2017 just keeps looking better and better for Kendrick Lamar.

The Grammy-winning rap star laid claim to the year’s biggest hit (streaming and sales) for a solo artist with his chart-topping hit, ‘Humble,’ while its parent album – ‘Damn’ – topped album charts upon its arrival and is now eligible for triple platinum certification in the U.S.

These wins and many more helped make the hip hop hitmaker a shoo-in for the cover of ‘Forbes’ magazine’s annual prestigious ’30 Under 30′ issue. Lamar, 30, was one of 600 lucky enough to make the highly competitive list (which boasts over 15,000 annual submissions) and rightfully so if you ask us.  According to the money mag:

He’s earned $78.5 million over the past five years, including a career-best $30 million this year, and inked a new Nike deal this summer.

In the music business, Lamar has grown into a force. He has earned two visits to the White House and grosses more than $1 million a night on the road and even more for big festivals like Coachella…

K.Dot isn’t the only hip hop star making money moves, however.  As she proclaimed in her chart-topping hit, ‘Bodak Yellow,’ rising rapstress Cardi B – thanks to the song’s out-of-the-box success – saw her name printed on the list.

Tuck in below to see what other music stars joined them:

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‘Paper’ Magazine sure knows how to get tongues wagging.

After stopping traffic and a few hearts with their now infamous 2014 Kim Kardashian shoot and following that with a full frontal spread of an eagle-spread ‘Love & Hip Hop’ star Milan Christopher, the mag looks to break the internet again with none other than self-proclaimed Queen of Rap Nicki Minaj.

Featured with “herself” in a “minaj a trois,” the Grammy nominated star – who involuntarily dominated headlines over the weekend after her brother was found guilty of child rape – has certainly redirected that unwanted attention in a big way.

Posing ever so seductively for the publication’s ‘winter issue,’ fans of the Harajuku Barbie saw her sliding down their social media timelines like never before just moments ago when the mag cover was released.  Giving new meaning to the TGJ phrase “hot shot,” tuck in below to see the cover in full:

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Eve has worn many hats over the course of her career – including artist and actress. Now, the star adds talkshow host to her list of many talents.

For, the she’s just been revealed as the new permanent panelist on CBS show ‘The Talk.’

Details below…

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Remy Ma is most definitely doing the rounds in support of new single ‘Wake Me Up’ featuring Lil Kim.

MTV‘s TRL was the rapper’s latest stop and she sure made it count.

Surrounded by adorning fans, the femcee opened up about her long-awaited album ‘7 Winters & 6 Summers’ – which is due early next year.

During the chat, she spilled on new Chris Brown collaboration ‘Pretty Brown,’  a track she says is the LP’s first mainstream leaning single.

Peep the interview after the jump…

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Cop a gander of Kofi Siriboe!

The dapper actor covers the December/January issue of ESSENCE magazine.

2017 has been a year of major success for the rising star, who has received ample praise for his roles as Ralph Angel on hit OWN drama ‘Queen Sugar’ and Malik in summer smash ‘Girls Trip.’

The latter proved to be one of the year’s great successes, generating $130 million at the worldwide box office ($100 million of which was accrued domestically).

Needless to say, the future is looking all sorts of bright for the 23-year-old.

Check out a behind the scenes look at his full shoot below…

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Today has been a day of big reveals for singer Jordin Sparks.

The American Idol winner has announced that she is expecting her first child with partner Dana Isaiah. 

And while many believed the latter to be her boyfriend, she confirmed that they have indeed tied the knot.

Full story below…

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Teyana Taylor has been on quite the winning streak since last year’s sizzling appearance in Kanye West’s ‘Fade’ video.

Indeed, she’s rocked many a stage, wracked up role after role (including ‘Hit The Floor’ and ‘Honey’) and has become a social media sensation.

It’s little wonder, then, why VH1 have tapped the star and her husband  Cleveland Cavaliers player Iman Shumpert to appear  in their own reality series.

Full details below…

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Zendaya is making a brilliant beeline for an Oscar with the creation of a groundbreaking new movie.

What it’s all about?

The true story of a white woman…who was actually black.

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Taylor Swift is under fire.

For, despite seeing her new album ‘Reputation’ soar to brilliant commercial heights, the entertainer’s alleged backstage shenanigans continue to rub fans of her alleged victims the wrong way.

The latest fan base to take on the supposed snake.

Kanye West‘s.

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Stefflon Don‘s star continues to rise to new heights!

Gliding to global glory with the release of her new single ‘Hurtin’ Me‘, Don has spent the last few weeks flaunting the training she’s undergone to become a star ready for the world stage with the full support of Hot 97’s Ebro Darden, her pal Drake and choreographer Royston.

Ready to see how she fared at ‘BBC 1xtra Live’?

Watch below…

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August Alsina has never been afraid of sharing his struggles. As such, it was only a matter of time before he vented about his career dramas.

A few years ago, the R&B singer was on an upward incline thanks to hits such as ‘I Luv This’ and debut album ‘Testimony.’

However, his momentum muted when sophomore offering ‘This Thing Called Life’ didn’t match the success of his first LP. And despite staying active on the touring circuit, he’s been pretty quiet ever since. Sans publicly declaring his health issues.

Now though, he’s turning up the volume on the situation surrounding his third project – and it’s not a good.

See what we mean below…

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Jessie J is ready.

After signalling her return with the announcement of new album ‘R.O.S.E’ and a series of promotional tracks, the vocal powerhouse has formally revealed the LP’s official lead single ‘Queen.’

Taking to social media, Jessie revealed that the cut is due this Friday (November 17th); she went on to say:

My first official single from R.O.S.E
I can’t even really explain how excited I am for you to hear it. So special to my heart.
This song is for EVERY WOMAN. “I LOVE MY BODY
I LOVE MY SKIN
I AM A GODESS
I AM A QUEEN” 

Check out the song’s official cover below…

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