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Listen to a sneak peek of "Sweet Like Shuga"

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Flavour, Kcee, Chidinma, Sound Sultan & Professor feature on Shuga track! Nov 15, 2013 A sneak preview of " Sweet Like Shuga " - the title track from the upcoming MTV Base/MTV Staying Alive drama Shuga (Series 3 )  - has gone live on Instagram at  http://bit.ly/shugasong . The full track, featuring Flavour, Kcee, Chidinma, Sound Sultan and Professor and produced by Del’b will be available on  www.mtv base.com and key radio outlets from Friday 15 November. The up-beat Afro-Pop track will be available for download free of charge on www.MTVBase.com ,  www.shuga.tv , Iroking, Spinlet and iTunes from 25 November. “ Sweet Like Shuga ” is about the temptations faced by young people and echoes some of the key storylines in the Shuga TV series, which finds its key cast members engaging in a whole range of risky behaviours from multiple sexual partners to unprotected sex, teenage pregnancy, gender based violence and failing to disclose their HIV status. MTV B

Fresh Cut: Trinidad James

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James thinks you’re all “L.I.A.A.R.S.”! Nov 15, 2013 Source: @Luo_T Trinidad James has recently received some flak for his comments about the South running the NYC music scene. The rapper has since to get a few things off his chest with his new single “L.I.A.A.R.S.” (Lames Is Always Acting Real Sure).                                           CLICK FOR MORE

Tupac movie coming soon

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Tupc biopic filming to start in 2014. Nov 15, 2013 Source: @Luo_T It’s been a long time coming but it seems the Tupac biopic is finally ready to go into production. According to reports, filming of the movie based on the life of the rapper will start early next year. There is still no word yet though on who the lead actors will be. Who do you think could play Tupac best?

Mariah Carey throws shade at Nicki

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Mariah Carey calls Nicki Minaj “Satan”! Nov 15, 2013 Source: MTV News Mariah Carey has spoken out about her time as a judge on American Idol, revealing that she "hated it" and saying it was "hell". The singer made the frank admission during a Hot 97 radio interview in the US, and even appeared to take a shot at her fellow panelist Nicki Minaj. When asked about her time on the talent show, Carey told host Angie Martinez: "Honestly, I hated it." The 43-year-old music diva continued: "I was the first person signed on … I thought it was going to be a three-person panel. They gave me a nice dangling monetary moment, and I was just like, 'Okay. Randy Jackson will be there; I've known him forever. He used to play bass for me. Like, this isn't a big deal. This will be nothing.'" Apparently taking a dig at her co-star Minaj, Mariah added: "But it wasn't that. It was like going to work every day in hell with

Kendrick Lamar GQ freestyle

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Kendrick Lamar spits a few bars for GQ magazine. Nov 15, 2013 Source: @Luo_T Kendrick Lamar was recently named the rapper of the year by GQ Magazine. During his shoot with the magazine K. Dot decided to bless them with a short freestyle to cement his newest accolade. Besides the freestyle Kendrick also spoke on one of the moments that molded his career, seeing a vision of Tupac. “I was coming from a late studio session, sleeping on Mom's couch. I'm 26 now—it wasn't that long ago. I remember being tired, tripping from the studio, lying down, and falling into a deep sleep and seeing a vision of Pac talking to me. Weirdest shit ever. I'm not huge on superstition and all that shit. That's what made it so crazy. It can make you go nuts. Hearing somebody that you looked up to for years saying, 'Don't let the music die.' Hearing it clear as day. Clear as day. Like he's right there. Just a silhouette."

50 reflects on his favorite Eminem moments

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From one rapper to another… Nov 15, 2013 Source: @Luo_T Eminem played a crucial role in the meteoric rise of 50 Cent. Now with the release of his new album ‘Marshall Mathers LP 2’, 50 Cent has decided to share some of his favorite Eminem moments. 50 sat down with Complex magazine and revealed some of the memorable moments he experienced with one of the greatest rappers alive. Favorite Song: I'm A Soldier - Loved the march cadence. The song was hard with the intensity of it. He was able to talk about things in the song without really taking you to a dark place. Favorite Album: Marshal Mathers LP - That sh*t sold like crazy! Great album. Favorite Moment: The 2000 MTV Awards show when Em came out with all the Slim Shadys.

P-Square in Amsterdam

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P-Sqaure performing at the Borchland! Nov 15, 2013 Source: @IamInnocentN P-Square is set to perform in the Netherlands next month! The concert will be held at the Borchland in Amsterdam on 14 December.