Undoubtedly one of Pop’s nicer purveyors, Iggy Azalea‘s undeniable chart reign with single ‘Fancy’ has gone relatively undisturbed by digital dramas of yesteryear.

Alas, if the Rap royal had thought she’d found a dangerous opponent in Azealia Banks three years ago, this week would have seen forced to think again, after coming face to face with…’The Barbz.’

Oh yes, as to ensure the chart-topping lyricist knew her supposed in station in Rap music, Nicki Minaj‘s fans pulled quite the stunt on Azalea this week, when she asked her fans to support her bid to pick up the ‘Best R&B/Hip Hop Artist‘ award at this year’s ‘Teen Choice Awards.’

What happened next?

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As Azealia Banks continues to plot the release of her debut album, Iggy Azalea swims towards record-setting glory today, after her debut LP topped iTunes USA‘s album tally!

Why the rapper now finds herself on her way to making chart history with the album?

Find out below…

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Currently housing ‘He Won’t Go’ singer Adele and formerly home to ‘Bad Girls‘ beauty MIA, ‘XL Recordings‘ once found themselves tasked with building a star out of a teenage Azealia Banks.

Alas, despite her close ties to the likes of Diplo and the talent honed and perfected at Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, she was dropped…booted from the label she had hoped would her to the heights attained by one-time schoolmate, Nicki Minaj.

Want Azealia’s take on the matter?

Peep her explanation of her short-lived run at the label with Viacom‘s MTV below!

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Four years after Urban press pitted her against Grammy nominated Rap royal Nicki Minaj, Lola Monroe continues on in her quest for mainstream recognition this year, without the aid of former mentor Wiz Khalifa.

For, after partying ways with the performer’s ‘Taylor Gang’, Monroe now finds herself free of the ‘business differences’ she blames for the relationship’s demise, bidding adieu to Khalifa and gearing up to dominate 2014 with a brand she hopes rises well past ‘rookie’ status in 2014.

Her first stop? DJ Vlad’s sofa…where she bared all on her time in the ‘Gang’ and her thoughts on ‘1991’ performer Azealia Banks.

Watch below…

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When it comes to beginnings, very few can tell of journey’s quite as humble- or as difficult- as that of Nicki Minaj’s.

Ducking and diving the obstacles that were poverty, domestic violence and drug abuse to pursue a career in Rap, the last seven years have seen a fearless drive and undeniable talent force a change in her fortunes.

Traits, that have seen her lift herself up from the mean streets of NYC to an international acclaim, that now sees her hailed as one of the world’s most commercially viable acts.

So, it should come as no surprise that she’s earned a spot on Forbes’ 2013 ‘Hip Hop Cash Kings‘ list, sat alongside the likes of Jay Z, P.Diddy and Dr. Dre.

Forbes’ report after the jump…

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Love her or hate her, Azealia Banks the performer has always been miles ahead of even her strongest of competitors.

Boasting a pitch perfect live vocal and an infectious charisma, Banks continues to showcase her skills this summer with a series of festival dates across the globe, one of which- being ‘T in the Park’ earlier this month.

While there, she smashed the stage with her breakout hit ‘212‘, kicking the performance off with vocals we hope to hear on her debut album ‘Broke With Expensive Taste‘.

Watch below!

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One’s a Rap Queen taking the world of Pop by storm just as easily as she did Hip Hop. The other, her Mercury fuelled counterpart well on her way to British superstardom well before the release of her ‘Classic’ debut album.

This week, in what Female Rap champions will no doubt bill a victory, Nicki Minaj and Iggy Azalea have made a number of wins on the UK’s Official Charts, thanks to new releases launched in the last month.

Details below…

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‘She Bad Bad’ and now she’s back back! Rapstress Eve is gearing up for the release of her new album ‘Lip Lock’ (due May 14th) and is hitting the promo rounds early in support of the set.

The femcee, who now lives in London, stopped by The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 New York for a super insightful chat.

Relaxed, yet poised, the former Ruff Ryder dished on her hiatus, comeback, being an independent artist, and much more. Perhaps most interesting, though, were her words on fellow femcees Nicki Minaj and Azealia Banks – the latter of who she alludes turned down a collaboration request.

Peep the interview below…

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For Nicki Minaj detractors, downplaying her success has become…a little hard of late.

Indeed, in what makes the potential comebacks for their favorite acts even tougher, Minaj’s rising commercial pull continues to dwarf the careers of many a lesser act, especially those of the Hip Hop persuasion.

So, just in case the multi-platinum status of her first LP and its follow up weren’t enough to tick them enough, we’re sure the success of UK arena tour will do just that.

A tour, which saw the Rapper hit Manchester to deliver the latest showing of ‘Pink Friday:Reloaded’ to fans at the MEN Arena, which holds a capacity of 21,000.

Snaps from the night below…

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In what may come as a surprise to many Pop Culture spectators, it seems Mariah Carey‘s joining of FOX‘s ‘American Idol’ has been overshadowed by the arrival of ‘Va Va Voom‘ songstress Nicki Minaj.

Striking up a debate as to whether she is qualified to judge fresh talent, despite being one of Pop’s more celebrated stars, Minaj’s ‘Idol’ role has now won the approval of Season 11 staple Jessica Sanchez.

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Bar Nicki Minaj, it’s safe to say Azealia Banks is Rap’s hardest working women, landing many of her closest contemporaries are unlikely to get a look in on anytime soon.

Not sure what we mean?

Last night, just hours after taking to GQ’s Men Of The Year Awards in London, the starlet returned to the US to perform at Spin Magazine‘s Wythe Hotel party, Brooklyn.

Her wicked set below…

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Love her or hate her, it’s become increasingly impossible to ignore fiery MC Azealia Banks.

Making her mark in music as well as in fashion, today saw the arrival of news that will sure to leave many of her detractors green- or Plum Cream- with envy.

Why, you ask?

Well, months before the release of her debut album ‘Broke With Expensive Taste‘, she has inked a deal with the esteemed folk over at Mac Cosmetics.

Full story below…

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