Nicki Minaj Talks Childhood, Irritation With Lady Gaga Comparisons & More On ABC Nightline [VIDEO]

Nicki Minaj appeared on ABC Nightline last night to promote her album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, and the "bossed up" (just wait) rapper spoke with Juju Chang about her upbringing, appeal to children and her irritation with Lady Gaga comparisons.



I can see how Lady Gaga comparisons can "irk" her, but I don't understand how she doesn't see where they stem from.

Props to Necole Bitchie

Previously: Nicki Minaj ft. 2 Chainz - Beez In The Trap [Music Video]

BJ The Chicago Kid - Dream II [Music Video]

This song right here!!! When I tell you this is my motivation, I mean it. Actually the entire Pineapple Now-Laters album moves me.

BJ The Chicago Kid comes through with the music video to "Dream II," which was shot in Paris and directed by SHAWNY8FILMS. Go get PNL on iTunes or Amazon if you haven't already. It's money well spent!



Props to AO!

Previously: BJ The Chicago - VIBE House SXSW Performance [Video Recap]

Dawn Richard - Bombs [Music Video]

I was reading this well written article from the Village Voice about both Dawn Richard and Kalenna leaving Bad Boy and I realized that I completely let this music video slide right by me. The day she released her EP Armor On, available on iTunes here, Dawn Richard dropped the tribal visuals to "Bombs." Expect to see some great looks and choreography on this one!



Previously: Dawn Richard - Armor On [Free EP Stream]

2 Chainz Brings Out Kanye West As A Surprise Guest On 106 & Park [VIDEO]

2 Chainz came to 106 & Park last night to premiere the official video to "Riot" and spoke on his recent success and the work it took to get there. He completely shocked the crowd when he brought out his friend Kanye West, who Tity Boi says he's been in the studio with for the last year. Check out the full interview of the mute Kanye West below!



Props to Karen Civil

Previously:

• G.O.O.D Music (Big Sean, Pusha T, 2 Chainz & Kanye West) - Mercy
• DJ Kay Slay ft. Torch, Gunplay, Busta Rhymes, French Montana & 2 Chainz - Got Damn (Remix)

Jon Connor - Hova Mojo [Music Video]

Jon Connor's The People's Rapper LP is coming your way on Friday, but he's still giving tracks from The Blue Album the visual treatment. He brings Flint, Michigan to Times Square in the music video to "Hova Mojo," which consists of a spot on opinion on the music industry by Steve Stoute.



Props to The Overfeed

Previously: Jon Connor - Cleaning Out My Closet

Rihanna On The Set Of "Battleship" [VIDEO]

Rihanna's film debut on Battleship will definitely be the hot topic once the movie hits theaters in May. Check out some behind the scenes footage of her time on set below, and hit up the comments below with your predictions on her performance!



Props to XZ

Previously: Drake ft. Rihanna - Take Care [Music Video]

DJ Khaled - Kiss The Ring Photoshoot [VIDEO]

DJ Khaled let Dazed One follow him along to the photoshoot for his forthcoming album Kiss The Ring,  where he wouldn't sit still for his haircut and showed off his pinky ring. Watch below as a GQed up poses for the camera and calls up Busta Rhymes about the jewelry.



Props to The Source

Previously: Kanye West ft. DJ Khaled & DJ Pharris - Theraflu [Prod. by Hit-Boy]

Ne-Yo - Burnin Up [Music Video]

Ne-Yo is the official face of Malibu Red, and he's promoting the rum/tequila hybrid (trouuuuble) in his new music video to "Burnin Up." Is it me or has Ne-Yo gone over to the techno pop side for good?



Download "Burnin Up" for free HERE.

Props to XZ

Previously: Young Jeezy - Leave You Alone Ft. Ne-Yo [Music Video]

Joe Cool - NewLA (Produced by Pe$o Piddy)

If Joe Cool's not on your radar, he needs to be. As the Louisiana bred emcee prepares to follow up his last project Cooley Hi, he let loose of "New LA" and makes quite the statement. I want to quote some of this, but there's too much realness to narrow it down.




Download: Joe Cool - NewLA

Props to BHBK

Previously: Joe Cool In NYC [VIDEO]

Chiddy Bang - Handclaps & Guitars [Music Video]

Chiddy Bang had a great time on stage at SXSW, and thanks to director Taylor Smith we can be a part of the fun. "Handclaps & Guitars" is just one of the standouts from their LP Breakfast, which is available on iTunes now.



Props to 2DB

Previously: Chiddy Bang Breaks Down Breakfast With Muve Music [VIDEO]