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There's nothing like a solid acoustic rendition of a pop song to get you through the day. Ariana Grande and The Weeknd got together recently to strip down their duet, "Love Me Harder," from the former's 'My Everything' album. Accompanied only by a guitar, the pair's vocals shine on this intimate version. -
Derrick Carter, Legendary House DJ, Speaks On Cultural Smudging In Dance Music
Over the past week, the hip hop community has been embroiled in controversy and debate over "cultural misappropriation" or cultural smudging," notably directed at Iggy Azalea the new white chick on the block. Everyone from Azealia Banks (of course), to T.I., to Lupe Fiasco to Q-Tip have weighed in on the topic, 140 characters at a time on Twitter. Derrick Carter, one of the original house DJs from Chicago, is looking to start that dialogue in dance music. As reported by The Fader, Carter shared his thoughts on his personal Facebook about how dance music has become noticeably whiter since its days origins as a gay and black genre. -
Iggy Azalea Got BF Nick 'Swaggy P' Young a Very Nice Christmas Present
Iggy Azalea just got boyfriend and Los Angeles Laker shooting guard/small forward Nick Young a swaggy present. Having had a successful albeit tumultuous year in the process, Azalea decided to give back to her boyfriend and give him a classic, blue, 1962 Chevrolet Impala convertible topped off with a large red bow that says "A Gift For Swaggy P From Iggy." He posted a few pictures online of the new whip, via FTW. -
Iggy Azalea Scraps "Beg For It" Music Video Due to Jingle Ball: "Trouble" Will Be Next 'Reclassified' Single
Fans of Iggy Azalea and MO will no longer be able to "Beg For It." After weeks of waiting and speculation, the "Black Widow" rapper is now backing away from the lead Reclassified single and it will not be receiving an official music video. -
Iggy Azalea Responds To Q-Tip's History Lesson; Lupe Fiasco & Azealia Banks Counter
The hip-hop family is not a happy bunch during this holiday season. Practically on Christmas Eve, Iggy Azalea and her many detractors are still waging their war of words on social media. The most poignant salvo came from hip-hop legend, A Tribe Called Quest member, Q-Tip who gave Azalea a brief history of hip hop in 140 character intervals. Will.i.am and Lupe Fiasco also came out in support of the "Fancy" rapper and her craft. -
Kreayshawn Weighs In on Iggy Azalea, Racism and Hip-Hop: "Gucci Gucci" Rapper Wants Her to Focus on Australia
It seems like everyone has something to say regarding Iggy Azalea, Azealia Banks, hip-hop and race relations in the United States. After a weekend where everyone from Q-Tip to T.I. weighed in on the controversies surrounding the "Beg For It" rapper, one more emcee has decided to chime in: "Gucci Gucci" rapper (and fellow white girl) Kreayshawn. -
T.I. Defends Iggy Azalea, White People in Hip-Hop on Twitter After Q-Tip Weighs in on Azealia Banks Feud
This weekend, it seemed like everyone had something to say about Iggy Azalea. From her longtime feud-instigator Azealia Banks to Lupe Fiasco to Q-Tip, rappers kept trying to teach the "Beg For It" rapper about cultural appropriation and hip-hop history. Now, Azalea's mentor T.I. is stepping in on Twitter to defend his protégé. -
Q-Tip Schools Iggy Azalea on Twitter With Lengthy History Lesson
If Q-Tip isn’t a rap god, few dudes are. A Tribe Called Quest’s frontman is highly respected in the hip-hop community, and he keeps up a lively Twitter profile. Recently, he gave Iggy Azalea a rather lengthy history lesson on the social network. -
Azealia Banks and Action Bronson Exchange Words on Twitter After '212' Rapper Calls Out 'White Media'
Outspoken rapstress Azealia Banks recently stopped by Hot 97 for an interview with Hot 97 and some of the things she said ruffled a few feathers while others caused fans to probe deeper into Banks' opinion via Twitter. A mention of Action Bronson led to an exchange between the two after the "212" femcee called out the "white media." -
Azealia Banks, Iggy Azalea Twitter Feud Continues: "212" Rapper Calls Out "White Media" as Solange Throws in Support
The war of words and Twitter feud between Iggy Azalea and Azealia Banks just will not come to an end. In the latest installment of events -- which were triggered this week by Banks's emotional Hot 97 interview about racism and the entertainment industry - the "Heavy Metal and Reflective" rapper is calling out the media for painting her in a poor light when she just "wants to talk about black stuff." -
Iggy Azalea Calls Out Azealia Banks on Twitter After Emotional Hot 97 Radio Interview: "You're Poisonous and I Feel Genuinely Sorry for You"
Iggy Azalea is not buying Azaelia Banks's tearful Hot 97 interview. After the "Heavy Metal and Refelective" rapper broke down on the radio show talking about race and music in the United States, once again calling out Azalea and her mentor T.I., and now the "Beg For It" rapper has responded. -
Iggy Azalea, Skrillex to Headline Billboard's Winterfest During Sundance Film Festival, Alesso and Knife Party Also Confirmed
Bilboard's inaugural Winterfest Music Festival just added one of 2014's biggest names - Iggy Azalea. The Australian rapper will join EDM star Skrillex for the festival, which will run Jan. 22-31 in Park City, Utah, the same week as the Sundance Film Festival. More headliners will be announced soon, but Alesso, Knife Party, The Man, Portugal and Lindsey Stirling are already confirmed.
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