Christina Milian is one half of Rap-Up’s double magazine cover, T.I. is the other half. It is also the first cover she’s done since parting ways with Island Def Jam in 2006.

The 27-year-old singer broke her silence to Rap-Up and talked about the emotional roller coaster ride she’s been on these past two years. She talks about her reaction to ex-boyfriend Nick Cannon’s marriage to Mariah Carey, and her brand new album on MySpace Records.

On how crushed she was after being dropped from her label:

“It was embarrassing. It was a week after my album [So Amazin’] got put out. I would be in my room a lot of the time crying by myself.”

On the reason she feels as to why she was dropped:

“It was a budget cut, I believe. [Def Jam] probably got rid of projects like mine to spend the money on [Rihanna].”

On who she credits with her getting back into music:

“I bumped into Janet Jackson at a club. We talked for an hour and I was telling her I don’t know if I’m gonna do this, and she was like, ‘Girl, do not let them stop you. I’m a fan and you make good music.’ She’s a person I actually looked up to growing up, so her telling me that really was the day I was like, ‘I’m not gonna let these people
hold me down. It’s time.’”

On learning about ex-boyfriend Nick Cannon’s marriage to Mariah Carey:

“I was surprised like everyone else. I was like, ‘Really?’ It just seemed like a weird match, but I was happy for him. I always feel Nick works hard to get what he wants, whether that be women—that’s how he got me.”

Rap-Up.com has a preview and the Winter 08/09 issue, hits stands December 23nd

Above is the tour poster, below is how she appeared in concert at the kick off of her Rock Witchu tour in Vancouver. Looks like another wardrobe malfunction!  *looks around for Justin*

She looks like a hybrid… a cross between Grace Jones and a gold version of the Michelin man…with glitter! Not flattering in any way, shape or form.  Miss Jackson! You’re nasty for putting that outfit on!

Check out this clip of dance crew JabbaWockeeZ’s performance during a tribute to the Jackson Five, recipients of the Icon Award, at the 8th annual BMI Urban Awards in Beverly Hills. Love how they are rockin’ those ‘fros!

The Jackson 5 were crowned icons at the BMI Urban Awards, but the King of Pop, brother Michael was an absentee as was Jermaine.

Some of the other winners were: Soulja Boy, Polow Da Don, Rodney Jerkins and DJ Montay. Song of the year was awarded to Ne-Yo, Espen Lind and Amund Bjorklund for “Irreplaceable.” Jonathan “J.R.” Rotem, Kanye West and T-Pain were honored as producers of the year. T-Pain was also selected as songwriter of the year. Universal Music Publishing Group was given the publisher of the year award.

Music group ONE sang “I Want You Back.” JoJo and Lloyd did a duet on “I’ll Be There,” Mario performed a rendition of “Heartbreak Hotel,” and Keri Hilson sang “Who’s Loving You.” The finale featured Mario, Bobby Valentino, Lloyd and Ray J teaming up for “Never Can Say Goodbye.”

Janet presented her bros their award saying her family was her greatest commodity and that she was proud to salute her brothers for their accomplishments in the music industry.

BMI stands for: Broadcast Music Inc. is a performing rights organization that collects license fees on behalf of its songwriters, composers and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed.