On this week’s episode of The Juice Podcast, Pop Shop editor Jason Lipshutz joins The Juice editor Erika Ramirez to answer fan questions related to R&B and hip-hop. We cover topics such as Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown's stage presence, Usher's forthcoming album, Lupe Fiasco vs. Atlantic Records and... The Juice editor's favorite juice.

For the 19th episode of The Juice Podcast, my Billboard colleagues Jason Lipshutz (Pop Shop editor and associate editor) and Steven Horowitz (associate editor) join me to discuss the evolution of Jeezy, Jhene Aiko's Def Jam Recordings debut album, "Souled Out," and Ariana Grande's second Billboard 200 No. 1 album, "My Everything."

On this week's episode of The Juice Podcast, Taj Rani (BET) and Michael Arceneaux (Complex, Ebony) join Billboard's Erika Ramirez to discuss the happenings of the past week, including Usher's new single "Believe Me," Ariana Grande and Big Sean's blooming relationship, Karrueche Tran's joke about Beyoncé and Jay Z's daughter Blue Ivy by way of BET, and the Beyhive's reaction.

On this week's episode of The Juice Podcast, friends and colleagues Rembert Browne (Grantland), Brandon "Jinx" Jenkins (Complex), Sean Stout (Complex) and Damien Scott (Complex) share their distinct stories from their work in Ferguson, Missouri. We cover several topics, from the back-and-forth between the people and the police, the absence of and search for leadership, the dissemination and reaction to real-time events via social media and news outlets, and whether hip-hop artists should...

On this week's episode of The Juice Podcast, new Atlanta artist Makonnen talks collaborating with Drake. Buzzfeed music editor, Naomi Zeichner, joins me as co-host, and talks the Atlanta rap scene, from Young Thug, Metro Boomin to Future.

For this week's 15th episode of The Juice Podcast, LA Times music writer Gerrick Kennedy and Billboard associate editor Steven Horowitz join me to discuss Nicki Minaj and Lil' Kim's on-going rivalry, the divorce rumors revolving Beyoncé and Jay Z and the ladies' new releases: "Flawless (Remix)," "Anaconda" and "Identity Theft."

On this week’s episode of The Juice Podcast, Jeremih guests and writer Meaghan Garvey (Pitchfork, Fader) co-hosts. The singer-songwriter talks about the making of his upcoming album, Late Nights: The Album, its guest appearances (J. Cole, Ty Dolla $ign, Flo Rida, Trey Songz, Fabolous, Juicy J & YG), his "NOMA" mixtape and the greatness that is "Birthday Sex."

ScHoolboy Q stops by Billboard's NYC office to guest on the 13th episode of The Juice Podcast. Joined by co-hosts ItsTheReal's Eric Rosenthal and Jeff Rosenthal, we joke and talk about a range of topics: Hot 97's Peter Rosenberg's annual Peterpalooza, Mac Miller, touring, Q's fourth full-length album, Top Dawg Entertainment's crazy antics and more.

On this week's 12th episode of The Juice podcast, ItsTheReal's Eric Rosenthal and Jeff Rosenthal join as co-hosts and Renaud Jean-Baptiste (MTV2) joins as a guest. We discuss Drake's 2014 ESPYs hosting gig and run down Drake's top 25 moments in sports.

For this week’s 11th episode of The Juice Podcast, I’m joined by Tracy Garraud (Sirius XM, BET), Nile “Low Key” Ivy (You Heard That New, KWL Management) and this week’s co-host, my co-worker Jason Lipshutz (Billboard’s Pop Editor). We discuss The-Dream's new "Royalty: The Prequel" EP, the sonic holy trinity (that is The-Dream, Tricky Stewart and Los de Mystro) and The-Dream's R&B competition, specifically Trey Songz. We close the episode by discussing this week's beef between Meek Mill...

