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For the latest episode of On The Block, Big Freedia -- aka New Orleans' Queen of Bounce -- speaks about experimenting with her new, poppier sound on Louder EP (out 3/13) as well as her creative partnership with Kesha. She, along with Billboard's Bianca Gracie and Jordyn Rolling also chat about DaBaby's recent fan altercation, Doja Cat's "Say So" climbing the Billboard Hot 100 and how the Coronavirus continues to effect artists.

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For the latest episode of On The Block, Jadakiss speaks about honoring the late Pop Smoke and his fallen friend IcePick Jay on new album 'Ignatius' (out 3/6) as well as sharing what he's learned about bad business over the years. He, along with Billboard's Bianca Gracie, Carl Lamarre and Trevor Anderson also touch on Megan Thee Stallion's current contract dispute with her label and why the Lil Zaza vs. North West beef isn't necessary.

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For episode eight of On The Block, emerging MC CHIKA joins Billboard's Carl Lamarre and Bianca Gracie to touch on Kobe Bryant's memorial, hip-hop's reactions to Zaya Wade's sexual identity and Justin Bieber's recent Sunday Service appearance. Charts expert Trevor Anderson also breaks down Bieber's seventh No. 1 album 'Changes' topping the Billboard 200 and Pop Smoke's resurgence amidst his passing. 

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For the latest episode of On The Block, Tinashe speaks about her new album 'Songs For You,' experimenting with fashion for her upcoming tour outfits and how she grew into stardom among counterparts like Travis Scott and G-Eazy. She, along with Billboard's Bianca Gracie, Carl Lamarre and Trevor Anderson also touch on what we want to see from Justin Bieber's 'Changes' album and if Nicki Minaj really plans to turn over a new leaf.

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For the latest episode of On The Block, R&B singer Luke James speaks about his new album ‘To Feel Love/d,’ planning the ultimate Valentine’s Day date and the lessons he learned from Beyoncé while touring with her in 2013. He, along with Billboard's Bianca Gracie, Carl Lamarre and Trevor Anderson also touch on Lil Wayne’s guest appearance on ‘The Masked Singer’ and Drake breaking yet another chart record with his Future collaboration, “Life Is Good.”

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For the latest episode of On The Block, Inglewood native D Smoke speaks about his experiences on 'Rhythm & Flow', his brotherly bond with TDE's SiR and his studio sessions with Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. He, along with Billboard's Carl Lamarre, Bianca Gracie and Trevor Anderson also touch on Eminem's chart topping project 'Music to Be Murdered By' and Lil Wayne's upcoming 'Funeral' album. 

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