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BABY LOVE: Congratulations are in order for Alicia Keys and husband Swizz Beats! The couple are expecting their second child together. Alicia showed off her baby bump in a photo shoot all the while the couple are celebrating their four year anniversary. WOMEN LIE, MEN LIE: Keyshia Cole appeared on The Breakfast Club yesterday(I have to post the video) and talked about her husband cheating with rapper Diamond. Diamond shot back saying Keyshia Cole is a lie! Keyshia's estranged sister jumped in on the drama and made Diamond her #WCW(Woman Crush Wednesday) on Instagram sparking more drama. Who do you believe? I skipped past the Breakfast Club interview with Keyshia Cole namely because it wasn't long that she was just on the radio show. That interview was somewhat depressing and this one looked somewhat the same. Now I think I may check it out! COUPLES THERAPY: The Beyoncé and Jay Z divorce rumors continue to escalate as its now being reported that the couple is nearing separati...

The T hirst appears on Diamond's mixtape The Young Life available now! 

Diamond Feat. Verse Simmonds - American Woman by diamondatlcom Diamond releases the first single from her upcoming album The Young Life available on August 28. 

While her music career has definitely stalled; Diamond is getting into the next best thing; reality TV! Well of course that's the story! Read more to find out below: Rapper Diamond may be one of the stars featured in a new “Love Hip Hop” spin-off series, based in Atlanta. Industry insiders told Sister 2 Sister that the VH1 series has done so well that VH1 has decided to clone it, and that’s no surprise. Although it’s not official yet, sources confirm that Diamond, ATL rapper Rasheeda and Yung Joc’s former assistant Rici have all been “tapped on the shoulder” to sign on for the show. However, things are still in the beginning stages and Diamond has a few details to hash out before she’ll ink the deal. Apparently, the producers of the show want her to be 100 percent herself in front of the cameras, but her publicists would prefer to finesse things a little bit. "Diamond would definitely be the Chrissy [Lampkin]" of the group, said the source. Whether publicists and producer...

I'm not sure where this is from but I came across it. Enjoy!

Female rapper Diamond gets embarrassed when her car gets repossessed at a video shoot. So much for having a "Lotta Money"; by the way that's the title of her debut single from her upcoming solo album. Music Biz: Tiny Gets Charged! The L.A. County District Attorney plans to charge T.I.'s wife, Tameka "Tiny" Cottle with possession of the drug Ecstasy! Though the D.A. has decided not to prosecute T.I. for charges stemming from the L.A. arrest incident, his wife was not so lucky. TMZ reports that Tiny will be charged with possession of the drug ecstasy. And if convicted, she could face up to a year in prison. Nicki Minaj Unveils Debut Album Tracklisting! Now below is a the supposed tracklisting for the new Nicki Minaj album but now I read that there are 16 tracks but this is what has leaked so far. When the other songs become available, I will do a repost. Young Money's first lady reveals tracks to her debut album, which includes features from both...

Jazmine Sullivan has chosen "10 Seconds" as her second single from her upcoming album, "Love Me Back" in stores November 2. The single is slated to be released later this month. Be on the look out for that! Jazmine's album is one of the few albums I'm looking forward to this winter. Diamond will release, "Hit Dat Hoe" as her second single from her upcoming album. The single features Waka Flaka. Diamond recently signed to Jive Records and its imprint Battery. Look out for the new single and her upcoming album. I'm not really checking for Diamond but she is okay. Chrisette Michele has just released her new single, "I'm A Star". It is the debut single from her upcoming album in stores and online on November 16. Chrisette's last album, "Epiphany" debuted at #1 and it was a pretty decent album. ---------------- Now playing: Lil' Kim Feat. Twista - Thug Luv via FoxyTunes

Female rappers are really coming back and you can love them or hate them. Diamond of Crime Mob fame is gearing up for her own debut album release. Here she talks about her label situation, female rap unity, and female rap idol. ---------------- Now playing: Robin Thicke - Jus Right via FoxyTunes

Dondria scored a hit single with "You're The One" and its possible she may have a chance with this one too. Dondria's album, "Dondria vs. Phafffatt" will be in stores this August. Make sure you be on the look out for that! ---------------- Now playing: Dondria-Shawty What's Up (Bonus Video) via FoxyTunes

It was just announced yesterday and Kanye will more than likely perform his new single; "Power" from his upcoming album; "Good Ass Job". Kanye has been away for awhile so people are definitely looking forward to what he has in store. Diamond formerly of Crime Mobb has just signed to Battery/Jive Records. Battery Records is an imprint of Jive Records. Diamond will release her first single; "Lotta Money" next month. Diamond recently appeared on Ludacris' remix to "My Chick Bad". I will certainly give kudos to Nicki Minaj because there is suddenly an interest in female rap again and that's good! Lloyd Banks surprised us all when he came back hard with "Bentley Benz or Beamer". Now the rapper is keeping up the momentum with his next single; "Any Girl" featuring Lloyd. It is the new single from his upcoming album; "The Hunger For More 2".

T-Pain's girl group, Sophia Fresh has been buzzing under the radar for quite some time. Maybe this colorful and banging single, "Superbad"(also recorded by Crime Mobb's Diamond and Cee-Lo) will help get this group off the ground.

Hello all! As I type this it is 18 minutes after midnight. It is very cold and I'm watching this new show, "Man and Wife" on MTV. This show reminds me of the show where Adam Corrolla and Dr. Drew answered weird questions about sex. I forget the name of the show though. Anyway I have a nice little music update for you all. Enjoy! Video: Avant Interview Avant shares some of his sexual fantasies. Music News: Beyonce Speaks Out! "I wanted to address my fans about my upcoming album.I have worked on this album for close to one year. I have taken the time so I can create my sound. Something that says who I am at this stage in my life. I have poured my heart and soul into it. It is my baby. It is the most time I have spent on any project since my first records as a member of Destiny's Child when I was 15 years old. I have recorded over 70 songs and have created a sound that reveals all of me. I am in a different place right now and I wanted people to see the many sides o...

Here we go again. We have another infamous video online that is making the rounds. Female rappers turned rivals Princess & Diamond of Crime Mob got into an argument at Soulja Boi's 18th birthday party. I could really care less about either of these two chickenheads but it makes for drama and that's what people like.