Nicki Minaj is finally #1 with "Pink Friday"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterAfter nearly a year's worth of publicity and high profile disses from Lil' Kim and Khia, Nicki Minaj is finally on top of the game. Her debut album, Pink Friday, has risen to the top of the charts after being out for nearly three months.The last time a female rapper topped the Billboard Hot 200 albums list was in 1999 when Eve released her debut album

Eve creating post-Ruff Ryders' identity

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterDuring the late 1990s, Eve rose to fame as the lone female member of the Ruff Ryders. The crew gained fame behind the hardcore lyrics from DMX. X was known for telling the stories of the streets and Eve joined him as his ride or die chick.Eve quickly became the most popular female rapper in the game. Her style was different from Lil' Kim's because her

Drag-On leaves Ruff Ryders

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterDuring the late 1990s, Ruff Ryders was one of the hottest crews in the rap game, making hit records upon hit records. DMX was considered the toughest guy in rap and Eve was the first lady of the game. Drag-On was popular as one of the tough guys in the game, mainly because of his part with the Ruff Ryders.Things were great for Drag-On until the Ruff

Nicki Minaj sets record with "Pink Friday"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterWith all of the attention on her, Nicki Minaj continues to break records in the hip hop game. Many credit Nicki Minaj for saving the nearly extinct female rap game. There are many who praise Nicki for this, and some, Lil' Kim, who despise her for this. Even with the negative attention, Nicki Minaj continues to break records.Last month, Pink Friday hit

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