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Forbes
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Nicki Minaj Charts Multiple New Top 10 Hits With Years-Old Collaborations
Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne return to the charts with 'Mercy' and '5 Star,' as both land inside the ... More top 10 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop and Rap Digital Song Sales charts. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 30: (Exclusive Coverage) Nicki Minaj performs onstage during her Pink Friday 2 World Tour at Madison Square Garden on March 30, 2024 in New York City. (Photo byfor Live Nation) Throughout the years, Nicki Minaj has teamed up with her friend and mentor Lil Wayne countless times. The two have been working together for well over a decade, and Wayne helped Minaj rise to prominence and become the most successful female hip-hop musician of all time. While neither artist has anything brand new out this week, they manage to score a pair of wins together on a couple of Billboard charts, even reaching the top 10 with several cuts simultaneously. 'Mercy' Launches at No. 3 Wayne, Minaj, and DJ Drama hit No. 3 on both the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales and Rap Digital Song Sales charts with the same tune, "Mercy." It earns one of the top starts this frame on the lists, which look at all tracks that Billboard labels as hip-hop, R&B or rap. '5 Star' Opens Inside the Top 10 Another track joins 'Mercy' just a few spaces further down. "5 Star," another collaboration credited to Wayne, Minaj, and DJ Drama, also reaches both of those purchase-centric tallies, though in different spots. The track opens at No. 6 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales tally and No. 7 on the Rap Digital Song Sales ranking. Nicki Minaj's 100-Plus Top 10 Smashes Among the three musicians, Minaj claims the most top 10 hits on both charts, and she adds to her historic total with both "Mercy" and "5 Star." The chart-topper has now reached the highest tier on the Rap Digital Song Sales list 102 times and has pushed into the loftiest space on the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales ranking 108 times. Wayne has landed 77 and 76 top 10s, respectively, on the same tallies. DJ Drama, meanwhile, has scored just four top 10 smashes on the R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Song Sales list, but his two new bestsellers bring him to a milestone 10 top 10s on the rap-only roster. Lil Wayne's Dedication Mixtape Series Neither "Mercy" nor "5 Star" are new. In fact, both were released years ago. "Mercy" appeared on Wayne's Dedication 4 mixtape, which arrived in September 2012. "5 Star," meanwhile, followed more than half a decade later on Dedication 6.
Hype Malaysia
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
aespa's Giselle Amuses Fans By Revealing Unexpected Phone Lockscreen
Lockscreens are the first thing you see when you unlock a phone, providing a small but telling glimpse into someone's personality. Many people choose photos of loved ones or close friends, using these images as a daily reminder of what's important to them. Others might select a favourite character from a beloved show or a minimalist design that matches their style or mood. Whether intentional or not, a lockscreen often reflects a person's interests or sources of inspiration. aespa (에스파) member Giselle (지젤) is known for her bold and outgoing personality on stage and her private social media reflects this side of her. She keeps up with the latest memes and often shares her sense of humour. For example, in May 2025, she revealed in an interview that her lockscreen was a popular meme of singer Nicki Minaj. Two months later, she switched it up with a new, equally hilarious lockscreen. During a fan signing on 29th July (Tuesday), Giselle amused MYs (aespa fans) by revealing her current phone lockscreen, sparking laughter throughout the audience. It showed a screenshot from an 8-year-old YouTube video of a couple smoking and crying while listening to music, a clip that had become a widely recognised meme. Many assumed she chose it because the girl in the video looks strikingly similar to her. Some fans in the comments even mistook it for a real clip and criticised her for smoking. Others quickly stepped in to clarify that it was just a meme. The moment showcased not only Giselle's dry, self-aware humour but also how easily internet jokes can be misunderstood, especially when they hit close to home. Overall, the reactions were positive, with many fans seeing it as a reminder that, despite Giselle's confident and polished stage presence, she still has relatable, lighthearted moments like anyone else. Sharing something so oddly specific and humorous gave fans a glimpse into her quirky side, one that tends to shine more in casual, off-stage moments. It also reinforced what draws so many people to her—not just her talent and visuals, but her authenticity. In an industry often built on carefully curated images, Giselle's willingness to poke fun at herself and engage with internet culture in such a real way makes her feel approachable and genuine, further deepening her connection with fans. Source: Twitter Zaima Humaira contributed to this article
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
‘The riskier it is, the more amazed people are': Can you do the Nicki Minaj TikTok challenge?
