Nicki Minaj Signs To Young Money Records
Months after Drake signs with Universal Records, another intense bidding war ensues, resulting in Nicki Minaj signing with Lil Wayne’s Young Money label. During the last two years Minaj has emerged as one of the premiere rappers, choosing to fore go earlier label offers in order to establish a stronger fan base by way of the internet, promotional touring and a series of mix tapes. After the release of “Playtime is Over” and “Sucker Free”, it was her third mix-tape, the critically acclaimed “Beam Me Up Scotty” with featured appearances from Lil Wayne, Gucci Mane, Busta Rhymes, Bobby Valentino and Drake that caught the attention of music industry heavy weights. Lil Wayne asserts, “I am honored to have Nicki Minaj as Young Money’s First Lady. She is a star”
The battle among labels to sign Minaj heightened this summer and finalized with Minaj signing an exceptional and very unique deal with Young Money/Universal, where she retains and owns all of her 360 rights, including merchandising, sponsorships, endorsements, touring and publishing.
Nicki Minaj asserts, “To say I’m excited would be an understatement. It’s validation. It’s proof. It’s empowerment. I represent every little girl in a hood near you. To everyone that supported me two years ago when I was on underground mix-tapes and DVDs and to the people that only caught on two weeks ago, I say thank you. Be proud of yourself. You’ve given girls all around the world the permission to change the face of female rap.”Minaj’s debut album is anticipated to be released in early 2010 and will be distributed through Universal Motown. Minaj is currently appearing with Lil Wayne at sold-out arenas throughout the country on the America’s Most Wanted tour, which also features Young Jeezy, Soulja Boy and more. Minaj continues to be managed by Mizay Enertainment’s Debra Antney who also represents Gucci Mane.
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August 31st, 2009 at 6:24 pm
nicki can rap and she has a phat pum pum.. What more could u want in a female rapper lol
August 31st, 2009 at 6:25 pm
df ? ..i musta missed somethin , coulda sworn she was already signed to young money ..
August 31st, 2009 at 6:25 pm
That hoe is so fine…omg
August 31st, 2009 at 6:36 pm
who carez.she will flop hard
August 31st, 2009 at 7:02 pm
she has a huge fan base. All these girls over america love her. she’ll do well
August 31st, 2009 at 7:15 pm
I wont cop her album, but I’d pay 13.99$ for a sextape lol!
August 31st, 2009 at 7:30 pm
Cosign with #3. How long before she’s having Wayne’s baby, though?
August 31st, 2009 at 7:41 pm
I thought she was already signed to them. Either way this chick is about to flop hardcore style. If Jada can’t put up big numbers right now no f*ing way she could.
August 31st, 2009 at 7:41 pm
I thought she was already signed to them. Either way this chick is about to flop hardcore style. If Jada can’t put up big numbers right now no f*ing way she could.
August 31st, 2009 at 7:43 pm
The most publicity she will ever get is this post right here
August 31st, 2009 at 7:50 pm
thick whoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo i want to superman that
August 31st, 2009 at 8:01 pm
shes still doper than bow wow, gudda gudda, lil chucky, lil twist, mack maine and t streets she will mop them niggaz in a battle
August 31st, 2009 at 8:06 pm
O PLEASE
there was no bidding war
she attractive
but i havnt heard 1 joint i lke from her so far
August 31st, 2009 at 8:21 pm
THERE WAS A BATTLE TO SIGN NICKI MINAJ?
August 31st, 2009 at 8:24 pm
If she puts out a sex tape and bundles it with her album she might go gold LOL.
August 31st, 2009 at 8:48 pm
I don’t think she’ll flop. One hit single and she’ll do some decent numbers
August 31st, 2009 at 9:03 pm
No hate but nicki minaj wont even be able to sell 100,000 total sales, if she does i will give her props. That’s if she ever drops though
August 31st, 2009 at 9:47 pm
SHE NEEDS TO HEAT UP THA MIXTAPES IF SHES GONNA DO ANYTHING…PRETTY FACE AINT ENUFF TO SELL UNITS BUT A SEXTAPE COULD WORK LMAO…JK
August 31st, 2009 at 9:53 pm
She fly and all…she cant spit all that great…Lil Mama was cute and could spit descent and what she sold…Remy Ma aint bad looking either and she could spit probably better than both….she don’t sell crazy unless wayne or drake start ghostwriting she’s not gonna sell much
August 31st, 2009 at 10:01 pm
I’m telling you guys, she is not the next big thing in hip hop. She’s a cutie…but that’s about it.
August 31st, 2009 at 10:17 pm
I was looking thru old pictures, and I mis she rold look. Lol! She looks real ..dominatrix like now or something!
August 31st, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Holla @ me if/when she drops a sextape.
August 31st, 2009 at 10:51 pm
i wouldnt mind seing a sextape hahaha shes got an ass lol
i think she miht be able 2 sell a good number but not that much
September 1st, 2009 at 12:47 am
Anyone know if she’s gonna drop a sex tape or nude pictures before her album comes out? Just curious. naw saying.
September 1st, 2009 at 1:02 pm
She gonna get dropped to just like o did.
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:58 am
lmaoo @ #6 hi hater!!
oh please, you can tell this is a press release.
only thing she got going for her is her looks and the crew she runs with, and to tell you the truth that’s not saying much.
she tries to rap like wayne and does those stupid facial expressions like she’s always looking up at something..lol.
i’d still hit it though..haha!