After tip-toeing one week closer to doing so, it’s pretty safe to say Iggy Azalea doesn’t exactly fancy fellow rapstress Lizzo‘s chances of unseating her 2014 Charli XCX-assisted hit from history books.

On Monday (September 30), Billboard announced Liz (born Melissa Jefferson) had earned a fifth consecutive week at #1 on the Hot 100 with her breakout hit, ‘Truth Hurts.’  Extending its record as the longest running unassisted chart-topper by a female rapper (click here to read more), the song is now only three weeks shy of breaking the all-time record among femcees for longest running #1 overall.

Taking to Twitter to celebrate the news, Lizzo posted:

Azalea didn’t exactly appreciate Jefferson’s intentional failure to mention her.  Feeling slighted, the Grammy nominee clapped back with:

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Admittedly, That Grape Juice was among the critics who panned Rihanna‘s last album, the 2016-released ‘Anti,’ for its adventurous offerings and an equally risky rollout that raised eyebrows and saw heads scratched at how it managed to be certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America a day after its release (despite selling less than 500 copies its first week).

Now, it appears the Bajan beauty will have the last laugh.

As calls for the project’s yet-titled follow-up increase, the diva’s fans – affectionately called #TheNavy – appear to be clinging tight to its content, a feat evidenced by its buoyancy on the Billboard 200.  Nearing its 200th week on the chart, the set’s enduring success on the tally has penciled Ri in its history books for quite the impressive feat.

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After a roller-coaster set of years, Rita Ora rose like a ‘Phoenix’ with her long-awaited sophomore album. A set which generated many a global smash such as ‘Anywhere’ and ‘Let Me Love You.’ 

Now, with 2020 approaching, the London bred star is looking ahead at her next project.

Check out what she says fans can expect from the set below…

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WizKid keeps the new music a’coming with the video for ‘Joro.’

The flavorsome jam is the latest taste of the Afrobeat’s star’s hotly anticipated album ‘Made In Lagos.’

Armed with the momentum of Beyonce collaboration ‘Brown Skin Girl,’ the Nigerian superstar is now looking to build on his global buzz under Sony’s RCA umbrella.

‘Joro’ awaits after the jump…

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Ariana Grande has been enjoying the apex of success this year and has seen her successes crowned with multiple nominations at the 2019 MTV Europe Music Awards.

Set to take place in Seville, Spain on November 3rd, all eyes are on who’s up for what at the hotly anticipated ceremony.

Well, wonder no more. Because Ari leads the newly unleashed nominations list with appearances in 7 categories.

Other names in the mix include Lil Nas X and Lizzo.

Check out the full list below…

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As the age old adage goes, “patience is a virtue.” And for Lil Kim fans, it looks as though their 14 year wait is about to be rewarded in a major way.

Because, Rap’s Queen Bee has revealed that her new album is being rolled out as a two-parter.

Full story below…

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With Q4 just a day away, Travis Scott has thrown his name into the mix of major names dropping new music.

Capitalizing on the annual buzz attached to this time of year, the rapper has announced new single ‘Highest In The Room.’

Details below…

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Reclusive crooner Frank Ocean makes a colorful splash in the latest issue of W Magazine. 

It’s been three years since the singer-songwriter released bodies of work – and even still the controversial roll-out of ‘Endless’ and ‘Blonde’ (which arrived a day later) remains an industry hot topic.

For, unbeknownst to most, Ocean used one to fulfil his major label contract and (arguably) seized that buzz to drop his premiere the other. His first independent project.

Hailed as a masterstroke move by some, others wondered if there would be ramifications.

As for Ocean himself? He’s simply swimming on with his career plans – which include the release of new material.

In his accompanying interview feature, he dishes on his upcoming music and reflects on his headspace and rationale for the double-album move…

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Check out Solange!

The soul-filled songstress covers the Fall 2019 issue of L’Officiel Magazine.

Beyond posing for a number of striking shots (lensed by Rafael Rios), the eclectic star opened up about her art in a unique interview conducted by rapper Trina.

Head below, where pics and quotes await…

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OneRepublic lead singer Ryan Tedder sent his Twitter mentions soaring over the weekend when he took to the annual Global Citizen Festival to confirm Beyonce would be joining forces with Adele for the Pop group’s upcoming album.

Having written hits for both in the past (‘Halo’ for Bey, ‘Turning Tables’ for Addy), news outlets and fans of both divas alike immediately assumed Tedder’s comments had merit – a circumstance only supported by the Pop divas’ very public comments of admiration for each other over the years.

Monday morning (September 30) saw those fan dreams dashed, however, after a rep for the 40-year-old singer-songwriter confirmed the collaboration is not happening.

Details inside:

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Stacey Dash, friend to the impeachment-facing President Donald J. Trump, has been arrested!

Bad news below…
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Lupita Nyong’o and and Viola Davis are set to celebrate the real lives of the Dahomey Amazons with a movie set for takeoff very soon.

This year, the former has prepared a documentary about the very same women to support the movie and its fascinating story.

Exciting news below…

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