Latifah Muhammad

Iggy Azalea Talks Rye Rye Collaboration, T.I.’s Lessons & Her ‘Taylor Swift Moment’
Iggy Azalea hasn't gotten used to being famous yet. Over the last six months, the Aussie rapper has gone from Internet star to having all of hip-hop's ears turned in her direction. Cutting her teeth in Atlanta before heading to L.A., Azalea , born Amethyst Amelia Kelly, fell in love with rap at age 11, after hearing Tupac's song "Baby Don't Cry...

Where Them Girls At: The-Dream, Keri Hilson and More Explain Songwriters’ Gender Disparity
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Female anthems have helped keep the music industry afloat. The music that Beyonce has made a career of, that Rihanna is known for and that helped Adele achieve the top-selling record of 2011 seems to be geared toward a female audience...

The-Dream Discusses The Weeknd Beef, Losing Money on Tour, New School Journalists
After taking a little time off from music, Terius "The-Dream" Nash is back on the road for his Kill the Lights tour. Despite three albums on the books and an impressive roster of hits for the likes of Beyonce, Rihanna and Justin Bieber, Dream's trek around the U...

Nicki Minaj, Perez Hilton: Countdown to ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ — Final Day
The wait is finally over for Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded. Critics, fans and skeptics alike will officially be able to weigh in on one of the most anticipated albums of the year. Whether you call it hip-hop, pop or the new genre known as hip-pop, there's no denying this rapper keeps the masses entertained...

Nicki Minaj, Karen Civil: Countdown to ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ — Day 2
For day two of our countdown to Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, social media maven Karen Civil discusses the role Nicki Minaj's digital presence plays in building her brand and contributing to her success.
As the owner and founder of KarenCivil...
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Nicki Minaj, Kelley L. Carter: Countdown to ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ — Day 3
On day three of The BoomBox's countdown to Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded, entertainment journalist Kelley L. Carter explains how Nicki Minaj became the music industry's top female rapper and has now transcended hip-hop.
An Emmy award-wining writer, Carter has worked for a variety of entertainment outlets such as USA Today, BBC, MTV News, Essence, Billboard and the Chicago Tribune...

Nicki Minaj, Keyshia Ka’oir: Countdown to ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ — Day 4
On day four of our Nicki Minaj Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded countdown, model-turned-entrepreneur Keyshia Ka'oir -- formerly Keyshia Dior -- gushes over the rapper's style. Ka'oir founded KA'OIR Cosmetics in 2011, a vibrantly colored line that reflects her unique, artistic eye...

Nicki Minaj, Nina Parker: Countdown to ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ — Day 5
On day five of our Nicki Minaj Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded countdown, multi-media professional Nina Parker is commenting on the rapper's growth over the years. As a former producer at TMZ, Parker played an integral role in turning the website into a credible breaking news source...

Nicki Minaj, Rose Garcia: Countdown to ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ — Day 6
This edition of our Nicki Minaj Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded countdown -- Day 6 -- focuses on the rapper's fashion. Arguably one of the biggest components to her artistry -- next to the music itself -- Minaj's clothing is nothing short of intriguing...

Nicki Minaj, Shaheem Reid: Countdown to ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ — Day 7
In day two of our countdown to Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded release, music journalist Shaheem Reid shares his thoughts on the Young Money star. Reid's credits include working at MTV News, and producing several hip-hop specials for the music network...