Music's New School Moguls

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“Pete’s Interlude” - On this skit, Nick encounters Pete, a white dude who’s informing him about his arsenal of crass rhymes about, well, doin’ the do… with everybody.  (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)
Queen Latifah - At a time when women weren't running the world, this Queen chanted "Ladies First" and has stayed true to what she believes. From rhyming to ratings, Dana Elaine Owens better known as Queen Latifah not only conquered the rap game (owning her own comapny, Flava Unit Entertainment), but soon made Hollywood take notice of her royalty when she got an Oscar nomination for her work in the film Chicago. Not to mention she has her own comestics line under the CoverGirl umbrella, dubbed the Queen Collection.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)
Solange Knowles, ‏‪@solangeknowles - Tweet: "Badu Kill Em for Givenchy. Just Yes.  ‪@fatbellybella ‪pic.twitter.com/uGVqD4ac4k"Not usually one to endorse high-end clothing lines, fashion killa E. Badu was unveiled as the face of Givenchy's Spring 2014 Collection this past Wednesday (chosen by creative director Riccardo Tisci himself). Solange is getting all types of life as she shares the first look at the campaign, picturing the neo-soul star slaying in the Africa-meets-Asia compilation. #yasshoney #work(Photo: Taylor Hill/WireImage/Getty Images)
Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith, @dangerookipawaa - Tweet: "TELL SUGE I SAID IF HE KAN SHOW ME 1 CHECK WE PAID 2 INTERSCOPE OFF OF R TOUING..ILL SELL HIM TDE 4 $1, NOBODY GETS S--T OFF OUR TOURS. ‪#TOP"Top Dawg sets the record straight after Suge Knight deemed Kendrick Lamar an industry slave who gets pimped for his music and tour money. #NoNewSlaves(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Queen Latifah - At a time when women weren't running the world, this Queen chanted "Ladies First" and has stayed true to what she believes. From rhyming to ratings, Dana Elaine Owens better known as Queen Latifah not only conquered the rap game (owning her own comapny, Flava Unit Entertainment), but soon made Hollywood take notice of her royalty when she got an Oscar nomination for her work in the film Chicago. Not to mention she has her own comestics line under the CoverGirl umbrella, dubbed the Queen Collection.(Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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