Lil Kim is the latest name to belt her heart out on ELLE‘s Song Association.

Rap’s Queen Bee is hot on the promo trail for new album ‘Nine,’ but had no issue showing love to songs from some of her contemporaries – new and known.

For, during her fun-filled segment she rapped anthems from the likes of Cardi B and mentor/lover Notorious B.I.G.

She also showed off her vocal prowess with impromptu performances of tracks from Cher and Jodeci to name but a few.

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For fans hopeful for a Beyonce performance this weekend in Ghana, it’s bad news.

Because, it’s official: Queen Bey will not be taking to the stage.

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On April 2nd 2012, Nicki Minaj released her sophomore album ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.’

Armed with 21 tracks, the release was launched to celebrate the monumental success of her R&B-tinged Hip-Hop debut ‘Pink Friday’ and caressed most corners of the rapper’s creative universe.

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A photographer claims the entertainment mogul Damon Dash assaulted her.

A disturbing allegation below…

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Vic Mensa wants the Hip Hop community to think long and hard about its glorification of life-ruining drugs.

His thoughts below…

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With ‘CATS’ being ravaged by reviewers, its stars are either staying mute or speaking up in defence of the box office catastrophe.

Jason Derulo is doing the latter.

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Tinashe keeps the content a’coming from her ‘Songs For You’ album campaign, with the latest release being the video for ‘Stormy Weather.’

Released in November, the LP serves as the singer’s first independent offering since breaking ties with longtime label RCA.

Seemingly less about commercial success, the project appears geared towards feeding fans, maintaining a presence, and finding her footing after a few questionable years.

Watch as Roc Nation’s newest signee continues that process with her newest visual below…

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Travis Scott crowns a year of colossal success with the release of the ‘JACKBOYS’ compilation.

Armed with the momentum of chart-topper ‘Highest In The Room,’ the rapper re-teams with his Cactus Jack ensemble for the project.

Present on the 7-track set are roster staples such as Sheck Wes and Don Toliver.

Joining them on the jams are the likes of Migos stars Quavo x Offset, and Young Thug. Elsewhere rising star Rosalia appears on a remix of ‘Highest in the Room’ alongside Lil Baby.

With the follow-up to ‘ASTROWORLD’ incoming and a rumored headlining gig at Coachella around the corner, this ought to serve as a welcome bridge to exciting times ahead.

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Drake may be omnipresent on the charts, but he rare rises to the surface for interviews.

That changed today, when Drizzy sat down with the Rap Radar podcast on Tidal for a lengthy, all-encompassing conversation.

Chopping it up with Elliott Wilson and B.Dot, the Canadian superstar opened up about his new album, his label situation, his present-day take on Pusha-T, accusations of cultural appropriation, and more.

Watch below, where quotes also await…

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Mariah Carey has been firmly established as the Queen of Christmas and reigns atop of the Billboard Hot 100 for a second week with her holiday classic ‘All I Was For Christmas Is You.’

In becoming Mimi’s 19th #1 on the coveted count, it saw her break multiple records – including its cementing of the songbird as the solo artist with the most chart-toppers of all-time.

Now, with the big day upon us, it’s been revealed that the 1994 release bulldoze another record. This time on Spotify. 

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Rotimi has been making waves on the charts and on TV in his starring role as Andre on ‘POWER.’

Now, as fans await the concluding part of the show’s sixth and final season in Janaury, the star is aiming to make the masses move with newest project ‘The Beauty Of Becoming.’

The set, which follows summer’s ‘Walk With Me,’ boasts a flavorsome R&B/Pop infused sound; one which is helping add to his fan-base by the day.

That Grape Juice caught up with the star in London, where he spilled on the project, ‘POWER,’ his Nigerian heritage, and more.

Watch his interview with TGJ’s Hemah K above and listen to ‘The Beauty Of Becoming’ below…

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Kanye West‘s new album ‘Jesus Is Born’ is here.

Arriving on Christmas Day, the 19-track set follows October’s ‘Jesus Is King’ and sees Ye hold true to his promise of dropping another project imminently.

The LP is comprised of cuts the rapper pieced together along with his Sunday Service Choir.

Interestingly, though helmed by the MC, the album is top-billed by the latter.

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