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When it comes to beginnings, very few can tell of journey’s quite as humble- or as difficult- as that of Nicki Minaj’s.

Ducking and diving the obstacles that were poverty, domestic violence and drug abuse to pursue a career in Rap, the last seven years have seen a fearless drive and undeniable talent force a change in her fortunes.

Traits, that have seen her lift herself up from the mean streets of NYC to an international acclaim, that now sees her hailed as one of the world’s most commercially viable acts.

So, it should come as no surprise that she’s earned a spot on Forbes’ 2013 ‘Hip Hop Cash Kings‘ list, sat alongside the likes of Jay Z, P.Diddy and Dr. Dre.

Forbes’ report after the jump…

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It’s that time of year again!

Urban music’s biggest calendar night, the BET Awards, is set to air live from Los Angeles’ Nokia Theater on June 30th.

After a year of sizzling hot releases, all eyes are on who is up for awards at this year’s show.

Wonder no more, as the answers await after the jump…

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One’s a Rap Queen taking the world of Pop by storm just as easily as she did Hip Hop. The other, her Mercury fuelled counterpart well on her way to British superstardom well before the release of her ‘Classic’ debut album.

This week, in what Female Rap champions will no doubt bill a victory, Nicki Minaj and Iggy Azalea have made a number of wins on the UK’s Official Charts, thanks to new releases launched in the last month.

Details below…

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And the nominations are in!

Last night saw acts from across all fields of music celebrate the MOBO Awards Nominations party in London, welcoming the likes of Misha B, Tulisa and Brit Pop Princess Rita Ora.

Revealing just who had scored nominations in the ceremony’s categories, the event came months before the official awards night, November 3rd.

So, without further delay, find out who has cause to celebrate below…

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It’s safe to say last night’s 2012 MET Gala was one of the hottest events of this year- thus far.

With appearances from Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Azealia Banks and Kanye West, the NYC held Gala showcased only a few of its brightest last night.

More of the above below…

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Get a load of Island Rihanna, arriving at tonight’s 2012 MET Gala in NYC.

One of the night’s later arrivals, Fenty has thus far been joined by Kanye West, Justin Timberlake and Rap star Azealia Banks who will be performing tonight.

More from the night, including shots of Solange below…

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