Lil Nas X marked the release of his controversial new single ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ by penning an open letter to his younger self.

The 21-year-old came out as a member of the LGBTQ community at the height of the popularity of breakout smash ‘Old Town Road’ in 2019 and has increasingly used his platform to express himself as authentically as he can.

Case in point his provocative latest release.

In the candid letter about the track’s arrival, Nas addresses his reasonings for ‘Montero’ and his “agenda.”

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Philip Lawrence possesses a pen game like no other. And now he’s leaving his mark on new terrain.

Over the course of his incredible career, the hitmaker has shaped smashes for the likes of Adele and Bruno Mars.

The star’s latest venture saw him move into movies, helming the music for Netflix hit ‘Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey.’

With the film up for multiple honors at the 2021 NAACP Image Awards, That Grape Juice caught up with Lawrence to discuss the festive flick and its nominations.

The songwriter also opened up about his new music and media enterprise – CMNTY Culture – which is dedicated to advocating for and empowering artists via multiple mediums.

Watch above and be sure to check out the televised edition of the 52nd NAACP Image Awards, which air LIVE tonight on BET at 8/7c.

The show will simulcast across ViacomCBS Networks including CBS, BET Her, Comedy Central, Logo, MTV, MTV2, Paramount, Pop, Smithsonian, TV Land, VH1, BET PLUTO, and CMT.

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Cardi B is setting the record straight.

After rumors began to swirl that the ‘Up’ rapper was denied a feature with Eminem because “she doesn’t care about the culture or her craft,” she is now speaking out.

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Anita Baker is getting support from her fellow A-lister Taylor Swift during her ongoing fight to gain control of her masters.

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Lil Nas X is being praised in earnest for his cinematic video for his brand new single ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name).’

The provocative visual – which the star creatively conceived himself – has already racked up millions of views in its first 24 hours and has seen Nas hailed for the unbridled embrace of his sexuality.

One of the many singing his praises is none other than rapper Big Sean, who publicly expressed his support for the 21-year-old.

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Check out Dua Lipa, who covers the latest issue of French magazine M Le Magazine Du Monde.

The ‘Levitating’ singer was lensed for the shoot by Theo Wenner.

A mostly black-and-white spread, there are few moments of colors in the pictures, but sees Lipa having fun.

The new cover comes as she released the latest edition of her ‘Future Nostalgia’ album: ‘The Moonlight Edition’ (stream it here). Recently, the album won a GRAMMY for Best Pop Vocal Album, which caused it to reach new heights on the Billboard 200 chart.

More from Lipa’s striking shoot after the jump…

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Just weeks after learning his first children’s book, ‘C is For Country,’ became a New York Times bestseller, Lil Nas X turned into “Lil Nas X-rated” to commemorate the release of his latest song, ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name).’

Teased for months ahead of its March 26 arrival, the cut’s Tanu Muino-directed music video dropped jaws when it hit YouTube thanks to a bevy of shocking imagery including the GRAMMY winner dipping low and picking it up slow for Satan.

As social media commentary on the visual continues to heat up, X’s dedicated fans are putting their money where their mouths are in support of the spicy tune.

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New music from BTS is on the way.

For, the K-Pop group has just released the teaser for their upcoming new song and music video called ‘Film Out.’ 

The clip features members RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook and flashes back and forth between members and can easily be compared to the visuals for their song ‘Fake Love.’ 

‘Film out’ will be featured on their upcoming compilation album, ‘BTS, The Best,’ which contains all of their biggest hits and will be available June 16.

Check out the teaser for ‘Film Out’ below…

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The NAACP Image Awards 2021 will undoubtedly provide many-a-notable moment courtesy of the television, movie, literary, and music stars who are set to take to the stage to accept its honors.

And while the ceremony will air live on BET March 27 at 8 p.m. ET/ 7 p.m. CT (and simulcast CBS, BET Her, VH1, MTV, MTV2, and LOGO), the event’s non-televised awards have already been announced.

Look inside to see who took home the award show’s coveted trophies:

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Miguel has new music on the way and it’s an extension of one of his most revered bodies of work.

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Check out Usher!

The R&B superstar styles and profiles on the dual covers for the Spring 2021 issue of L’Officiel Hommes Italia.

Never far from the spotlight, the singer has been spending the last few months preparing for this Las Vegas residency, which still is set to premiere in Sin City this summer.

On the musical front, Ush was recently spotted in the lab with Chris Brown and Trey Songz – sparking collaboration speculation.

Pending the fruit of those sessions,

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, as our retrospective segments, ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay,’  allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our latest feature –  Chart Rewind – serves as a variation of our Retro Rewind assay to salute an entire era of music history.

This week, it’ll be Foxy Brown‘s 1997 hit ‘I’ll Be’ we nod.  Join us inside:

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