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Big Sean Heads to Fader Fort - Big Sean is teaming up with Fader magazine for a surprise performance at the Fader Fort in Texas, the D-Town emcee announced via his Instagram. The multi-day show presented by Converse has already seen Chance the Rapper, Vince Staples, Dej Loaf and more. If you're not in Austin, or stuck at a desk, you can always watch it on the mag's live stream. Check the link here.— George Chapman Jr.(Photo: Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for Raptor House)

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BJ the Chicago Kid Covers 'When a Woman's Fed Up' - BJ the Chicago kid is making all the waves in SXSW after his participation in Pandora's music set. The singer and songwriter crooned some original songs, covered R. Kelly's "When a Woman's Fed Up" and dropped his hook on the Grammy-nominated "Studio" with ScHoolboy Q. Check a clip of his set here.(Photo: Rachel Murray/Getty Images for PANDORA Media)

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Dreamville to Takeover SXSW - Music lovers are gathered in Texas for the SXSW Music Festival, which is still going for the next few days. All your favorites are hitting the stage with show-stopping performances, including J. Cole and his Dreamville crew, who are taking over with their own set this Saturday (March 21) starting at 10 p.m. The N.C. rapper posted the flyer for the showcase, which features Bas, Cozz and more. (Photos from left: Taylor Hill/FilmMagic, fiendbassy via Instagram)

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Adrian Marcel Premieres New Video, 'Be Mine' - Adrian Marcel is king of the romantic singles and the video for his next one will take you there. Following his Fifty Shades of Adrian mixtape and in anticipation of his next EP, Weak After Next: Reloaded, Adrian is back with "Be Mine." The video chronicles his day as he copes with a love lost. Found out how he sobers up in the wake of sadness here. (Photo: Universal Republic Records)

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J. Cole Knows True Happiness - J. Cole stopped by the Tavis Smiley show and broke down the meaning to his fan favorite "Love Yours" from 2014 Forrest Hills Drive. "Buying my mom a house, the fame, the accolades, having people say, 'Yo, you are the best in the game.' I thought those would be the things that would bring happiness, and when those things came, the happiness wasn't there." Watch the rest here. (Photo: PBS via YouTube.com)

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Elijah Blake Returns With "I Just Wanna"  - Elijah Blake is ready to follow up his EP Drift with something special for the ladies. In the mid-tempo track, the singer/songwriter croons about wanting to get "f***ed up" with the special lady in his life. Listen to it here.(Photo: Angela Weiss/Getty Images for BET)

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Melanie Fiona Urges to "Fight Through It" - Although there is still no word on a new album from Melanie Fiona, she's still been releasing singles here and there after her last project the MF Life. Now the songstress is back with a new track, "Fight Through It." Listen to the empowering record here.(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images for HBO)

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Jessie J Cancels Show Dates Due to Illness - Jessie J is making an impromptu end to her highly talked about tour this week. In a statement released shortly before she was set to go on in Melbourne, the "Burnin' Up" singer wrote, "I am extremely sorry for any inconvenience this may cause my fans in Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide. If I could magic myself better and be there I would. I can’t wait to perform for you all in the future. Thank you for your support. Jessica x." Get better, Jessie J.(Photo: Mark Sullivan/WireImage)

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K. Michelle to Perform at Benefit for UNCF - K. Michelle's live shows are always a sight to see and guests at this year's benefit for the UNCF will get to hear her live. The "Love Em All" singer is set to perform at the benefit alongside Estelle and rising star Jussie Smollett. The event is taking place in Atlanta this April and will be hosted by funny man Anthony Anderson. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Longterm 3 on Hold Indefinitely  - If you've been waiting for Ab-Soul's long-awaited Longterm 3, you'll have to keep waiting. The West Coast rapper took to Twitter to let fans know the album isn't coming anytime soon. In a series of tweets, he explains that it was a mutual decision of the TDE family that the album is "ahead of its time." (Photo: Ben Gabbe/Getty Images for Electus Digital)

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Big K.R.I.T. Talks "Life" - Big K.R.I.T. is sparing no expense this week, giving us two new tracks for the heck of it. The Memphis rapper, who premiered "B4SXSW" earlier this week, dropped "4Eva (Chapter 1)," which samples K-Ci and Jo Jo's "Life" from the 1999 Martin Lawrence comedy. In the song, K.R.I.T. recalls coming into the industry, barely making a dime yet all the while still grinding to get to the top. He performs at 405 this Saturday (March 21). Listen to the song here. (Photo: Brad Barket/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Janelle Monáe to Judge 2015 CLIO Awards  - Janelle Monáe is known for wearing many hats in the industry: artist, CoverGirl, head of her own label. Now she's on the jury of esteemed industry execs for the 2015 CLIO Music Awards. This unique award show honors the best in marketing and advertising in the music industry. Janelle is joined by Aloe Blacc, Sylvia Rhone, president of Epic Records; Daniel Glass, founder and president of Glassnote Entertainment Group and more.(Photo: Tim P. Whitby/Getty Images)

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Joey Bada$ Tests Your "Perception vs. Reality" - Joey Bada$ gets into the mood on his latest track, "Reality vs. Perception." The rapper reflects on being raised in the streets, where he's looked at as a criminal. But that's not the least bit close to the reality of who he actually is. Listen to it here.(Photo: C Brandon/Redferns via Getty Images)

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K. Michelle Starts Hookah Business in ATL - K. Michelle is shaping up to be a businesswoman in her own right. The former reality star and R&B songstress is tapping in to her other skills as she prepares to open her very own Puff Hookah Lounge in ATL this June. The singer gave fans a sneak peak of the venture via her Instagram account.(Photo: Prince Williams/WireImage)

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Vic Mensa Covers "Wolves" - Vic Mensa, who has idolized and worked with Kanye West, covered his and Ye's "Wolves" at his Chop Shop show in Chicago this past week. The rendition, along with his version of N.E.R.D's "She Wants to Move," hyped up the crowd. Check out the sets here. (Photos from left: Rachel Murray/Getty Images for MTV, Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for DuJour)