Thanks to their respective high-profile relationships, business ventures, and social media followership, it’s arguable the City Girls are at their apex on the celebrity meter.

For those reasons and others, heads were scratched when Yung Miami and JT‘s long-awaited tertiary studio album – the October 20-released ‘Real A** Wh*res (RAW)‘ – debuted real low on the Billboard 200 thanks to reported sales of only 10,000 copies its first week.

In fact, the project – their first since 2020’s ‘City on Lock‘ – arrived at #117 and marks their lowest debut on the hitlist to date.

While some (like DJ Akademiks) have made headlines for their controversial opinion about the cause of the LP’s nonperformance, others – like rapper/reality star/podcast host Joe Budden – suggests sabotage is happening behind the scenes.

Where do you stand on the argument?

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Music lovers are still buzzing over the official 2024 GRAMMY nominations revealed Friday (November 10).

Beyond making headlines for being dominated by women like SZA, Taylor Swift, and Coco Jones overall, the biggest surprise undoubtedly came via the 7 nods given to Victoria Monet for work found aboard her latest album, ‘Jaguar II’ (and its breakout single ‘On My Mama’).

As if being the night’s second most-nominated act isn’t enough to boast, Monet may see her daughter – Hazel – make history for being the youngest performer to ever win one of the coveted golden gramophones.

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Rap enthusiasts and critics have long ranked Lil Kim and Foxy Brown on top of their “best female emcees of all-time” lists, but when it comes to one another history has shown the ladies may not hold each other in as high esteem.

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Jung Kook may be the latest member of BTS to launch a solo project to Billboard 200 chart battle, but so far – at least on the sales front – he’s leading the race among his K-Pop brothers and overall competitors.

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Maybach Music stars Rick Ross and Meek Mill may be set to ride to the top of Rap charts next week with their long-awaited joint album, ‘Too Good To Be True,’ but the Hip-Hop heavyweights are still putting in work to see that success emulated on the Billboard 200.

Their latest bid in that promotional stead came courtesy of a visit to ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’ on Friday (November 10).

Coinciding with the release of ‘True,’ the dynamic duo’s sizzling performance of the LP’s single ‘Shaq & Kobe‘ was a slam dunk to say the least.

Later in the clip, they even decided to surprise viewers with a performance of Meek’s 2012 hit ‘Ima Boss.’ 

Did you miss the action with it first aired on NBC? No worries; we’ve got you covered.

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As of November 9, R&B superstar Chris Brown stood in the record books of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) as the most Gold and Platinum-awarded male singer in the organization’s 71-year history (for singles).  For multiPlatinum-certified songs, Brown – the first male vocalist to have 20 tunes certified as high – is tied with his ‘Double Negative‘ co-star Justin Bieber for the most awards of this ilk.

In the penultimate certification category, Brown’s record had long been unmatched – that is until The Weekend captured his latest plaque on Friday (November 10).

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Having already announced “it’s time” to kick off the 2023 holiday season, Mariah Carey is now counting down to another major yuletide event: the November 15 launch of her ‘Merry Christmas One and All‘ North American tour.

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K. Michelle has long made clear her intention to scooch from R&B to Country.  And with the September-released ‘I’m the Problem‘ (her final album in the former genre) in her rearview, the award-winning songstress has saddled up for a ride to Nashville.

Affectionately known by the alter ego ‘Puddin,’ Michelle took to the 57th annual Country Music Awards (CMAs) on Wednesday (November 8) to give the live treatment to her stirring rendition of ‘Love Can Build a Bridge’ (which was featured on the ‘Tribute to the Judds‘ album released in October).

Assisted by one of the night’s top winners, the rising Country star Jelly Roll, look inside to see the thunderous applause the two rightfully earned with their moving homage to the legendary family act (if you missed the action when it first aired).

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Ciara is no stranger to getting the party started with her R&B and Hip-Hop-inspired jams, but now she’s luring music lovers to the dance floor with House music.

Joining forces with trio Keys N Krates for the new song ‘Fantasy,’ Ci leads the way on the bass-buoyed bop that’s a clear throwback to the classic dance music of the 90’s.

“Your Love Is Original / And Your Words So Smooth Gravitational / Your Love Is Fantasy /  And It Feels So Sweet When You’re Looking At Me,” she croons on the sizzling new song.

Found aboard the group’s latest album, ‘IN:TENSION’ (which also features names like Lion Babe, Taite Imogen, and more),  hop inside to get acquainted with ‘Fantasy.’

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After garnering critical acclaim for reuniting with Coi Leray aboard the new song ‘Luxury Life,’ legendary rapper Busta Rhymes calls on Young Thug for assistance with the tune’s follow-up: ‘OK.’

“Moving, I been getting to this money / A lot of n-ggas with me and they hungry / Do this sh-t for everyone that love me / ‘Til we f-ckin’ up the planet and the country,” raps Busta on the Cool & Dre-produced cut.

The braggadocious ‘OK’ and ‘Luxury Life’ are just two of the highly anticipated gems set to line ‘Blockbusta,’ Rhymes’ forthcoming album executive producded by Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, and Pharrell Williams.

Before the LP hits digital shelves later this month, get acquainted with ‘OK’ inside.

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Queen of Hip-Hop Soul Mary J. Blige royally surprised her fans in October with news she was dropping a new single – the Vado-assisted ‘Still Believe in Love.’

Co-produced by DJ Cassidy and Jeff ‘Gitty’ Gitelman, the October 27-released tune serves as a reminder that the 9x GRAMMY winner is still hopeful about her romantic future despite her highly publicized losses in the arena in the past.

“Just because you see me alone, and I’m all on my own / It don’t mean a thing / Just know I can find me somebody so easily,” Blige boastfully sings. “I can’t lower my standards / I demand a guy / To treat me like the queen that I be,” she sings/

The concept is one resonating with music lovers apparently as current sales charts show the diva riding high.

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The Los Angeles stop of Tamar Braxton‘s ‘Love & War 10th Anniversary Tour’ was definitely one to remember.

Although mostly making headlines for the reported altercation between background singer, James Wright Chanel, and reality starlet Chrisean Rock, the more noteworthy standout from the Friday night showing (November 10) definitely came courtesy of a guest appearance from Tamar’s legendary older sister Toni Braxton.

While sharing the stage the two surprised concertgoers with a live rendition of the hilarious ‘Dingaling of Gold,’ which originally gained popularity as part of their weTV reality series ‘Braxton Family Values.’

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