Fans still hot on Megan Thee Stallion‘s ‘Fever’ mixtape are not seeking a cure if the enduring success of the tunes aboard the project are to judge by.  Case in point?  The DaBaby-assisted cut ‘Cash Sh*t.’ 

Coming as the first top 40 hit of her career, ‘Cash’ – despite the absence of an official music video – has been given five star treatment on the promotional front.  Gifted live performances on ‘Tonight Show with Jimmy Kimmel’ as well as this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, BET Hip Hop Awards, and more, the visibility has helped the Lil Ju-produced cut maintain buoyancy on the Billboard Hot 100.

Now, thanks to more handsome streaming, airplay, and digital download figures added to its overall stats, the song marks a personal milestone for Megan as the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) reveals it’s become the first Platinum hit of her career.

Note:  “Platinum” certification denotes sales equivalence of one million units “sold” in the United States through streaming or traditional consumption.

As we extend our congratulations, look inside to see the top 25 and find out where ‘Cash’ landed on this week’s edition of ‘TGJ Chart Check.’

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Lizzo‘s had enough!

The chart-topping diva has been swarmed with criticism after multiple singer-songwriters have called her out for allegedly using their concepts, lines, or other intellectual property for her inaugural #1 single, ‘Truth Hurts’ (click here to read more).

Having kept mum for over a week since the allegations first topped headlines, now the 31-year-old is finally speaking out.  Look inside to see what she said:

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Tank has always been outspoken and isn’t cowering to the backlash received from some corners of the net following his interview on Angela Yee’s ‘Lip Service.’

As reported, during the appearance, the R&B singer aligned with the argument that a man receiving oral stimulation from another man “doesn’t make him gay” automatically. He would go on to unpack a stance centered around experimentation and how it doesn’t define orientation.

His words sparked widespread debate, with some concurring with his point and others ripping him for it.

Unfazed, Tank is sticking to his stance and quite literally declaring that “I said what I said!”

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Nelly has decided to keep the courts out of his sexual assault case and reached a settlement with his accuser.

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T-Pain is taking a literal approach to “keeping it real.”

Armed with the momentum of his winning stint on FOX hit ‘The Masked Singer,’ the star had hoped to embark on a US tour.

However, he’s been forced to pull the plug on the trek and he’s frankly cited poor sales as the reason.

See what he had to say below…

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Victoria Monét is ready for her close-up.

Fresh from nabbing a Gold certified single with Ariana Grande (‘Monopoly’), the gifted singer/songwriter has returned with ‘A** Like That.’

Produced by hitmaker D’Mile alongside trio BREGMA, the track is the first solo offering from the Sacramento native in over a year.

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Cardi B has always been candid and, despite the length and breadth of her success, she isn’t letting fame change her game.

Moments ago on Twitter, the rapper reflected on the splash she made upon hitting the scene.

In a lengthy series of tweets, the chart-topper spotlighted how her success seemed to help the industry move away from its mono approach of having just a select set of women win and instead create space for many to make strides.

Her words below…

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With the holidays fast approaching, Mariah Carey is getting her festive on early. Because, the diva supreme has just been unveiled as the face of Walkers Crisps’ Christmas campaign.

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That Grape Juice is giving YOU the chance to see John Legend live in London!

The EGOT winner is in town to perform his only show in the region as the headliner of the hotly anticipated BluesFest at London’s famed O2 Arena on Friday October 25th 2019. He’ll be performing a range of hits from his classic catalog, including ‘Ordinary People’ and ‘All Of Me.’

So…want to be in with a chance of attending? We thought so! Simply answer the following question correctly…

John Legend Hit #1 In The US With Which Song…

a) Used To Love U

b) All Of Me

c) Love Me Now

Submit your answer, along with your full name, age, address, and telephone number to the email address below. Please be sure to title entry ‘John Legend – TGJ’ :

competitions@thatgrapejuice.net

All entries must be received by 4.00pm GMT on Thursday 24th October 2019.

Entrants MUST also be following That Grape Juice on Instagram and/or Twitter (with proof included in email):

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Good Luck!

Lil Kim is in a place of gratitude.

October 11th brought with it the long-awaited release of the Rap pioneer’s comeback album ‘9’ – her first LP in fourteen years.

The set is notably her first offering as an independent artist and is billed as being a two-parter, with a follow-up due soon.

And while initial sales were scant (with the album missing the Billboard 200), Kim isn’t deterred.

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Even in death, Michael Jackson continues to Moonwalk over the naysayers.

As widely reported, a HBO documentary aired earlier this year that some felt would dent the legacy of the legend. A documentary the singer’s Estate branded a “mockumentary,” before launching legal proceedings against the cable network.

And while that wrangle is still on-going, MJ seems to have netted the win in the court of public opinion.

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Lil Nas X continues to bulldoze records.

Because, after nabbing a history-making 19-weeks at #1 with debut single ‘Old Town Road,’ the 20-year-old has crossed another major milestone. One that etches his name in the record books.

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