The brewing tension between Nicki Minaj and her former friends over at Maybach Music has done little to sway Rick Ross‘ opinion of her legacy.

Celebrating the arrival of his new album ‘Rather You Than Me’, Ross sat down with BET to discuss the project and to offer his thoughts on some of his genre’s pressing issues.

Of course, this made it impossible for Hip-Hop royal to avoid the ongoing battle between the brilliant Remy Ma and her versatile rival Nicki Minaj.

Watch his estimation of the matter below…

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This week sees Zara Larsson celebrate the release of her debut album ‘So Good.’

The set arrives on the heels of the 19-year-old’s lengthy list of hit singles such as ‘Never Forget You’ and ‘Ain’t My Fault.’

Still, in being a proud member of The BeyHive, the Swedish sensation used her latest promo spot to salute Beyonce.

During her set on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, the Epic Records chanteuse performed ‘All Night’ from Queen Bey’s mega-selling ‘Lemonade.’

How did she do? Watch below and let us know…

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Chris Brown is dusting off a recent exposé and pressing on with new music.

The R&B bad boy has embarked on a somewhat start-stop roll-out of his 8th album.

Initially christened ‘Heartbreak On A Full Moon,’ there’s talk that the follow-up to 2015’s ‘Royalty’ may be called something different. Especially after C. Breezy’s latest announcement.

Details below…

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Iggy Azalea is on the comeback trail. Again.

Almost a year after ‘Team’ tanked, the chart-topper dusts herself off and is trying once more with new single ‘Mo Bounce.’

The cut is the latest taste of her long-awaited sophomore album ‘Digital Distortion’ – the follow-up to 2014’s ‘The New Classic.’

Teased in earnest over the course of the month, it finally looks as though the Aussie bred star is ready to unleash.

To massage her momentum, the rapper has revealed the track’s official artwork and release date.

Check both out below…

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It’s here!

Drake has uncaged his new project ‘More Life.’

Due and delayed since last year, the beefy set received its premiere moments ago on OVOSound Radio on Apple Music.

Billed as an “evolution of the mixtape” rather than an album, the set features guest spots from the likes of Kanye West, Travis $cott, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and 2Chainz, as well as UK talent such as Skepta, Giggs, and  Jorja Smith.

What are you waiting for? Check it out after the jump…

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Lady Gaga is renown for her brand of outlandish and brings it to the newest season of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race.’

Set to premiere on March 24th, Mother Monster’s guest stint will kick off the latest cycle of the Logo hit.

Want to know what she’ll be bringing? Check out a sneak peek of Gaga in action after the jump…

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By way of his managerial success with Prince, Keyshia Cole, Nicki Minaj and the thriving Phillipe Chow, Manny Halley stands as one of the entertainment industry’s more revered and admired moguls.

Alas, the respect he has garnered over the years has done little to silence claims that he mishandled money which belonged to his client Young Thug.

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Thursday saw ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ reunite to shoot the three-part reunion special for its ninth season.

Today, murmurs said to have been lifted from its set claim the series has been slapped with one of its most shocking twists to date.

Report on the potentially baseless claim Porsha Williams engaged in affair with her best friend’s husband below…

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This week’s That Grape Juice Cover Star is Ericka Guitron.

The singer-songwriter delivers a delicious rendition of Bruno Mars‘ latest hit ‘That’s What I Like.’

How does the track sound with a female vocal? Take a listen below…

Bravo!

Ericka served up a quirky yet controlled performance; one that shines bright thanks to its potent polish.

We’re loving what we’re seeing and hearing from Ericka. If you are too, check out her YouTube channel here.

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature launched to celebrate TV and Film’s hilarious past.

Today, we celebrate BET’s tireless efforts to offer its viewers diverse programming by revisiting its hit series ‘Hell Date.’

In it, unsuspecting romantics are taken for the ride of their lives when they are introduced to people they believe are looking for love.

Little do they know that love has nothing to do with it.

Take that journey to the past with us below…

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Start your day off the right way with a packed plate of TGJ!

As earlier announced, That Grape Juice will be serving up a new feature named ‘TGJ For Breakfast.’

Ever-dedicated to bringing you the latest Urban music and entertainment news, we’ll be cooking up a nutritious mix of both.

Dished select mornings across the week, the round-up keeps you in the loop of the new-new and will run alongside our finger-on-the-pulse content.

Tuck in to the latest helping of TGJ For Breakfast below…

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Jennifer Lopez has conquered the charts, the box office, and now she’s making major moves on the small screen.

Just two weeks into its second season, ‘Shades of Blue’ – her NBC cop drama – has received a season 3 renewal.

Full story below…

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