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Good evening all! Nicki Minaj strikes again! A snippet of rapper 2 Chainz and Nicki Minaj's new song titled, "Realize"(from his album, "Pretty Girls Like Trap Music" due June 16) has surfaced after someone recorded footage of the song playing at a listening party. In the song, Nicki alleges, "Papoose wrote the "(SH)Ether" record but I broke Aretha record". Those are some interesting lyrics there but based on the snippet I heard the song sounds a little underwhelming. Perhaps I have to hear the song in full. Just a few days ago Remy Ma released a remix to Future's "Mask Off" song and that wasn't any better. I just don't like Remy on that "Mask Off" beat. Many presumed that Remy was dissing Nicki Minaj(and there's a big possibility some jabs were thrown) on her "Mask Off" remix but it also turns out she was dissing her old friend, Rah Ali. Rah Ali famously starred in the video to Nicki Minaj's...

More Beyoncé news: Tonight is the opening night of the Formation tour in Miami. Opener DJ Khaled brought out Future, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, and more. Jay Z was also seen backstage. Are you going to see Beyoncé this go round? And as far as the ongoing rumors of who the "Becky" is in question on Beyoncé's song, her father Mathew Knowles knows all! He said Beyoncé is referring to him and not Jay Z. Oddly enough some people did consider Beyoncé might of been referring to her father in some aspects but I think she is referring to Jay in some songs too. Things that make you go hmmm! Meanwhile Beyoncé is laughing all the way to the bank! In other music news, Tank basically admitted to being bisexual depending on how you take it. He posted a video of him saying, "I like what I like. I'm a nasty motherfucker!". This comes on the heels of a report published by an online blog that Tank was messaging a transgender girl. Tank is currently with Zena Foster. I'm not s...

2 Chainz just won a case involving a woman who sued the rapper for referring to her as a "THOT" in a backstage video. Elsewhere, Mendeecees Harris from "Love & Hip Hop New York" was just sentenced 8 years in prison. The trailer for "Love & Hip Hop New York" was just released a few days ago and in the clip, there was that possibility of him facing jail time. Future is being sued after a promoter paid him $15,000 upfront to perform at a club. When Future performed, his manager pulled him off stage after only one song when it was discovered that the promoter didn't have the rest of Future's money. The promoter is suing though. Ha! Benny Boom, most notably known for being a video director having worked with the likes of Keyshia Cole is now said to be directing the long-awaited, oft-delayed Tupac biopic. And is Rick Ross sending shots to Drake and Lil' Wayne on his new song, "Color Money". Well it looks like Ross the Boss, made r...

Fresh from joining a few fans in the sauna, R. Kelly has unveiled the album cover and tracklisting, as well as guest appearances from his new album, "The Buffet". The album, to be released on December 11 features Jhene Aiko, Lil' Wayne, Tinashe, Jeremih, and more. The album comes in Standard and Deluxe versions. Will you be copping the new R. Kelly album? Speaking of Lil' Wayne, in addition to his "No Ceilings 2" mixtape, Wayne has paired up with 2 Chainz for "Colligrove". The mixtape is currently in the works and should be out to us very soon. Keep a look out on that. And continuing on news regarding Lil' Wayne, his ex boo, Christina Milian was in tears on her reality show last night on E! detailing the breakup of her and Wayne. Apparently she saw or caught some woman with her pants down in Wayne's house and Wayne couldn't deny it. I don't know. I really don't care either! Do you? Well until next folks! Thanks for reading! :)...

2 Chainz sued! And Ariana Grande caught on tape! A woman is suing 2 Chainz for $5 million dollars after she was fired from her job. The woman appeared in a video that went viral titled, "Iz That Yo Thot" and has since received 10 million hits. The woman also shared something on her social media site that prompted her termination. But why isn't this chick suing her job? We may never know. And Ariana Grande is one rude and stuck up chick. She was caught on video saying "What the fuck is that?" when a store employee stocked donuts in a bakery. The donuts which was on full display was licked by Grande and the manager later sold those donuts to customers unaware of Grande's lewd act. If that wasn't enough Grande said "I hate Americans" and of course this has caused outrage throughout. The singer later issued an apology for her behavior. Rumors of Grande being a diva have run rampant since she's appeared on the scene and the video pretty much c...

MUSIC BITS: Happy Birthday to the late great Aaliyah. The star would of been 36 years old today. Aaliyah's life was recently chronicled in the ill-fated biopic late last year on Lifetime. Ex-husband/mentor/friend(or whatever you want to call him) R. Kelly recently spoke out about the biopic saying that for someone to play him they must know him. What do you think about that? Anyway Amber Rose is still on a mission to get Wiz Khalifa back. The socialite answered a fan's question on IG saying that she wants Wiz back. What do you all think about that? After his high profile appearance on Nancy Grace, 2 Chainz has got yet another invite from the show's host herself. Will he accept it? I guess we will have to wait and see. But something you can see now is the messiness going on between former lovebirds Jordin Sparks and Jason Derulo. Jordin was on The Breakfast Club and said that Jason leased her BMW car and didn't buy it but he clapped back and show receipts that he did in...

