Whether brought on by motherhood, money, or Minaj, something has Lil Kim is motivated.

Three years have passed since the rapper released her tragic mixtape ‘Black Friday’, which she infamously claimed topped the “PayPal Charts”.

Hoping to put that debacle behind her, recent times have seen the 40-year-old touting a ‘Hardcore’ mixtape. Initially due last year, the set was pushed back following the announcement of the star’s pregnancy.

Now, having given birth in June, the Grammy-winner is ready to serve up the set and today announced its latest release date. We have our doubts as to whether it’ll stick, yet figured you’d want to mark you calendars nonetheless.

Find out when it’ll arrive below…

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And the plot thickens.

Lil Kim‘s latest quest for relevancy appears to be much more aggressive than in past years. For, after launching a number of missiles at nemesis Nicki Minaj this week, the femcee is eyeing her rival’s rival – Iggy Azalea – for a collaboration.

Details below…

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As hours separate their fans from their joint tour, Drake and Lil Wayne unlock the original number that is ‘Grindin’ today, given to the world in support of the latter’s new LP ‘Carter V.’

Will it whet the appetites of any anticipating the project? We’re sure they hope so, reported to perform the number once their stage show kicks off in Darien Lake, New York this evening.

Ready to give it a spin?

Press play for new Wayne below…

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Following a studio session gone wrong, Danity Kane are no more. At least that is what TMZ are reporting. Details below…

UPDATE: Aubrey & Shannon have released a statement. It’s a shocker. Read after the jump (more…)

The 2014 MTV Video Music Awards received a major boost yesterday when it was announced that Beyonce would be receiving the night’s top honor – the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award – and performing.

For many, confirmation of the latter is most exciting due to King B’s position as one of modern music’s most prolific performers.

What’s more, given the scant promotion for her surprise album, the news brings with it the titillating reality a major televised showcase from the star is just two weeks away (August 24th). Indeed, if the showing from Justin Timberlake (who received the honor last year) is anything to go by, Bey could very well be prepping a 15-minute-plus blockbuster.

So, naturally, it begs the question: what should she perform?

For an artist of her caliber (who is still commercially on-top), there are so many considerations. Should it be a career retrospective? Or should she focus squarely on her self-titled set? Should there be guests or a strictly solo affair?

That Grape Juice have compiled our picks. Check ’em out below and let us know yours too. You never know who may be watching…

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Iggy Azalea‘s infallible promo machine charged onto the set of the Today Show moments.

The rapper, who is quickly emerging as one of the industry’s most in-demand “it girls”, served up performances of ‘Fancy’ and ‘Work’ – both of which feature on her debut album ‘The New Classic’.

Peep, Ms. I-GG-Y in action below…

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Far removed from the smoke’n’mirrors oft used to sell singles released by many a Pop puppet, John Legend soars above with his US smash hit single ‘All of Me‘, which has reached a milestone we doubt even he saw coming.

Sleeper hit “slayage” below…

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Six years after it made its debut, Kanye West‘s ‘Robocop’ makes a surprise return to the world today, after a 15 second teaser from its video was released today.

Starring West’s then girlfriend Amber Rose, the clip was directed by Hype Williams and shot years before West went public with his relationship with his wife Kim Kardashian, only one year removed from the release of her sex tape at the time!

Check it out below!

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Iggy Azalea‘s ascent shows no signs of slowing.

For, the Aussie-bred beauty is making a beeline for the stage at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards and is bringing British chart-topper Rita Ora along for the ride.

Full story below…

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Has R&B found a new star in The Wanted‘s Nathan Sykes? If his recent decision to work alongside hit maker Andre Merritt is anything to go by, the genre very may well have, set to be impacted by the star’s solo project in the next year!

Details below…

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Almost two years have passed since Rihanna last released an album. As such, one would be forgiven for assuming that she’d be well-rested and refreshed.

Sadly, as attendees at the opening of ‘The Monster Tour’ in LA learned last night, that was not the case.

The Mattel Model served up limp, lazy, and lifeless showings of her hits, leaving many wondering whether she’d rather be in bed.

See what we mean below…

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Omarion has cause aplenty to celebrate.

The R&B singer and girlfriend Apryl Jones welcomed their first child, a boy born yesterday (August 7th).

Together with the shot above, the ‘Touch’ crooner shared an emotional message  announcing the birth of the youngster and praising his mother.

Check it out below…

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