Damon Dash – the Hip Hop mogul who co-founded the defunct Roc-A-Fella Records with Jay-Z – has made no secret of his disdain for the ‘Big Pimpin’ performer since their joint business ventures failed.

But, just in case you forgot, Dash reiterated said distaste recently when he was quizzed on this thoughts about Jay’s recently unveiled dealings with the NFL.  The controversy around the deal not only stems from the league’s heavily reported mistreatment of players of colors (and disregard for issues important to them), but Jay’s longstanding public slamming of the organization. His change of tune certainly hit a sour note with Dash who, during a recent interview, said the Roc Nation leader was a backstabber and ultimately wasn’t ‘sh*t’ for making the move.

Harsh words.  Hear what else he said inside:

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Taylor Swift is unwrapping her new album ‘Lover’ in a matter of hours and to signal its impending arrival, she’s debuted the video for its title track.

The whimsical visual is follows the clips for lead single ‘ME!’ and ‘You Need To Calm Down,’ and is being worked as the project’s third official single.

Having covered many a base with physical units, will the video help turbo-charge the singer’s streaming push for the LP?

Watch below and let us know…

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With just days to go before Missy Elliott receives the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard honor at the 2019 VMAs, the music visionary has sprung a surprise on fans.

Because their years of patience will be rewarded at the strike of midnight with the release a brand new project christened ‘Iconology’!

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Aaliyah was a once in a lifetime talent and now she’s being honored as such. Because, a brand new wax figure of the late legend has been unveiled at Madame Tussauds. 

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Young Thug is fed up of the rumors.

Ever one to march to the beat of his own drum, the rapper made headlines the world over when he rocked a dress a-front of his ‘Jeffery’ album.

Despite being in a liberal age of artistic expression, this saw some question his sexual orientation. A discourse which continues to this day.

Looking to control, alt, delete any doubt, he has addressed the matter head on.

His words below…

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Taylor Swift took over Central Park today as part of the Good Morning America Summer Concert Series.

The showing comes on the eve of the release of her brand new album ‘Lover,’ which functions as the first offering from a fresh pact with Republic Records.

As well as performing songs from the LP together with some of her biggest hits, Swift sat down with GMA’s Robin Roberts and seized the opportunity to address a number of pressing topics. Most notable the drama surrounding her back-catalogue.

Widely reported is Scooter Braun‘s acquisition of the singer’s pre-Lover material, which occurred as part of a broader purchase of her former label Big Machine.

Swift has publicly voiced her disgust and just yesterday revealed that she planned to re-record her material so as to own and licence those masters (a la JoJo, TLC, and Prince).

What quickly followed was weigh-ins from analysts pointing out the legal technicalities that could make it difficult for Swift to proceed as outlined.

Well, she’s clapped back in an emphatic way.

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As polarizing as news surrounding Jay-Z‘s recently announced dealings with the NFL has been, the reports that link legendary Urban producer Jermaine Dupri to the story have only increased criticism aimed the way of Hov.

Last week we reported songwriter/producer Bryan Michael Cox took to radio to confirm Jay convinced Dupri to decline the very deal he would later accept (click here to read more).  Cox’s tale was corroborated by Funk Flex who claims JD told him personally the reports were true (click here to read more).

Now, in a surprising twist, Dupri has come forward to speak on his own behalf and says the stories surrounding his NFL conversation with Jay Z have all been misrepresented.  Additionally Bryan – who initially broke this story – is now claiming he was “inebriated” at the time he made the announcement.  Ay yi yi!

Taking to our friends at V-103’s ‘Big Tigger Show,’ hear Dupri and Cox attempt to clear up the mess:

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It’s a ‘Hot Girl Summer’ on the Hot 100!

Preceded with buzz as one of the most highly anticipated songs of the season, Megan Thee Stallion‘s ‘Summer’ – which features Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign – shot to the top of iTunes just hours after its release (as we reported here).  The favorable response on digital outlets was mirrored on streaming platforms over the course of the tune’s inaugural sales tracking week. Billboard reports:

“The single starts…with 24,000 downloads sold in the week ending Aug. 15, according to Nielsen Music. It also kicks off…with 25.4 million U.S. [streams] in the same period.

Radio airplay, similarly, has ignited at a rapid pace. “Summer” shoots 10.2 million in audience in the week ending Aug. 18, according to Nielsen Music.”

The result?  Stallion’s ridden to the first top 20 hit of her career.  Zooming past her previous personal best as a leading act, ‘Cash Sh*t (ft. Da Baby)’ (which peaked at #39), ‘Summer’ debuted at #11.  And, with its anxiously awaited music video set to premiere soon, the song is a shoo-in for the top 10 in the coming weeks.

Could Megan and Minaj be riding to their first chart-topping hit? Time will tell. Until then, look inside to see who joins them in the top 25 of this week’s ‘TGJ Chart Check:  Hot 100.’

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Have you grown weary of hearing R&B crooner Trey Songz sing about his sexual prowess?  If no, you’re in for a treat with the YFN Lucci tune, ‘All Night Long.’ Joining the Atlanta based rapper to sing the hook of the catchy Ayo & Keyz-produced cut, Songz relays:

“I’ve been locked down for a while now / Baby, I’ma beat it all night long, all night long…”

Featuring a prominent sample of singer Case‘s 2001 hit, ‘I’m Missing You,’ the collabo can be found on Lucci’s recently released project, ‘650Luc: Gangsta Grillz.’ Hear ‘Long’ inside and watch its stunning tropical music video:

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Taylor Swift made headlines last month when it emerged that her entire back catalogue had been purchased by Scooter Braun as part of the selling of her former label.

At the time, the Pop force said she was “sad” and “grossed out” by the move, especially as she was allegedly shut out from bidding herself.

The drama has left many wondering what Swift’s next course of action will be, given that it doesn’t look as though there’ll be any change in ownership – despite the public weigh-in.

Well, during promotion for new album ‘Lover’ (due August 23rd), the singer confirmed her plans. And it looks like she’ll be taking heed to calls to re-record her material.

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Stefflon Don is looking create a spark on the charts this summer with new single ‘Hit Me Up.’

The release kick starts #DonDropWednesdays, which sees the British/Jamaican rapper unleash a new song every Wednesday for the next five weeks.

A flavorsome jam, the track sees the femcee re-engage with the sound which made breakout hit ‘Hurtin Me’ such a moment.

Take a listen after the jump…

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‘Dancing With The Stars’ is back and will see another Fifth Harmony member compete for the coveted  ballroom trophy. For, Ally Brooke has officially been cast on season 28 of the ABC hit.

Details below…

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