Responsible for the now infamous ‘Come Up DVDs‘, New York native Big Fendi is undoubtedly the man responsible for introducing Nicki Minaj to Rap society in 2007.

However, after her meteoric rise to fame upon signing to Young Money, Fendi- much to his contempt- became a far and distant memory in the Rapper’s well documented rags to riches fairytale.

Now, he is claiming she owes him, for ‘making her who she is today’.

His rant below…

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With a career spanning almost two decades, there is no denying the impact Beyonce has made on Pop culture and music alike.

So, in honor of her wide  reaching work, her hometown- Houston, Texas- is to build a monument in her honor, months after giving  birth to her first child, Blue Ivy.

Details below…

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Some loved it while others ‘loved it less’, but however you feel about it- there is just no escaping Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Stupid Hoe‘ video.

Setting the VEVO record for generating the most hits in one day, the Hype Williams directed clip has undoubtedly generated momentum for its supporting album ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded‘ and its follow up jam, ‘Turn Me On‘.

Now, one week after its premier, That Grape Juice wants to know:

“Was the video genius or just plain garbage?”.

Weigh in below…

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On Thursday night, Pop maestro Michael Jackson was honored at Grauman’s Chinese Theater for his contributions to both Pop music and the world at large.

Joined by Katherine Jackson, his three children, Quincy Jones and Justin Bieber was song bird Melanie Fiona, who lent her voice to the ceremony in honor of the late star, ahead of the release of her upcoming album, ‘The MF Life‘.

Watch her in action below…

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Check out the sneak peek for ‘Mirrors‘, the new visual offering from Lil Wayne.

Featuring Bruno Mars, the clip is the latest in support of the Rapper’s LP ‘Tha Carter IV’, and follows the smash hit single  ‘How To Love‘, also lifted from the multi-platinum album.

Watch below…

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Kingston meets Miami, as Sean Paul and Kelly Rowland join forces for new track ‘How Deep It Your Love’ .

Having teased a snippet of the Ester Dean penned cut (which features on Paul’s new LP ‘Tomahawk Technique’, the song surfaced in full form moments ago. Take a listen below…

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Whether you like it or not, 2012 is shaping up to be Madonna’s year.

From her upcoming set at this February’s ‘Superbowl’ to the release of her upcoming LP ‘MDNA‘, it’s safe to say coming months will see the icon pop up anywhere and everywhere in support of her cause.

Now peep this promo teaser for the album uploaded on YouTube today, showcasing the icon’s new music and production skills below…

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Earlier this week, we reported the news that Baby Face  and Toby Gad had signed onto produce cuts for JLS’ upcoming album.

The follow up to the critically panned ‘Jukebox‘, the LP received a major promotional boost hours ago, when the band announced that the legendary maestro Darkchild is one of its many masterminds.

Full story below…

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Six long years have passed since Cassie‘s trademark coo debuted on club classic ‘Me & U’.

And while the 2021 days since then have been good to the 25 year old’s modelling career, her music has been a non-starter.

Hoping to reverse her fortunes, the Bad Boy star is gearing up to unwrap her new single ‘King of Hearts’ and its accompanying video on a particularly apt occasion.

Details after the jump…

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Alexandra Burke looks set to stampede to the top of the charts with her new single ‘Elephant’. The monster track, which features DJ Eric Morillo,  is to be accompanied by an equally epic video of this new teaser is anything to go by.

Peep the Pop force dance up a fierce storm after the jump…

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With May earmarked as the window through which new Mariah Carey material will arrive, the diva has re-teamed with longtime collaborator  Jermaine Dupri.

Taking to Twitter, the ‘Always Be My Baby’ producer wrote:

MARIAH CAREY: MC BACK IN SOUTHSIDE

I said MC they don’t expect you to be camera ready,she said Yes they do LOL!!

MC in the building giving you the ABMB moment 

The pair made magic over the years, and will need to conjure up much more if they’re to deliver the “comeback” Carey’s career is need of.

And while their last major outing (‘E=MC2’) saw the pair serve up 100 ‘We Belong Together’ rehashes, we’re confident they can cook up something fresh and dynamic this go round. For, as the ‘Emancipation’ showed, ol’ MiMi is at her best when the odds are stacked against her.

Peep another pic after the jump…

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Without a doubt, the return of vocal trio SWV  has served to remind many of R&B’s slow but sure return to the charts.

So in a bid to capitalize on this growing trend, and reignite their once thriving fan base, the ladies have shot a video for their single ‘Cosign‘, the first song lifted from their new album ‘I Missed Us’.

Directed by acclaimed creative Derek Blanks, the clip’s premier date is yet to be announced but until it does, peep these shots taken from its set yesterday.

Snaps below…

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