Nicki Minaj Hypes Up & Then Shuts Down Adele Collaboration

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Nicki Minaj, Adele
She thought everyone knew she wasn't being serious.

Adele has never been shy about her love for Nicki Minaj. The Grammy Award-winning singer is one of the most celebrated vocalists in the world, but if there's an opportunity for her to rap a Nicki track, she's going to take it. Her Carpool Karaoke clip went viral after she spit the rapper's "Monster" lyrics word-for-word, a feat that she would later repeat at a nightclub

As much as the two artists have fawned over one another on social media, there was never news of a collaboration until now. At Nicki's Fendi capsule collection launch on Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles on Tuesday, the rapper was asked by Entertainment Tonight if she and the 25 singer would join forces in the studio.

"Yes and yes, yes and yes, wooo hoo!" Minaj excited stated. "But Adele made me swear to secrecy that I'm not allowed to tell anyone that I'm working with her. And that we already shot a video. And it's an epic song! Ahh!"

The news ran rampant as fans of both powerhouse artists shared their excitement for the release. However, after recognizing that the news circulated heavily throughout the media, Nicki switched gears and said she was just kidding. "Omg guys. 😅🤣 I thought everyone could clearly see I was being sarcastic. Sh*t! Now I have to go to Adele’s studio & steal some files. Who’s in the UK? I got a job for you 🥴." Would a Nicki-Adele collaboration work?

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.