For the 10th episode of the The Juice Podcast Jozen Cummings (founder of Until I Get Married and NY Post Dating Reporter) and Taj Rani (BET.com Associate Editor) stop by to share their thoughts on Robin Thicke's public campaign and the singer/songwriter's new album, "Paula." We also discuss Trey Songz's "Trigga" album and Nicki Minaj's memorable 2014 BET Awards acceptance speech. Was she throwing shade at Iggy Azalea?

For this week's episode of The Juice podcast, we celebrate the 30-year anniversary of Prince's "Purple Rain" album and the five-year anniversary of Michael Jackson's passing (June 25). Charlie Murphy calls in to talk to my co-hosts – VIBE Deputy Editor Clover Hope and writer Keith Murphy – and myself about his memorable "True Hollywood Stories: Prince" skit, off "Chappelle's Show." He also shared about the time him and his brother and actor, Eddie Murphy, went to the L.A. premiere of...

On the eighth episode of The Juice Podcast, Billboard's own – Jason Lipshutz (Pop Editor) and Brad Weté (Features Editor) – join Erika Ramirez (Senior Editor) to discuss a few of this week's trending artists and topics: Kanye West's Bonnaroo performance, Frank Ocean's 'channel ORANGE' follow-up, Lil Wayne's two 2014 albums, Drake's "0 to 100/The Catch Up" and more

For this week's episode of The Juice Podcast, Myspace Editor Steven Horowitz and Complex magazine's News Editor Lauren Nostro join Billboard's Senior Editor Erika Ramirez to discuss all things Nicki Minaj. The three discuss her 17 R&B/Hip-Hop Songs top 10s, "Pills N Potions," her style and sonic evolution and the creative process behind her upcoming third studio album, "The Pink Print."

For this week's episode of The Juice Podcast, Trey Songz offers love and sex advice and insight on his upcoming album, "Trigga." After dropping jewels as Billboard's The Juice's Love Doctor in the first half of the episode, Trey Songz talked to me and co-host, Taj Rani (host of BET's The Buzz), about the creative process behind "Trigga" – from music he listened to while recording, marketing strategy to its featured guests (Nicki Minaj and Justin Bieber).

The fifth episode of The Juice Podcast features Top Dawg Entertainment's Ab-Soul and new rap trio, Ratking. Billboard's Social Charts Manager, William Gruger co-hosts. Ab-Soul discusses his oft-delayed album, "These Days," his place in Top Dawg Entertainment and reveals album collaborations (Mac Miller, Kendrick Lamar, ScHoolboy Q) Ratking speak on the influences behind their latest project, "So It Goes," New York City lifestyle and upcoming individual projects.

On the second episode of The Juice Podcast we get to know SZA a little better. She talks about recording and performing with Coldplay, pranks and studio sessions amongst Top Dawg Entertainment artists, including Kendrick Lamar, to surprising pre-show rituals. MoRuf, this week’s rising artist whose got next, shares the recording process behind his "Shades.of.Moo" LP, upcoming projects and sources of inspiration.

In celebration of its 20-year anniversary, I dedicate a huge portion of the fourth episode to "Age Ain't Nothing But a Number." This week's guest, Jeff Sledge, (former Jive A&R) gives insight into the making of the late singer-songwriter's debut album and her controversial relationship with R. Kelly. Andrew Hampp joins me as co-host. We, including Sledge, close the podcast with a rundown of new artists (Raury, Jordan Bratton, Tink) and new music that we're fans of.

With ItsTheReal's Eric and Jeff Rosenthal as co-hosts, the third episode features Mac Miller elaborating on the making of "Faces" – including the effort's overall thread of drug abuse – and the effect media's criticism has had on him.

The Juice Podcast is a weekly R&B/hip-hop-centered show hosted by Billboard Senior Editor, Erika Ramirez. The 30-minute podcast, to be featured on The Juice every Friday – with the exception of the first episode which launched Thursday (May 1) – will feature special guests, trending topic discussions, song exclusives, and artist interviews.