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Nicki dropping it low. Lil' Mama threw some major shade at Nicki Minaj on Instagram. She posted a picture of Lil' Kim, saying that Kim inspired everyone to wanna wear pink hair before going on to quote Misa Hilton(Diddy's first baby mama) saying "respect the architect". I'm not sure exactly what Lil' Mama has against Nicki Minaj but she has been sending shots her way for awhile. Whether or not Nicki has responded, you'd have to listen closely to any of her latest songs. It's almost like Lil' Mama is asking for Nicki to come at her but I think it would be an interesting battle between the two though. What do you think?  Chris Brown was caught on video at a charity basketball game arguing with someone and police were allegedly called. I'm not sure what all the ruckus was about but Chris really needs to keep himself out of trouble and while he's at it, he needs to gain some weight. He's looking a little frail these days don...

Rihanna has caused a storm of controversy after posting several posts on her Instagram page regarding Lebron James. Rihanna, on several occasions has referred to the married James as "bae" upon congratulating him on his win in the NBA Finals last night. A few weeks ago Rihanna posted a picture of herself with the #23 on her body, which looked like it was sprayed in whipped cream. The act was seen as sexually suggestive and very inappropriate to many. So the question today on New York's "The Breakfast Club" radio show was, did Rihanna go too far in her love and admiration for Lebron James? If you recall Rihanna has referenced Lebron on her hit song, "Bitch Better Have My Money". Do you think Rihanna is being inappropriate or simply fanning out like the rest of the Lebron James' fans? In other music news, it looks as if things are over for couple, Iggy Azalea and her NBA player boyfriend, Nick Young. Iggy posted on social media she can no longer t...

Happy Monday everybody! Kim Kardashian-West has announced that she is pregnant with her second child! Congrats to her and Kanye! Speaking of announcement, the creator of Lil' Mama's new song, "Sausage" has called out the rapper saying the song belongs to him. He goes on to say that he recorded a video awhile back and it went viral. Lil' Mama and her team got wind of the video and that's how Lil' Mama's version came to friction, allegedly. He also says that he had been in contact with Lil' Mama and her team and they asked him to be in the video but he said he couldn't afford to. That was when the said her team told him to catch a Greyhound(bus). But I'm not sure what Lil' Mama's team is saying about this just yet. Check back for more updates! And Lil' Wayne got into a shouting match with a referee at a celebrity basketball game. The shouting match turned physical and things soon turned into a melee between Wayne and the opposin...

I really don't post a lot of videos but seeing that so many people are talking about this song and video, I figure if you haven't seen it you should. Two days ago Lil' Mama premiered the video to her new single, "Sausage". My friend had tagged me showing me a brief clip and I noted that it looked promising. But now seeing the entire visual, I can say its a good video and the song is not bad. The video has been getting a lot of traction on the Internet. In the video Lil' Mama pays homage to a variety of artists including Slick Rick, Missy Elliott,TLC, and Madonna. Check it out!

TLC along with Lil' Mama perform the group's 1999 hit No Scrubs on Dancing With The Stars , which aired last night on ABC. 

TLC along with Keke Palmer, Drew Sidora, and Lil' Mama visit Wendy to talk about their roles in the new biopic CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story airing on VH1 October 21.

Some music news for you all...Big Sean is set to feature Eminem on his upcoming album Hall Of Fame. Azealia Banks will release her new single Yung Rapunxel on February 12. Lil' Mama is set to portray Left Eye in upcoming TLC biopic airing on VH1. Chris Brown involved in car crash!

This is kind of funny because Nicki Minaj doesn't remind me of Lil' Mama at all. To be honest; Lil' Mama's style is tacky. The whole statement that Lil' Mama is making stems mostly from Nicki Minaj rocking the same wig or hairstyle she did. I mean stuff like that happens though. I don't think she is trying to be like Lil' Mama though and I don't know anyone who wants to be. Read below for more on the story: The "Lip Gloss" rapstress accuses the Young Money member of jacking her swag. Lil’ Mama is making claims that Nicki Minaj has jacked her style in the past. Speaking with VIBE.com, the former Jive Records rapstress fielded a question about her taking the Harajuku Barbie’s haircut and rocking it at the MTV Movie Awards. According to Mama, it’s the other way around. “My cut is blunt and futuristic and Nicki Minaj started wearing that bob on her head after she came to my show, so at the end of the day I know what I do and I know what I poss...

Some of you may or may not have heard Kelis' newest single; "4th Of July". I heard a little tidbit of it before but I didn't want to spoil myself. The single is Kelis' second single from her upcoming album; "Flesh Tone" in stores July 6. We are all aware of Kelis' recent big payout from ex-husband Nas so we all know; Ms. Kelis is living it up! Music Biz: Lil' Mama Damages; Steals Clothes From Video Shoot! Lil Mama recently trashed some borrowed clothes during a music video shoot. “Lil Mama borrowed cloths for a video shoot and she and all the dancers trashed all the cloths and stole the rest,” the source said. “Some of the clothes were totally ruined, with paint spots and dirt all over them.” The producer of the music video attempted to get Lil Mama’s people to return the stolen items but had no luck. “There has been endless lying throughout this scandal that has now been labeled the “Lil Mama Drama” and the producer has plans to take them...

