As if the pressure of meeting or beating the critical and commercial acclaim that accompanied the respective solo efforts of his Migos brothers (Takeoff and Quavo) isn’t enough, Offset – ahead of his solo debut album’s December 14th release – says the mega-success of wife Cardi B only adds to it.

Hitting the promo trail in anticipation of its arrival, the 26-year-old took to NY Times to discuss how being married to music’s “it girl” has been a challenge and an inspiration.

His words inside:

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Over two-and-a-half years have separated fans of Zayn Malik from his chart-topping debut album, ‘Mind of Mine,’ but that wait is set to come to an end a lot sooner than some may think.

Despite the singles that have led up to the announcement of his long-awaited sophomore project lacking the buzz of his inaugural solo single, ‘Pillow Talk,’ Malik’s had no shortage of attempts to gain momentum for the LP courtesy of buzz tracks ‘Too Much’ (featuring Timbaland), ‘No Candle No Light’ (featuring Nicki Minaj), and many more.

As fans grew impatient for the tunes’ parent project, the singer/songwriter took to Instagram to not only announce the set will be in stores December 14th, but that it was well worth the wait with a whopping 27 songs lining its track list.

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Cop a gander of Cardi B!

The femcee is closing out a colossal year, but the spotlight is shining on her more intensely than ever.

Case in point, the rapper’s new cover shoot for Entertainment Weekly – which aptly spotlight’s 2018’s entertainers of the year.

The sparkly spread comes on the heels of a busy few weeks for Belcalis.

Indeed, beyond dropping new single ‘Money,’ (and shooting its incoming video), she launched her Fashion Nova line and was recently announced as a judge on Netflix‘s first music talent search ‘Rhythm & Flow.’ The New Yorker is also widely tipped to be amongst the leading names at next week’s Grammy nominations.

More power to her!

Check out Cardi’s special message below…

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Mark Ronson teams with Miley Cyrus for brand new single ‘Nothing Breaks Like A Heart.’

The track serves as the first premiere taste of the hitmaker’s new project ‘Sad Bangers’ and also is the first new material from Cyrus since last year’s ‘Younger Now’ album.

Have the pair produced their respective next hit? Watch the video for ‘Nothing Breaks Like A Heart’ after the jump and let us know…

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Ariana Grande owes her fans, affectionately called #Arianators, a big “thank you” as they’ve kept her latest hit, ‘thank u, next,’ atop the Hot 100 for a third week.

The ode to her exes – her first chart-topper – debuted at the tally’s summit three weeks ago and has kept a tight grip since.  Billboard reports:

“Next,” released on Republic Records and which debuted as Grande’s first Hot 100 No. 1 on the chart dated Nov. 17, spends a third week atop Streaming Songs, with 43.8 million U.S. streams (down 31 percent) in the week ending Nov. 22, according to Nielsen Music.

The track drops to No. 4 after two weeks atop Digital Song Sales, with 23,000 downloads sold (down 47 percent) in the week ending Nov. 22, and debuts at No. 36 on Radio Songs, with 31.8 million in all-format airplay audience (up 45 percent), in the week ending Nov. 25.

The impressive figures, yet noted decline, do spell a strong chance for the song being unseated from the Hot 100’s throne next week.  Until then, look below to see who joins Grande in the top 25 on this week’s TGJ CHART CHECK:

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Remy Ma‘s business dealings with Tamar Braxton‘s ex-husband Vince Herbert have placed her in serious legal trouble.

Full report below…

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It’s here!

Nicki Minaj has unleashed the vibrant video for new single ‘Good Form.’

Now boasting a guest spot from Lil Wayne in its latest incarnation, the cut is lifted from Onika’s fourth studio album ‘Queen’ – which has thus far spawned the hit ‘Chun-Li.’

Is the Barbs’ commander onto another smash with this one?

Really, though. What are you waiting for? Watch the Colin Tilley directed video after the jump…

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Despite the havoc it has wreaked for her brand, Nicki Minaj’s odd friendship with the troubled and troubling Tekashi 69 is spelling success for the rapper as far as the charts are concerned.

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Bobby Brown is infuriated with the BBC’s decision to remind the world of the abuse he is said to have forced Whitney Houston to endure.

Full story below…

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Khalid‘s ‘American Teen’ album is winning globally.

A fantastic update on the LP below…

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John Legend‘s having his merriest Christmas yet!

As if releasing his first holiday album (the critically acclaimed ‘A Legendary Christmas’) and recently lending an awesome performance to the annual Rockefeller Tree Lighting ceremony weren’t enough, the Grammy winner also led his own NBC yuletide special last night (November 28) – ‘A Legendary Christmas with John and Chrissy’ (click here to watch highlights).

The fun didn’t stop there.  Shortly after it aired Legend unveiled the accompanying video to his latest holiday single.  Tapping Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding to assist, the two cooked up a must-hear rendition of Christmas classic, ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.’

Enjoy inside:

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Kanye West fans recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of the rapper’s fourth studio album, ‘808s & Heartbreak.’  Released November 24th, 2008, the set – which features the hits ‘Love Lockdown,’ ‘Heartless,’ ‘Coldest Winter,’ and more – is marked as a pivotal moment in the emcee’s career and modern Hip Hop history.

Credited for introducing and making more acceptable a marriage between the genre and more melancholic Pop and electronica sounds, the chart-topping project is seeing its influence littered across efforts by today’s current and rising Rap stars.  To commemorate its significance, G.O.O.D. Music artist and longtime West collaborator Malik Yuself (who co-produced the LP) has announced a 10th anniversary Stateside tour in its honor.

There’s one catch:  Kanye West won’t be present.  Details inside:

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