Nicki Minaj's "X"-Rated Meetings Confirmed

After weekend reports emerged claiming rap star Nicki Minaj was in talks to become involved with reality show "The X-Factor," executive producer Simon Cowell has confirmed the hype.

In addition to Minaj, Cowell shared his input on ex-Island Def Jam president L.A. Reid taking part on the show.

"I think it's incredible to have a talent like L.A. on the show, it only brings more credibility and excitement to The X-Factor. He's arguably one of the greatest hit-makers in the world," Cowell said in an interview. "He was one of my first choices to bring on. After years in the music industry, you have look at who has continued to stay relevant -- I'm just extremely happy that L.A. will be joining me. He's really almost like a producer on the show, now...We've spoken to [Nicki] but we've met so many people that's it's just a long, exhausting process that we have to deal with. It'll be announced in the next week. We were actually introduced a few weeks ago." (VIBE)

Over the weekend, rumors emerged linking Minaj and Cowell.

The Young Money raptress is reportedly in talks with Simon Cowell to be a judge on the U.S. edition of his talent competition "The X Factor". The Harajuku Barbie met with Cowell in Los Angeles a few weeks ago. The hip-hop diva's casting as a judge would help the show appeal to a younger and more diverse audience. She is currently touring the country with Lil Wayne and nothing has been finalized. (Rap-Up)