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He’s the provocative radio personality holding a mirror to Pop culture’s face with every headline-grabbing remark. It’s only fitting, then, that Charlamagne Tha God (along with his Breakfast Club co-hosts) leads radio station Power 105.1 to ratings glory.
That Grape Juice caught up with the star during a recent trip to London and discussed music industry politics, payola and his rise from Wendy Williams’ sidekick to the Svengali of his very own Hip Hop brand.
As ever, we ask the questions you really want answers to!

Interview by: Fanta Jarjuessey
Additional Contributions by: David Asante

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It’s the collaboration that shocked and rocked the internet to its core.

The waves from Beyonce and Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Flawless’ Remix continue to reverberate following its surprise debut over the weekend.

Hot on the promotional trail for her official new single ‘Anaconda’, Onika called into Hot 97 this morning to chat about the process of working with King B – which certainly makes for an interesting listen. She also dished to hosts Ebro, Miss Info, and Lauren Stylez about the possibility of working with the recently released Remy Ma.

Listen to the interview below…

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A fan of rising star Elijah Blake? If so, you’ll be pleased to learn that today marked the release of a brand new music from the performer, launched to support his forthcoming EP and the debut album that’s set to follow.

Named ‘6’, the release awaits below and features another original number from the singer called ‘Fallen’, both of which drop days after his Common-fronted effort ‘Real’ appeared on VH1’s ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta.’

A moving story below…

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Hiss!

Can you decipher the sound? It’s Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Anaconda’ stinging the competition. For, less than 24 hours after its release, the track (which serves as the second official single from her third album, ‘The Pink Print’) has slithered its way into the top ten of the iTunes tally.

Details below…

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Oprah Winfrey’s ‘Where Are They Now?’ caught up with ‘Never Say Never’ singer Brandy recently, reintroducing her to an audience unaware of her more recent chart offerings.

Together, the pair left no stone unturned, discussing Brandy‘s feelings towards Whitney Houston‘s untimely death in 2012 and the demise of a woman the singer was involved in a car crash with before the release of her LP ‘Human.’

Clips from the episode below…

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Jill Scott can be found on the cover of ‘Essence’ magazine next month, putting her best fashion foot forward on the cover of their September Fashion issue!

Inside, she discusses her ever celebrated journey to the top, her new relationship, being truly happy and enjoying all that life has to offer her!

She explains:

My only job is to be happy. So for everybody who cares about me and is not trying to be all up in a ‘celebrity’s business,’ just know that I’m happy. My son is happy. We enjoy our lives.

Your thoughts?

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Beyonce‘s love affair with HBO continued last night.

The diva’s latest ‘Beyonce x 10’ performance aired on the network in the five minutes prior to the premiere of the newest episode ‘True Blood’.

As reported, such will be the case for the entire ten week run of the hit show – which is in its much hyped final season.

The King B showings are lifted from the second leg of her blockbuster ‘Mrs Carter Show World Tour’, which wrapped earlier this year.

‘Drunk Is Love’ is the latest performance screened. Watch Bey and Jay rock the house after the jump…

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Def Jam’s Jeremih delivers new music to his fans’ ears this morning, unwrapping the gift that is his ‘N.O.M.A’ mix tape for the world before the release of his third studio album!

Made up of seven songs, the release features contributions made by Ciara producer Soundz and ‘All I Do is Win‘ performer DJ Khaled, on hand to help him create what he no doubts hopes will win over the support of old and new fans alike.

What ‘N.O.M.A’ stands for?

‘Not On My Album’ below…

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It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to see what you all are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment?

Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; could be something new, Throwback, religious, even something you made yourself! Drop a comment in the comments section. Ours are below – in no particular order:

1) Jessie J – Bang Bang (ft. Nicki Minaj & Ariana Grande)

2) Beyonce  – Flawless (Remix) (ft. Nicki Minaj)

3) Fifth Harmony – Reflection

4) Tamar Braxton – Pieces

5) Fantasia – Bittersweet

 

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

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As any of Kreayshawn‘s remaining fans will know, the rapper’s success with digital smash ‘Gucci Gucci’ kicked open a few doors for a then unknown Iggy Azalea, whose earlier visuals would appear in the ‘Related Videos‘ tab besides its official video, directing traffic to the ‘Fancy’ star’s independent material.

Now, as she rides high on a ‘Hot 100‘ wave and Kreayshawn seems to have hopped off of the music train, the latter’s former pal Lil Debbie has taken aim at their fellow blonde Lady GaGa, slamming her controversial performance style.

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After prescribing the masses a dose of ‘Pills N Potions’, Nicki Minaj unleashes ‘Anaconda’ as the second official single to be released from her third studio album ‘The Pink Print’.

Released to iTunes moments ago, folk can now listen to the official edit of the track (which samples Sir Mix A Lot’s 1992 smash ‘Baby Got Back’) below…

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Nicki Minaj sprung a surprise on her legion of Barbz moments ago, when she unwrapped a sneak peek preview of the video for latest single ‘Anaconda’.

Really, though; what are you waiting for? Check it out below…

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