NEW YORK – If you have a few seconds, social media has a new exercise for you to try. First, do a single-legged squat and cross the other leg over. Then try that in the highest pair of heels you can find. Once you have that figured out, do the same pose, in those heels, on top of two cooking pots stacked on the kitchen counter – or on top of the monkey bars at a playground jungle gym or on top of a single soda can. The pretzel-like pose is called the Nicki Minaj because – in what feels like ancient history by social media standards – the Trinidadian rapper and singer did it beside a swimming pool in the music video for her 2013 track High School. A clip from that video has resurfaced on TikTok in the past week, seemingly at random, and has taken on a life of its own as users have tried to recreate the pose in increasingly precarious locations, while challenging one another to come up with more difficult versions. The hashtag #nickiminajchallenge has been viewed more than 1.3 billion times. Rapper Nicki Minaj at the 2025 Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, on May 5. PHOTO: AFP And the challenge has drawn celebrity participants, such as American comedian Christina Kirkman (balancing on a cooking pot and a can of soup) and American singer Ciara (balancing on a stack of dumbbells). Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Tanjong Katong sinkhole backfilled; road to be repaved after LTA tests Singapore MRT platform screen doors at 15 underground stations to undergo renewal Singapore 'Medium risk' of severe haze as higher agricultural prices drive deforestation: S'pore researchers Singapore Jail for former pre-school teacher who tripped toddler repeatedly, causing child to bleed from nose Singapore Police statements by doctor in fake vaccine case involving Iris Koh allowed in court: Judge Singapore Authorities say access to Changi intertidal areas unaffected by reclamation, in response to petition Singapore No change to SIA flights between S'pore and Cambodia, S'pore and Thailand, amid border dispute Singapore Not feasible for S'pore to avoid net‑zero; all options to cut energy emissions on table: Tan See Leng 'The idea is, how could we make this tougher? How could we make this more tricky?' said Ms Francesca Pagan, 27, who posted a video of herself doing the Nicki on top of three books, one cooking pot and an aluminium can while balancing a book on her head. 'The riskier it is, the more amazed people are.' It is also essential to look calm and collected while doing the pose. Having done gymnastics and cheerleading as a kid certainly helped, Ms Pagan added. 'I'm not going to say I recommend everyone do it because that's just in bad faith,' she said. 'I think you have to have a certain level of confidence in your ability to balance.' Some commenters questioned whether her version of the pose was real, Ms Pagan said, because of its difficulty. So, she posted bloopers showing her losing her balance and the book falling off her head. She then posted a second video of the Nicki, in which she posed on top of even more stacked pots. For some, the challenge has become a way to showcase their businesses or passions. A video posted on Fenty Beauty's account, for example, features a woman doing the Nicki on top of a stack of the cosmetic brand's products in a Sephora store. Mothers shown perched atop a stack of toys, surrounded by their tumbling children, seem to project uncanny calmness amid the chaos of parenting. Professional circus artist Brianna Kalisch received a message from her friend a few days ago. 'He was like, 'You should do this,'' she said. Until participating in the challenge, TikTok videos of her bottle walking and balancing feats, which had once been flagged as 'dangerous activities', had not gained much traction on the platform, Ms Kalisch said. But she thought she would give the Nicki a shot anyway. She created a pyramid of 12 champagne bottles, climbed on top, and then assumed the pose. Her sister handed her another bottle that she placed on her head. In two days, the video received more than two million views. 'I actually tried juggling,' Ms Kalisch said, 'but my knees were in the way. It didn't work.' NYTIMES
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What is the Nicki Minaj Challenge on TikTok? Check out some examples
