Nicki Minaj on Iggy Azalea, Explains "Shady" Speech on Twitter (@nickiminaj, @iggyazalea)

Since the BET Awards aired this past Sunday, several media outlets have covered Nicki Minaj's "shady" acceptance speech, with several reporting that she was taking shots at Iggy Azalea, accusing the first lady of Grand Hustle of having a ghostwriter.

Nicki took to Twitter this morning to address the controversy and explain exactly why she chose to call out rappers who don't write their own bars, particularly female MC's.

Minaj started off by saying that the media put words in her mouth and that the speech was about encouraging women writers, and that she loves women like Lauryn Hill & Missy Elliott because she knows they write their own material.

She then says that she's congratulated Iggy on her success publicly before, and that she should be very proud of herself, but that she will continue to motivate women to write.

Check out the tweets above. Did the media put words in her mouth about Iggy or is this a PR move? Sound off below.

Beyonce's Self-Titled Album Goes Double Platinum (@beyonce)

Beyonce's self-titled album is still flying off the shelves as the RIAA announced Thursday the album is now double platinum.

According to ABC Radio, the singer has sold 2,000,300 copies to date. Her last album, 4, sold 1.4 million copies.

The singer kicked off her 'On the Run' tour last month with her husband Jay Z.

She also made headlines recently after she was named "Forbes Most Powerful Celebrity" as part of their Forbes 100 Celebrity List.

Source: ABC News Radio

Hi-Five Singer Russell Neal Charged with Murder in Wife's Death [VIDEO]

Russell Neal, a singer in the 1990s R&B group Hi-Five, has been charged with murder in connection with the death of his wife, Catherine Martinez, a fitness model.

As we previously reported, Neal entered the probable cause court in downtown Houston on Wednesday (July 2) and told deputies that his wife was dead inside his apartment.

KHOU 11 News reports that Martinez suffered multiple stab wounds as well as blunt force trauma to the head.

“The deputy contacted HFD, who forced entry into the apartment and found the woman deceased,” Sgt. Rhodes told KHOU 11 News.

The 40-year-old suspect told detectives that he and his wife got into an argument and then, apparently, asked for a lawyer. Neal was place into police custody and later charged with murder.

According to neighbors, the couple have two young sons who are currently staying with relatives. No word if the boys were in the apartment when the tragic incident happened.

“They seem like a happy couple. All of a sudden, it’s a shock,” said Raymond Batiste, a neighbor.

According to TMZ, Neal is now being held in jail on a $100,000 bond.

Ariana Grande Surprised with the Success of Her Hit 'Problem' (@ArianaGrande @IggyAzalea)

Ariana Grande's hit single "Problem" featuring Iggy Azalea has made Billboard history and help gain the singer her first number hit, but the singer was unsure about the song when she recorded it.

In an interview with Ryan Seacrest, the singer says she forgot about the song and didn't think it would do well.

"I had no idea "Problem" was going to be on the album," she said. "Until I heard the final mix of the song, I forgot about it for a little and I didn't hear it until it was done and mastered and it was a different moment. I was like 'Oh, maybe I was wrong about that one.'"

"Problem" may be a big hit for the singer, but her collaboration with Big Sean is her favorite.

"I did another song with one of my best friends Big Sean," she said. "It's called "My Biggest Mistake" and it's one of my faves."

Check out the rest of the interview above.

Source: YouTube

Karrine "Superhead" Steffans Cuddles Up With Soulja Boy on IG (@souljaboy)

Karrine Steffans, also known as "Superhead" has been hanging out a with a few old friends lately. After being seen with Lil Wayne recently, Steffans rolled around Los Angeles with ATL rapper Soulja Boy, and posted a pic and short vid of them cuddled up in the back of a truck together.

See the video and flick of the pair together above.

VladTV's 50 Most Memorable Hip Hop Award Show Moments

This year's BET Awards gave us our fair share of memorable moments.

From Chris Rock's hilarious jokes to Nicki Minaj's shade-filled acceptance for 'Best Female Rapper,' the show was entertaining and had everyone taking the next day. As the years go by, Hip Hop and it's culture continues to grow and the proof is always evident in award shows.

Some Hip Hop award show moments are positive, like the mothers of Tupac & Biggie giving a heartfelt tribute at the 1999 MTV Awards, while some leave us puzzled, like Eminem's staged beef with sock puppet Triumph, The Insult Comic Dog in 2002. Either way, Hip Hop is able to seen by everyone over the world.

