With female rap having quite the resurgence of late, Megan Thee Stallion has emerged at the forefront of the new wave of ladies turning up the heat.

Still, as she continues to activate her Hot Girl Summer, she’s giving props to those who came before her – namely Nicki Minaj.

In a cool moment of ‘U-N-I-T-Y,’ the pair jumped on Instagram Live and showered each other with love, praise, and admiration.

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Lil Nas X is set to take a ride from the ‘Old Town Road’ to the town’s courthouse thanks to a lawsuit with a whopping $25 million tag attached.

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July 19 brought with it the gift of ‘The Gift,’ the Beyonce-curated companion soundtrack album to Disney’s live action remake of ‘The Lion King’ (in which the Pop diva also stars).

Launched to the masses on the back of the anthemic tune, ‘Spirit,’ the opus – described as ‘sonic cinema’ and a ‘love letter to Africa’ – is drenched in the continent’s influence and not only features some of the region’s most prominent performers like Tiwa Savage, Shatta Wale, Burna Boy, and Wizkid, but also calls on fellow Urban heavy-hitters such as husband Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino, and more to contribute.

As it’s collected critical acclaim aplenty since its unveiling, industry insiders originally forecasted that fanfare would be mirrored commercially when it was projected the set would top next week’s Billboard 200 (as we reported here).  With its inaugural sales tracking week behind it, however, new reports confirm it missed the mark.

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Congratulations are certainly due for Kendrick Lamar and fiancee Whitney Alford as reports have it the longtime couple have welcomed their first child!

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Jay Z‘s relationship with Netflix is to deliver fresh fruit to the masses.

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Having already helped breathe new life into the classic ‘chick flick,’ ‘Steel Magnolias,’ with its 2012 made-for-TV remake, singer/songwriter/actress Jill Scott‘s bringing that same energy to the newest adaptation of one of the 90’s leading female empowerment films –  ‘First Wives Club.’

The 1996 revenge comedy – which starred Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, and Diane Keaton – is being reborn in series form courtesy of BET+ (BET’s forthcoming subscription video-on-demand service).  With ‘Girls Trip’ writer Tracy Oliver attached to the project, Scott reunites with her ‘Why Did I Get Married’ co-star Malik Yoba to lead an all-star cast which includes familiar names Michelle Buteau, Ryan Michelle Bathe, and more.

Ahead of its Fall 2019 premiere, look inside for its recently unveiled extended trailer:

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Almost 3 years after we first reported actress/singer Jennifer Lopez had her sights set on bringing the life story of Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco to HBO (click here to read), the ‘Jenny from the Block’ beauty’s booked a better platform for the biopic:  the big screen.

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Mary J. Blige has already conquered music, film, and the television format via Netflix’s ‘Umbrella Academy,’ now the songbird’s soaring over to premium cable TV courtesy of a starring role in the newly announced spinoff of STARZ ‘Power.’

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Cynthia Bailey said yes.

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Welcome to a special edition of Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to celebrate TV and Film’s brilliant past

Here at TGJ HQ, we’ve been looking for an excuse to shine a light on the  impactful sights and sounds of T-Boz and how her art (and art inspired by her ) played an influential role in the careers of artists who now deemed to be more influential than her.

Much like Prince and Janet Jackson, the magic in T-Boz‘ voice lay in its uniquely powerful and poignant tone and her ability to carry stories without the sprawling ranges some of her peers were blessed with.

Chili-TBoz really were the 1-2 perfect punch/combo. As SOON as you get tired of one’s particular voice, the other one comes in and saves the day? They balanced and complimented each other well.

— USTILLH82CIT (@seabethree) April 28, 2019

Criminally underrated, T’s influence can heard found of Britney Spears’ debut single ‘Baby One More Time’, Toni Braxton‘s ‘Breathe Again’ and Madonna‘s ‘Human Nature’…the first two being tracks originally penned with her in mind.

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A fresh look at videos, performances and interviews celebrating one of of the most important women in Popular culture.

2. Madonna’s Human Nature could have very well been sung by TBoz..given that Dallas Austin produced it. Madonna was SAVVY.

— CPM (@loopthatbish) April 18, 2012

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H.E.R. has seen her star blast into the stratosphere over the last year – a frame in which she also turned 21.

The singer-songwriter has been signed and in development since age 13. But she’s more than met her moment over the last 12 months – racking up critical acclaim and two Grammy Awards in the process.

With ample excitement surrounding her long-awaited album debut, she continues to bridge that wait with fresh material. The latest comes in the form of the aptly titled ’21.’

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It’s here! Chance The Rapper has unleashed his debut album ‘The Big Day’!

Long anticipated, the project functions as the Hip-Hop star’s first LP and follows breakthrough offering ‘Coloring Book.’

That set was worked as a mixtape and yet netted the Chi-Town native three Grammy Awards. In the process establishing high expectations for his inaugural studio effort.

Now here, the 22-song set – which in trademark form is being released independently – looks poised to dispel any doubt surrounding Chance’s viability.

What are you waiting for? Give ‘The Big Day’ – which features Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion – below…

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