Despite dividing two of Hip-Hop’s biggest fan bases (the #Barbz and #Hotties), the headline-grabbing beef between Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj did do something good as it underscored the commercial viability of female Rap.

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“Better late than never” as the age-old adage goes.

After serial delay, ‘Vultures 1‘ – the highly anticipated joint project from Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign – finally hit digital shelves on Saturday (February 10).

Featuring a who’s who of Hip-Hop stars including Lil Durk, Lil Baby, Future, Playboi Carti, Freddie Gibbs, and more, the 16-track effort housesthe previously released title track as well as the recently unveiled ‘Talking/Once Again.’ 

Reportedly one of a three-installment musical effort, ‘Vultures 1’ is West and $ign’s first duet album following a decade of notable song collaborations including “Ego Death” (2020), “Everything We Need” (2019), “Real Friends” (2016), and “Only One” (2014).

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While fans of Mariah Carey, Cher, Mary J. Blige, and Sade are overjoyed at news their favorite divas are getting their overdue shot of joining Janet Jackson, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Madonna, and more in the hallowed Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, some supporters of music history’s biggest divas can’t exactly share their elation.

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‘Up‘ hitmaker Cardi B is getting a leg up on the competition by unveiling her highly anticipated NYX Professional Makeup commercial a day ahead of the big game on Sunday (February 11).

The third Super Bowl ad of her career, the union marks her first official beauty partnership.

Boasting a glossy, music video-inspired visual, the clip “aims to flip the script on male stereotypes” with a powerful cast of women led by the GRAMMY winner and offers a hilarious take on the lip product’s “plumping sensation.”

“NYX is a brand that I’ve used since high school and that’s why it’s so special to partner with them for this campaign,” Cardi shared in a press release. “NYX has always made the best, affordable products, and that’s why I still use them today.”

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A toast to the indelible marks made by some of music history’s biggest names came today via the unveiling of the latest class or Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees.

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Model, reality star, entrepreneur, and actress Kenya Moore expands her growing filmography with the forthcoming Lifetime movie event ‘Abducted off the Street: The Carlesha Gaither Story.’

Based on a true story, the film chronicles the abduction of a Philadelphia nurse’s aide by a homicidal criminal and reveals how she fought to survive by creating a trail that would ultimately lead to her rescue.

Also starring Riele Downs, Sam Asante, Dylan Taylor, Aidan Devine, Jennifer De Lucia, and more, the Katie Boland-directed flick is set to land on screens February 10.

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Ahead of what will undoubtedly be a soaring performance of ‘Lift Every Voice and Sing‘ at Super Bowl LVIII on Sunday (February 11), Andra Day can be heard lifting her voice in the new song ‘Probably.’

Coming as the follow-up to her recently released ‘Where Do We Go,’ the February 5-released tune serves as the latest taste of new music set to line ‘Cassandra‘ – the first album from the GRAMMY-winning singer-actress since 2015’s ‘Cheers to the Fall.’

“You probably tell the world that I hated you / But you know more than anyone, that’s from true / I loved you, oh, oh / Probably tell the world I didn’t believe in you / But you know more than anyone, I’m solid, boo,” she croons on the Caleb Morris-produced cut.

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Usher‘s new album, ‘Coming Home,’ has taken up residence at a familiar address: #1.

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Hinged on a prominent sample of Subway & 702‘s 1994 classic of the same name, ‘This Lil Game We Play’ – the latest from legendary producer-songwriter Jermaine Dupri – unites a trio of hitmakers to help him hit a musical homerun.

While power couple Nelly and Ashanti sing the tune’s verses and hook, Juicy J comes in with a set of hypnotic yet naughty bars to seal the deal.

“Boy, I really want to stay / So we can play this little game we play / Where you go hide, and I will seek / Let me be the one to make you weak,” the GRAMMY-winning songstress croons on the dancefloor-ready bop.

The first taste from Dupri’s upcoming compilation album following So So Def’s newly minted partnership with Create Music Group, hop inside to hear the new tune in full.

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As her City Girls co-hort JT continues to rake in acclaim from Hip-Hop fans for her February 2-released solo single ‘Sideways,’ rapper Yung Miami is looking to do the same with the new song ’50/50 Freestyle.’

“Money gettin’, I’m a money spender, you a runner / I ain’t goin’ 50/50 with no n-gga, I’m a hundred (B-tch) / F-ck I look like? / Silly hoes hatin’, please, address me as a boss, boo,” she raps on the Ace Redd and Aye YB-produced bop.

Announced Monday (February 5) as the first taste of her forthcoming ‘YAMS‘ era, ’50/50’ most notably offers a stinging slam of DJ Akademiks who she previously beefed with for slamming City Girls album sales and her proximity to Diddy during his sexual assault allegations.

“Akademiks, you a b-tch/Why you speaking on women?,” she inquires on the new song.

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Usher has been coyly quiet about who will be joining him on stage for his performance this Sunday at the Super Bowl Halftime Show 2024.

However, a new report has turned the volume up – revealing that Alicia Keys will be in the mix.

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Tinashe is the latest name to take center stage on NPR‘s Tiny Desk Concert.

Joined by a jubilant full band, the eclectic songbird took flight with songs – both new and known.

For, the R&B starlet wowed with live showings of hits such as ‘2 On,’ ‘Touch & Go,’ and jams from her latest album ‘BB/ANG3L’ such as ‘Treason.’

The performance comes as the 31-year-old gears up to embark on the ‘BB/ANG3L Tour.’

Watch Tinashe turn up after the jump…

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