Let’s talk about love and looks, folks, and the planet Venus. Etymologically, Venus derives from the Latin word for desire — and in relation to fashion and aesthetics, the planet informs both what we’re drawn to and who and what we attract, fabrics and f–k boys alike. Venus is named for the Roman goddess of love and fertility. … Read more
Lil Wayne is big-time bummed. The rap superstar had been actively campaigning to headline the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show in his native New Orleans. But instead, it was announced last Sunday that another hip-hop giant, Kendrick Lamar, would be running the biggest stage in the game on Feb. 9 at the Caesars Superdome. “I … Read more
The rap world has lost one of its own. Well-known Houston rapper BeatKing, also known as Justin Riley, has died at age 39. A rep for BeatKing, Tasha Felder, revealed the artist passed away in a Houston, Texas, hospital on Thursday after suffering a pulmonary embolism, per TMZ. BeatKing attends the “Trapper of the Year” art … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Billy Joel and the Knicks aren’t the only marquee attractions at MSG. For decades, Madison Square Garden has hosted some of the world’s greatest talents in sports, music, … Read more
Talk about a musical score. Sex is the best with Nicki Minaj, The Weeknd or Deftones, according to a June 2024 report on music’s influence during risqué rolls in the hay. “Whether setting the mood, increasing satisfaction, or even influencing the length of intimate moments, the right playlist can make all the difference,” explained study authors … Read more
Nicki Minaj’s upcoming show in Amsterdam has been cancelled following her arrest last weekend. The “Super Bass” rapper, 41, was slated to perform at the Ziggo Dome in the Netherlands’ capital on Sunday night while on her Pink Friday 2 World Tour. “Due to the events of last week, the Nicki Minaj show on Sunday, … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Due to overwhelming demand, Gag City is officially back in business. Nicki Minaj just announced 24 additional North American concerts as part of her ongoing ‘Pink Friday 2 … Read more
Nicki Minaj left fans confused after referring to Princess Diana as her “dear friend” over the weekend. The “Super Bass” singer, 41, was performing in Birmingham, England, on Sunday night when she brought up the late Princess of Wales as if they knew each other. Minaj was 14 years old when Diana was killed at age … Read more
Nicki Minaj has apologized to fans after canceling her Manchester, UK concert following her arrest on drug possession charges in Amsterdam Saturday. “Please please please accept my deepest & most sincere apologies,” the 41-year-old rapper wrote in an X post Saturday night. The “Barbie World” singer wrote that she’d just arrived at her hotel after … Read more
Authorities at the Amsterdam airport attempted to arrest rapper Nicki Minaj for supposed drug possession, despite the artist’s repeated insistence that she was not carrying any contraband. One official said that they wanted to take the”Super Bass” songstress into custody for “carrying drugs,” according to Instagram Live footage Minaj shared Saturday. “I’m not going in there. I need … Read more
The bling is the thing. Drake, Bad Bunny, Nicki Minaj, Slick Rick and the Notorious BIG are among the hitmakers featured in a new show at the American Museum of Natural History called “Ice Cold: An Exhibition of Hip-Hop Jewelry.” It showcases custom-made jewelry worn by some of music’s biggest stars and made by legendary … Read more
“Starships” were meant to fly … but they weren’t meant to be thrown. During her Sunday concert, Nicki Minaj, 41, became the latest musician to get nearly pelted by an object. In a video shared by Pop Crave on X, the rapper could be seen performing in Detroit on her Pink Friday 2 world tour. … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Hip-Hop is going Hollywood. From March 14-17, the Rolling Loud Festival rolls into Inglewood, CA’s The Lot at Hollywood Park for four days of good times, great vibes … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. The Dreamville of your dreams is here. On April 6-7, J. Cole expertly curated annual festival returns to Raleigh, NC’s Dorothea Dix Park for two action-packed days of … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. This spring, every day is Pink Friday. From March through May, Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday 2 Tour’ is hitting arenas all over North America with special guest Monica … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Here’s a little-known fact: Music festivals take place year round. Typically from February through November, huge rock, Hip-Hop, jazz, punk, K-Pop, metal, folk and country stars join forces … Read more
Scrape the bottom and lick the spoon, my babies, we’re talking about pot stirrers, inciters, button pushers, trash talkers, and those among us who get a near-erotic thrill from causing trouble. To be clear, I don’t think pot stirring is inherently negative — things need to be brought to light and brought to the surface … Read more
Talk about a strips show. NYFW fast became NSFW during the Angel Orensanz Foundation fête Sunday, where the boobies and bits of buxom models were barely covered by thin slices of tape. “In a world full of sheep, be the mighty dragon that roars fearlessly,” wrote the self-crowned “king of tape,” fashion designer Joel Alvarez, in the … Read more
Rap beef is back. Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion are a long way from entertaining fans with “Hot Girl Summer” in 2019. Now, they’re at odds through their music. Let’s take a look at how the two rap greats became enemies. Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion release “Hot Girl Summer” — August 2019 … Read more
The “Hiss” is high and the heat is on, folks. Under the waning light of the full moon in Leo and just days after death daddy planet Pluto moved into Aquarius, former collaborators Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion began their latest war of words. How did these two rap legends go from “Hot Girl … Read more