Funkmaster Flex‘s recent challenge to Fabolous to drop new music “spitting bars” was answered in earnest not once, but twice by the New York rapper.

To put the cherry on top, Fab even accompanied both new songs with visuals.

For the first, he hopped on a banging beat that samples 2005’s ‘1 Thing’ – the signature hit of R&B singer-songwriter Amerie.  12 years after he first joined the diva in the music video for her single ‘More Than Love’ (as we reported here), the GRAMMY nominee returned the favor by making a surprise cameo in his new Abeni Nazeer-directed music video.

Elsewhere, Fab called on fellow rapper French Montana to assist on the tune ‘Say Less’ and even took to New York City to shoot the song’s music video at a popular Asian-fusion restaurant conveniently titled Sei Less.

See both clips inside.

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As Alicia Keys fans get acquainted with the expanded version of her 2021 album ‘Keys,’ aptly titled ‘Keys II’ (available for streaming now), the 15-time GRAMMY winner is pushing full steam ahead with promotion of the project by unveiling the music video for its housed tune ‘Trillions.’

Tapping rising R&B singer-songwriter Brent Faiyaz to co-produce and co-star, the tune is one of multiple new tracks that appears on ‘Keys II’ and comes as a rework of her previous tune ‘Billions.’

“Oh, no limit to the things that I do / Nobody else can say it ain’t true / I am a one in a billion (trillion), you are a one in a billion (trillion) / We got a one in a billion (trillion),” Keys croons on the catchy cut’s chorus.

Look inside to peep ‘Trillions’ and its accompanying music video.

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Peruse of the current worldwide iTunes sales chart shows Queen of Rap Nicki Minaj reigning with her latest single ‘Super Freaky Girl,’ a feat made possible by domination of similar tallies in over 50 countries including the USA.

Produced by Dr. Luke, the sizzling bop – which heavily samples Rick James’ signature 1981 hit ‘Super Freak’ – was released at the stroke of midnight Friday (August 12) and shot to the top of iTunes in multiple countries in just an hour after becoming widely available.

In less than 24 hours since, dozens of other territories followed suit – an undertaking that’s not only setting ‘Super’ up for a super premiere on official charts around the world but is also amplified by the critical acclaim that’s accompanied the song’s success narrative.

Among those making headlines for imparting two-thumbs-up to the tune is Minaj’s former nemesis Iggy Azalea.  Look inside to see what she said.

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Megan Thee Stallion woke up Good Morning America with an energetic set celebrating the arrival of her latest studio album, ‘Traumazine.’

The Hot Girl Coach’s takeover saw her and her troop of dancers dazzle with live renditions of new tracks ‘Her’ and ‘Pressurelicious’ as well as bops such as ‘Body’ and ‘Savage.’

What are you waiting for? Check out Megan in action after the jump…

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That Beyonce reign just won’t let up!

Because Queen Bey has extended her stay at #1 on the Official UK Album Chart with her seventh studio LP, ‘Renaissance.’

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Beyonce sprung a surprise on the BeyHive moments ago with an official teaser for ‘I’m That Girl.’

The swagger-soaked track opens Queen Bey’s chart-topping new album ‘Renaissance.’

Uniquely, despite being this generation’s preeminent visual artist, the LP arrived sans any music videos.

And while it remains to be seen what exactly is the plan for the project visually, it’s clear Bey is gearing up for a big reveal.

Check out the teaser for ‘I’m That Girl’ after the jump…

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Ja Rule is speaking up and out after being slammed for his silence during Irv Gotti rant about Ashanti on Drink Champs. 

As reported, the Murder INC founder Gotti did not hold back about the GRAMMY-winning songstress – demonstrating what many have called bitterness about their former relationship, as well as their professional fallout.

Ja (who has maintained a great relationship with Ashanti) was slammed by many (including Fat Joe) for being quiet during the rant. Silence some argued functions as complicity.

Moments ago, the rapper took to social media to offer up a response.

Find out what he had to say after the jump…

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Queen of Pop Madonna sent her fans into a royal frenzy Wednesday (August 10) when she revisited ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’ to perform on its popular ‘Classroom Instruments’ segment.

First taking to the platform in 2015 to deliver a reworked version of her 1983 classic ‘Holiday‘ (as we reported here), this time the Material Girl revamped some of her younger material – namely the chart-topping smash ‘Music‘ (from the 2000 album of the same name).

Calling on GRAMMY-winning house band The Roots to assist, hop inside to see Madge work her skills on the triangle as she cranks out a live rendition of her hit ‘Music’ (if you missed it when it first aired).

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Beyonce‘s ‘Renaissance’ song ‘Church Girl’ may proclaim ‘no one can judge me but me,’ but Bishop Patrick Wooden, Sr., President and CEO of the Upper Room COGIC, begs to differ.

Not long after Dr. Dorinda Clark-Cole – one-fourth of the legendary Clark Sisters (whose 1981 song ‘Center of Thy Will’ is sampled in ‘Girl’) – took to the pulpit to tell religious critics to ‘leave Beyonce alone’ over the tune’s content, Wooden is making headlines for calling for public rebuke and denunciation of its creators and contributors.

Look inside to hear his fiery words.

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Nicki Minaj‘s latest single, ‘Super Freaky Girl,‘ is already off to a super start if its performance at iTunes is anything to judge by.

Details inside.

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Hot Girl Meg is already hot on the promo trail in support of her sophomore studio album ‘Traumazine.’

The 18-song set, which features Jhene Aiko, Lucky Daye, Latto, Dua Lipa, Future, and more, was surprise-released on August 12 and its creator is wasting no time informing the masses about it.

Acting as co-host and main guest of Thursday’s episode of ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ (August 11), the Hot Girl coach came in red hot rocking a revealing red ensemble while discussing the creative process behind ‘Traumazine,’ narrowing down the tracklist from 50 songs to 18, and more.

Elsewhere, the fun-filled visit saw the 27-year-old bring out her beloved pooch 4oe, play Mad Lib Karaoke, and even help Fallon deliver a hilarious monologue.

See all the Megan Thee Stallion action inside.

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On the wings of her biggest hit yet, the R&B chart-topping ‘Pressure,’ Dreamville diva Ari Lennox is making dreams come true for her growing legion of fans by offering the tune’s long-awaited follow-up, ‘Hoodie.’

The latest taste of new music from her forthcoming sophomore album, ‘Age/Sex/Location’ (the successor to 2019’s critically acclaimed ‘Shea Butter Baby’),

“Can I fit in that hoodie / I’m tryna get in that hoodie / Can I fit in that hoodie / I’m tryna play in that hoodie,” she croons on the new tune chock-full of sexual innuendoes.

Hear it in full inside and peep its accompanying music video.

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