Cop a gander of Cardi B!

Riding off the buzz of Billboard hit ‘Up,’ the fiery femcee scorches in a brand new cover feature for Interview Magazine.

As well as slaying the photo spread, Belcalis had the honor of being interviewed by the legendary Mariah Carey.

Undoubtedly two of music’s most engaging personalities, the pair invite the masses to their intimate discussions about music, their personal journeys, and more.

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Vanessa Bryant is not holding anything back.

Just days after Meek Mill drew criticism for his controversial Kobe Bryant lyric (as we reported here), Vanessa has now responded to the song.

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Chloe x Halle have something very special on the way for fans.

For, the sister duo has created separate Twitter accounts and teased all of the “exciting” things to come.

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Britney Spears has found more support.

For, several radio stations across the country are standing beside the #FreeBrtiney movement and agreed to play her music every hour over the last weekend.

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Jay-Z has many fans and one of the most ardent is his Mother-In-Law, Tina Knowles-Lawson. 

Fresh from the news that the Roc Nation mogul has successfully sold a 50% of his revered champagne brand Armand de Brignac to Moët Hennessy, Beyonce’s Mom shared a powerful salute to the star.

In the lengthy letter laced with love, Ms. Tina praised HOV’s business acumen and ambition, as well as his drive to continually uplift Black talent.

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Demi Lovato took center-stage on the Ellen DeGeneres Show today to perform with Sam Fischer. 

Together the pair powered through a rousing rendition of their new collaboration ‘What Other People Say.’

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Maroon 5 is back and aims to blaze alongside Megan Thee Stallion.

For, the group has recruited the femcee for their new single ‘Beautiful Mistakes.’

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Azealia Banks is heading down the aisle.

For, the rapper has announced her engagement.

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Jay-Z isn’t just a businessman. He’s business, man.

And the mogul continues to highlight why by way of savvy entrepreneurial moves.

The latest centers on Armand de Brignac, his luxury champagne brand.

For, market leader Moët Hennessy has announced its purchase of a 50% stake in the company.

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Kanye West‘s ill-fated presidential run may not have only ended in a loss for the position, but also the loss of his marriage to Kim Kardashian.

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Sad news out of Atlanta today, as a new report announced that three people have been injured in a shooting on the set of Roddy Ricch‘s latest music video.

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There is no denying that the artist we’re saluting in this week’s From The Vault has one of the most impressive videographies of all time.

Missy Elliott is the mastermind behind today’s selection: it’s the iconic ‘Get Ur Freak On.’

The definition of “time flies,” ‘Freak’ was released exactly 20 years ago and it remains a dance floor filler ’til this day. Produced by her partner in crime Timbaland, it was issued as the lead single from Elliott’s third studio album ‘Miss E… So Addictive.’

The Bhangra-inspired tune was a chart and critical success all over the world, peaking at #7 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, #12 on the Canadian charts, and #4 on the UK Singles Charts, and placed 14th on Rolling Stone’s Best Songs of the 2000s.

Its music video was directed by the incomparable Dave Meyers – marking the first of many collaborations between the rapper and the director.

Featuring cameos by Ludacris, Busta Rhymes, Eve, and LL Cool J among others, the visual is set in an edgy surrounding and packs slick choreography executed by fascinatingly agile dancers in an underground party setting.

As was customary in the early 2000s, the end of the video famously cuts to another bop from the ‘So Addictive’ album, ‘Lick Shots’, with Missy and her girls jamming to the song while driving around.

Evidenced by the resurgence of this very track after her guest spot during Katy Perry’s Super Bowl Halftime Show, it’s evident Missy’s music has aged like fine wine and possesses an ever-enduring appeal.

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Having warmed us up with mini-project ‘Iconology,’  we can’t wait until Missy blesses us with a new full-fledged set.

We’re ready when you are, Missy!

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