Lil Twist preparing Young Money debut

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterRight after Lil Wayne announced he is close to completing his long-awaited Carter IV album, Lil Twist announced he is preparing his debut album. The album was initially supposed to be released last year, but Drake and Nicki Minaj's promotion made that nearly impossible.Lil Twist officially signed with Young Money in March 2010 and has been recording.

Nicki Minaj announces Surprise Collaboration

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterEarlier this month, Nicki Minaj said she would not be doing collaborations for two years. The only way she would work with another artist was if it was Britney Spears. But, only weeks later, she announced she was going to be on Tha Carter IV.Nicki Minaj will also be featured on Lil' Twist's debut album, along with new releases from Drake and Bow Wow.

Lil Wayne, Drake, and Nicki Minaj to appear on "Don't Get It Twisted"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterUpon signing mixtape stars, Drake and Nicki Minaj, to his Young Money label, Lil Wayne focused on making them into mainstream stars. Wayne introduced Drake to the masses before going to Riker's Island. Drake would become the face of the crew over the summer.Nicki Minaj created her own buzz when she landed on two of the spring's biggest tracks, "My