Nearly a year after storming onto the scene with her history-making debut single, ‘Bodak Yellow,’ rapstress Cardi B sees her name colored atop the Hot 100 once more.

The move not only gives her a second run at #1 from her debut album, ‘Invasion of Privacy,’ but also sees her etched in history books among female rappers overall.

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Beyonce and Jay-Z are in it for the long-haul with new album ‘Everything Is Love.’

The critically acclaimed joint effort arrived as a surprise release last month and has spawned Billboard hit ‘APES**T.’

As the track continues to grow at radio and digital platforms, The Carters have unveiled the latest piece of the puzzle of longevity for the LP.

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Kelly Price‘s Pop culture permeating single ‘Friend of Mine‘ has reached a brilliant milestone on Spotify!

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For the fourth consecutive year the BET Awards has been crowned the year’s top rated cable awards show.

Thanks to show-stopping performances from the likes of Migos, Snoop Dogg, Janelle Monae, Nicki Minaj, and more, this year’s edition not only topped last year’s in viewership but also continued the trend of seeing BET ahead of the competition amongst awards shows aired on cable.

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As Lauryn Hill gears up to celebrate 20 years of milestone album ‘The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill,’ From The Vault takes you back to one of its most renowned classic.

Today’s pick is Ms. Hill’s ‘Doo-Wop (That Thing).’

Like the vast majority of the album, the track was self-written and self-produced. It served not only as the iconic album’s first offering but also as the singer’s solo debut after years with the Fugees.

Released in July 99, the song debuted at #1 in the US – a first for a Rap artist – and went on to become one of the biggest hits of the end of the decade.

Lyrically, the track preached a potent sermon aimed at young women and men – specifically how they ought to conduct themselves at the eve of a new century. It urged them not to get blinded by “that thing ,” not settle for less and to always demand respect.

Enduring words!

Lauryn made sure she paid hommage to 60s R&B as well as Hip-Hop culture when it came to the cut’s accompanying video.

The split-screen visual showcased 2 différent block parties: one set in retro Manhattan and another one in a modern version of the New York neighborhood.

It was a genius way of expressing the varied influences found in Hill’s art.

We’re surely not alone wondering why and how the musical wonder hasn’t blessed the world with another studio LP – and, no, we don’t want to hear about that ‘Unplugged’ album.

Over the years, artists all over the world have cited the ‘Miseducation’ as a game changer when it comes to their artistry; and, in more recent times, it seems Ms. Lauryn Hill’s clout has only grown bigger in time.

We say her anniversary tour – which is already a great seller – would be the perfect vehicle to promote new material.

Make it happen, Ms. Hill, make it happen!

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Rising Urban Pop princess La’Britney is said to have joined the fifth season of ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood‘!

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A joint project by Chance the Rapper & Childish Gambino?

It’s happening.

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June’s Diary are showing and proving with their new EP ‘All Of Us.’

Released yesterday, the six song set serves as the quintet’s first body of work since being formed by Kelly Rowland and Frank Gatson on BET’s ‘Chasing Destiny.’

Fans have clearly been anticipating because they’re snapping up the set at a feverish rate.

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Drake is onto quite the beast with new album ‘Scorpion.’

An established chart titan, the Toronto bred star’s releases have often prompted the question “how high?.” Apt, as his offerings consistently shoot into the stratosphere – and this LP is no different.

The first week sales forecasts are in and Aubrey is on course for a mega opening…

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Lily Allen has apologised to Azealia Banks for the way she says she treated her several years ago.

How Banks inspired the reconiliation?

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Welcome to The Sip episode 10 on That Grape Juice!

In our new podcast series, hosts PatricklySpeakn and StephYoungMC run down the latest entertainment news from TGJ and beyond.

This week Drake stings the competition with ‘Scorpion,’ Damon Dash wants Lee Daniels to run him his money, LeToya Luckett announces pregnancy, while Cardi B‘s secret marriage is unveiled. All this and much more. Drink up!

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Iggy Azalea is looking to scorch with new project ‘Surviving The Summer.’

The EP serves as the Aussie rapper’s first body of work since her debut album ‘The New Classic,’ which arrived four years ago. Sophomore effort ‘Digital Distortion’ ultimately went unreleased amidst label drama.

With the femcee now on a new imprint (and with new management too), she’s attempting to press on with her career – which now includes being a model for Fashionova.

Music is very much where the mind is, though and Azalea recently announced that single ‘Kream’ will serve as the first taste of ‘Summer.’

Now, she’s amplifying excitement with the EP’s cover reveal. Check it out below…

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