“Thank you.”

‘Cosmic Journey’ star Solange Knowles had that to say to ‘Wallace‘ rapper Azealia Banks today, praising the outspoken entertainer for speaking out against “cultural smudging” in the entertainment industry in an interview with radio station ‘Hot 97.’

Indeed, after Iggy Azalea claimed her attitude was to blame for the discrimination she faces as an African-American entertainer, Solange sympathised with the ‘Luxury’ belle today.

Her words below…

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‘Grand Piano‘ performer Nicki Minaj enjoyed the company of the ladies of ‘The Real’ recently, gracing its set with an appearance arranged to promote her new album ‘The Pinkprint.’

However, the LP wasn’t the only female rap release she helped to promote on the hit talk show, accidentally naming a smash hit released launched by another femcee during a brief exchange with Tamar Braxton.

Confused?

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K. Michelle has been swarmed with congratulations for landing another R&B chart-topper in the form of her sophomore album ‘Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart.’  While critics and fans alike have greeted the album with laud, the morning brings with it a detractor all too familiar to the songstress – former beau Memphitz.

Fans may remember the twosome’s tumultuous relationship and its consequent private and public battles (including accusations of domestic abuse from both parties), now it seems the DJ – now married to former Lil Wayne fling Toya Wright – is reopening old wounds to take new jabs at Michelle.

Look below to see what he took to Instagram to say this morning:

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“There comes a time when the system realises that “I can sell this white person” a lot easier.”

Before Azealia Banks weighed in on her supposed use and abuse of Black culture on ‘Hot 97’, ‘Crooked Smile’ rapper J. Cole made his way to Power 105.1 to explain his recent criticism of Australian superstar Iggy Azalea, whom he compared to Elvis Presley here.

There, he revealed that the remarks he made about the rapper wasn’t criticism at all, billing them an “observation.”

What he deserved?

The link between her success as a Caucasian female MC and efforts made by corporations to sell African-American culture to audiences more likely to respond to her than an actual African-America…even if said African-American is more talented.

His words below…

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Miguel is the latest artist to embrace the “no advanced warning” approach to the roll-out of new music.

The ‘Adorn’ singer has spent much of 2014 working on the follow-up to his sophomore album ‘Kaleidoscope Dreams’, which hit stores in 2012.

And while it’s presently unknown if the three new songs which comprise the mini-set tie into a meatier album, what is certain is that the cuts – christened ‘NWA’, ‘Hollywood Dreams’, and ‘Coffee’ – are ready to taste after the jump…

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As her “little sisters” battle on Twitter, Nicki Minaj continues to promote her third studio album ‘The Pinkprint’ this week, hitting ‘Inside the NBA’ to discuss the project as it sits at #1 on iTunes USA.

Fortunately, her time on the show saw her do what she does best by delivering a scorching freestyle as part of a cypher graced by none other than basketball icon Shaquille O’Neal.

Who had the best rhymes?

Hit ze play button to find out below…

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Bittersweet would be one way to describe yesterday’s episode of BET’s ‘106 & Park‘, marking the return of its dynamic duo Terrence and Rocsi who reunited to deliver its last-ever interview.

Indeed, after announcing the show is to come to an end, BET called on the pair to interview the rapper Nicki Minaj, who joined them to discuss her new album ‘The Pinkprint.’

Check it out below…

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That didn’t take long.

Moments after Iggy Azalea sunk her claws into Azealia Banks following the latter’s less-than-endorsing comments about her on Hot 97 last night, Banks has responded.

Find out what she had to say below…

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With the flames from Azealia Banks‘ controversial Hot 97 interview still raging, one of the main topics of the candid chat – Iggy Azalea – has clapped back.

As reported, Banks slammed the Australian bred rapper and accused her of being a racist and a prime propagator of cultural appropriation.

Ever outspoken on Twitter, Iggy took to her page this AM to sound off.

Her words below…

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Leona Lewis has spent most of her time since leaving Simon Cowell’s SyCo crafting her fourth studio album.

Set for release on her new label, Island Records/Universal, the as-yet-untitled LP has been touted as boasting a more soulful sound.

The first taster of the eagerly awaited project manifested this morning in the form of a titillating new preview.

Take a listen below…

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After reports claimed she owed the ‘Internal Revenue Service’ $1 million for taxes owed between 2009 and 2009, Hip Hop icon Lil Kim now finds herself in hot water once again this year, accused of going through the last four years of her life without paying taxes.

Full story below…

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Hip Hop newbie Bobby Shmurda may have seen his career come to an untimely demise today, seemingly cut short as he faces the heavy hand of law following claims he is part of a street gang behind several shootings linked to a drugs turf war.

Bad news for the ‘Hot‘ new rapper below…

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