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Nicki Minaj joined James Corden for the first «Carpool Karaoke» segment in two years, and the celebrated rapper proved to be one of the funniest, most exciting guests to date.The lengthy segment saw the duo belt out some of Minaj's biggest hits, while also getting personal and deep along the way.In one particularly candid moment, the 39-year-old «Anaconda» artist reflected on her own struggles with anxiety, and putting up a wall of confidence while in the center of the media spotlight.«I think when I was younger, my more natural state was to be more confident. But I think when you're a woman and you're in the public eye all the time, if you're not careful you can become less confident because you're being constantly scrutinized,» Minaj shared.

Nicki Minaj joined James Corden for the first “Carpool Karaoke” segment in two years, and the celebrated rapper proved to be one of the funniest, most exciting guests to date.

Nicki Minaj joined James Corden for the first «Carpool Karaoke» segment in two years, and the celebrated rapper proved to be one of the funniest, most exciting guests to date.The lengthy segment saw the duo belt out some of Minaj's biggest hits, while also getting personal and deep along the way.In one particularly candid moment, the 39-year-old «Anaconda» artist reflected on her own struggles with anxiety, and putting up a wall of confidence while in the center of the media spotlight.«I think when I was younger, my more natural state was to be more confident. But I think when you're a woman and you're in the public eye all the time, if you're not careful you can become less confident because you're being constantly scrutinized,» Minaj shared.

Now you see me, now you don’t! Nicki Minaj captured the magic of motherhood as she doted on her 17 mo. old pride and joy in a sweet video.

Talk about cuteness overload! Nicki Minaj took to Instagram Tuesday to share some adorable videos of her son, who she calls “Papa Bear,” playing a little game of peek-a-boo with his mom.

Nicki Minaj took to Instagram Tuesday to share some adorable videos of her son, who she calls «Papa Bear,» playing a little game of peek-a-boo with his mom. In the cute clips, the little one is sitting in a stroller when Minaj attempts to get his attention.«I see you. I see you,» the 39-year-old rapper coos.At first it seems like Papa, who is wearing a little red beanie on his head, is ignoring his mother, but before long he holds up a blanket in front of his face and brings it down when Minaj says «peek-a-boo.»The adorable back-and-forth continues as Minaj points the camera to her husband, Kenneth Petty, who can't help but point out the resemblance between Papa and the rapper, whose real name is Onika Maraj.«Aye,» the one-year-old mumbles, while looking at his dad.«He's saying what you doing,» Minaj tells her husband, who is standing on a set of rocks, some feet away from the pair.«I'm coming down right now, looking like Onika.

Nicki Minaj is back with new music! On Friday, the 39-year-old rapper released her new single, «Do We Have a Problem,» which features Lil Baby.Minaj spoke to Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, and revealed that, when she came across the beat for the song, she immediately wanted to include Lil Baby on the track because it was his «vibe.»"[The song is] just bringing it back to rap records… just where people can play it, and they can sing along to it with their dude," Minaj said of «Do We Have a Problem?» «You just get that natural essence of rap again.»The track, which will appear on the rapper's highly-anticipated fifth album, her first since 2018's Queen, also got an accompanying music video, which sees 's Joseph Sikora and actor Cory Hardrict co-star alongside Minaj and Lil Baby.The video, directed by Benny Boom, centers around a high-octane bank heist with big screen-worthy production.In celebration of the release, Minaj appeared at Thursday's Los Angeles Clippers game, where she gave fans a first listen to the track. Her husband, Kenneth Petty, and their 1-year-old son, who they've nicknamed Papa Bear, were also on hand for the game, which saw the Clippers best the Los Angeles Lakers by one point.The rapper also stopped by , and she revealed her feelings leading up to each new release.

Nicki Minaj is trying her hand at embodying another top diva — Adele! The 39-year-old rapper visited on Thursday, and revisited Adele's iconic cover of her verses in Kanye West's 2010 song, «Monster,» during a 2016  episode. Host Corden then asked if Nicki, who had debuted her British accent earlier in the evening, could do her best Adele impression. «Alright, in order for me channel Adele, I sort of have to think like a Black lady in London,» Nicki quipped in an affected accent. «Because the thing is, my accent is sort of like a posh white lady, but with Adele I sort of have to transform.» The «Do We Have a Problem» emcee continued the impersonation by using her hands and saying, «She's always so expressive, right?»In addition to doing a killer impression of Adele, Nicki has something in common with the «Hello» singer beyond music — they're both moms. Nicki has a one-and-a-half-year-old son, whom she's nicknamed «Papa Bear,» with husband Kenneth Petty. «I think motherhood has made me see more good in people, see more good in the universe, makes you a little bit more of a forgiving person,» Nicki said of how she's changed since becoming a mom.

Nicki Minaj is a changed woman after welcoming her son in September 2020.

