Lil Kim‘s quest for comeback was bolstered by a well-executed promotional campaign launched by the fresh team of managers the icon enlisted to lead the next phase of her career.

Unfortunately, those who had hoped her new album ‘9′ would benefit from the managerial changes have learned that the worst has happened….at least commercially.

For, the set is reported to have sold under 1,000 copies in the US and become one of the lowest-selling albums in chart history after it failed to impact the Billboard 200 in its opening week.

Accused of dashing salt on Kim’s three figure chart wound? Nicki Minaj.

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Ray-J owns the rights to Suge Knight’s life story.

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Iggy Azalea‘s attempts to have Lizzo (born Melissa Jefferson) unseated from history books has proven futile as the burgeoning diva’s breakout hit, ‘Truth Hurts,’ has reclaimed the top spot of the Billboard Hot 100.

As we reported here, Azalea – courtesy of the 7 weeks her 2014 hit ‘Fancy’ held the top spot – currently holds the record for longest reign by a female rapper.  In an attempt to remain the sole occupant of the title, the ‘Started’ rapstress started encouraging fans to stream Jefferson’s competitors to remove her from #1.

Albeit briefly successful as Travis Scott dethroned Lizzo last week with his new hit ‘Highest in the Room’ (as we reported here), refreshed charts show it’s actually Lizzo who is now the highest – giving her hit ‘Hurts’ its 7th week at the top.  The move ties her with Azalea for the history making feat.

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Summer Walker is slaying on a global scale with debut album ‘Over It,’ but she isn’t resting on her laurels.

The songbird flew into London this week for a headline show and stopped by BBC 1Xtra Live to highlight why her buzz has become so booming.

Backed by a full band, the Interscope star delivered a dynamic showing of ‘Playing Games.’

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Nicki Minaj is no stranger to headlines and the last few months have seen her be a magnet for many.

Indeed, beyond making waves for her relationship with Kenneth Petty, Onika sent relative shockwaves through the music sphere when she announced was “retiring.”

Now, she’s speaking up and out about all.

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With the year drawing to an end, Ashanti has her sights set on 2020.

For, the R&B belle has announced that she’s set to kick off the New Year on the road with fellow veterans Mario and Ginuwine. 

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Kanye West is officially on the comeback trail.

The rapper had announced the release of his ‘Jesus Is King’ visual and now he’s followed with the arrival date for his like-titled album.

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Mariah Carey shone visually and vocally last night at the Expo 2020 pre-celebration in Dubai.

The diva supreme took center stage at the televised event, which precedes next year’s landmark salute of brilliance and achievement in the region.

To mark the occasion, Mimi took vocal flight with classics such as ‘We Belong Together’ and newer numbers such as ‘A No No’ from critically acclaimed album ‘Caution.’

With a busy holiday season coming (see: 25th anniversary of ‘Merry Christmas’), Ms. Carey sounds like she’s ready-set.

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Less than a month after unveiling the critically acclaimed, YG-assisted song ‘Slide’ (as we reported here), Grammy-winning songstress H.E.R. is showing her beloved Bay Area some love via its official accompanying music video.

Inviting fans to Vallejo, California (where she was raised), H.E.R. helps bring the Cardo-produced cut to life via a Mike Ho-directed clip that interpolates visuals from her electric live showings and some pre-taped elements that highlighted well known fixtures from Bay Area (i.e. Grand Lake Theater, West Oakland Station, etc.).

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Barely a week after sending fans into a frenzy at news she would be releasing a new EP not even 4 months after her sophomore album, ‘In My Defense,’ hit shelves (click here to read more about that), Iggy Azalea‘s lifted the lid on its release date and so much more.

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Rihanna and Chris Brown have quite the history, one that’s well-documented.

Since their latest split in 2012, the pair have maintained a notable silence about the other.

However, that somewhat changed today when RiRi publicly gave a nod to her former flame.

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For many artists, the “sophomore” album cycle can be make or break. But that hasn’t stopped Camila Cabello from driving in a unique direction with forthcoming LP ‘Romance.’

Recent months have seen the singer release a slew of songs – at times on a weekly basis – and with videos too.

It’s left many wondering what exactly “the” plan is for the follow-up to her self-titled 2018 solo debut, which featured breakthrough smash ‘Havana.’

Well, during an interview at We Can Survive concert, the 22-year-old opened up about what exactly is at play.

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