Azealia Banks is no stranger to controversial comments and, over the years, has sparred with many a major name.

Yet, it seems her various wars haven’t impacted her ability to enjoy the music of the very folk she’s dissed.

Moments ago, the femcee took to social media to share her Top 25 Songs By Women this decade (2010-2020). And interestingly, it featured the likes of Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Rihanna, Lil Kim, Rihanna, and Beyonce. All ladies she’s either sparred with or been highly critical of.

In any case, check out her tally below…

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Saweetie hit quite the sweet spot with single ‘My Type,’ which is proving to be the gift that keeps giving.

Having birthed many a remix, the track has spawned another – this time featuring Afrobeats royal Tiwa Savage, Wale, and French Montana.

The quad’s flavorsome take on the cut has many buzzing.

Take a listen below and let us know if you’re feeling it…

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Chance The Rapper staged quite the takeover on Saturday Night Live.

For, not only did he host the long-running NBC show, he also served as the evening’s musical guest.

A huge promotional look for his debut album ‘The Big Day,’ the appearance saw the MC participate in a number skits as well as performing two tracks – including ‘Handsome’ with Megan Thee Stallion.

Watch all the action after the jump…

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After a myriad of setbacks, Kanye West finally unleashed his ninth studio album ‘Jesus Is King’ yesterday (October 25th).

The rapper has long marched to the beat of his own drum, as such the Gospel-flavored set wasn’t preceded by a slew of music videos or a pronounced press run. Instead, it was paired with a short film screened exclusively in IMAX theaters worldwide.

Still, for all the excitement, a cloud of uncertainty hung over the LP’s commercial viability – given how at odds West’s behaviour, utterances, and political affiliations seem to be with his arguable core audience.

Well, it looks as though any doubt has been dispelled. Because the first week sales predictions are here and deliver an emphatic answer.

Details below…

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Lil Kim is doing the media rounds for new album ‘9’ – her first full length studio offering in 14 years.

And, in a bid to make a Billboard debut with the project (which missed the Top 200 in its opening week), one of her stops was Billboard’s offices where she sat down for a fish bowl interview of “random” questions.

One of them quizzed her on her favorite female rappers of today’s new crop of names.

Who did the Queen Bee list? Find out below…
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The Secret Service interviewed Eminem after concerns it had about his remarks on Donald J. Trump.

Full story below…

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Fantasia is hot on the promo trail for new album ‘Sketchbook,’ with her latest stop being ELLE‘s highly viral Song Association segment.

The star’s ability to sing and everything is well documented, so her appearance was always going to be a treat.

And she didn’t disappoint.

Casually, yet powerfully, she takes vocal flight belting out bops from the likes of Mary J. Blige, Aerosmith, and the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin. 

What are you waiting for? Watch Fantasia in action after the jump…

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The year is 2008.

As the teen-pop princesses of the 90s step into womanhood with loud, proud and career-defining releases, a new artist named Lady Gaga emerges into Myspace Kid/Limewire world dominated by the likes of MIA, VV Brown, Luciana, Robyn, Diplo,Santogold and Space Cowboy.

In that year, as another fresh-faced starlet named Katy Perry dominated the charts with tales of girl on girl action, the indie-feeling Gaga used YouTube (still in its infancy) to cultivate fan base with help from original content shot to support her debut album ‘The Fame.’

Meet us below to revisit the movie the entertainer released to accompany the album.

Coco, Dada, Dina, Constellation and Gaga are waiting below…

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Ciara marked her 34th birthday with a fun-filled appearance on the ‘Ellen’ show.

With the anchor on break, guest host Justin Hartley stepped in and chopped it up with CiCi about her her year, family life, and upcoming Nickelodeon series ‘America’s Most Musical Family.’

After, she participated in a dance-off with resident DJ tWitch – which saw the pair square off to a number of jams, including Janet Jackson‘s ‘Rhythm Nation.’

All the action after the jump….

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Camila Cabello lit up the stage on ‘The Graham Norton Show’ in the UK today.

The Pop starlet was joined by an army of dancers and together they delivered a dynamic showing ‘Romance’ jam ‘Liar.’

Released last month, the flavorsome song is one of several rolled out in support of the album, which believed to be due this year.

Easily the best performing number of the tracks released, will this performance give it another bump up the charts? Watch below and let us know…

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If real-time sales and streaming charts are anything to judge by, Selena Gomez fans apparently couldn’t wait to get their hands on new music.

The elusive chanteuse – who spent most of the year putting the final touches on her yet-titled third studio effort – roared back onto the scene this week in grand fashion with not one, but two singles – ‘Lose You To Love Me’ and ‘Look at Her Now.’  Two feminist anthems that have had tongues wagging as their content all but points to the deterioration of her high profile relationship with Pop star Justin Bieber, the chatter has translated into success as a recent peruse of real-time tallies sees Gomez dominating the competition with the new tunes.

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Summer Walker has had a busy week.

Riding high on the wave that is her record-breaking debut album ‘Over It’, the R&B starlet made her way to the United Kingdom to deliver a number of sold-out shows with help from her longtime boyfriend London On Da Track and Brandon Minol.

Now watch her soar on NPR‘s Tiny Music Desk‘.

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