Azealia Banks sparked a debate on safe sex within the LGBT community days ago when she condemned Pop culture’s endorsement of PrEP, a pill which-according to its manufacturers- is said to protect users from contracting HIV.

The rapper took to social media to criticise  Frank Ocean for cashing in on it, and urged anyone who puts their life at risk by having unprotected sex with numerous partners because they think are they protected by the pill to seek psychiatric help.

Her advice been met with praise…and intense criticism.

Thoughts and feelings below…

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

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

This week we’ll just shout out ‘Just Kickin’ It’ – the debut single from veteran R&B group Xscape.  Look inside:

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Nearly two months after introducing his latest single to the masses, the Lil Uzi Vert-assisted ‘Pose,’ rapper Yo Gotti‘s called on a little help from Megan Thee Stallion to help the song ride to the top of charts.

Adding her set of fiery bars to the SoundsByBreezy, Ben Billions, & JulianBeatz-produced cut, Stallion can be heard on the track saying:

A reunion of sorts as she and Gotti have swapped bars previously on the remix to Khalid‘s ‘Talk,’ look inside to see if they still have the chemistry that made listeners fall in love with that Billboard Hot 100 top 10 hit:

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Is ‘Truth Hurts’ star Lizzo learning that very lesson thanks to a number of accusers coming forward to claim elements of the song were swiped from their respective work with no permission?

On Tuesday (October 15), producer Justin Raisen (best known for his work with Charli XCX, Yves Tumor, Sky Ferreira, Kim Gordon, and more) took to assert he deserved at least partial credit for the song’s famous lyric, “I just took a DNA test turns I’m 100% that b*tch.”  Even going on to offer video proof that Lizzo (born Melissa Jefferson) was not the originator of the line, Jefferson later clapped back via her rep/attorney, Cynthia S. Arato, who stated:

“They [Raisen and his brother] did not collaborate with Lizzo or anyone else to create this song, and they did not help write any of the material that they now seek profit from, which is why they expressly renounced any claim to the work, in writing, months ago.”

The Raisen allegation was the second, but certainly not the last, time the burgeoning diva was slammed with accusations of copyright infringement.  More inside:

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Nearly a month into fall, Summer has finally arrived for Caresha Brownlee (better known as Yung Miami).

Details inside:

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Frank Ocean is officially back!

As we reported here, the Grammy winning singer-songwriter previewed new music at the opening of a queer club intended to pay “homage to what could have been of the 1980s’ NYC club scene if (HIV prevention drugs) had been invented in that era.”  With fans assuming his new music would be dropping in the next few weeks, Ocean pulled a fast one and unveiled it just moments ago via his radio show.

Tuck in below to hear ‘DHL.’

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With career-spanning hits in tow, Kelly Rowland rocked Sydney with a performance at The Everest 2019 on Saturday (October 19).

Drawing a crowd of thousands who were also on hand for the annual Royal Randwick Races, the ‘Kisses Down Low’ singer headed Down Under donning a form-fitting black leotard as she cranked out her solo songs ‘Like This,’ ‘Commander,’ ‘When Love Takes Over,’ and even Destiny’s Child hits ‘Bootylicious,’ ‘Independent Women,’ and more.

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The last year has seen Kash Doll added to the list of ‘must-hear female rappers’ thanks to her previous efforts ‘Brat Mail’ and ‘The Vault.’  The critical acclaim from those projects not only led to award nominations and increased calls for collaborations, but it also catalyzed anticipation for her first LP.

The wait for that ended on October 18 when the 27-year-old unveiled her first studio album, ‘Stacked.’ 

Preceded by the release of singles ‘Ready Set,’ ‘Kitten,’ and ‘Mobb’n,’ the set’s title is apt to say the least as it’s stacked with banging production and high profile features from the likes of Big Sean, Lil Wayne, Trey Songz, Summer Walker, Teyana Taylor, and more.

Take your first listen to the 17-track affair inside:

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Azealia Banks believes pills which are said to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS are encouraging men to engage in high-risk sexual behaviour.

Find out how Frank Ocean finds himself caught up in her criticism below…

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After drumming up buzz aplenty earlier this week with the surprise announcement of their long-awaited reunion (as we reported here), The Clark Sisters are back with a vengeance courtesy of their new single, ‘Victory.’

Acting as the first release from the legends’ forthcoming LP – soon to hit shelves courtesy of a joint venture between Karew Entertainment and Motown Gospel – the tune was unveiled in full on Erica Campbell‘s radio show, ‘Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell’ on Friday (October 18).

Chatting it up with the Grammy-winning hostess, the group’s stars Twinkie, Karen, and Dorinda (Jacky was absent from the interview) used the platform to not only dish about their new song, but also the inspiration behind their reunion, their forthcoming Lifetime biopic, and so much more.

Click inside to hear it all:

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Cardi B’s global footprint is proving more potent by the day.

For, the femcee has just nabbed another chart win in the UK.

Full story below…

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Kiana Ledé keeps the music a’coming with the release of new single ‘Easy Breezy.’

Produced by d.a got that dope, the bouncy bop is the latest taste of what Republic‘s newest name has on offer.

Armed with the momentum of slower jams such as ‘Ex’ and ‘Fairplay,’ Ledé picks up the pace and drives in a more “top down with the radio on” direction with this one.

Take a listen below….

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