Megan Thee Stallion trots through the mind of Akademiks quite a bit it seems.

At the top of the year, the blogger/DJ-turned-Web personality sent the rapper’s fans – affectionately called #Hotties – into a frenzy when he said the GRAMMY winner wasn’t ‘100th of the talent’ of her ‘Hot Girl Summer’ co-star Nicki Minaj (as we reported here).

As if the unceremonious slamming he was for that afforded wasn’t enough, he returned for more this week – inciting furor after Stallion’s 2021 BET Award sweep.

See what he said that caused a firestorm of controversy among the #Hotties.

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After decades of crafting hits for some of music’s biggest names including Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Usher, Mariah Carey, Toni Braxton, Mary J. Blige, and countless others, legendary production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are set to reunite with some of those superstars for a redo via their their upcoming debut album, ‘Jam & Lewis Volume 1.’

Slated for a July 9 release, the 10-track affair – the GRAMMY-winning twosome’s first since signing a record deal with BMG in 2020 –  is nothing less than stellar as it boasts some of music’s most recognizable monikers.

“It’s crazy to think we’re about to release our debut album after all these years,” said Lewis. “This is going to be a very special moment and we are grateful to have this team behind us.”

Kicked off by singles ‘Til I Found You,’ the Carey-assisted ‘Somewhat Loved,’ and more,, look inside for the full tracklist:

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It may be Chloe Bailey‘s birthday, but she’s gifting the masses something special.

And it’s a scorcher.

See what mean below…

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Mac Miller‘s legacy continues to live on.

This time, Ty Dolla Sign and Dvsn join the late rapper for the posthumous release ‘I Believed It.’

The record comes nearly five years after Miller and Ty Dolla Sign joined forces on ‘Cinderella’ off the former’s 2016 studio album, ‘The Devine Feminine.’

Currently, it is unclear if the collaboration is a standalone release or if it is part of a full-length project from one of the contributing acts.

In the meantime, stream ‘I Believed It’ below…

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Brent Faiyaz is making long-awaited return.

To make his return to the music scene, he has tapped Drake to assist him on his new song ‘Wasting Time.’

Produced by The Neptunes, Faiyaz croons about respecting the space his lover needs, all the while he remains willing to share his world with them.

Since his 2020 release, ‘F**k The World,’ fans have not heard much from Faiyaz. His most recent one was ‘Showing U Off.’ 

Listen to Faiyaz and Drake join forces below…

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Rico Nasty is back!

The fierce femcee has just released her latest single, ‘Magic,’ and the record is bound to be a summer staple thanks to production by Avedon, Ginton, Alter Ego, and Mano.

‘Magic’ arrives ahead of her upcoming mixtape called ‘Rx,’ which is due out this summer.

Last year, she released her proper major label debut ‘Nightmare Vacation’. Before that, she released her ‘Anger Management’ project, which was made in collaboration with Kenny Beats.

Listen to ‘Magic’ below…

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Upcoming producer Amorphous is making a name for himself.

Case in point, his song, ‘Finally (Cannot Hide It),’ features Kelly Rowland and CeCe Peniston. The house-infused track samples Peniston’s 1991 hit ‘Finally.’ It also includes production from MNEK.

Across the track Rowland sings:

“Finally, it has happened to me / Right in front of my face / My feelings can’t describe it.“

The track is lifted from Amorphous’ debut EP ‘Things Take Shape,’ which is set to feature Kehlani and Brandy as well.

Listen to his team up with Rowland and Peniston below…

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Longtime fans of Hip hop legend Biz Markie fled to social media Wednesday night (June 30) to prematurely offer their condolences for the ailing rapper after reports surfaced he passed away.

Now, the family has stepped forward to set the record straight.

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Fans of ‘Kiss Me More’ crooner Doja Cat wanted more, and more is exactly what they received courtesy of the deluxe edition of her third studio album, ‘Planet Her.’

Released June 26 (just a day after its original incarnation), the updated version expanded the set’s tracklist to 19 songs and includes appearances from fellow rappers Eve, Gunna, and others.  As Cat’s beloved fan base, affectionately called #Kittens, continue to consume the set and its re-release at a historic rate (see:  biggest album debut by a female rapper in Spotify history), their hard work has boosted its predicted first-week sale figure.

What’s more, the uptick in activity could also see its lead single – the SZA-assisted ‘Kiss Me More’ – pucker up to kiss the top of the Hot 100.

Look inside to see just how new development has become just what the Dr. Luke doctor ordered.

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Consistently listed as one of her generation’s most highly regarded female rappers, Tierra Whack is no stranger to earning nods from the genre’s enthusiasts, major critics (see: XXL Freshman Class), and even peers like GRAMMY-winning stars Alicia Keys and Cardi B.

Despite the critical acclaim and mounting buzz, however, the 25-year-old took to social media this week to make clear she’s done with the music industry – an announcement that sent shock waves through her growing fan base.

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A day before Phylicia Rashad is to assume the reins as dean of Howard University’s College of Fine Arts, the veteran TV actress was embroiled in backlash for posting celebratory tweets in favor of Bill Cosby‘s unexpected prison release.

The hoopla got so hot, many called for her to step down from her new position at the prestigious historically Black college – a call the institution has responded to by issuing an official statement.

More below:

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The BET Awards may have posted an impressive uptick in viewership last year with its first virtual incarnation (as we reported here), but new reports reveal “Culture’s Biggest Night” was unable to continue that trajectory with their latest edition.

Despite aligning the star power of megawatt talent of Cardi B, H.E.R, Lil Nas X, DaBaby, Megan Thee Stallion, and more on its most packed performance roster to date, their combined shine – thank to steep competition from televised U.S. Olympics programming – wasn’t enough to illuminate ratings tallies.

Details inside:

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