Knockout (born Leclair D’Angelo Marquis) may be best known for titles like ‘Monster Invasion,’ ‘Bare Intruders,’ ‘Colossal Penetration,’ and ‘Raw Violations,’ but it was Nicki Minaj fans (affectionately called #Barbz) who felt violated after the famed adult star took to Twitter to imply the Rap diva’s new album – the December 8-released ‘Pink Friday 2‘ – wasn’t her best work.

Needless to say, the blowback was indeed colossal. Details inside.

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Victoria Monét has been named MTV‘s Global Push Artist for December and she’s wasted no time toasting the honor.

For, the 10x GRAMMY nominee took center stage on the platform to rock out to her breakthrough anthem ‘On My Mama’ as well ‘Cadillac (A Pimp’s Anthem).’ 

Both tracks are lifted from Monét’s critically acclaimed sophomore album ‘Jaguar II.’

Peep the performances below, where the singer-songwriter also opens up about her journey to date…

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Nicki Minaj releases certainly are…eventful. 

The femcee finally unleashed her long-awaited album ‘Pink Friday 2’ today (December 8) – much to the excitement of her Babrz.

And, adding to the buzz, the rapper announced that there’ll be more to come on the project next week.

Full story below…

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Halle Bailey is booked and busy.

Blazing a trail across a multitude of mediums – from music to TV to film – the star’s latest venture sees her star in the movie revival of ‘The Color Purple’ as Nettie.

Ahead of its December 25 release, Bailey stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live to dish on the Fantasia Barrino-led flick and more.

Chopping it up with the anchor, the 23-year-old – who also earned rave reviews for her leading role in ‘The Little Mermaid’ this year – opened up about working on ‘The Color Purple’ with Oprah Winfrey on-set.

Elsewhere, she spilled on sister life with Chloe Bailey and what it’s like being signed to Beyonce‘s imprint – who she revealed is forthcoming with tips..

Watch the fun-filled interview below…

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Since blasting onto the scene, Adele has earned a lengthy list of accolades.

And the latest was bestowed on the British belter this week at The Hollywood Reporter’s annual Women in Entertainment Gala. 

There, the 35-year-old was presented with The Sherry Lansing Leadership Award.

Established in honor of Lansing (the first woman to head up a Hollywood studio), the award commemorates trailblazers and philanthropists in entertainment and media.

Suffice it to say, Adele is an oh-so-apt recipient.

Ever witty and ever candid, the songbird’s acceptance speech paired her trademark humor with heartfelt appreciation for many – including Lansing, the army of strong women in her life, and her manager.

Watch after the jump…

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Tems continues to pour out new music from her hotly anticipated debut album, with the latest offering being ‘Not An Angel.’

Following on the heels of the super infectious ‘Me & U,’ the track was written by the Nigerian singer herself and co-produced alongside hitmaker Sarz.

Powered by Tems’ trademark vocal tone, the song lyrically finds the songbird flying away from a love gone wrong and embracing the strength that lives within her.

Speaking on the release, Tems said:

“This song is about knowing your worth and moving on in life from anything holding you back.”

Take a listen to the track, which arrives on the heels of Tems’ recent GRAMMY win, below…

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Chart-topping female rappers Nicki Minaj and Iggy Azalea may not have the best documented history with each other, but their respective fan bases – #Barbz and #Azaleans – figured their nearly decade-old rivalry had cooled as the two exchanged pleasantries as recently as last year (as we reported here).

Has something changed?

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Sexyy Red may be busy turning heads nationwide aboard the ‘Hood Hottest Princess Tour‘ (in support of her recently expanded sophomore mixtape of the same name), but she’s still finding time to hop on the records of fellow rappers.

Just a week after lifting the lid on the ‘Yonce Freestyle’ music video alongside Kevin Gates and B.G., Red’s colored her name in the featured credits of Dominican rapper and songwriter Tokischa‘s new song ‘Daddy.’

“I love a thottie, she got a body / Drink margaritas, smoking…/ ¿Qué lo que, papi? They call me Sexyy / Coke bottle shape, I don’t do Pepsi,” she spits on the Yeti Beats and El Guincho-produced cut.

Watch the tune’s official Raymi Paulus-directed music video inside.

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With new song ‘Airplane Tickets,’ producer extraordinaire Pharrell Williams is undoubtedly looking to fly back to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 and is bringing Swae Lee and Puerto Rican hitmaker Rauw Alejandro along for the journey.

“Eye contact, she stare me down, wanna wear me out / She said that without sayin’ it (Sayin’ it) / We link up, proper plannin’ (Plannin’) / We take trips and she tellin’ you / Feeling East Coast air / I got airplane tickets with your name on them,” Lee croons on the new bop.

Believed to be the latest taste of new music aboard Williams’ 2024-due project, ‘Phriends Vol. 1,’ hop inside to hear ‘Tickets.’

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After ample teasing and delays, Nicki Minaj has finally lifted the lid on her fifth album ‘Pink Friday 2.’

The conceptual successor to her debut album, 2010’s ‘Pink Friday,’ the new project comes as her first body of new music to land on digital shelves since she conquered charts with 2018’s ‘Queen‘ (marking her longest time between studio efforts to date).

Bolstered by ‘Red Ruby Da Sleeze,’ ‘Last Time I Saw You,’ and the history-making chart-topper ‘Super Freaky Girl,’ ‘PF2’ – which feature guest appearances from her longtime Young Money collaborators Lil Wayne and Drake as well as J. Cole, Lil Uzi Vert, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and others – arrives as the GRAMMY nominee’s birthday and is her first LP since announcing her retirement in 2019.

Ahead of the recently announced world tour designed to support the highly anticipated effort, stream ‘Pink’ inside via Spotify and Apple Music.

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With the clock racing toward the January 5 release of the fifth installment of French Montana‘s ‘Mac & Cheese’ musical series (that dates back to 2009’s ‘Mac Wit Da Cheese‘), the GRAMMY nominee (born Karim Kharbouch) is whetting fan appetites with a new single: ‘Okay’ featuring GRAMMY-winning rapper Lil Baby.

Surprisingly their first collaboration, the tune’s December 8 delivery comes after weeks of ample teasing.

“She wanna ride with the star (Star) / Ended up droppin’ my top, okay / My ex told me she needed space (Space) / I guess we both goin’ to Mars, okay,” French raps on the ATL Jacobs-produced cut.

Arriving alongside its official music video (directed by Kid Art), get acquainted with ‘Okay’ inside.

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As Michaela Jae‘s growing fanbase anxiously awaits news about her yet-titled debut album, the ‘Something to Say‘ songstress has something to say for the Christmas season and is tiding them over with her latest single ‘Snow Globe.’

A 2000’s-inspired R&B jam, ‘Snow’ sees the Golden Globe winning singer-actress call out to a former flame that’s grown cold over the holidays.

“Underneath the mistletoe/You are the that let me go/Hoping, dreaming, wishing, and thinking/Santa’s gift from you to me / Make my Christmas wish complete,” she croons on the sizzling number.

Hear it in full inside.
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