The dreaded “sophomore slump” – the career hurdle that’s caused the fall of a number of music history’s most promising acts – currently stands to add Grammy-nominated rapstress Iggy Azalea to its  lengthy list of casualties.

Azalea, who didn’t exactly experience “overnight success” in her transition from virtual unknown to one of rap’s leading ladies, did see her career go from 0-100 (real quick) after her participation on Ariana Grande‘s horn-filled hit ‘Problem’ and the release of her own history-making single ‘Fancy.’ But, with the triumphs of both singles came the real “problem“:  replicating their successes.

The endeavor would be doused with degrees of difficulty as the saucy Aussie’s public profile rang as the exact antithesis of her Billboard chart story.  Indeed, fielding attacks from the likes of Nicki Minaj, Q-Tip, Azealia Banks, Snoop Dogg, and even fellow Caucasian rappers Eminem and Macklemore, the court of public opinion joined them in finding Azalea guilty of cultural misappropriation and inauthenticity.  The effects of the verdict would be manifested in poor ticket sales for her headlining arena tour and fuel its cancellation (reportedly due to shifting focus to her debut album’s follow-up).

That follow-up, titled ‘Digital Distortion,’ found its kick-off via the bumping bop ‘Team’:
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L.A Reid is slowly but surely building quite the roster over at Epic Records.

For, it’s being announced that the mogul’s latest roster acquisition is Grammy and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson.

Full story below…

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Engaged lovers Ciara and Russell Wilson looked all sorts of smitten with one another last night at a Washington fundraiser.

Wilson, who hosted the charity event to raise money for the Seattle Children’s Hospital, was midway through a rendition of Michael Jackson‘s ‘The Way You Make Me Feel,’ when he invited his 30-year-old fiance on stage.

Watch the super sweet moment after the jump…

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Chaos.

It seems to engulf Chris Brown on a consistent basis.

Just last week, a lawsuit against C. Breezy was filed by his former manager who claims the ‘Back To Sleep’ belter attacked him. Now, the the singer embroiled in a battle with his now-ex publicist.

Details below…

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As any seasoned Beyonce enthusiast knows, her mother Tina Knowles-Lawson is not one to be messed with.

The seamstress turned fashion mogul has hit back at snide remarks from her daughter’s detractors. And it all surrounds Bey’s absence from the BET Awards following her opening performance.

As widely understood, the ‘Sorry’ songstress had to catch a flight immediately following her ‘Freedom’ rendition so as to make it in time for the UK launch of her ‘Formation World Tour.’

Mama Tina explained this when accepting two of her awards. Yet, it appears a small pocket of folk are taking her to task on the specifics.

Her classy clap-back awaits after the jump…

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KeKe Palmer‘s role in ‘Scream Queens’ is undoubtedly one of its main attractions and, as some will agree, one of the strongest points in her career thus far.

Alas, her efforts to be taken seriously as a full functioning musician are yet to yield the career her talent makes her deserving of.

So, as to remind fans of these efforts she has surprised them by releasing a never-before-heard album she recorded when she was 16 named ‘Waited to Exhale.’

Press play to give it a spin and weigh in on what you hear after the leap…

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Rae Sremmurd stretch their creative muscles to churn out their latest single.

The name of their latest Hip-Hop effort? ‘Do Yoga.’

Fans of the charismatic force will know that the cut appears on their August 12th release ‘Sremmlife 2.’

Hit the play button below to get in shape with the dynamic duo!

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Bobby Brown‘s ‘Every Little Step‘ continues to ruffle the feathers of the artists featured in the autobiography.

In it, he claims Janet Jackson told him that her father, Joe Jackson, did not want his daughters to marry African-American men and that he pushed her out of a hotel room after he learned this.

He hopes stories like these will see him sell several copies of the release.

Now peep pics of him signing hard copies of the book in West Hollywood below…

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If you feel you’ve waited long enough for new music from ‘Long Live the Chief’ creator Jidenna, the wait is finally over thank to his new single ‘Chief Don’t Run.’

Found aboard his forthcoming Wondaland/Epic Records debut album, ‘Chief’ – a drum-driven track that sees the MC recall the challenges of his early life –  comes as yet another critically acclaimed number from the self-proclaimed ‘Classic Man.’

Will it be enough to rebuild the momentum lost from his chart-topping debut single?  Take a listen below and tell us:

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After wrapping up a whirlwind tour with Beyonce on her ‘Formation’ tour, DJ Khaled unlocks new music with the singer’s husband, Jay Z, with the 808 Mafia-produced ‘I Got the Keys.’

Found aboard Khaled’s new album, ‘Major Key,’ the blazing hot tune sees the DJ and Jay bring along Future for a ride over a Sam Lecca-directed black and white clip.  Featuring an impressive list of guest stars (see:  2 Chainz, Fabolous, Busta Rhymes, T.I., and more), the video – set inside of a prison – sees the rappers touch on a number of pressing topics from racial injustice to financial stability and more.

An unexpected departure from Khaled’s standard fare, tuck in below to watch the video via TIDAL if you missed its premiere last night:

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After whetting appetites with tastes of her new song ‘Hungry’ (see more here), Fergie continues to tease numbers from her forthcoming solo sophomore effort, ‘Double Dutchess.’

Taking to Instagram this weekend, the songstress unveiled the official artwork for her upcoming release ‘M.I.L.F.’ (which has already leaked online).  As some may know, Fergie Ferg has already shot an accompanying music video for the tune, which features appearances from Ciara, Kim Kardashian, model  Chrissy Teigen, and even rumored appearances from Kanye West and John Legend.

But, fans worried they have a long wait ahead before they can hear the new song in full may be closer than they think if certain reports are to be believed.  More details below:

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‘Lemonade’ didn’t exactly have the sweetest taste to stylist/fashion designer Rachel Roy after rumors began swirling she was the center of Beyonce‘s assertion an extramarital affair had taken place during her marriage to rap mogul Jay Z.

In fact, after a vicious Twitter attack that trickled down to her children, the 42-year-old – unaffectionately christened ‘Becky’ by Beyonce fans – took to Twitter to denounce the ‘bullying’ by stating:

Now, two months after the story has cooled, Roy’s ex-husband Damon Dash, who is also Jay Z’s former business partner, took to Access Hollywood to give his two cents on the situation and also dish on his appearance on BET’s hot new series ‘Music Moguls.’

Find out how he feels below:

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