Be it for the good, bad, ugly, or downright shocking, the year was full of memorable moments!

Now, as it draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the occasions that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.

Next, we’ll talk about the Black Girl Magic that dominated award season 2022!

“Historic moments” accompanied the day-after headlines of many of the year’s award shows thanks to groundbreaking strides made by several Black female entertainers.

From the EMMYs to the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, MTV VMAs, and beyond, look below to see who saw their names penned in record books for capturing top industry honors.

*Click each thumbnail to read the accompanying story*

Note: In 2022, Cece Winans became the most-decorated Gospel singer in history.

Note: Mary J. Blige is the first woman to win an EMMY for a Super Bowl performance.

*Beyonce, now with 22 trophies to her credit, extended her reign as the Soul Train Awards' most-awarded act.

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