Alicia is refusing to apologize for her comments regarding the governments involvement in “gangsta raps” rise- but saying that she did not actually – in fact – say what the media is saying that she said. She continues to support her belief that the media fueled the east coast west coast beef and that the government could have done more to help the community of people that these rappers were speaking on. So Love Muffins – according to Keys – no conspiracy theory actually exists. Blender is standing by their original article. Love Muffins who do you believe? I’m going to side with Alicia on this one. We all know that the press has a way of twisting folks words to try and get a more scandalous story. Thoughts?

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In the latest issue of Blender Magazine, Grammy Winner, Alicia Keys blames the US government for the deaths of rappers Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G. In the interview, the singer opened up about her political views and conspiracy theories. Keys claimed that the US government invented ‘gangsta rap’ with a purpose. She said that the rappers’ slayings were fuelled by “the government and the media, to stop another great black leader from existing”. The 27-year-old singer also claimed that the ‘gangsta rap movement’ never existed, but was created “as a ploy to encourage black people to kill each other”. I just wanna thank Alicia Keys not only for making positive music but also for speaking her truth without fear. Double Kisses!

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Love muffins, Alicia Keys is the new cover girl for the April issue of Blender magazine. These pictures are truly divine, her skin is so super duper flawless now!

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Love muffins, Alicia Keys is supposedly set to premiere her new video “Teenage Love Affair” on BET on April 23rd. Check out the rest of her video stills below.

Love muffins, you have the opportunity to win a chance to hang out with Alicia Keys which also includes a walk on role on Dove’s Go Fresh new micro-series starring Alicia Keys on MTV’s Fresh Takes. Enter the contest HERE. Each mini episode will air during the March 24th premiere of “The Hills” as a commercial that chronicles a 20-something during her everyday pressures from her career to dating.

Love muffins, American Idol winner Jordin Sparks will open up for Alicia Keys as they embark on their two month ‘As I Am’ tour which kicks off April 19. They will be hitting up 25 major U.S. cities, Montreal and Toronto. Don’t forget to purchase your tickets at the nearest Ticketmaster and pick up both albums because they are both just splendiferous!