Nicki Minaj has hinted that she’s set to return with new music later this week.Taking to Twitter last night (January 30), the singer shared a new photo of her spread out across a bed, alongside the caption “2.4.22,” hinting at a release date of this Friday (February 4).No more information is available yet about the potential release of new music, but any material would follow the track ‘Boyz’, a collaboration with former Little Mix member Jesy Nelson.See the new teaser below.2.4.22 pic.twitter.com/asnZOyIDQz— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) January 30, 2022Elsewhere, a lawsuit for harassment against Nicki Minaj is to be refiled according to the accuser’s lawyer.Earlier this month, Minaj was dropped from a lawsuit originally filed against her and her husband Kenneth Petty for harassment.Jennifer Hough accused Petty of sexual assault in 1994 and filed a lawsuit last year against Petty and Minaj, accusing them of “witness intimidation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, harassment” and other charges. She is also suing Petty for sexual assault and battery in relation to the 1995 conviction.Hough alleged Petty raped her at knifepoint in 1994, when they were both 16 years old.

Nicki Minaj is to be refiled according to the accuser’s lawyer.Earlier this month, Minaj was dropped from a lawsuit originally filed against her and her husband Kenneth Petty for harassment.Jennifer Hough accused Petty of sexual assault in 1994 and filed a lawsuit last year against Petty and Minaj, accusing them of “witness intimidation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, harassment” and other charges. She is also suing Petty for sexual assault and battery in relation to the 1995 conviction.Hough alleged Petty raped her at knifepoint in 1994, when they were both 16 years old.

Merry Christmas from the Minaj-Petty family! Rapper Nicki Minaj gave a rare glimpse at her growing 1-year-old son, who we affectionately know as Papa Bear, in a collection of photos posted on Instagram on Christmas Day. “Merry Christmas.

Nicki Minaj really thinks the woman her husband was convicted of assaulting in 1995 is just looking to make a quick buck?!

Nicki Minaj, 38, and Kenneth Petty, 43, recently brought their son out on a rare outing and it was adorable to see. The doting parents were photographed leaving a studio in New Jersey and the proud dad was holding the sweet tot, whom they have only publicly called “Papa Bear,” as he was wrapped in a blanket. The doting mom was leading the way while they walked down a flight of stairs and looked as happy as could be with a smile as her long locks were down.

Happy first birthday, “Papa Bear.”  Nicki Minaj, 38, and husband Kenneth Petty, 43 celebrated their son’s big day in the best way possible, by throwing a Kung-Fu Panda themed birthday party!

Nicki Minaj's little boy is one years old!The rapper's son, nicknamed «Papa Bear,» recently turned one and had a themed birthday party. Nicki, who shares her baby boy with husband Kenneth Petty, shared photos and video from the celebration on her Instagram on Tuesday.«On Sept.

The woman who Kenneth Petty was convicted in 1995 of assaulting is reeling from the aftermath of her first on-camera interview about her horrible ordeal.

Content warning: This article contains discussion of alleged sexual assault.Jennifer Hough, the woman who accused Nicki Minaj‘s husband Kenneth Petty of sexual assault in 1994 and recently filed a lawsuit against the couple for intimidation, has spoken out in a new interview.Hough alleged Petty raped her at knifepoint in 1994, when they were both 16 years old. Petty was charged with first-degree attempted rape the following year, and pleaded guilty to attempted rape.

Nicki Minaj.In her first on-camera interview, Hough talked to the ladies of about the lawsuit she filed against the couple in which she accuses them of harassment and intimidation, among other charges. ET has reached out to Minaj's rep for comment.«I'm tired of being afraid.

On Wednesday, The Real hosted Jennifer Hough, the woman who accused Nicki Minaj's husband Kenneth Petty of attempted rape in 1994. Petty was convicted of the crime in 1995 and served nearly four years in New York state prison.

A woman whom Nicki Minaj’s husband Kenneth Petty was convicted of attempting to sexually assault when she and Petty were 16 years old spoke out publicly for the first time on Wednesday.  Jennifer Hough opened up on "The Real" about the harassment lawsuit she recently filed against the couple and the 1994 incident in which she told police at the time that Petty pulled a knife on her and forced her into a residence where he allegedly raped her.

The rape victim of Nicki Minaj’s husband is no longer staying silent.

Jennifer Hough refuses to stay quiet about her sexual assault at the hands of Kenneth Petty, Nicki Minaj’s husband.

Jennifer Hough, the woman that is suing Nicki Minaj and her husband Kenneth Petty over alleged “harassment” and “witness intimidation,” has spoken out on camera for the very first time. Jennifer, as well as her lawyer Tyrone Blackburn, appeared on The Real on Wednesday, Sept.

Jennifer Hough is breaking her silence.

Nicki Minaj‘s husband, Kenneth Petty, 43, may avoid jail time after he plead guilty on Sept. 9th to failing to register as a sex offender in California. The 38-year-old “Super Bass” singer’s husband’s status as a sex offender stems from a 1995 conviction for first-degree attempted rape.

Nicki Minaj is explaining why she won’t be in attendance at this year’s Met Gala.

Nicki Minaj is explaining why she won’t be in attendance at this year’s Met Gala.

The “Queen of Rap” sadly won’t be attending the 2021 Met Gala. Nicki Minaj, 38, announced via Twitter on Monday (Sept. 13) that she contracted COVID-19 and won’t be attending this year’s star-studded event in New York. Nicki admitted that she was not vaccinated against the virus, and explained to her followers that the infection was also the reason she skipped out on the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday. “I was prepping for vmas then i shot a video & guess who got COVID?” she wrote.

Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, has pleaded guilty to failing to register as a sex offender in California.As Pitchfork reports, federal court documents show Petty had initially pleaded not guilty to the single-count indictment in March 2020, but later formally changed his plea on Thursday (September 9).