Although he’s currently recuperating from a horrific beatdown that left him hospitalized (click here to read more on that), rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is still enjoying quite the fanfare from his latest release, ‘Fefe,’ which features the Harajuku Barbie herself Nicki Minaj.

With a whimsical, Willy Wonka-inspired video to accompany it, the Murda Beatz-produced cut sees the trade some toned down bars while sharing ice cream cones and other delights.

See it inside:

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What do you get when you take a R&B group showdown and sprinkle in a little Mariah Carey on top?

The answer? This week’s From The Vault pick: Allure and 112‘s ‘All Cried Out.’

A powerful vocal quad, Allure were a female-group signed to Crave Records, a short-lived label founded by none other than Mariah Carey. During their brief but intense run, they managed to score several hits in 1998, including ‘Cried’ which peaked at #4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #12 on the Official Singles Charts in the UK.

Interestingly, the track was actually a cover of a Top 10 Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam song, and the band’s mentor can be heard throughout the majority of the tune, providing powerful background vocals. She also co-produced the cut with Corey Rooney and former partner in crime Walter Afanasieff.

112’s presence elevated the the production to seismic heights.

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Directed by Christopher Erskin, the song’s visual focused on the fictional failling relationship of the groups’ respective lead singers. Though it is filled with happy memories of the couple, its ending echoed the poignant lyrics and left them at a point of no return.

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Sure times have changed, but there’s still nothing as moving as meaningful lyrics, and when the melody is as rich as this, it’s an inevitable home-run.

Thankfully in recent years, this strand of song has been making a slow and steady comeback courtesy of acts such as Adele et al.

And we’re genuinely appreciative, because as much as we love ourselves a good “turn-up” session, diversity will always be our favorite flavor. So, here’s hoping there continues to be a place and space for power ballads of this ilk.

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Earlier this year Teairra Mari launched a bid to fight for the rights of revenge porn victims after an grossly vulgar image of her was posted on social media…without her consent.

Unfortunately, the attention garnered the image now means the star finds herself forced to face questions about in interviews lined up to promote the fourth season of the show she stars in… ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood.’

What happened when our friends ‘Team Curtains‘ were on hand to interview her alongside another other press? Chaos!

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Welcome to The Sip episode 12 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 Ciara returns with new single ‘Level Up,’ Beyonce is baking newness, tea on Rihanna‘s new Dancehall album is spilled, and Shonda Rhimes is making major moves. All this and much more.

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The 61st annual Grammy awards’ ceremony has bagged a due date!

When it is?

Find out below…

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Tekashi 69 is recovering in hospital after he was kidnapped and beaten mercilessly by a crew of armed men!

Full story below…

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The internet is absolutely eating up Ciara’s yummy new release as it appears the Grammy winner has 1,2 stepped right onto a viral hit thanks to the J.R. Rotem-produced cut. ‘Level Up’ – the first lift from her yet-titled forthcoming septenary album – made its debut on 7/18 and in a matter of hours shot to #1 on Youtube’s viewership tallies before heading to a similar peak on iTunes’ R&B tallies.

The fire behind these launches to the top? The #LevelUpChallenge, a viral response that’s seeing her fans (old and new) offer their best renditions of the choreography found aboard the tune’s Parris Goebel-curated clip.

Wanna see Cici’s favorites among the growing entries? Look inside for the collage…

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Months after delivering her best first week sales to date, Janelle Monae is still hot on the promo trail for her latest album, ‘Dirty Computer’ (in stores now) – a feat that’s currently seeing her stomping to and on stages across North America (click here to see dates).

Just shortly after her pit stop at Madison Square Garden’s Hulu Theater, Monae took her oft-envied moves to ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ to perform the President Obama-inspired cut ‘Americans.’

Did you miss seeing her give the ‘Computer’ cut the live treatment? See it inside…

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Ciara is off to a scorching start with new single ‘Level Up.’

Turbo-powered by a dance-heavy music video, the track has found favor among the singer’s fanbase and beyond.

Case in point, it’s charting on US iTunes.

Details below…

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Offset is behind behinds.

Find out why the Migos star has been locked up after the jump…

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Mario is back!

Ready to hear his latest single? Better yet…and see its supporting video?!

Meet ‘Drowning‘ below!

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Beyonce is in reportedly talks to release a brand new visual album via the culture-shifting platform Netflix.

An exciting report below…

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