The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards are getting a double dose of Nicki Minaj. Earlier today, the network announced that the Young Money raptress would be performing during the pre-show broadcast, and now, the Best New Artist nominee is getting her swerve on in a new promo clip for the ceremony.
Set to the tune of her hit “Your Love,” a young Nicki poses in the mirror, dreaming of one day ruling rap. But as the clip progresses, Minaj is shown dolled up like a classic ’50s debutante and zooms into the present as she hops on a motorcycle and speeds through the California streets.
“Ever since she was little, she dreamed of dominating the world of rap,” says the announcer. “Now the world—and every man in it—is beneath her stilettos.”
Debuting tonight on MTV’s 10 spot, the promo clip is an early taste of what Minaj will bring during her performance at the pre-show event, airing on Sunday, Sept. 12, at 8 p.m. The award show, hosted by Chelsea Handler, will follow at 9 p.m.
The tracklisting surfaced a few weeks ago, now here’s the official artwork for Faith Evan’s LP, Something About Faith, hitting stores on October 5th. 1. Intro 2. Still 3. Way You Move (feat. Snoop Dogg) 4. Gone Already 5. Worth It 6. Real Things 7. Party (feat. Redman) 8. Right Here 9. Your Lover (Part I x Part II) 10. Can’t Stay Away (feat. Keyshia Cole) 11. Sunshine 12. Everyday Struggle (feat. Raekwon) 13. The Love In Me 14. Changes (feat. Mary Mary) 15. Troubled World (feat. Kelly Price x Jessica Reedy)
Boom will be posting a new section: Fashion Pick Of The Week. It will highlight pieces from upcoming designers as well as established designers. This weeks pick of the week comes from a callabo between the fabulous Linda Farrow and Veronique Branquinho, the leather accents will be sure to keep the sun out of your eyes and keep you looking chic.
Here's the first cut off of Joanne's forthcoming mixtape Can't Take That Away from me. Its ok. Watever just bring on All I Want Is Everything already. Mixtape drops September 7th. In The Dark
For her big finale at the Rock The Bells show in NYC Lauryn brought out Beyonce, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Swizz Beats, John Legend, and Chris Rock! They all rocked the stage wit me to te classic Fugelaa. Fucking greatness so mad I couldn't be there. Lauryn is BACK!!!
The fucking verse of Nicki's career. This song is fucking AMAZING!!!!! I can't believe she fired so many shots at Kim. Any nay sayers have shit to say! Anyway this is the 1st single from Jay Z & Kanye's new EP. Monster
This song leaked a while ago now we finally get the HQ version. The song went for adds today and serves ass Dirty Money's 3rd single from Last Train to Paris. Loving You No More
As you may know, today marks the 9th anniversary of singer Aaliyah Haughton’s untimely passing. Rap Radar reached out to Drake to get his thoughts on that ‘unforgettable‘ day, and here’s what he had to say about the late singer:
I’ve never lost a parent, a friend, or a lover but I will never forget this day for the rest of my life. I remember getting the news that you had passed and it connected with my heart like a clean shot from Muhammad Ali. I was crushed. Not only was I one of your biggest fans but I was truly in love with you. I loved the way you carried yourself, the way you dressed, the confidence with which you addressed passion and relationships in your music. I said to myself that even if we never met, I wanted a woman in my life just like you. I am pained that we will never get to connect now that music ended up being my career path. But you should know, we all listen to you everyday and we remain inspired and moved by all that you’ve given the world. I hope I make the right life choices so I can end up in heaven where I know you rest your head. I’ll continue to make music in your honor until the day we finally meet. Dinner’s on me!
I posted a preview the other day, and now here’s the full episode which aired last night. During the episode, Tasia candidly speaks on her recent suicide attempt, getting pregnant at 17, being violently raped at the age of 14, her promiscuous ways as a teen, financial woes, her health issues in 2008, and getting her G.E.D. As expected, Fantasia’s latest album Back To Me is on pace to sell 150-175k in its’ first week.
MTV: I’m sure you have so many memories of Aaliyah. What was it like the first time you met her?
Elliott: When me and Tim first went to work with her, we were so nervous. She was such a big star, and I was scared she was gonna be some diva, sipping on tea, with people fixing her hair and nails, and she would say, “What is this music you got! It’s wack!” But when we walked in the studio, her smile made the whole room glow! She was like “Heyyyyy!” and gave us big hugs and made us feel like we were her cousins from down South. She was a very sweet spirit! Never seen her angry as long as I’ve known her, and in this business, that’s unheard of!
MTV: What memory do you revisit most when you think about Aaliyah?
Elliott: We’ve had so many memorable times. My most memorable is when me, her and Tim wore outfits alike! It was burgundy Pony outfits to the awards. Mind you, Aaliyah was petite so her Pony outfit looked so cute on her, but I kept looking at mine during the awards whispering to her saying, “I feel like a big-ass pony for real!” And we laughed and laughed! Too many memories to state them all! If she was still with us, she would still be at the top. Because she always stayed pushing herself to be better. R.I.P. to the fallen star.