TikTok users have found fresh inspiration in a decade-old music video from rapper Nicki Minaj — and the result is a trending pose that's as eye-catching as it is physically demanding. The trend, which has flooded users' For You pages in recent weeks, traces back to Minaj's 2013 track 'High School.' In the video, the rapper lounges poolside in high heels, one leg stacked delicately over the other in a stylized, sultry pose. Now, TikTok creators have revived and reimagined the look — but with more intensity. Some users have attempted the pose while balancing on gym weights, one leg in the air, or even on a beer can, making the already-awkward stance even more precarious. The hashtag #nickiminajchallenge has been viewed more than 1.3 billion times, according to The New York Times. The viral moment has drawn in celebrity participants, including comedian Christina Kirkman — who managed the pose while perched on a cooking pot and a can of soup — and singer Ciara, who balanced on a stack of dumbbells. As with many trends on TikTok, the challenge has taken on a life of its own, blending homage, humor and a touch of physical comedy — all thanks to a Minaj throwback more than a decade old. This article originally appeared on Nicki Minaj Challenge on TikTok: What it is and who's doing it Solve the daily Crossword
New York Times
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Can You Do the Nicki Minaj?
If you have a few seconds, social media has a new exercise for you to try. First, do a single-legged squat and cross the other leg over. Then try that in the highest pair of heels you can find. Once you have that figured out, do the same pose, in those heels, on top of two cooking pots stacked on the kitchen counter, or on top of the monkey bars at a playground jungle gym, or on top of a single soda can. The pretzel-like pose is called the Nicki Minaj because — in what feels like ancient history by social media standards — the rapper and singer did it beside a swimming pool in the music video for her 2013 track, 'High School.' A clip from that video has resurfaced on TikTok in the last week, seemingly at random, and has taken on a life of its own as users have tried to recreate the pose in increasingly precarious locations, while challenging each other to come up with more difficult versions. The hashtag #nickiminajchallenge has been viewed more than 1.3 billion times. And the challenge has drawn in celebrity participants, such as the comedian Christina Kirkman (balancing on a cooking pot and a can of soup) and the singer Ciara (balancing on a stack of dumbbells). 'The idea is how could we make this tougher? How could we make this more tricky?' said Francesca Pagan, 27, who posted a video of herself doing the Nicki on top of three books, one cooking pot and an aluminum can while balancing a book on her head. 'The riskier it is, the more amazed people are.' It is also essential to look calm and collected while doing the pose. Having done gymnastics and cheerleading as a kid certainly helped, Ms. Pagan added. 'I'm not going to say I recommend everyone do it, because that's just in bad faith,' she said. 'I think you have to have a certain level of confidence in your ability to balance.' Some commenters questioned whether her version of the pose was real, Ms. Pagan said, because of its difficulty. So she posted bloopers showing her losing her balance and the book falling off her head. She then posted a second video of the Nicki, in which she posed on top of even more stacked pots. For some, the challenge has become a way to showcase their businesses or passions. A video posted on Fenty Beauty's account, for example, features a woman doing the Nicki on top of a stack of the brand's products in a Sephora store. Mothers shown perched on atop a stack of toys, surrounded by their tumbling children, seem to project uncanny calmness amid the chaos of parenting. Brianna Kalisch, a professional circus artist, received a message from her friend a few days ago. 'He was like, 'you should do this,'' she said. Until participating in the challenge, TikTok videos of her bottle walking and balancing feats, which had once been flagged as 'dangerous activities,' hadn't gained much traction on the platform, Ms. Kalisch said. But she thought she'd give the Nicki a shot anyway. She created a pyramid of 12 champagne bottles, climbed on top, and then assumed the pose. Her sister handed her another bottle that she placed on her head. In two days, the video received more than two million views. 'I actually tried juggling,' Ms. Kalisch said, 'but my knees were in the way. It didn't work.'
