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The highly anticipated sophomore album from Nicki Minaj is finally here. Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded sets to destroy any notion that her overwhelmingly successful debut album, Pink Friday, was just beginners luck and truly establish Minaj as a mainstay in hip-hop. However, Minaj hits the common sophomore slump with this one.

J. Cole, Roc Nation's first artist, has finally released his long awaited debut album "Cole World: The Sideline Story." After generating a buzz and a huge following with mixtapes like "The Come Up," "The Warm Up" and "Friday Night Lights," Cole had a lot to live up to with "Cole World" and he didn't disappoint.

After a three year hiatus, Game is back with his latest release The R.E.D. Album. It debuted at number one in its first week. While the album may be three years in the making, the time spent doesn't show in the content of the album.

Ten years ago on the morning of September 11, 2001, terrorists attack America. Now, every year on Sept. 11, we commemorate those who died and those who survived; and this year was no different.

However, another event happened the very same morning. It's no where near as significant in the grand scheme of the world; but in the world of music, and more importantly hip-hop, it's impact would have resounding effects.