Happy 30th Birthday Nicki Minaj!

Nicki Minaj has had one of the most intriguing rises to success in music history. Within a span of five years, the Queens-bred rapper went from rapping on DVDs to performing with Madonna at the Superbowl w

ith new ASSets anda new pop style.

Nicki showed her ability to "brand" herself by blending street smarts and her pop appeal into fragrance sales, soft-drink endorsements and chart-topping singles. Mostly thanks to Weezy and the YMCMB fam.

And with a high profile gig on one of the most successful shows in television history, "Amercan Idol," Nicki's sure to remain supreme as the King Barb in 2013. Whether we love it or not...

Tyler Perry shared an adorable photo on his website of himself as a baby for his 43rd birthday today.

Tyler Perry shared an adorable photo on his website of himself as a baby for his 43rd birthday today. The funnyman with the Midas touch has created his own lane in entertainment with plays, books, movies and television and has proven you do

n't have to accept other people's limitations. He posted today,

"43 years ago today I made my debut into the world. Who could have known? WHO COULD HAVE KNOWN!? Parents, you never know who you're raising. The child that you delivered may one day have to deliver you."

Although his Atlanta based studio has literally been on fire (just like his career) we're sure Tyler will spend his 43rd year pumping out more fabulous entertainment.