While Nicki Minaj‘s rise may have been spawned by Hip Hop, it’s become increasingly apparent that the bread and butter of her success come from feats scored on a ‘Pop’ front.

Indeed, by way of an ever growing audience and an undeniable commercial pull, the Rapper has successfully convinced a number of brands to both partner and invest in her own cause- Pepsi and MAC being two of them.

However, if a report by the Hollywood Reporter is anything to go by, her deal with Pepsi has caused a conflict of interest between the company and ‘American Idol’ sponsors Coke.

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Though their impact on Pop and Hip Hop culture alike has become far too easy to downplay, there are some who remember the vital role Female Rappers played in taking the latter genre to wider audiences.

Female Rappers, which include ‘Not Tonight‘ legend Lil Kim and one time competitor Foxy Brown– both flying the flag for their field in an age some might call misogynistic.

Now- in this edition of Retro Rewind- peep the news piece below weighing in on both artists and their unique brand of female empowerment…

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Congratulations are in order for Real Housewives Of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak and her husband Kroy Biermann.

For yesterday, the pair welcomed their second child Kash Kade to the world, weeks before the launch of the ‘Housewives’ fifth season.

Kade is now the pair’s second son together but fourth child for Kim- who has two children from a previous relationship.

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Congratulations are in order for Real Housewives Of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak and her husband Kroy Biermann.

For yesterday, the pair welcomed their second child Kash Kade to the world, weeks before the launch of the ‘Housewives’ fifth season.

Kade is now the pair’s second son together but fourth child for Kim- who has two children from a previous relationship.

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In the mood for a clean vocal and a well produced backing number?

If so, say hey to the country version of Tamia‘s stunning ‘Still’, a reworked version of a cut called ‘Is It Over Yet‘. Crediting hit maker Claude Kelly for its conception, tuck into thought provoking number below…

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Tuck into the trailer of Trey Songz‘ ‘Hail Mary’, the latest video he hopes to generate a buzz for his forthcoming LP ‘Chapter V’.

Co-starring ‘Think Like A Man‘s Kevin Hart, the clip sees Trigga get into the sporting mood with a team of aptly dressed ‘team mates’.

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Here at That Grape Juice we’re not just keen to introduce you to new talent, we value the importance of following their journey. Case, point, British breakout stars Angel and Cleo Sol (pictured above).

Both are building an ever-growing buzz on home-soil, hence were invited by BBC 1xtra to celebrate the station’s 10 year anniversary by performing a medley of R&B hits from the last decade.

Together, the pair (who featured in our Freshly Squeezed spotlight), saluted hits from the likes of Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, Amerie and more.

Kick back and reminisce on some of the music that has made the last decade so memorable.
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For the last ten years, BBC 1xtra has been at the forefront of British Urban radio. Hence, in celebrating their decade long tenure on the air, the station welcomed some of today’s star’s to perform hits from both today and yesteryear.

Powerhouse Jessie J was one of those invited. Watch her titillating showing of debut single ‘Do It Like A Dude’ after the jump…

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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian took to Yogurtland yesterday, caught arriving at he spot in what appeared to be Mr.West’s Ferrari.

Unfortunately for the pair, their trip was disturbed by the arrival of psychic paparazzi, who by one way or another, seem to know exactly when and where Ms. Kardashian will be, even before she gets there.

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Peep these snaps of ground breaking MC Drake out and about in his hometown of Toronto.

Snapped picking up a meal with close friend Future, Mr ‘Over’s sighting comes nights after he joined Young Money sister Nicki Minaj at her Pepsi hosted NYC show and 10 months after the release of his #1 album ‘Take Care’. 

To date, sales of the album have ensured the Rapper will enjoy a favorable spot on Billboard’s Year End Chart- selling more units in its first month of release than Rihanna‘s ‘Talk That Talk’ has moved since its November 2011 release.

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Save for Beyonce and Rihanna, very few can pull in a crowd like ‘Party Nauseous‘ singer Lady GaGa.

Currently in Romania to deliver dates of her ‘Born This Way Ball’, the philanthropic gem caused quite a scene as she made her way out of  her Bucharest hotel yesterday.

Indeed, on her way out of the high end location, she found herself a little ‘too close’ to comfort with an overzealous fan.

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Only hours remain until the Stateside release of highly anticipated film ‘Sparkle’.  The cast of which, comprised of pop icon Whitney Houston, ‘American Idol’ alum Jordin Sparks, and more, has garnered favorable reviews in regards to Houston and her final performance.

Now, as promo efforts for the project are still moving full speed ahead, the ‘Battlefield’ beauty has teamed with Billboard for a short sit-down to remember the late songstress in a touching segment of her interview for the film.

Remembering some of her favorite moments, takeaways, and more with the diva, find out what Sparks shared about her ‘Celebrate’ co-star and the impact she has made on herself and pop music below:

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