“…Nike, Louis Vuitton, Gucci. Don’t discriminate against me because I’m a black man making music.”

Though we’d say it’s his close ties to sex tape empress Kim Kardashian that’s done a number on his credibility, Kanye West has cited his race as the reason he feels the world of fashion is unwilling to embrace him or his ideas.

Unfortunately, thanks to a 20-minute long rant “performed” during his ‘Wireless Festival’ set last night, ‘Nike’, ‘Louis Vuitton’ and ‘Gucci‘ aren’t the only ones unimpressed by the rapper’s antics.

Why the show’s attendees reportedly booed the rapper during his performance?

Find out below…

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Love Jennifer Hudson‘s ‘Walk it Out’?

If so, we’re sure you’ll be pleased to meet the singer/songwriting gem behind it…R&B starlet Lyrica Anderson.

A long time favourite of TGJ’s, May brought with it the release of Anderson’s debut EP ‘King Me 2’, housing the steamy bop ‘Sexplanation.’

Only right then, that as fans await her debut album, that she hand them a brand new version of the number, doing so by performing it acoustically for her official ‘VEVO‘ page.

Watch her work below…

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As one of Hip-Hop’s most pronounced pioneers, Lil Kim is used to achieving “firsts”. The latest, however, is more personal than it is professional, for the Queen Bee became a mother for the first time when she gave birth to daughter Royal Reign last month.

And while the eagerly awaited first snaps of the youngster have yet to surface, the rapper and her partner Mr Papers (who is the child’s father) have teased pics of their bundle of joy.

See what we mean below…

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Hip-Pop titan Nicki Minaj is back and blazing the promo trail for new album ‘The Pink Print’ and its lead single ‘Pills N Potions’.

Today saw the Young Money maven perform at the Philly 4th of July Jam, alongside a number of major names including Jennifer Hudson, Ed Sheeran, and The Roots.

Watch Onika’s full set below…

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‘City High‘s Claudette Ortiz teams up with the force that is Jerry Wonda to deliver ‘Automatic’, her latest solo single released this morning!

Dropping twelve years after she joined Wyclef Jean to release the ‘Masquerade’-pulled ‘Two Wrongs’, certified Platinum in New Zealand despite failing to fare as well in the US.

Does ‘Automatic’ have what it takes to do any better?

Find out after the jump!

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Did ‘Love Game’ vocalist Lady GaGa admit to leaking her own music under an alias?

Well, should a story told by a fan who met the star this week is anything to go by…she did.

Details via ‘GaGa Daily‘ below…

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Just about every major singer gets the opportunity to perform the United States National Anthem, “The Star-Spangled Banner,” at some point in their career. Some take a traditional approach while others risk it all by putting their own spin on the American classic.

In honor to Independence Day, we’ve compiled the 12 best renditions of all time.

Make no mistake about it, these performances are both notable and awe-inspiring. From Beyonce‘s flawless performance in 2004 and Alicia Keys‘ lengthy impressive piano version in 2013 to the best who ever did it, Whitney Houston, each of these renditions captures the spirit of America.

After the jump, see who else landed a spot on the coveted list.

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Her fan base may still be waiting on her to top the ‘Hot 100’, but Kat Deluna finds herself atop a list of the unfortunate persuasion today, after her rendition of the US national anthem was named the worst serving of the song…ever.

How she “won” this title?

Find out below…

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Come August 8th 2014, fans of Rock icon Jimi Hendrix will finally be able to see ‘All is by My Side’, the movie adaptation of the legend’s life, starring Andre 3000.

Unable to include any songs written by Hendrix after the request to do so was denied by the late performer’s estate, the movie comes courtesy ’12 Years a Slave’ writer John Ridley and sees British actress Hayley Atwell portray Hendrix’ lover, Kathy Etchingham.

Peep its trailer below!

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Next February, the ‘Young Single and Sexy’ Rita Ora will storm movie theatres worldwide with her role in Universal’s film adaptation of ‘Fifty Shades of Grey.’

On course to release her US debut LP before that, this week saw the singer reflect on her success in music, film and fashion during an interview with ‘Europa Press’, revealing that she could not have prepared for the monumental winning streak she now fronts.

Her explanation below…

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Craig David is back!

After watching his protege Rita Ora catapult herself to global superstardom, the Brit-Pop icon returns to music’s scene with ‘Cold‘, a chilling comeback single pulled from his new LP due out this year.

Named ‘Following My Intuition’, the album marks his first since 2010’s ‘Signed Sealed Delivered’, and 14 years after the launch of his debut effort, ‘Born to Do It.’

Will ‘Cold‘ be enough to heat up the performer’s career?

Find out below…

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