Nicki Minaj recently phoned into Atlanta’s Hot 107.9 radio station yesterday to chop it up with Emperor Searcy, Mz Shyneka and Mr. Smith.

The Young Money Barbie spoke on Gucci Mane and his problems, cooking, reality TV, American Idol, and more. Minaj also confirmed that will be not be going on a full tour this year, so she can concentrate working on her upcoming studio album!

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In the video above, you can listen to Nicki Minaj‘s interview over the phone with Big Nat for his 103 Jamz radio show.

The Young Money Barbie chats about if she will be putting out a pop record similar to “Starships” this year, American Idol, upcoming projects, Mariah Carey, why she doesn’t have an Instagram account, her UK artist Parker, Scaff “SB” Beezy, and more.

Nicki Minaj recently called into Washington, D.C.’s 93.9 WKYS radio station for an interview.

The Young Money Barbie spoke on shooting the “High School” music video with Lil Wayne, if she will be returning to American Idol next year, her latest business ventures (clothing line and Beats By Dre headphones line), debuting her new look with ELLE magazine, and explains why she will not be going on tour this summer!

You can listen to the interview after the jump below.

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Jason Pollak recently caught up with Cash Money’s Chris Richardson for a one on one interview.

They discussed Chris‘ “Joy & Pain” single featuring Tyga, working with Ty on his “Far Away” single, appearing on American Idol a few years back, if he has been watching Nicki Minaj judge on the show, his forthcoming untitled album, how it feels to be signed to YMCMB, his “In The Name Of Love” record, wanting to get a feature from Paramore’s Hayley, upcoming music videos, his “Stateline” hat line, and more.

You can read Jason‘s full interview with Richardson after the jump below.

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In the video above, Nicki Minaj confirms to MTV that the next single she will be shooting a music video for off her Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up album is “High School” featuring her boss Lil Wayne.

The Young Money Barbie also mentioned that she would be starting work on her new album out in Los Angeles, California while she shoots American Idol.

After chatting about Drake‘s “Started From The Bottom” song, Birdman then spoke to MTV about Nicki Minaj and her work ethic during NBA All-Star weekend in Houston. Baby also confirmed that he watches American Idol to support the YMCMB Barbie and shared his thoughts on the Mariah Carey feud.

“We rep Nick, that’s our little sister, so we support everything she do, so we definitely watch. It ain’t no secret. I don’t consider it beef, they both getting paid to do a job and they’re just doing their job. Ain’t nobody get hurt, so it ain’t no big deal.”

“I saw the whole play, been a part of it so I think it’s amazing. We ain’t never had a female in the business to accomplish what she’s accomplishing, period. I never saw a woman in this business, especially in my time of doing this, work as hard as her.”

In related news, hit the jump to watch another interview of Nicki talking about her VIVA GLAM “Lavender Is The New Pink” lipstick with M.A.C.

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After taking part in a photo shoot with TV Guide Magazine, American Idol hosts Nicki Minaj, Randy Jackson and Keith Urban sit down to talk about the singing competition show. They all speak on the talent they have come across on this season of American Idol, the panel, their judging styles, and more.