Nicki Minaj is NOT a phony MC with a ghostwriter if you ask her -- or our hip-hop expert -- but not everyone is convinced. We break down rapper Ransom's mysterious lyrics to get to the bottom of it. Plus, Usher's ex Tameka Raymond blames him for his son's near-fatal drowning -- and now she wants more custody of the kids ... but we know something that could help him fend her off. And, If you think the person who robbed James Gandolfini after his died is heartless -- listen to our staff pick the scraps off of Harvey.