So I was on my way to work this morning listening to the Rickey Smiley morning show where RHOA(Real Housewives of Atlanta) star Claudia is a host. I caught the middle of a conversation where Claudia was talking and speaking about issuing an apology and Rickey Smiley was co-signing. I had no idea who she was talking about because I got out the car to go to the gas station. It wasn't until much later in the day that I realized that Claudia was speaking about Tiny, T.I.'s wife. Apparently Claudia made some not so nice comments about Tiny when she worked on The Foxxhole, a radio show with Jamie Foxx. Claudia described Tiny's looks as a "pig" among other things. Oddly enough Claudia was one of the hosts on Tiny's show Tiny Tonight. But since people have been uncovering old videos of Claudia shading folks, its safe to say it hasn't been the best week for the newest housewife. Tiny caught wind of the news today and referred to Claudia as a "slut" who i...

Give It 2 U is the latest single and video from Robin Thicke from his #1 album Blurred Lines in stores and online now.

R. Kelly unveils his new single My Story featuring 2 Chainz. It is the first single from his upcoming album Black Panties .

So much news! Where do I start? Well...I guess I'll start with the reigning King of R&B himself(or depending on who you ask) R. Kelly! The singer is releasing a new song titled My Story featuring none other than 2 Chainz. It's been proven that you can't go wrong with 2 Chainz on a track. My Story might be the first single to R. Kelly's upcoming album Black Panties . That's of course if his new album is still titled Black Panties . I know that's been the working title for awhile or we'll just wait on an official announcement. Chris Brown is somewhere laughing but I'm not! Frank Ocean was forced to cancel his Australian tour because he tore his vocal chords! Ouch! In other news Frank Ocean reportedly dissed nemesis Chris Brown on the track titled Versace Remix . I have yet to hear the song but Chris Brown has more enemies than a little bit and its pretty sad if you ask me. I like Frank Ocean so hopefully he's okay because if his vocal chords are d...

2 Chainz has announced his new album title! Due September 10 B.O.A.T.S II: Me Time will feature the Pharrell-assisted first single Feds Watching . Speaking of watching there was a video that leaked(that I should of posted) of 2 Chainz getting robbed on the street. The robbery in question was the same robbery that 2 Chainz took to Twitter to deny. I think it was that denial that led to the surveillance video being leaked. I can't say I blame him for running when the guy approached him with a gun. I mean what would you do? Luckily he got away as did many of his entourage. In other Hip Hop music news...Kanye West is likely having the best week ever. His girlfriend Kim Kardashian gave birth yesterday to a 5lb baby girl. TMZ broke the story as did several other media outlets that Kim K. was in labor. Moments later it was being reported that the reality TV star had given birth. Like a true scholar Kanye West cancelled his L.A. promotion he had set for his new album Yeezuz which brings me...

Don't talk shit about Chief Keef and his music. Katy Perry found out the hard way. The singer took to Twitter to express her disdain over Keef's song Hate Being Sober . Perry was however unaware that Keef was responsible for the song. When Keef caught wind of the dis he threatened Perry with lewd sexual acts. Instead of playing into the nonsense Perry simply offered up a quick apology. Smart move Katy Pery! While I'm on the subject of Rap artists...2 Chainz is learning that you have to strike while the iron is hot. Speaking of irons I almost got knocked out by one today but that's a different story. Anyway 2 Chainz has revealed that he is working on a new album to be released on September 10. He also stated that he won't be doing any guest appearances while he concentrates on his new album. Boom! I guess he told you artists in desperate need of a hit! There's some American Idol news brewing... Jennifer Hudson has reportedly signed on to be a judge on Season 14 o...

Lil' Wayne's new album I Am A Human Being II will be released on March 26.

Ashanti conducts a sit down interview with 2 Chainz!

Lil' Wayne is embarking on an European tour with none other than 2 Chainz and Mac Miller. Lil' Wayne will release his new album I Am Not A Human Being II on February 19. The album contains the hit single No Worries. 2 Chainz has reason to celebrate as his debut Based On A Tru Story has gone gold for selling over half a million copies. Congrats! Mac Miller will star in a six part reality series to appear on MTV2. I can't remember the name of the show off the top of my head and I'm too lazy to look it up right now. I was surprised to learn a little while back that Trey Songz got arrested! The singer smacked a stripper in the eye with a stack of money! Apparently the singer had a little damage to her eye rightfully so; a little paper cut! Frank Ocean's father has threatened to sue him. What for? We don't know yet. Frank did take to his Twitter though though to voice his frustrations. The Roc Nation family bought Rihanna a Porsche for Christmas! How nice of them! Th...