On episode 45 of The Juice Podcast, Billboard Senior Editor Erika Ramirez and co-host Nile "LowKey" Ivey take on the latest trending topics of the R&B and hip-hop world such as Hot 97's Summer Jam, Chris Brown's latest antics, Nicki Minaj's exchange with ex-boyfriend, rapper Safaree "SB" Samuels, and Beyoncé's "Good Morning America" announcement about her vegan diet.

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On episode 44 of The Juice Podcast, Billboard Senior Editor Erika Ramirez and co-host Nile "LowKey" Ivey take on the latest trending topics of the R&B and hip-hop world such as A$AP Rocky's "At.Long.Last.A$AP" lyrics about Rita Ora, Chris Brown’s beef with Tyson Beckford, and Young Thug decision to distance himself from Birdman.

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On the 43rd episode of The Juice podcast, Melanie Fiona breaks down the meaning behind the title of her upcoming album'Awake,'standout track, "Killing Time," and plays therapist to Billboard's Erika Ramirez's podcast co-host Nile "LowKey" Ivey.

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On the 42nd episode of The Juice Podcast, Billboard's associate editors Steven Horowitz and Jason Lipshutz and social charts manager William Gruger discuss today's viral rap hits climbing the Billboard charts, including songs by Fetty Wap and T-Wayne.

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On the 41st episode of The Juice Podcast, co-host Nile "LowKey" Ivey and guest, writer John Kennedy, join Billboard's senior editor Erika Ramirez to discuss the week's R&B/hip-hop-themed trending topics, including Tyler, the Creator's 'Cherry Bomb,' Big Sean and Ariana Grande's breakup, the drama between Tyga, Kylie Jenner and Blac Chyna and who will deliver this year's summer hit?

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On episode 40 of The Juice Podcast, Billboard’s Erika Ramirez and co-host Nile "Low Key" Ivey discuss the week's R&B/hip-hop-themed trending topics, including Madonna and Drake's Coachella kiss, Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill’s alleged engagement, Young Thug and Lil Wayne's beef and DeJ Loaf’s sexy "Me U & Hennessy" video. When speaking of #Omeeka's relationship, we dive into the do's and don't's of online TLC and the three musts when flirting online courtesy of Low Key.

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G-Unit (50 Cent, Lloyd Banks, Tony Yayo & Young Buck) talk to guest hosts ItsTheReal about their beginnings, their 2014 Hot 97 Summer Jam reunion, and clarify infamous rumors and beefs such as 50 Cent’s beef with Cam’Ron. 50 Cent also opens up about his former relationship with actress Vivica A. Fox and reveals plans to put together a festival of his own.

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On the 37th episode of The Juice Podcast, a crop of talented artists from Awful Records -- Father, Abra, Playboi Carti, Keith Charles Spacbar, Archibald Slim and Rich Po Slim -- join co-hosts ItsTheReal's Jeff and Eric Rosenthal and Billboard's Erika Ramirez to talk about music consumption in today's day in age, Gucci Mane and Soulja Boy's influence, and the best advice Lil B offered Father.

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Billboard's Erika Ramirez and co-hosts ItsTheReal's Jeff and Eric Rosenthal talk to Big Sean about the making of his third studio album "Dark Sky Paradise," recording with his girlfriend, singer Ariana Grande, and being motivated (and at times styled) by Kanye West.

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Fabolous joins guest hosts ItsTheReal's Eric and Jeff Rosenthal to discuss NBA All-Star Weekend, the success of his latest album "The Young OG Project," and how he went about getting his hands on Kanye's new adidas shoes, the Yeezy Boosts. Fab also talks about his infamous tweet about Kendrick Lamar's "Control" verse, when 50 Cent tried to sign him to G-Unit Records, and whether he'd possibly sit through a Knicks-Nuggets game this season.

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On this week’s episode of The Juice Podcast, ItsTheReal and Billboard’s Pop-Shop editor Jason Liphsutz join Senior Editor Erika Ramirez to discuss 2015 GRAMMYs R&B/Rap predictions. The episode also includes an exclusive Q&A with The-Dream and Tricky Stewart, in which they talk about their upcoming ‘Crown’ and ‘Jewel’ EPs and once working at major record labels.

