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title: Nicki Minaj Leads 2012 AMA Nominations
author: Andrew Hazard
published: 2012-10-11
modified: 2012-10-11
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tags: American Idol, American Music Awards, Chris Brown, Drake, hip hop news, Lil Wayne, Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Nicki Minaj Mariah Carey, Tyga, Young Money
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# Nicki Minaj Leads 2012 AMA Nominations

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 Apparently this **Nicki Minaj** lady isn’t just a reality show star who threatens to shoot her co-stars. She also record music and happens to be nominated for four trophies at the upcoming **American Music Awards**.

The Barbie doll inspired rapper leads the pack in nominations alongside pop diva **Rihanna**, who may or may not be dating **Chris Brown** again. Nicki will battle it out with fellow Young Money stablemates **Drake** and porn director **Tyga**in the category of Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist.

When Minaj emerged earlier this year with her electro-pop single *Starships* she was questioned by rap fans, however her move into the pop world has appeared to pay off. She is competing with pop/rock queens Katy Perry and Kelly Clarkson for Favorite Female Artist Pop/Rock. Meanwhile her album *Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded* is up for Favorite Album Pop/Rock and Favorite Album Rap/Hip-Hop, where she is pitted against J. Cole and Drake.

Here’s hoping sparks don’t fly if Mariah Carey is there. The last thing we need is a repeat of the BET Awards brawl with women.

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