Simon Cowell says Nicki Minaj will have a "Phenominal" year

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterSimon Cowell has been in the middle of the hip hop news because of his new show, "The X Factor." Already, the former judge on "American Idol" has made waves. L.A. Reid, the longtime executive of Def Jam, left his position to be a judge on the new show.Rumors suggested Young Money rapstress, Nicki Minaj, would also join the show. Following days of