The 90s Hip-Hop force that is Lil’ Kim is far from finished.
Following a number of legacy-tarnishing moves made during her feud with rival Nicki Minaj the entertainer now seems to have reclaimed Hip-Hop’s interest in her via her ‘Bad Boy’ boss’ Diddy’s creative journey to the past.
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Today, fans of the Grammy-winning star will learn of news they’ve been waiting for since 2011’s ‘Black Friday.’
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A #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 may continue to evade Nicki Minaj but- should one take he sales into consideration- we doubt she’s bothered by this.
Why?
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It’s that time of year again!
Indeed, the air is still buzzing as yesterday brought with it the highly anticipated 2016 Grammy nominations unveiled, per usual, via an announcement special weeks before the actual showing. But, what also comes with the ‘per usual’ announcement are the jaw-dropping surprises, snubs, and all out “shut-outs” that accompany the annual spectacle.
Always a heated debate-starter, the coveted tally saw the likes of Janet Jackson, Jill Scott, Rihanna, Madonna, and more all go without mention.
For Bieber, whose manager made headlines for his rant regarding his 2013 Grammy shutout, his long-awaited nod came this year as, otherwise, it would’ve been a fourth-go-round despite consistently clocking some of the year’s biggest hits. Like the ‘What Do You Mean’ maestro, Scott has been very vocal about shut-outs in the past. And, while Omarion‘s rant is the main protest making headlines, we’re sure many more are to come.
In the meantime, tuck in below for our list of other surprises and snubs:
Last week, Erykah Badu set the net ablaze when she roasted Iggy Azalea at the Soul Train Music Awards.
Indeed, who didn’t chuckle when the eclectic songbird comically claimed that what the material Aussie femcee makes is “definitely not Rap.”
In true Azalea form, the moment didn’t go without a response – albeit one not directed at Badu head-on.
However, after the ‘Tyrone’ singer offered an olive branch last night, the 25-year-old replied with a comment that may surprise some.
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Coldplay are pounding the promotional pavement hard in support of their new album ‘A Head Full Of Dreams.’
And while the British group have a single in the marketplace, they are receiving most headlines for their Beyonce collaboration ‘Hymn For The Weekend.’
During a visit to The Late Late Show With James Corden last night, the newly announced Super Bowl performers hilariously shared their experience of working Mrs. Carter.
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Janet Jackson flashed her trademark smile while posing with a fan in London town this week.
The Queen of Pop is currently on a break from her globe-spanning ‘Unbreakable Tour,’ which successfully wrapped its first leg last month.
Ms. Jackson was snapped with the supporter at the Olivocarne Restaurant.
Beyond the sighting, UK fans can catch the performer when she returns to the region to ‘BURNITUP!’ on-stage during the European leg of the trek – which kicks off next March.
Kendrick Lamar leads the pack of nominees at the 2016 Grammys, but not everyone is in a congratulatory mood.
Fellow rapper Wale has candidly shared his views on the Compton native, who he infers has changed in recent times.
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Each year the Grammy nominations generate ample debate.
This year’s tally is no different. And while we’ll be weighing up the surprises, snubs, and all else in between shortly, Omarion is wasting no time venting about his omission.
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It’s Grammy nomination time!
Music’s biggest calendar night, the 58th annual Grammy Awards, are set to air February 15th 2016 live on CBS.
The industry’s brightest stars will align to shine at the event, which will boast performances from the creme de la creme.
Today, excitement for the ceremony soared to new heights as its committee reveals which artists have been nominated in which categories.
What are you waiting for? The nominations for the 2016 Grammys await below…
J.Cole’s HBO special ‘Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming’ may rock the platform on January 9th 2016 but that hasn’t stopped him from going a long way to tease fans with it….one month before its due date.
The thirty second clip below offers a taste of what the rapper is to deliver on the show which will feature guest appearances from Drake and Jay Z and offer live renditions of the album’s critically lauded numbers.
Will you be tuned in when the hotly anticipated project premieres?
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Mary J. Blige and her fellow Hip Hop royals stepped out in style for Busta Rhymes’ ‘Hot For the Holidays’ event hours ago.
There, the living legend that is Lil Kim was joined on stage by the ‘Mr Wrong’ performer and brought the house dow with a performance that awaits your first look after the leap below.
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“I don’t care who’s around…”
From The Vault is back this week with an “after midnight” special. Pop royal Janet Jackson‘s 1993 hit ‘Any Time Any Place’ is this week’s selection.
Aptly, the track was the fifth single released from the artist’s eponymous fifth LP ‘janet.’, the smooth and sultry jam was yet another Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis and Jackson concoction and saw the singer thematically pushing the envelope with a voyeuristic setting.
Like all singles from the said album, the track was a monster hit, peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and most importantly spent a then-record breaking 10 weeks at #1 on the Hip-Hop/R&B chart.
Its Urban success was due mostly to its remixed version courtesy of R. Kelly who was on a critical high with his ’12 Play’ album during the song’s time of release.
The Janet jam was brought back to the public’s attention in 2012 when Kendrick Lamar and Drake sampled it for their Hip-Hop smash ‘Poetic Justice’ – in reference to the movie Jackson starred in with legendary rapper Tupac.
For its music video, Jackson adopted a literal approach and can be seen engaging in sensual play with her neighbor.
Despite causing quite the controversy at the time for its explicit content (which these days could arguably be deemed tame), the visual – like most Jackson clips – offered a message. This time about the importance of safe-sex.
Directed by Keir McFarlane, a special edit was made for the R. Kelly remix with additional scenes.
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Though we really respect and enjoy the more demure approach Janet is taking with the ‘Unbreakable’ project, we do miss “baby-making-songs.” Indeed, much like Marvin Gaye, Ms. Jackson has the ability express even her dirtiest fantasies with an unparalleled air of class and sophistication.
Whatever the case, we’re glad we have Damita Jo back on the radio and the charts again.
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