fearless, and because of that, we have been put out into the world like trying to make people love us for who we are on our own, without Wayne," Drake explained in an interview. "So with Wayne gone, its possible for me and her (Nicki Minaj) to still thrive. I think that's the best approach and I respect Wayne so much, because he urged us to be ourselves maybe in anticipation for the day that he's not here. So we can still be ourselves without him. I don't need Wayne to be Drake. I'm a better Drake when Wayne is here, but I don't need Wayne to be Drake. Nicki doesn't need Wayne to be Nicki. She created Nicki [Minaj]. We're all a better team when he's here, but it's not a necessity. For us, it's a great thing so we can still carry this movement." (All Hip Hop)

According to Wayne's co-manager and Young Money CEO Cortez Bryant, a new EP called I'm Not A Human Being will hit stores in late September.



"I'm putting out a [Wayne] album called I'm Not A Human Being and I'll probably drop it on his birthday, September 27...We not about to roll out no three month set up. I'm not even putting it out in stores. We just gonna put it out virally and maybe package it up for Christmas. Give 'em a hard copy later for fan appreciation." (VIBE)

Lil Wayne was sentenced to a one-year bid behind bars last March on a 2007 gun possession conviction.

From SOHH.com
 
http://www.sohh.com/2010/07/lil_wayne_to_be_released_from_jail_early.html

Tracklisting For Drake's "Thank Me Later" Revealed

Tracklisting For Drake's "Thank Me Later" Revealed
May 21, 2010 12:37:00 AM CDT

by Slava Kuperstein

Fans awaiting details on Drake's upcoming studio debut, Thank Me Later, will be pleased to know that the album's tracklist has reportedly leaked.

The album features a formidable cast of features, as well as producers. Among the artists featured on the album are Alicia Keys, fellow Young Money rapper Nicki Minaj, and Jay-Z, according to AllThings-Fresh.net.

On the production front, frequent collaborator Boi-1da, Swizz Beatz and Kanye West are among those providing tracks. Half of the album's production is courtesy of Noah "40" Shebib, who executive produced Drake's Grammy Award-nominated mixtape, So Far Gone, and was behind the boards for Drake and Trey Songz' successful.
Below is the tracklist for Thank Me Later:

1. Fireworks (Feat. Alicia Keys) (Produced by Noah “40″ Shebib)

2. Karaoke (Produced by Francis & The Lights)

3. The Resistance (Produced by Noah “40″ Shebib)

4. Over (Produced by Boi-1da)

5. Show Me A Good Time (Produced by Kanye West)

6. Up All Night (Feat. Nicki Minaj) (Produced by Boi-1da)

7. Fancy (Feat. TI and Swizz Beatz) (Produced by Swizz Beatz)

8. Shut It Down (Feat. The Dream) (Produced by Noah “40″ Shebib and Omen)

9. Unforgettable (Feat. Young Jeezy) (Produced by Noah “40″ Shebib and Boi-1da)

10. Light Up (Feat. Jay-Z) (Produced by Noah “40″ Shebib and Tone Mason)

11. Miss Me (Feat. Lil Wayne) (Produced by Boi-1da and Noah “40″ Shebib)

12. Cece’s Interlude (Produced by Noah “40″ Shebib)

13. Find Your Love (Produced by Kanye West)

14. Thank Me Now (Produced by Timbaland)
 
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Rap Legend Eric B Blasts Nicki Minaj After Encounter

Rap Legend Eric B Blasts Nicki Minaj After Encounter
April 17, 2010 11:04:00 AM CDT | by Krysten Hughes

Legendary rap icon Eric B recently announced that his recent introduction to newcomer Nicki Minaj did not go as planned. In a rant on Twitter, Eric B wrote "Go fuck yourself" addressing the rap Barbie.

Reports are detailing that Eric B attempted to get a picture with Nicki for his daughter at a concert meet and greet. However, when the Hip Hop pioneer met Young Money's first lady, she disrespected him by treating him like a groupie, as though he had snuck past security to meet her.

Nicki Minaj, who has received positive feedback from her series of mixtape releases since 2009, has not released a statement in regards to Eric B addressing her behavior.

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http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.11056/title.rap-legend-eric-b-blasts-nicki-minaj-after-encounter

Sean Garrett Talks Of Inking Deal With Young Money, Speaks On Nicki Minaj

Sean Garrett Talks Of Inking Deal With Young Money, Speaks On Nicki Minaj
February 27, 2010 12:02:00 PM CST | by Krysten Hughes

Singer slash songwriter Sean Garrett may become the next addition to Lil Wayne's Young Money Millionaire's crew. In an interview with Rap-Up.com, he said “I’m really, really happy about what’s going on with me right now and I’m happy about my team. I’m definitely happy about my new venture.”