Around the 6:18 mark you can see where everyone starts talking about Lady GaGa and her sexuality and later on Lil' Mama jumping on stage with Jay-Z. The video is rather lengthy though. Check it out! Music Biz: TLC's Chili Stars In Upcoming Reality Show! TLC star Chilli is the latest known name to jump on the reality TV bandwagon. However unlike the likes of Monica and Fantasia, Chilli’s show will not centre on her music career. Instead, the singer, real name Rozonda Thomas, is looking for love (Flava Flav and Ray J style) with her new VH1 show ‘What Chilli Wants’. Check out the casting call sent out for the show, which is set to premiere on March 28th, below: She is known as a superstar around the world. Her exotic looks have been featured in People Magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful.” She is a Pop and R&B Legend, and one of the best selling artists of all time… and she is looking for one man to show her some TLC. Known to millions of fans worldwide as a music icon who put t...

Who would of thought? We are still talking about the VMAS or should I say artists are still being asked about it. Anyway here Alicia Keys speaks out on the whole situation regarding Lil' Mama bumrushing the stage during her performance with Jay-Z. Watch it below! ---------------- Now playing: Monica- Hell No via FoxyTunes

Lil' Mama is still feeling the heat from her unexpected interruption of Jay-Z's performance of his new single, "Empire State of Mind". Now Lil' Mama speaks exclusively to Tyra letting us all know what exactly was going through her mind. Watch below! This is the best I have seen Lil' Mama look. Usually her look is over the top and diminishes her look.

Continuing with the VMAS threads cause there are plenty, Diddy takes time to roast Lil' Mama for her recent onstage antics at the VMAs. Check it out!

Lil' Mama sits down with MTV exclusively and talks about her surprise antics at this past Sunday's MTV VMAS telecast when she unexpectedly joined Jay-Z and Alicia Keys onstage during their performance.

The VMAS did exactly what they set out to do; keep us talking. Days after the telecast's original premiere, we are all still talking about Kanye Wests' outburst and Lil' Mama jumping onstage with Jay-Z and Alicia Keys. Here, Alicia talks new album, Lil' Mama, and more. Check it out!

Audio: Usher - Hush Music Biz: Jaheim Releases The Classsics! R&B star Jaheim is set to put classic records like "Put That Woman First" and "Anything" to rest on a new disc entitled "Classic Jaheim Vol. 1." Slated for release Nov. 25, "Classic Jaheim Vol. 1" includes songs from the singer's four consecutive Top 3 albums and a bevy of Top 10 singles.Emerging in 2000, Jaheim struck a chord with music fans because of his ability to be tough and sensitive in his music, often in the same song. His gritty and powerful vocal style captivates music fans who crave edge, while his comforting, caressing baritone is equally seductive and appealing to listeners seeking love, hope and encouragement. Anything (featuring Next) Put That Woman First Just In Case Fabulous (featuring Tha Rayne) Everytime I Think About Her (featuring Jadakiss) The Chosen One Could It Be Diamond In Da Ruff (Backtight) Looking For Love Left Eye Lives On! TLC member and iconic ...

Hello all! I have a huge news update for you all today. I will probably have more as the day progresses. Anyway I am simply taking the time to not only update you all on the latest music news but to tell each and every one of you how thankful I am that you visit the site. Thanks for all the support! Music News: TLC's Chili Speaks on Lil' Kim! “We want our fans to know that replacing our sister Lisa is not, nor has it ever been an option. TLC will always consist of Chilli and T-Boz. Lisa’s spirit lives on through us. She cannot be replaced. We may collaborate with other artists, just like many other groups have done, but we will never add anyone to TLC. We love Lil Kim and have been talking about collaborating with her for awhile. We hope to have an opportunity to work with her in the near future.” Oprah Denies Mariah! Oprah Winfrey is denying rumors that Mariah Carey cancelled an upcoming appearance on her talk show that was supposed to announce her alleged pregnancy. The singe...

For those of you who are unfamiliar with some of the things I do here at this blog, let me take a few minutes to inform you. At the top of each month I do a retrospective involving past events from the previous month. I do it because its nice to look back and see what was going on at a certain time in our lives. I have compiled a list of several people that TRULY had us talking all month long. Check it out! Ice-T It's been quite awhile[exactly almost 2 decades ago]since Ice-T had people in such an uproar. The rap legend[if you dare call him that]spoke out against rappers Lil' Mama and Soulja Boi. The rapper expressed his disdain against the new rap acts ruining Hip Hop. Ice's comments even forced loudmouth Kanye West to speak out siding with Soulja Boi. Jesse Jackson Could Jesse Jackson be jealous of the first black Democratic nominee Barack Obama? During an interview Jackson angrily whispered that he "wanted to cut his[Barack]n*ts off". Jackson's comments la...