Nicki Minaj – with millions of records sold and streamed, the most Gold and Platinum hits of any female rapper ever, the most Billboard Hot 100 hits of any woman of color, and countless other commercial performance records broken along the way – is regarded on many accounts to be the greatest femcee of all time.

Yet, despite her many accolades, the music industry’s highest honor has eluded her for over a decade-and-a-half.

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Nearly 16 years separate fans of The Clipse from their last album, but – as proven by their July 11-released LP ‘Let God Sort Em Out‘ – the Thorntons are back like they never left.

As Hip-Hop heads keep the critical acclaim rolling in for the new star-studded project that features big names like Kendrick Lamar, John Legend, The Dream, Tyler the Creator, and Nas among its contributors, the dynamic duo – comprised of twins Pusha T and Malice – opted to stroll down memory lane and toast their previous LPs by making a visit to NPR’s wildly popular performance series ‘Tiny Desk.’

While there, they cranked out rocking live renditions of ‘Virginia,’ ‘Birds Don’t Sing,’ ‘Grindin,’ ‘Chains & Whips,’ and more.

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‘Look at Me Now’ hitmaker Chris Brown may have looked like he was over a major hurdle after his nightclub attack accuser dropped the lawsuit attached to the incident, but the R&B bad boy’s legal woes stemming from the altercation in question rage on.

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With his July 11-released album ‘Beloved‘ off to the races for the Billboard 200 championship, Giveon is looking to give R&B lovers yet another reason to cop the project by unleashing the music video for its latest single ‘I Can Tell.’

Acting as the third cut from the LP to get the visual treatment following Rather Be and ‘Twenties,’ ‘Tell’ sees the GRAMMY nominee tell his lover all the things he can do better than the man she’s in love with.

“(I can tell) Never had nobody talk you through it like I talk you through it, uh / (I can tell) Everything he taught you, it ain’t nothin’ to me, I can prove it, uh /(I can tell) That he don’t wanna let you go, that you don’t want a little, no / Your heart ain’t really in it lately, oh, baby, I can tell,” he sings over Jahan Sweet production.

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Coco Jones is heading down the aisle.

For, the R&B has announced her engagement to NBA star Donovan Mitchell.

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Beyonce’s rode high on a shiny new horse in Atlanta.

After her signature flying red car prop malfunctioned mid-air during a recent ‘Cowboy Carter Tour’ stop,  Queen Bey returned to the stage in ATL aboard a shiny ride.

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The Clipse‘s reunion is finally here!

After 16  years apart, brothers Pusha T and Malice have unleashed ‘Let God Sort Em Out’, a Pharrellproduced LP that’s as icy as it is an introspective ride.

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Odeal is back and in his element. The MOBO-winning singer, songwriter, and genre-bender returns with ‘The Summer That Saved Me’ – a soul-stirring, border-hopping EP that captures summertime joy.

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Burna Boy ignites his heat streak anew with the eagerly anticipated release of his new studio album, ‘No Sign of Weakness’.

The African Giant towers tall on the set, which features an all-star list of fellow heavy hitters, including Travis Scott, Shabozey, and the legendary Mich Jagger.

As ever, Burna Boy centers the sound of the Motherland at the heart of the project, while showcasing his trademark versatility across the length and breadth of the 16-song set.

Home to fan favorites such as ‘Bundle by Bundle,’ ‘TaTaTa,’ ‘Sweet Love,’ and ‘Update,’ the GRAMMY Award winner has unboxed what is sure to add to his growing arsenal of classic anthems.

Take a listen to ‘No Sign of Weakness’ below…

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Ayra Starr teases new song ‘HOT BODY’

Ayra Starr has served fans a sizzling preview of her next single ‘HOT BODY’ and it’s already setting social feeds alight.

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80’s R&B star Damion Hall may have made headlines recently for proclaiming there is “no group greater than Guy,” but producer extraordinaire Jermaine Dupri is throwing his opinion in the chat by giving the crown to New Edition.

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All roads lead to July 13 for Travis Scott and the JackBoys (comprised of Don Toliver, Sheck Wes, and others) ahead of the delivery of their highly anticipated ‘Jackboys 2‘ album.

The conceptual follow-up to their 2019 released compilation LP, the follow-up set reportedly boasts a megawatt list of superstar features including GloRilla, 21 Savage, Kodak Black, Tyla, and Waka Flocka Flame (to name a few).

Ahead of its arrival to digital shelves, Scott and co. delivered a taste from its tracklist in the form of single ‘2000 Excursion.’

“I’m on the Southside whipping the truck / On tracks, not givin’ a f-ck / On wax, not givin’ a f-ck / Like JELEEL!, not givin’ a f-ck,” raps Travis over Cardo Got Wings production.

Hop inside to get acquainted with ‘Excursion’ courtesy of its Cactus Jack-directed music video.

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