Here's a look at the most memorable Hip Hop award show moments in recent history.

What's your favorite award show moment?

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Watch Andre 3000 As Jimi Hendrix In 'All Is By My Side' Trailer

Pragmatic fans know better than to hold their breath for a new OutKast album, but one thing we can look forward to is Andre 3000‘s lead role as Jimi Hendrix in the upcoming biopic, ‘Jimi: All Is By My Side.’

If you watched the brief snippet from the movie that surfaced earlier this year, you’ll know 3 Stacks absolutely nails his portrayal of the legendary rockstar — from his eccentric style right down to his quaint, wavering voice. But just in case you need anymore convincing, the official movie trailer is finally here.

Directed by John Ridley (Oscar-winning screenwriter for ’12 Years a Slave’), ‘All Is By My Side’ chronicles Hendrix’s rise to fame in London during 1966-67, with Benjamin delivering stunning reenactments of his storied performances and insightful television interviews.

The movie also takes an intimate look at the late guitarist’s personal life, with Hayley Atwell playing the apple of his eye, Kathy Etchingham, and Imogen Poots starring as Linda Keith, Keith Richards’ ex-girlfriend who was instrumental in the launch of Hendrix’s career.

‘Jimi: All Is By My Side’ hits theaters on Sept. 26. Watch the trailer above.

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Lupe Fiasco Talks Being a Pioneer for Skateboarding in Hip Hop (@LupeFiasco)

As Lupe Fiasco prepares for his new album, Testuo & Youth, the rapper chatted with DJ Skee about his new album, the backlash from his first single, "Kick & Push," and why he's an important role in hip hop embracing the skateboard culture.

"There was some very insecure skaters" he said. "Tony Hawk not being one of them, fortunately, who just felt like I was trying to encroach on their territory when I really did the song as a tribute for a skate shop,"

He also explained that the song was never meant to be a single, but loved its ripple effect for people like Lil Wayne to have an interest in the culture.

"It was never 'posed to be a single, never meant to be a single," he said.

"It was for a skate shop called Uprise for a skate DVD and then it just took a life of its own...But when you're the first through the wall, you always get a little bloody. Then it paves the way for the Lil Wayne's and the other people to kind of come in and capitalize on the culture even 10 times more than I did. From there all the way up until now, I always try and make things that I'm personally attached to, that have a personal vibration with me that I feel are real and honest and wherever that takes me. So whether that's skateboarding or having a grandmother that passed away from cancer and homies that are fighting it right now to make a song like 'Mission,' it's all in the same boat."

He also chatted about almost signing to Roc-A-Fella Records, and why he's cut down the amount of records on his new album.

Check out the interview above.

Source: DJSkee

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Robin Thicke Says He Hasn't Seen His Wife In Four Months [VIDEO]

Despite Robin Thicke‘s pleas of forgiveness and the release of his apology album, ‘Paula,’ it appears that his marriage to Paula Patton is no more. Since their separation, Thicke has revealed that he hasn’t seen his estranged wife in four months.

The ‘Get Her Back’ singer appeared on Hot 97′s Ebro in the Morning to promote his new album and talk about the choices he made that led to the dissolution of his marriage.

“I try to keep most of that private, but, I haven’t seen her for four months,” Thicke said. “She the best girl in the world, a great mother and still a good friend. But I also want to wish her well and let her know that she’s a great person and she deserves to have a great life.”

The 38-year-old crooner admitted that stardom after the chart-topping success of ‘Blurred Lines’ led to some poor decisions on his part, which eventually ruined his marriage.

“Last year was really just kind of a blur in many ways, no pun intended,” he said. “Everything happened so fast and you don’t realize all the things that come with it. At this point in our relationship, the only reason we’re not together is because of the choices I made.”

Thicke says that Patton hasn’t heard the album and doesn’t think it will bring her back to him.

“She hasn’t heard it,” he said. “She’s only heard a few songs. And I don’t think she wants to hear it right now. I can’t speak for her, but I think space is an important part of any healing process.”

So what was the cause of Thicke and Patton’s break up after 20 years of being together?

“[Cheating] is not why we’re apart,” he states. “We’re apart because we just couldn’t be together anymore for a while. There’s a hundred different reasons, there isn’t just one. There’s a long list. I changed, and I got a little too selfish, a little too greedy, and little too full of myself.”

In the end, Thicke says ‘Paula’ is his self-help guide to becoming a better person.

“My music is my therapy,” he says. “When I make these songs and I listen back to them, they make me feel good about myself because at least I’m admitting my faults and trying to become a better man, better person, better father.”

