No…would be the answer one would receive if they asked Grammy award winner Common, who weighed in on the comparisons between the two hours ago.

Why he feels Iggy would be incapable of taking on Minaj in a Rap battle?

His opinion after the jump…

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Kanye West has slammed critics of wife Kim Kardashian, hitting out at those who believe she was undeserving of the GQ ‘Woman of the Year’ award she received earlier this week.

Why he feels her “legendary” status makes her more than qualified to own the title?

Delusions of grandeur below…

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Snapped on the set of her ‘No Complications‘ visual, the pic sees the ‘She‘ vocalist lean (or bend) towards steamier ground, doing so in support of her new album ‘Point of no Return.’

Like what you see?

Weigh in on Cole’s bold new direction below!

…and the Nicki Minaj promo run continues!

Tasked with ensuring new album ‘The Pink Print’ performs far better than her sophomore set ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’, Nicki Minaj will rock the ‘Ellen‘ show with a fun filled appearance on September 10th as part of the project’s push.

Fortunately for her, her time on the show will give new single ‘Anaconda’ just the kind of help it needs to go Platinum, after it surpassed sales of 501,000 units in the US this week, becoming one of her fastest selling singles to date!

What fans can expect from her day with DeGeneres?

A booty bouncing trailer below…

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You’ve heard the song, now see the video!

Traci Braxton is the latest of the Braxton clan to shoot for solo stardom with her new single and video ‘Last Call.’  Acting as her first lone endeavor, the song made its debut two months ago to mix review.

Now, in an effort to boost interest in the R&B slow jam, the songstress has unleashed its accompanying visual – the first from her yet-titled solo debut album.

#Traybirds, you’ve waited for your girl to finally spread her wings and fly alone.  See how she fared below:

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Expect to see a lot of R&B bad boy  Chris Brown in the coming weeks as he prepares for the release of his newest album ‘X.’

Most recently gracing the cover of Billboard magazine, the issue – coming as Brown’s first post-prison interview –  is said to feature some must see quotes about his jail stint, Rihanna, and the host of other scandals that surround the talented singer’s name.

“No one is harder on me than me. No one can please everyone. No one can live in the past and expect to grow. I have been moving forward and hope that I am not defined by just a few moments in my life but all of the moments that will make up my life.”

As the Grammy winner looks to the future, fans looking to get a peek at the full feature story will have to wait until tomorrow.  Until then, enjoy Breezy’s glossy green Billboard magazine cover above.

Your thoughts?

Nicole Scherzinger goes back to basics with a glossy visual in support of her newest single ‘On the Rocks.’

The latest offering from the former Pussycat Doll-frontwoman, who’s hard at work for her new Tricky Stewart/The Dream produced album, the song follows the lukewarm received ‘Your Love.’

Will ‘Rocks’ be just the push needed to rocket Scherzinger to the top of charts?  We’ve already given you a sneak peek at the visual, but now you can see it in its entirety and tell us:

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In what comes as shocking, yet saddening news, legendary comedienne Joan Rivers has died.

Full story below:

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Rap superstars Iggy Azalea and Nicki Minaj have seen their work celebrated by BET this year, both nominated for numerous awards at the network’s ‘BET Hip Hop Awards 2014′!

In which categories have the chart-slaying ladies been thrown in?

Find out and weigh in on ’em below!

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Jennifer Lopez‘s newest jam ‘Booty’ has received the video treatment.

Directed by Hype Williams, the visual for the Iggy Azalea assisted remix of the track (which features on her ‘A.K.A’ album) has been teased in a titillating new sneak peek.

No stranger to controversy, the fierce 45-year-old looks poised to set tongues wagging with this one.

See what we mean below…

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Ciara is wasting approximately no time piecing together her sixth studio album.

Last month saw the new mother clock in studio time with hitmaker Dr Luke and it appears September sees her continue the trend of working with music’s biggest names. Case in point the snap above.

Super Ci shared a snap of herself in the lab with legendary songwriter Diane Warren. The caption attached read:

Finally!! Me and @Diane_Warren. #TimelessMusic

Exciting!

Warren’s resume, which includes hits for the likes of Whitney Houston and Beyonce, precedes her and the overall blend of talent CiCi has assembled for the project suggests she’s leaning towards a more Pop sound – which we’re all for.

Your thoughts?

‘Hit ‘Em Up Style’ singer Blu Cantrell has been hospitalised this morning, detained by authorities after she was caught running through the streets of Santa Monica screaming that people were trying to kill her.

Upsetting details below…

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