Elijah Blake is in a giving mood.

As to thank his fans for their support of his debut EP ‘Bijoux 22‘ and the hype they continue to build for its follow-up album, the up and comer surprises them with the release of ‘Free’ today.

Fortunately for said fans, the release will serve as the gift that keeps on giving, with the singer releasing it as a part of a ‘Free‘ music series set to span for a number of weeks, and used to build momentum for his very first LP.

Below, you’ll find the first portion of ‘Free’ waiting for you, armed with three original songs by the singer/songwriter.

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Oh no!

While a number of her male contemporaries sit atop Hip Hop’s food chain as kings, the court jester that is Lil Kim finds herself at the bottom of the barrel once again today, reaching a brand new low with her latest release.

That’s right, under the control of her latest puppet master Big Fendi, the rapper has blasted her rival Nicki Minaj with a brand new diss track named ‘Identity Theft’, taking aim at Minaj’s alleged borrowing of her style.

In need of a laugh?

Listen to Kim serve up many a “ha ha” below…

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Many would agree that Ariana Grande is easily one of the most exciting talents to emerge in recent years.

Whether it’s her powerhouse vocals or skilfully sewn together Urban-Pop songs, the 21-year-old starlet has captured the ears, eyes, and wallets of the masses.

It’s a trajectory that looks set to continue with her sophomore album ‘My Everything’, which struts into stores on August 25th.

Preceded by singles ‘Problem’ and ‘Break Free’, the set is already wildly anticipated. Yet, buzz was bumped into overdrive this week when The Weeknd assisted ‘Love Me Harder’ was teased in preview form.

Take a listen to the snippet below…

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They may have struggled to soar in a Nicki Minaj-dominated world, but the cast of  ‘The Sisterhood of Hip Hop’ now find themselves on course to TV glory with a little help from Oxygen, home to hit series the ‘Bad Girls Club.‘

Produced by Iggy Azalea mentor T.I. and starring Crime Mob’s Diamond, ‘Sisterhood’ follows the lives of fives female rappers as they strive to turn their underground notoriety into mainstream success, stepping out of the shadows and into the limelight lit by the NBC-owned channel.

Sound interesting?

Tune into a twenty minute trailer pulled from the show below, going a long way to tease what may become TV’s latest smash hit!

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Weeks after they reportedly booted Danity Kane‘s Dawn Richard from its cast, VH1’s forthcoming series ‘Love & Hip Hop LA’ has allegedly enlisted rapper Soulja Boy and Urban radio power player Yesi Ortiz to save what some sources are billing “a production nightmare.”

Details below…

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November 24th 2014.

Should a report published today be anything to go by, ‘Cold Shoulder’ singer Adele has tapped the date above for the release of her third studio album, set for release via Sony Music!

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Nine years after it stormed through Pop culture’s door in controversial style, the Urban shock video sharing site WorldStarHipHop is to be made into a feature film!

Details below…

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Any fan of Jhene Aiko‘s knows that it’s been a long road to fall 2014.

Missteps, mixtapes, hits, and heartbreaks have stood between her and the release of her debut album ‘Souled Out,‘ but now only a month separates her from seeing the forthcoming studio release on record shelves.  Led by tracks ‘The Pressure,’ ‘To Love & Die,’ and ‘Spotless Mind,’ the project features production from James Fauntleroy, Fisticuffs, Key Wayne, Dot Da Genius, and more. 

Fans anxious to find out when they can get their hands on the highly anticipated album should tuck in below for the official release date:

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If new reports are to be believed, Danity Kane may have another reason to sing about being ‘Damaged’.

Shockingly, TMZ claim that a brawl broke out among two of the group’s members during a studio session this week. The end result? A battery report being filed with the cops.

Details below…

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Winning.

Say what you may about Iggy Azalea, but that’s exactly what the femcee is doing. Winning.

After a steady grind, the Australian-bred rapper found global success with breakout smash ‘Fancy’ and looks set to replicate with follow-up ‘Black Widow (ft. Rita Ora)’.

Beyond the charts, the 23-year-old has also become a magnet for endorsement deals, festivals, and more recently touring agents; a fact which has evoked cheers from some corners and critique from others.

Whatever folk’s stance, it’s clear her star is on the rise – especially after an intriguing new article from Billboard on her meteoric ascent and plans for the future.

The piece potently sews together quotes from Azalea’s label, Def Jam, touring agents, and branding consultants about the roadmap for her career this year. A map, sources close to her camp say is set to lead the performer to a $5 Million pay day by the end of 2014.

Check out excepts below…

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Record breaker.

After watching her debut LP ‘Pink Friday’ shift a sweet 1 million units in its first month of release, Nicki Minaj swings back onto iTunes with her third studio release,’The Pink Print’ ,this year,led by the so-so selling ‘Pills n Potions.’

However, this cut finds itself overshadowed by two new releases launched by the rapper. The first, being ‘Bang Bang‘ and the second being ‘Anaconda’, both of which helping her set a sizzling new chart record.

Full story below…

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Rihanna‘s vocals may be unholy, yet few have gone as far as to deem her devilish.

However, that’s exactly what the star’s former flame Drake appears to have implied during his set at OVO Fest last night in Toronto.

For, while performing ‘Days In The East’, the rapper stood in front of screen which beamed a fiery 6; this was followed by a flashing image of Rihanna, another 6, RiRi again and…you guessed it… a third 6. For the uninformed, the lining up of three 6’s has historically been attached to images of Satan. 

No word on why Drizzy would go as far as to brand his ex in such a way nor why the couple went their separate ways in the first place.

What is certain is that this should be filed under “Nothing Hurts Like Love”. 

Watch Drake’s RiRi roasting below…

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