Is “mixtape Nicki” back and in full effect?  One listen to her latest release, ‘Bust Down Barbiana,’ has us thinking “yes”!

The Grammy-nominee, just days after unveiling remixes to Meek Mill & Drake‘s ‘Going Bad’ (and later Lil Baby & Gunna‘s ‘Drip Too Hard’), has tackled Blueface‘s ‘Thotiana.’  Rebranding the tune, ‘Bust Down Barbiana,’ the cut is lined with Minaj’s clever wordplay:

“I been a bad bitch, cockiana (Cockiana)/And I’m still winnin’, Pacquiana (Pacquiana)/Percocet, popiana, killin’ everybody beat/Thank you next, Ariana (Ariana)/You gon’ have to give me topiana (Topiana)/If you tryna get some sloppiana (Sloppiana)/I call my opps oppiana (Oppiana),” Nicki spits on the Scum Beats-produced track.

Tiding fans over until more news on her fifth studio album arrives (which, as we reported here, she says is already complete), tuck inside for your first listen to ‘Bust’:

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21 Savage‘s arrest has brought out the savage in many of his defenders, a feat the likes of Demi Lovato and Tomi Lahren learned after rappers Wale, The Game, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and more all went off on them for joking about the matter (click here to read more).

One of the U.K. born emcee’s biggest supporters, however, is his ‘Ric Flair Drip’ collaborator Offset.  The Migos star, shortly after correcting Lovato for her ridicule of Savage’s detainment, also lit into Chris Brown for wielding similar jokes.  Referring to the R&B bad boy as “lame” for sharing memes related to the incident, the news quickly made headlines and reheated a beef between Migos and Brown fans (#TeamBreezy).

Now, the ‘Run It’ singer has run to Instagram to clap back for himself in the most vicious manner.  Look inside:

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Cory Booker outlined his plans to support African-Americans in an interview with ‘The Breakfast Club’ as part of his Presidential campaign hours ago.

Now tasked with competing against a brand new candidate who plans to invest millions into programs designed to support the community, Booker explained why he believes that he is the man for the job when quizzed by the show’s politically astute hosts.

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The GRAMMY Awards performer line-up continues to grow.

Just this morning it was announced that Lady Gaga will be taking to the stage at this year’s ceremony.

Now, a list of exciting list of new names join hers.

Details after the jump…

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MNEK tells a tale of scandal and wild infidelity in ‘Girlfriend’, the latest released to be lifted from his debut album ‘Language.’

Today, the performer releases its video which sees him play a man who is forced to share his lover with his long-suffering wife.

What happens when their worlds collide?

Passion, Pop culture and paramours below….

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Over the course of two decades, Pink has amassed achievements that will see her remembered as one of the greats of her time.

And, as said accolades saw her honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, the eclectic songstress revealed that her next musical chapter is right around  the corner.

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Lizzo is making moves in a major way!

Soaring to glory on the wings of her new single ‘Juice‘, the African-American superstar made her way to Jimmy Fallon’s late night show to deliver the track to his audience in spectacular fashion hours ago.

Hit the play button to catch the flute-playing, stage blazing songbird in action below….

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Drake has cemented himself as a global chart phenom and now he’s set to take the live circuit by storm in a major way.

For, fresh from announcing a colossal European Spring tour, Drizzy has been announced as a headliner at Rock In Rio.

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Lady Gaga will be making a beeline for the GRAMMY Awards stage this Sunday, according to new reports.

Details below…

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Meet Marianne Williamson, the powerfully positive business woman hoping to lift the nation to higher ground by running for President.

A dear friend of Oprah Winfrey, Marianne is fast-becoming a favourite in the Democratic race for the throne thanks to her no-nonsense approach to politics, plans to support America’s most vulnerable and create life-changing programs designed to support the African-American community.

A community, she believes is yet to be paid for its contributions to this country.

FYI candidate Marianne Williamson (@marwilliamson) proposes $100 Billion over 10 years as #reparations for slavery, with a council of Black leaders to determine disbursement. This campaign season just got more interesting.

— Dana (@DanaVivianWhite) January 29, 2019

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Kelly Rowland sprung a surprise on fans moments ago with the video debut for new song ‘Crown.’

An empowerment anthem with a mirroring visual to match, the release sees Ms. Kelly aim to uplift with a a message that is undoubtedly universal.

Teaming with Dove, the 37-year-old aims to break down the narrow definition of beautiful hair and encourage girls to feel confident in wearing it how they choose.

In the clip, which was directed by the critically acclaimed Hannah Lux Davis, a number of young ladies share their hair discrimination stories. But make no mistake, this isn’t a sombre affair, it’s an re-affirming celebration.

The roll-out follows the arrival self titled buzz cut ‘Kelly,’ which had the masses moving.

What are you waiting for, though? Check out newness after the jump courtesy of Kelly!

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‘Ain’t It Funny?’ singer Jennifer Lopez probably wasn’t laughing when she caught a peek at responses to news she’ll be part of a tribute to Motown at this Sunday’s Grammy Awards on CBS (February 10).

As we reported here, months ahead of the network’s “Motown 60: A Grammy Celebration,” an all-star special celebrating the iconic label’s 60th anniversary (set to air in April), the ‘Dance Again’ diva will give viewers a foretaste by setting the stage alight with some fancy footwork to some of its greatest hits.

But, while her faithful fan base – affectionately called #JLovers – delighted at the news, some critics weren’t shy about blasting event organizers for choosing the ‘limited’ vocalist for such a prestigious honor.

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