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Nicki Minaj Throws Shade at Laid Off Atlantic Records Employees: ‘UPS Is Hiring’

She also suggested they apply to her own record label.

Nicki Minaj at the premiere of "Barbie" held at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on July 9, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

Nicki Minaj at the premiere of "Barbie" held at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on July 9, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

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In the wake of Atlantic Records’ reconstruction — which led to a number of layoffs — Nicki Minaj took to X to playfully share some advice for those who are now unemployed.

“Dear fired executives & A&R’s: Don’t be mad, UPS is hiring,” she wrote, before suggesting that they apply to her own record label, Heavy On It. “Also, feel free to submit your resumes for a job @ #HeavyOnIt.”


She added in another tweet: “They’ve been wanting empty arenas so bad. Obsessed with me while all your friends r getting fired is nasty work.”

The layoffs, which a source told Billboard affected 150 to 175 employees, comes following the announcement that 10K Projects founder Elliot Grainge will take over as CEO of Atlantic Music Group, starting October 1. As part of his promotion, 10K will move under the Atlantic Music Group umbrella — joining Atlantic Records, Elektra and 300.

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Atlantic Records CEO Robert Kyncl wrote in a memo to staff that the company will “be unveiling a new dynamic structure for the label group” next week. Atlantic’s cuts are the fourth round in the Warner Music Group family in roughly 18 months.

This article was originally published by Billboard U.S.

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Lady Gaga Brings the Highly-Anticipated Mayhem Ball to Toronto

Plus, emerging singer-songwriter Billianne plays Vancouver, while Hozier plays the final concert at Toronto's Rogers Stadium in 2025.

One of music’s biggest pop stars comes to Canada this week, as Lady Gaga comes to Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena for three nights on the Mayhem Ball.

Plus, Irish singer Hozier closes out Rogers Stadium’s roster and TikTok sensation Billianne performs in Vancouver, while country superstar Keith Urban performs across Western Canada. Alt-darlings Wet Leg are warming up Montreal fans and Kali Uchis is experiencing a career highlight across two Canadian dates.

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