The Buzz: Kanye Under Fire, Drake Collabs With Jay and More...

Kanye under fire, Drake collabs with Jay and more...

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Kanye West in Hot Water - Even though Kanye received an amazing $3 million payday for his latest performance, the Human Rights Foundation isn't pleased. The organization is upset that Kanye West took the gig in Kazakhstan since the country restricts media and is at times cruel to its citizens to maintain rule. The rapper has yet to comment.  (Photo: Shareif Ziyadat/FilmMagic)

Magna Carta Holy Grail features Drake - A snapshot of Drake and Jay-Z also circulated, this time with a note confirming that music was made. Where it will land, we've yet to discover.(Photo: Instagram via KodakLens)

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Uncle and Nephew... Kinda - Nobody runs hip hop like Jay Z and it looks like the mogul is slowly but surely passing the torch to Drake, whose new album Nothing Was the Same drops later this month. Not only are these two like fam, Jay will be heard on Drizzy's new song "Pound Cake." We're not sure what it's about, but we have quiet a few guesses and can't wait to hear the future masterpiece. (Instagram via KodakLens)

"Only 1" - The late '90s and early 2000s of R&B paved the way and really inspired Ariana's vocal style. This synthesized percussion-based track takes us back from the intro to the hook. As an added bonus track courtesy of the deluxe edition, it's surely a treat to her older fans. (Photo: Rob Kim/Getty Images)

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The New Mariah? - Yesterday, Ariana Grande released her debut album, Yours Truly, and is on track to top the charts. She's so dope that Trey Songz's mentor, Troy Taylor, joined the Ariana wave and deemed her (like many) the "New Mariah." Only time will tell if this is true, but she's got a strong debut and talent to speak for itself. (Photo: Rob Kim/Getty Images)

Tamar Braxton, @TamarBraxtonHer - Tweet: "I waited my WHOLE life 4this moment....& I have NEVER had this many voice issues. Its embarrassing &hurtful but ive come 2 far 2 give up now"The Braxton family’s newest star has been coughing up a few off notes the past couple weeks, which have resulted in shortened shows and lots of criticism. While she's going through a rough patch right now, Tamar says she won't let hate nor pitch problems stop her shine. #letemknowT (Photo: Rommel Demano/Getty Images)

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Toe-to-Toe - Songbird Tamar Braxton is having an amazing week and eyeing the top of the charts just like Ariana Grande. As of now, she's slated to debut at No. 2, but there's no telling what will happen by next week. She may even snag the top spot. Congrats, Tamar! (Photo: Rommel Demano/Getty Images)

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NYC Chillin' - It's New York Fashion Week, so of course Rihanna is around NYC and seems to be chillin' out and enjoying some much-needed time off. However, rumor has it that the pop star is back in the studio working hard on her upcoming album. Are you ready for some new Rih? (Photo: PacificCoastNews.com )

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Well Wishes, Lamar! - Basketball and reality TV star Lamar Odum has checked himself into rehab to treat a drug addiction. It had been rumored for a few weeks that he's been suffering with an addiction and has avoided getting help, but he has now decided to get treated. Good luck. Lamar! (Photo: Miguel Aguilar, PacificCoastNews.com)