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Cardi B Reveals Baby Bump On ‘SNL’; New Album Goes Gold Within 24 Hours Of Release
Nicki Minaj Is First To Sell 5
During her first ‘Saturday Night Live’ performance (April 7) Cardi B revealed what many have been speculating. Wearing a form-fitting white gown and performing her single “Be Care- ful,” Cardi announced she’s going to be a mom.
For weeks (maybe even months) rumors swirled Cardi B was pregnant. The Bodak Yellow artist kept it a secret by wearing clothing that hid her belly, and while she didn’t deny the rumors, she also didn’t ac- knowledge she and fiance Off-
set were expecting their first child together.
Following her performance, video captured Cardi B walk- ing back stage receiving ap- plause from her team. Full of smiles the Bickenhead rapper said “I’m finally free.”
The “Bodak Yellow” spit- ter’s Invasion of Privacy debut reportedly went Gold within 24 hours. It was released via At- lantic Records on Friday (Apr. 6) and features vocals from SZA, Kehlani, YG, Bad Bunny and more.
Months, Looking Pregnant
Cardi B has a lot to celebrate. Her album went gold within 24 hours of its release, and she re- vealed her baby bump during her appearance on SNL.
Nicki Minaj's success has many considering her as one of the greatest female rappers in music history.
While the scene appears to be expanding, Nicki likely still sits atop the throne without having released an album since 2014. A new feat has cemented Nicki's legacy.
The Queens rapper has offi- cially sold over 5 million copies of each of her studio al- bums, making history as the first female rapper to accom- plish such an achievement.
Nicki has been missing in action, from social media and the public eye for four months, and now her fans speculate that they know why. She was spotted over the weekend at the L.A. airport and her ap- pearance sparked pregnancy rumors.
The rapper, 35, appeared to try and cover her stomach with an oversized black and white handbag as she arrived for a flight.
Nicki went makeup-free and covered her face with a pair of dark sunglasses as she swept through the awaiting pa-
21 Savage Pays For Funeral Of Toddler Killed On Easter
Nicki Minaj has finally sur- faced after 4 months of being off social media and out of the public eye. She was pho- tographed at LAX and accord-
Million Copies Of Each
Album; Spotted After
The death of toddler T’h- rigi Diggs has rocked not only the three-year-old’s com- munity of family and neigh- bors, but also a couple of high profile musicians. Now, 21 Savage is stepping in to alle- viate the family’s pain.
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, he paid for the funeral, a gesture that Diggs’ mother believes will begin the healing process. 21 Savage was also referred to as a family friend.
The incident occurred on Easter Sunday (Apr. 1) when Diggs’ mother, Roshonda Craig, drove past a Texaco gas station. “I saw a paintball gun, but then I heard a real gun,” she said. “When I heard the gunshot, my baby started crying. I didn’t know my baby was shot. I was thinking
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21 Savage paid for the funeral services of Atlanta toddler, T’h- rigi Diggs, who was shot in a drive-by shooting on Easter.
parazzi to departures.
Nicki’s last highly publi-
cized relationship was with fel- low Queens rap icon, Nas, and rumored she was heartbroken after the break up.
maybe he just woke up [and] the gunshot scared him.” Diggs was asleep in the back- seat at the time of the bullet’s impact.
Ac cording to the AJC, “paintball wars” have become popular in Atlanta. The trend is supposed to combat the use
of real firearms and eventually lead to its nonuse throughout Atlanta’s streets. Craig be- lieves someone with a real gun was provoked by the paintball machines.
T’hrigi Diggs’ funeral was held at Israel Baptist Church on Saturday.
Popular Nigerian Singer And Daughter, 4, Killed By Her Husband
Police in Nigeria say they have arrested the Danish hus- band of a popular local musi- cian who was killed along with their 4-year-old daughter in Lagos.
Police spokesperson Chike Godwin Oti reports that 29- year-old Zainab Nielsen, popularly known as Alizee, was killed on Thursday with her daughter in their apart- ment on upscale Banana Is- land. He says there were marks of violence on the bod- ies and the homicide unit is in- vestigating.
Oti says police have ar- rested Peter Schau Nielsen
Nigerian singer, Alizee and her daughter, 4, was murdered by her husband, Peter Nielsen.
in connection with the deaths. Alizee is popular among Nigerian youths and was scheduled to perform April 29
in the southern city of Warri. Last year she signed a lu- crative deal with Japan-based
Petra Entertainment.
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