One aspect of Garretts's new venture includes teaming up with Lil Wayne's protégé, Nicki Minaj, for his latest single "Get It All" [listen], which was featured on his mixtape, The Pen: Vol 1, and will also appear on his forthcoming untitled LP, which is slated to drop this summer. Lil Wayne also has a spot on the new album, appearing on the second single.

When asked whether or not he will be inking a deal with Wayne's label, he replied “It’s in the sky. You just look up and watch the stars line up," he added, “We’re in negotiations right now. It’s almost done.”

This is not the first time the Atlanta resident alluded to inking a new deal since leaving Interscope Records. Last week in an interview with MTV, he said "You know I had to go through a few political situations to get my album where I wanted it to be, and to get the situation where I wanted it to be," he added, "Finally it's coming together in the right way. I got a lot of my friends that's endorsing me: Lil Wayne, my man Drake, [Nicki] Minaj.”

He also spoke to MTV about working with Young Money's first lady. "I'm really, really excited about Nicki because I think that what Nicki has understood is that she can do whatever she wants to do. She's a dreamer just like myself," he added, "She's taken her image to a whole other level with the whole Barbie thing. And I think she's very imaginative and her music's great and she's not scared of nothing. She's fearless. As long as you're fearless in life you can do anything."

Sean Garrett, who was dubbed "The Pen" by Jay-Z, penned hit singles for artists like Usher, Chris Brown, Beyonce, and Ciara. He has also been featured on singles with Ludacris, Keri Hilson, and Gucci Mane, showing off his vocals. His 2008 debut album, Turbo 919, was only released in Japan, making his latest LP a U.S. debut.

An official announcement is expected to be made within coming weeks on his website iamthepen.com about his new deal.

From HipHopDX.com

http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.10726/title.sean-garrett-talks-of-inking-deal-with-young-money-speaks-on-nicki-minaj

Lil Kim, Nicki Minaj, Trina, Eve On Ludacris' "Battle Of The Sexes"

Lil Kim, Nicki Minaj, Trina, Eve On Ludacris' "Battle Of The Sexes"
February 20, 2010 09:52:00 PM CST | by Allen Jacobs

While longtime-but-former Disturbing Tha Peace artist Shawnna is notably absent, Ludacris has enlisted some of the biggest female emcee talent from the last three decades of his forthcoming Battle Of The Sexes album. While the project first was introduced to the public as featuring Shawnna, the March 9th album instead features female talent including Lil Kim, Trina, Eve, Lil Mo, Crime Mob's Diamond and DXnext alum Nicki Minaj.

For male assistance, Luda's enlisted Trey Songz, Gucci Mane and Flo Rida for his March 9th DTP/Def Jam album.

The following is a tentative tracklisting:

1. Intro [Prod. by Xcel (for The Beatbangers)]
2. How Low [Prod. by T-Minus]
3. My Chick Bad (feat. Nicki Minaj) [Prod. by The Legendary Traxster]
4. Everybody Drunk (feat. Lil Scrappy) [Prod. by DJ Montay]
5. I Do It All Night (feat. Shawnna) [Prod. by B-Crucial & Tony Dinero]
6. Sex Room (feat. Trey Songz) [Prod. by Kajun]
7. I Know You Got A Man (feat. Flo Rida) [Prod. by Infinity]
8. Hey Ho (feat. Lil’ Kim & Lil’ Fate) [Prod. by Khao]
9. Party No Mo’ (feat. Gucci Mane) [Prod. by Bangladesh]
10. B.O.T.S. Radio (feat. Shawnna & I-20) [Prod. by The Runners]
11. Can’t Live With You (feat. Monica) [Prod. by Khao]
12. Feelin’ So Sexy (feat. Shawnna) [Prod. by Gaggie]
13. Tell Me A Secret (feat. Ne-Yo) [Prod. by Swizz Beatz]
14. My Chick Bad (Remix) (feat. Diamond, Trina & Eve) [Prod. by The Legendary Traxster]
15. Sexting (Bonus Track) [Prod. by The Neptunes]
16. How Low (Remix) (Deluxe Version Bonus Track) (feat. Ciara & Pitbull) [Prod. by T-Minus]
17. Rollercoaster (Deluxe Version Bonus Track) (feat. Shawnna & Dru Hill) [Prod. by Bangladesh]

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