‘Truth Hurts’ is a lesson Lizzo may be learning the hard way as a result of a perceived diss launched in the direction of Rap hitmakers Future and Swae Lee.

Taking to social media, the burgeoning diva stated:

“Sometimes I get pissed that there are people who call future & swae lee rappers and still question whether or not I belong in the rap conversation…,” she wrote. “But then I remember I have the #4 song in the country, laugh, go back to my dream job and log off.”

Needless to say, the “shade grenade” set off a firestorm of comments in defense of the emcees.  Once the fire got too hot, Lizzo deleted the original message and later attempted to clarify her statements.  Read it all inside:

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No stranger to collaborating with secular artists and producers over her nearly two decade career, GRAMMY nominated, Stellar Award-winning Gospel artist Kierra Sheard has sent fans into a frenzy with the release of her new Missy Elliott-assisted single, ‘Don’t Judge Me.’

The first single from her forthcoming, self-titled LP ‘Kierra,’ ‘Judge’ was produced by Harmony Samuels, penned by Sheard and Elliott, and its accompanying music video sees the songstress not only give fans an in depth look at her personal life but even sees her poke fun at some of her most embarrassing moments.

See it inside:

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Megan Thee Stallion is burning up the charts with new single ‘Hot Girl Summer’ and now it looks like the track’s eagerly anticipated video is on the way too!

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Jidenna is keeping the jams a’coming in the run up to the release of new album ’85 To Africa.’

Due August 23rd via Wondaland/Epic Records, the set serves as the follow-up to his  2017 debut ‘The Chief’ and sees the rising star shine a more intense light on his Afro heritage. He does so while unpacking a compelling narrative centered on his return to his father’s land after a rocky incident in the ATL.

Ahead of the project’s release, the Classic Man has been serving up songs from the LP – the latest of which are ‘Sou Sou’ and the Mr Eazi assisted ‘Zodi.’

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When Ashanti‘s Pretty Little Thing clothing collaboration was unveiled, it was paired with a commercial that featured an infectious jingle.

After ample exposure on UK show ‘Love Island,’ anticipation grew on a global scale for the track.

And now it’s here!

Aptly christened ‘Pretty Little Thing,’ the flavorsome bop features Afro B (notable for hit ‘Drogba’).

Take a listen after the jump…

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Mark those calendars, because Normani is coming! Officially.

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Megan Thee Stallion declared a ‘Hot Girl Summer’ over the pop cultural landscape and is now following through on the charts.

The femcee’s like-titled track – featuring Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign – is proving a hot commodity out of the gate.

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ASAP Ferg’s new body of work ‘Floor Seats‘ is expected to swim to retail shores later on this year much to the delight of those of his fans who eagerly await new music from the rapper.

Only fair then that he whet their appetites with a performance of its title track during his time with VEVO‘s ‘CTRL’ series!

Enjoy below…

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Katy Perry has been cooking up new music and is once again ready to serve.

Today brings with it the release of ‘Small Talk,’ the latest taste of freshness from the Pop force.

Co-produced by Charlie Puth, the track finds the singer in quintessential “Katy Perry” territory.

The quirky cut sees the star lyrically unpack the awkwardness of an evaporated romance.

Take a listen below…

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Khalid’s heart is with the kind people of El Paso, Texas as they say goodbye to those slain by a poltroon gunman last week.

How he hopes to help the healing process? By throwing a peaceful concert he hopes will unify and fortify the grieving community.

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The tornado of fun, laughter and joy that is Megan Thee Stallion sat down with the good folks over at E! this week to celebrate her rising star and the success she is enjoying with the ‘Hot Girl Summer‘ movement.

There, she celebrated her new friend Nicki Minaj, revealed why she is bored of Cardi B comparisons, revealed why she would like to drop a tune with Rihanna and explained why Beyonce is one of her favourite rappers.

An upbeat conversation awaits below…

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It’s finally here!

‘Hot Girl Summer’ – one of the most highly anticipated tracks of the season – was packaged and ready to go when word has it Nicki Minaj offered to put her stamp on the tune last minute.  The result? Pure fire.

The highly anticipated musical union of Meg & Nick (with a little help from Ty Dolla $ign) awaits inside:

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