Tag: Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj announces new “Bigfoot” song amid Megan Thee Stallion feud

Nicki Minaj announces new “Bigfoot” song amid Megan Thee Stallion feud

Rap mega-star Nicki Minaj, 41, just announced the release of her upcoming single “Bigfoot” amid a recent feud with fellow rap star Mega Thee Stallion, 28.  Nicki announced the release of her new song on her X account, saying it will be released at 9 p.m. on Sunday while briefly adding that it could maybe […]

Tukoh Taka – Did the FIFA 22 song deserve all that backlash?

Tukoh Taka – Did the FIFA 22 song deserve all that backlash?

The song has been getting a lot of backlashes for different reasons.
The song was heavily compared to Shakira’s previous World Cup songs, “Waka Waka” and “La La La.” With tons of Tik Toks asking for Shakira back.
While the audience admit that the song is catchy through the comments and video on Tik Tok, they are also criticizing the song for lacking… well lyrics.
the song consists of a verse of lyrics for each Myriam, Nicki, and Maluma, the rest is vocals, vibes, and repeating the phrase “Tukoh Taka.”

Cardi B and JT’s Twitter Feud: Why is Nicki Minaj Involved?

Cardi B and JT’s Twitter Feud: Why is Nicki Minaj Involved?

Nicki Minaj and Cardi B have rekindled their feud on twitter. The two have had a tumultuous past filled with online arguments, inflammatory public words, and even a small brawl. Anyone remember Cardi B’s iconic shoe moment, circa 2018, when she launched a heel at Nicki’s head?
That however was a different time, when the media and the public couldn’t believe hip hop had space for two incredibly talented female rappers. Times have changed. Their mutual feelings of dislike, however, seem to have remained.

The Influence Of TikTok In Skyrocketing Songs To The Top Of The Charts

The Influence Of TikTok In Skyrocketing Songs To The Top Of The Charts

As someone who unfortunately spends way too much time on TikTok, I have come across a plethora of new and old songs through the video sharing app that were not previously on my radar. Upon checking the Spotify USA Top 50 chart, it seems that I am not alone in my newfound enjoyment of certain songs through discovering them on TikTok. With over 180 million users worldwide, Spotify is the largest music streaming platform, and currently 5 of the top 10 most popular Spotify songs either became popular through TikTok, or gained massive notoriety with the help of the app.

Nicki Minaj’s ‘Super Freaky Girl’ Tops The Charts As Song Of The Summer

Nicki Minaj’s ‘Super Freaky Girl’ Tops The Charts As Song Of The Summer

As one of the largest social media platforms at the moment, TikTok is revolutionizing the music industry, with the most recent smash hit being Nicki Minaj’s new single ‘Super Freaky Girl,’ which samples Rick James’s ‘Super Freak’ from the 80s. On July 12th, Nicki posted a risqué video on TikTok with a snippet of her new song, which skyrocketed it to popularity on the app as creators choreographed a dance to it. While most musicians will release teasers of new music in order to build excitement from fans, the ‘Super Freaky Girl’ sound on TikTok has almost 200,000 videos featuring the song, resulting in an insane amount of streams after the official release on August 12th.

Calvin Harris Announces New Song ‘Stay With Me’ Featuring Halsey, Justin Timberlake, and Pharrell

Calvin Harris Announces New Song ‘Stay With Me’ Featuring Halsey, Justin Timberlake, and Pharrell

Last Wednesday, DJ and producer Calvin Harris took to Twitter to announce a collaboration with music big stars Halsey, Justin Timberlake, and Pharrell. The collaboration will be part of Harris’ forthcoming Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2 as part of the album’s third single, Stay With Me. According to Harris’ announcement, the song is ready to launch next Friday, July 15.
Harris also announced the slew of other artists that are set to feature on his upcoming album including Stefflon Don, Chloe Bailey, Charlie Puth, Pusha T, Shenseea, Tinashe, Normani, Lil Durk, Offset, 6lack, Coi LeRay, Busta Rhymes, Latto, Swae Lee, Jorja Smith, and Snoop Dogg, per Billboard. As for Halsey, Timberlake, and Pharrel, it is the first time ever that these stars will share a stage together, although Timberlake and Pharrel have joined their talents on more than one occasion.

Celebrities’ Reactions to Will Smith’s Oscars Altercation

Celebrities’ Reactions to Will Smith’s Oscars Altercation

The 2022 Oscars were filled with a whirlwind of emotions this last Sunday, March 27. What fans and spectators are calling the “slap heard around the world” has fans and celebrities expressing their feelings about the altercation that took place between Will Smith and Chris Rock after Rock made a joke about Jada Pickett Smith’s hair loss. Smith has issued an apology to both his fans and the attendees of the Oscars stating that he does not condone violence.

Nicki Minaj & Lil Baby Release New Collab “Bussin”

Nicki Minaj & Lil Baby Release New Collab “Bussin”

Nicki Minaj just dropped her new single in collaboration with American rapper Lil Baby and it already has over half a million views on Youtube. The new song is called “Bussin” and it’s available on all platforms. Their last collab “Do We Have a Problem?” was #1 on iTunes for 5 days straight. On the music video, they teased us with 40 seconds of this new song, and fans spent the whole week raving about it.

Nicki Minaj Attacks Little Mix Amidst Jesy Nelson’s “Blackfishing” Controversy

Nicki Minaj Attacks Little Mix Amidst Jesy Nelson’s “Blackfishing” Controversy

Nicki Minaj defended Jesy Nelson after Nelson was accused of “blackfishing” in her music video with Minaj, “Boyz.” Nelson was a former member of popular British girl group Little Mix before parting ways in late 2020.

Lana Del Rey ‘crucified’ for her songs

Lana Del Rey ‘crucified’ for her songs

It’s no secret that Lana del Rey has been deemed one of the most unproblematic artists in our generation, however, she recently dipped her toes into hot water due to her ‘disappointment’ and ‘very tone-deaf’ comments about other singers. In her lengthy Instagram post, the artist spoke out saying she sometimes feels as though she […]

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