Nicki Minaj confirms "X Factor" rumors

By TV Insider
JR Staff Writer

Over the past few weeks, Nicki Minaj has been involved in all sorts of rumors. She has been cast for a new film and she is considering taking the role. In the same week, there were rumors of Nicki Minaj also becoming a part of "The X Factor."

Simon Cowell landed a major coup when he lured L.A. Reid away from Def Jam in order to host the show. Cowell thinks it is important to have industry insiders judge the show. He used landing Reid to pursue Nicki Minaj.

Because her name is so popular, many are using Nicki Minaj for things she has nothing to do with. In order to build publicity and hype, Simon Cowell is capable of doing the same thing. But, for the most part, people were looking forward to learning more.

Nicki Minaj confirmed she has been in meetings with Simon Cowell. Her popularity is high and she could help make "The X Factor" into a powerhouse. Aside from that, if her career ever did slip, she could use her television persona to help build back up. However, Nicki Minaj has yet to accept the invite to be a part of the show. Her music career is still very demanding and the show would have to work around her schedule.