Music Matters Daily: Macklemore Apologizes For Kendrick Lamar Grammy Instagram

Plus, Marsha Ambrosius says it's time for a Floetry reunion.

'Same Love' Rapper Says He's Wack for Posting Private Convo - Race has been a heavy topic in hip hop this year as the rise of Iggy Azalea sparked much needed conversation. Now, Macklemore is speaking out about his battle in the culture, particularly his Grammy win against Kendrick Lamar, and he apologized for putting their text message chat form that night on blast via Instagram. "I betrayed Kendrick's trust, That's my homie... I betrayed his trust, that's wack." Read what else he said here.(Photos from Left: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for iHeartMedia, Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Anheuser-Busch)

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'Same Love' Rapper Says He's Wack for Posting Private Convo - Race has been a heavy topic in hip hop this year as the rise of Iggy Azalea sparked much needed conversation. Now, Macklemore is speaking out about his battle in the culture, particularly his Grammy win against Kendrick Lamar, and he apologized for putting their text message chat form that night on blast via Instagram. "I betrayed Kendrick's trust, That's my homie... I betrayed his trust, that's wack." Read what else he said here.(Photos from Left: Isaac Brekken/Getty Images for iHeartMedia, Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Anheuser-Busch)

Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie Stewart Reuniting Floetry? - If you were sad about the end of Floetry, dry your tears because a recent reunion of the two band mates suggests a reunion on the horizon. During the moment on her tour stop in London, Marsha Ambrosius reunited with Natalie "Floecist" Stewart and talked a possible reunion. "I think it's a perfect time for us to do it now, we’re both grown, we’ve done things outside of each other and it’s just that much easier to come back and give back."(Photo: Marsha Ambrosius via Instagram)

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Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie Stewart Reuniting Floetry? - If you were sad about the end of Floetry, dry your tears because a recent reunion of the two band mates suggests a reunion on the horizon. During the moment on her tour stop in London, Marsha Ambrosius reunited with Natalie "Floecist" Stewart and talked a possible reunion. "I think it's a perfect time for us to do it now, we’re both grown, we’ve done things outside of each other and it’s just that much easier to come back and give back."(Photo: Marsha Ambrosius via Instagram)

Joey Bada$ Gears Up for Album Release - Joey Bada$ is building up consistent momentum for his new album, B4.DA.$, dropping on Jan. 20. Releasing three singles prior, Joey is letting fans in on a darker side of fame on his new single, "On & On." On the track, he talks about losing friends along his ride to stardom as well as finding happiness in this industry. The song features Maverick Sabre and Dyemond Lewis, who help to mellow it out and move along the story he tells. Listen to the track here.(Photo: Cinematic Music Group/Pro Era)

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Joey Bada$ Gears Up for Album Release - Joey Bada$ is building up consistent momentum for his new album, B4.DA.$, dropping on Jan. 20. Releasing three singles prior, Joey is letting fans in on a darker side of fame on his new single, "On & On." On the track, he talks about losing friends along his ride to stardom as well as finding happiness in this industry. The song features Maverick Sabre and Dyemond Lewis, who help to mellow it out and move along the story he tells. Listen to the track here.(Photo: Cinematic Music Group/Pro Era)

Producer Says 'IDFWU' Was Bieber's First - Remember thinking how good Big Sean's now infamous anthem "IDFWU" would sound with a Justin Bieber feature? Right, we don't either, but the idea isn't that far-fetched. Mike Free, the producer behind the monster track, told XXL that the song was originally penned for the Biebs. "Originally, I think Justin Bieber was supposed to have it," the producer said. "He had posted a video of a snippet and everything, where it was him doing the song. They ended up taking it and Big Sean got the song, and I'm glad because we ended up getting a really strong record for hip hop."(Photos from left: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET, Ari Perilstein/Getty Images for Variety)

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Producer Says 'IDFWU' Was Bieber's First - Remember thinking how good Big Sean's now infamous anthem "IDFWU" would sound with a Justin Bieber feature? Right, we don't either, but the idea isn't that far-fetched. Mike Free, the producer behind the monster track, told XXL that the song was originally penned for the Biebs. "Originally, I think Justin Bieber was supposed to have it," the producer said. "He had posted a video of a snippet and everything, where it was him doing the song. They ended up taking it and Big Sean got the song, and I'm glad because we ended up getting a really strong record for hip hop."(Photos from left: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET, Ari Perilstein/Getty Images for Variety)

Jessie J Says Songwriting Is the Real Money Maker - If Jessie J has 99 problems, then money certainly isn't one. In her recent interview with Glamour magazine, the Grammy-nominated Brit says that songwriting has been her big break into music."You've got to write songs, that's where the money is, being an artist. "Party in the USA" paid my rent for, like, three years. Actually it was way longer than that. That's where I get most of my money. I write songs. I'm a singer. I love endorsements and stuff, but that's all added on." Read what else Jessie said here. (Photos from Left: Alex Huckle/Getty Images, Paul Kane/Getty Images)

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Jessie J Says Songwriting Is the Real Money Maker - If Jessie J has 99 problems, then money certainly isn't one. In her recent interview with Glamour magazine, the Grammy-nominated Brit says that songwriting has been her big break into music."You've got to write songs, that's where the money is, being an artist. "Party in the USA" paid my rent for, like, three years. Actually it was way longer than that. That's where I get most of my money. I write songs. I'm a singer. I love endorsements and stuff, but that's all added on." Read what else Jessie said here. (Photos from Left: Alex Huckle/Getty Images, Paul Kane/Getty Images)

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Luke James Talks Leadership in the Industry - Luke James has always been a pretty transparent artist, sharing his feelings on both the highs and lows along his ride to stardom. In a new series called Game Changers, Luke sat with Vibe to talk fears and the leaders in his life. During the insightful clip, Luke shared his thoughts on Beyoncé as a leader. "She's proven herself time after time from her first solo album. When the label said she had no hit and she had five." Check out some of Luke's other role models here.(Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

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Luke James Talks Leadership in the Industry - Luke James has always been a pretty transparent artist, sharing his feelings on both the highs and lows along his ride to stardom. In a new series called Game Changers, Luke sat with Vibe to talk fears and the leaders in his life. During the insightful clip, Luke shared his thoughts on Beyoncé as a leader. "She's proven herself time after time from her first solo album. When the label said she had no hit and she had five." Check out some of Luke's other role models here.(Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET) 

Dom Kennedy Doesn't Mind Staying 'Posted in the Club' - Dom Kennedy might be looking for you the next time he's "Posted in the Club." The LA rapper dropped his new single, produced by L.D.B., following his earlier single, "Represent (I Like That)." Dom's laid-back verses help him explain how he'll know that she's "the one." Listen here and give your thoughts on the track.(Photo: Dom Kennedy via Instagram)

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Dom Kennedy Doesn't Mind Staying 'Posted in the Club' - Dom Kennedy might be looking for you the next time he's "Posted in the Club." The LA rapper dropped his new single, produced by L.D.B., following his earlier single, "Represent (I Like That)." Dom's laid-back verses help him explain how he'll know that she's "the one." Listen here and give your thoughts on the track.(Photo: Dom Kennedy via Instagram)