Wiz Khalifa Taps Rick Ross, ScHoolboy Q, Nas For New 'We Dem Boyz' Remix

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Wiz Khalifa‘s ‘We Dem Boyz’ may have split opinions when it first dropped back in February — and let’s be honest, it’s one of the most contrived songs of recent memory — but it’s quickly becoming a contender for record of the year (in the clubs, anyway).

The Detail-produced banger has already caught the ear of Diddy — excuse me, Puff Daddy — Meek Mill and French Montana, who dropped their own version, complete with a typically rockstar-level video. But here goes the second and official ‘We Dem Boyz’ remix, featuring another star-studded trio of Rick Ross, ScHoolboy Q and Nas.

Unlike Puffy, Meek and French’s makeover, this latest update boasts a whole new beat, courtesy of Sledgren, Ricky P and RMB Justize. The three producers cook up a heavily-baked vibe complete with snail-paced synths and thumping 808s, transforming Wiz’s ‘Blacc Hollywood’ single from a club heater into an airy smokers’ anthem.

Accordingly, the Taylor Gang general smooths out his hook (which will most definitely give you a contact high), while his supporting cast deliver distinctive verses: Rozay huffing out heartless boasts; Q sharing his rags-to-riches story with a snarl; Esco stealing the show with his expert wordplay and effortless delivery. In fact, this might be Nas’ best verse since ‘Life Is Good.’

Wiz Khalifa went on Twitter to celebrate the release of ‘We Dem Boyz’ remix. He tweeted:

Happy 4th!

Listen to Wiz Khalifa’s ‘We Dem Boyz’ Remix Feat. Rick Ross, ScHoolboy Q and Nas

50 Cent Buys Every Copy of Trey Songz's Trigga in Best Buy (@50Cent @TreySongz)

Trey Songz has a good friend in 50 Cent.

The rapper posted a few photos and an Instagram video early Tuesday of himself buying all of the copies of Trey's latest album, Trigga.

"@treysongz I BOUGHT THE STORE. NO CD's left in best buy,in Pittsburgh tell the label i said reship LMAO," the rapper tweeted to the singer.

Trey and 50 worked together on 50's lead single "Smoke" for his Animal Ambition album.

Trey is set to have the number one album in the country, beating Robin Thicke's Paula and popular bands Seether (Isolate and Medicate) and MAGIC! (Don't Kill the Magic.)

Photo Credit: Eva Rinaldi

Source: hiphopwired.com

Chance The Rapper Sends Special Message to a Sick Drake (@ChanceTheRapper @Drake)

Chance The Rapper shared kind words via Twitter, to Drake on Thursday after he dropped out of the Wireless 2014 Festival due to an illness.

According to the Daily Mail, the rapper released a statement regarding his illness, and is currently on the road to a speedy recovery.

"To my beloved fans, it truly breaks my heart that I won't be able to perform as planned at Wireless and Roskilde this weekend."

The Wireless Festival fest also features Chance The Rapper, Ellie Goulding, and Kanye West, who will take the rappers place, and headline two nights in a row in London and Birmingham.

Chance tweeted Drake, "Speedy recovery bro @drake. We'll hold it down for ya at @WirelessFest."

Drake went on to praise his fans in this statement.

"I got sick a few days ago and although I am on my way to bouncing back," he said. "My doctors have made it clear that I am not physically fit to fly or deliver the performance my fans expect and deserve from me. I will be focused on resting for a quick recovery. I have the best fans in the world and I can't wait to come back to make more incredible memories together."

Source: Daily Mail

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Nicki Minaj on Iggy Azalea, Explains "Shady" Speech on Twitter (@nickiminaj, @iggyazalea)

Since the BET Awards aired this past Sunday, several media outlets have covered Nicki Minaj's "shady" acceptance speech, with several reporting that she was taking shots at Iggy Azalea, accusing the first lady of Grand Hustle of having a ghostwriter.

Nicki took to Twitter this morning to address the controversy and explain exactly why she chose to call out rappers who don't write their own bars, particularly female MC's.

Minaj started off by saying that the media put words in her mouth and that the speech was about encouraging women writers, and that she loves women like Lauryn Hill & Missy Elliott because she knows they write their own material.

She then says that she's congratulated Iggy on her success publicly before, and that she should be very proud of herself, but that she will continue to motivate women to write.

Check out the tweets above. Did the media put words in her mouth about Iggy or is this a PR move? Sound off below.