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So 2017 has shaped up to be quite the year for stripper turned former reality TV star turned rapper, Cardi B. Her single, "Bodak Yellow" ruled the Hot 100 charts for 3 weeks and a few days ago she was on stage with her boyfriend, Offset from Migos when he proposed to her. Friday saw the release of the new Migos record, "Motor Sport" featuring Cardi B. and Nicki Minaj. News of the record quickly spread and before you know it was trending on Twitter and had everyone drawing comparisons as to had the best verse between Cardi and Nicki. Some people allege that both ladies were subliminally dissing each other since the media(and fans) have been trying to pit both ladies against one another. I do think the song was a little underwhelming but Nicki shined on her verse. In other news.. Nicki Minaj and Cardi B. aren't the only female rappers collaborating these days. Remy Ma and Lil' Kim will be dropping a video soon. The two rappers were spotted on set of thei...

Jay Z claims he turned down an offer to perform at the Super Bowl next year and the NFL responded by offering a slot to Justin Timberlake. The question is will he invite Janet Jackson to perform? Remember the two famously performed(and stripped)in 2004 and it led to huge backlash and numerous fines for network CBS. I'm sure the censors will be in full effect as Justin performs. I would expect a PG rated show though from the former Disney star.  Female rapper, Khia(song: "My Neck My Back") has called out singer, K. Michelle over her Lupus disease diagnosis. To sum it up, Khia basically feels that K. Michelle's revelation is straight up bullshit. Who knows? K. Michelle has yet to respond. But she was however quick to respond to Joseline and Azealia Banks in the past. K. Michelle is known for getting the girls together but she met her match in Azealia Banks(the two fell out when plans to tour together fell through) and I think she'd certainly would meet her match...

Cardi B. is having the best week ever as her single, "Bodak Yellow" has FINALLY hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. "Bodak Yellow" is the first solo single from a female rapper to top the chart since 1998 when Lauryn Hill released "Doo Wop(That Thing)". Cardi has received congratulations from everyone from Missy Elliott to singer Taylor Swift(who sent the rapper flowers for her achievements). I would definitely say "Bodak Yellow" is the song of the Summer. Congrats to Cardi B. Now that Cardi has hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, people will be waiting to hear what Cardi has in store for us next musically. She was slated to drop an album in October but its since been pushed back to an unspecified date. I really think Atlantic needs to strike while the iron is hot! Either way I think whenever she releases her debut album it will be a success. I just don't think they should wait forever to release it. Singer Tamar Braxton says her ne...

If you're one of the many people wondering when Cardi B.(song: "Bodak Yellow") is going to release her debut album, look no further. The feisty rapper revealed after a recent performance that her debut album will arrive in stores this October. There are not many other details at press time regarding Cardi's debut album. I am glad that Atlantic Records is deciding to strike while the iron is hot. "Bodak Yellow" is currently the #3 song in America. Typically labels like to put out multiple singles before an album's release but "Bodak" is too huge to ignore. If Cardi B.'s new album comes out and is a hit album, expect a certain female rapper to start feeling some type of way. Mark my words! You have to have been hiding under a rock if you haven't heard the news regarding Cash Money rapper Lil' Wayne. The famed rap star reportedly suffered yet another seizure shortly before a performance. He was reportedly found unconscious in his h...

Bobby V.(song: "Slow Down") is going to court over claims that he was extorted by a transgender woman. Remember Bobby V. was caught with his pants down on video after an alleged tryst with a transgender prostitute. I can't believe this mess is being dragged into the courts. I think its pretty pointless. At the end of the day if Bobby V. does indeed deal with transgender prostitutes from time to time then that's his business. I don't think anyone really cares. I think people were more surprised he was caught on tape. People didn't seem to care that he messed with transgender women and I don't care either. R. Kelly has come out and denied claims that he had sex with an underage girl(at the time) who says she was apart of his alleged sex cult. The woman in question spoke candidly on video detailing how she had to ask permission to do certain things(like eat, shit, sleep, and when to talk). There's so much speculation as to what's true and what...

Solange has had enough! The "Cranes In The Sky" singer recently deleted her Twitter account amid the racial tension and fights in southern U.S.  Rapper MC Lyte(song: "Ruffneck") recently tied the knot in Jamaica. Many are surprised at the emcee's recent nuptials because it was believed that MC Lyte was gay(or bisexual). Congrats to MC Lyte and her husband! People have been talking about rapper Cardi B. and her choice words during a recent performance. Cardi B. said something along the lines of, people not really liking her but pretending to. Many felt that her words were aimed at Nicki Minaj. Cardi B. shot back denying the claim. Nicki Minaj even responded shutting down any talk of a rift. You know how people do? They have to pit the female rappers against one another as always. I think the fact that Cardi B. has a high charting single that's been compared to Nicki Minaj's highest charting single, "Anaconda", comparisons are likely? I...

The woman accusing Usher of not disclosing his sexual history spoke in a live press conference with attorney Lisa Bloom by her side. The video clip quickly went viral and inspired a host of memes poking fun at the accuser. Cardi B(formely of "Love & Hip Hop New York") current single, "Bodak Yellow" has just reached #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts. Cardi B. sets a record for the first female rapper to land a top 15 solo hit in some time. Congratulations to Cardi B. on her accomplishment! Could "Bodak Yellow" be poised to hit the Top 10 next week? Stay tuned. "DeGeneres Queen" aka the "Feature Queen" bka(better known as) Nicki Minaj is also having a great week. Her collaboration with Future, "You Da Baddest" just became her 80th chart hit. At Nicki's rate she'll be celebrating her 100th hit in no time. Just think of all the collaborations Nicki has in the works that hasn't even been announced yet let alon...