When it comes to selling Rap music on a global scale, very few do it better than ‘OVO‘ frontman Drake.

That fact, albeit obvious, was proved once more in the UK tonight when his new single ‘Started From The Bottom’ went a long way to prove just how powerful his brand of authentic Hip Hop is in today’s market.

Find out how below…

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For a genre that purports to set trends, recent years have seen Hip Hop sooner play ‘follower’ than it would ‘leader’.

However, more so than any of the trends its taken on recently, its part in glamorising the drug  MDMA (otherwise known as Molly) has gone some way to expose a culture that can be convinced into trying anything, if packaged sweetly enough.

Now, as a former of the deadly drug, Joe Budden has spoken out against the sinister attempt to normalize its use.

His words below…

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17.8 million viewers tuned into ‘The Nicki Minaj Show’  ‘American Idol‘s season 12 launch last night, which saw Pop wonder Mariah Carey, Country star Keith Urban and Rap Queen Nicki Minaj take their places on the judging panel for the first time.

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Tonight, the 2013 People’s Choice Awards took the honor of being first to kick off the 2013 awards season. The ceremony, held at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theater, saw TGJ favorites Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Beyonce, Usher, Chris Brown, and more all vying for the show’s top honors.

And, though quite the tight race, one of the aforementioned shocked all with a whopping four wins!

Find out the ‘People’s Choices’ for categories in movies, television, and music below…you may be shocked:

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Though it isn’t as publicized as it should be, ‘Practice‘ Rapper Drake is one of the US’ Top 5 mega sellers– holding more commercial value than acts afforded more press coverage than him.

So, it came as a surprise to many when reports emerged suggesting a rift between he and his Young Money bosses, Lil Wayne and Birdman, over capital owed but not paid to him- prompting rumors that he was to leave the Hip Hop music group.

This week, those reports have intensified.

Find out why below…

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Pink‘s gone Platinum!

That’s right, staking her claim as one of 2012’s fastest selling entertainers, the ‘Try‘ sensation has now seen her latest album ‘The Truth About Love’ enjoy Platinum status.

The album’s story below…

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Nashville played host to the 2012 Grammy Nomination special where the likes of music’s biggest names gathered for the unveiling of the 2013 Grammy nominations.

While we won’t find out who will be walking away with the coveted gram-o-phones until the show airs live on CBS February 10th, click below to find out if your fave was able to nab a nomination. 

Frank Ocean, Kanye West, and Jay Z are among the males dominating this year’s nominations (with 6 each) while pop tart pals Katy Perry & Rihanna nabbed multiple mentions as well.

See the list in its entirety:

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The X Factor 2012 saw its 7th set of eliminations tonight. Find out who’s heading home this week…

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…and they say Hip Hop is dead.

In a day where many performers struggle to live up to commercial expectations, it’s safe to say that Young Money’s Drake is one of a few exceptions.

Second only to mentor Lil Wayne with regards to pulling in Hip Hop numbers, the Rapper has now seen his star power secure fellow MC 2Chainz his first single to move over 1 million copies, digitally.

Details below…

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As the Urban music community continues to mourn the tragic death of singer Natina Reed, the surviving members of the late star’s group Blaque have released a statement.

The words of Brandi Williams and Shamari Fears-DeVoe come on the heels of further details surrounding the circumstances of Reed’s untimely passing.

Full story below…

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Brandy is back!

It’s been four long years since the R&B veteran had her last march up Billboard charts.  A feat all the more surprising given the singer’s media presence over the time since has by no means diminished.

Tackling TV (‘Drop Dead Diva’, ‘The Game’) and movies (‘Marriage Counselor’), brand Brandy has been on the rebound and at a steady pace.

Now, the ‘Put It Down’ diva is looking to blaze charts once more with her forthcoming effort ‘Two Eleven’.  Already reigning over radio with its lead Chris Brown-assisted single, the Vocal Bible is looking to turn a new page on her career and personal life.

Speaking candidly with That Grape Juice, see B-Rocka weigh in on what fans should expect with this album, why she wasn’t feeling her previous two efforts, her relationship with Rodney Jerkins, and more.

Needless to say, it is a must read….

Brandy Shouts Out That Grape Juice!

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As reported here, fans of R&B bad boy Chris Brown should look forward to seeing their fave afront screens very soon as he recently took to Twitter to tease his forthcoming single ‘Don’t Judge Me’.

And, while Brown did not confirm the exact date of when fans should expect the video, word has it we may get our full view before the week is out.

The snap drops hours after the ‘Run It’ hitmaker saw his name running atop headlines for a controversial tattoo that has been likened to former girlfriend Rihanna.

If you missed that, see it below:

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