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On the 33rd episode of The Juice Podcast, co-hosts Jeff and Eric Rosenthal of ItsTheReal and Billboard's Jason Lipshutz join Erika Ramirez to discuss the recent happenings in the R&B/hip-hop world such as Hot 97’s Funkmaster Flex’s rant about Jay Z, Ciara vs. Future, Naya Rivera’s "showering theory," The-Dream and more.

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On the 32nd episode of The Juice Podcast, Billboard's Erika Ramirez is joined by co-hosts ItsTheReal's Eric and Jeff Rosenthal to talk with Master P about the No Limit Records legacy, memories of the late 2Pac, and his upcoming Ice Cream Man movie and album sequel. Master P also revisits his grand MTV "Cribs" episode, his “Dancing with the Stars” stint and lets Billboard know whether the Forbes lists, he’s always featured on, are really accurate.

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For this week, ItsTheReal's Eric and Jeff Rosenthal took over Billboard's The Juice Podcast and talked with YG. The L.A. rapper gave what might be his most candid interview yet, revealing how he felt about his 2015 Grammy snub, how "Who Do You Love?" leaked, what former Def Jam Recordings A&R Sickamore meant to his creative process, and how tough it is for Bloods to not use the letter "c" in conversation. (Or bonversation?)

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On this week's episode of The Juice Podcast, A$AP Ferg joins Billboard's Erika Ramirez and co-hosts ItsTheReal to break down "Ferg Forever" cuts ("Reloaded" -- which samples Disney's "Frozen" theme song, "Let It Go" -- and "Ja Rule") and collaborations (SZA, Big Sean, M.I.A.), shares the time Madonna made him non-Lipton tea, and expands on rhymes about Ferguson and Michael Brown. Ferg also updates listeners on his "Trap Lord" follow-up album, A$AP Mob's album and their group chat tendencies, but according to Ferg the best rapper he texts with is Bone Thugs-N-Harmony's Bizzy Bone.

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Little Simz and GoldLink join Billboard's Erika Ramirez on this week's episode of The Juice Podcast. The two rappers discuss their upbringing, inspiration, major labels and more. Simz spoke candidly on the hindrance behind the "female rapper" label and starting her own record imprint, while GoldLink shared on the mentality behind his faceless persona and new sounds he's exploring, from folk to country.

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On this week’s episode of The Juice Podcast, Billboard's Erika Ramirez and co-host Steven Horowitz discuss this week's R&B/hip-hop-related trending topics such as the controversy revolving Nicki Minaj’s “Only” lyric video, Kim Kardashian’s #BreaktheInternet 'Paper' photos, Lifetime's Aaliyah biopic and Azealia Banks' "Broke With an Expensive Taste" surprise album.

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On this week's episode of The Juice Podcast, Rap Radar's content director Brian "B.Dot" Miller and BET.com's associate editor Taj Rani join Billboard's Erika Ramirez to discuss this week's trending topics in R&B/hip-hop: Beyoncé's platinum self-titled box set, Migos, 'The Drake Effect,' Rihanna's return to Instagram and Kendrick Lamar.

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It was busy on the album news front this week, especially in R&B/hip-hop. Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj pushed back their albums to December, Mary J. Blige's "The London Sessions" leaked, Theophilus London unleashed a pre-release stream of "Vibes!," and Run The Jewels released one of the best 2014 rap albums, "Run The Jewels 2." For this week's episode of The Juice Podcast, Billboard associate editor Steven Horowitz joins Erika Ramirez to discuss this week's trending topics in R&B/hip-hop and Theophilus London talks collaborating with Kanye West on "Vibes!"

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On this week’s episode of The Juice Podcast, Kehlani and BJ the Chicago Kid join Billboard's Erika Ramirez and co-host Steven Horowitz to talk about their career start, upcoming projects and R&B’s impact. Kehlani shares details about once being a part of the band, PopLyfe, and connecting with her mentor, Nick Cannon. BJ the Chicago Kid talks about his relationship with Top Dawg Entertainment and working with Kendrick Lamar and others.

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