Beyonce is officially the most awarded singer in GRAMMYs history and she marked the moment in stunning fashion. Literally.

Queen Bey, who has now amassed 28 GRAMMYs across the span of her career, has shared snaps of her historic evening at music’s biggest night.

Joined by husband Jay-Z and Blue Ivy, the superstar shone in earnest.

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With mentions in the categories of Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Rap Song, and more, Roddy Ricch entered the 2021 GRAMMYs as one of the night’s most nominated acts.  But much like Jhene Aiko, Chloe x Halle, Doja Cat, and others at the same showing, multiple nominations didn’t translate into any wins.

The snub didn’t leave Ricch bitter, he later revealed, and the stance of gratitude is one he’d wish older emcees would adopt.

“They gon’ give the award to whoever they gon’ give the award to and that’s gon’ be what it is. It’s just an award at the end of the day,” he said.

Not long after taking to the GRAMMY stage to crank out a unique showing of ‘Rockstar’ alongside DaBaby, the 22-year-old took to social media to slam his Hip Hop forerunners for not appreciating the acknowledgement the Recording Academy has given them – a feat that he suggests reflects poorly on the entire genre.

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She may be enjoying a history-making GRAMMY win (click here to read more), but funnywoman Tiffany Haddish probably wasn’t laughing when she checked her Twitter mentions to find congratulatory messsages overtaken by a bevy of Barb attacks.

Look inside to see what she said that has Nicki Minaj fans so up in arms.

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Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion‘s ‘WAP’ may have soared to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 upon its late August 2020 release, but now the 5x Platinum tune has landed atop the hit list of angry parents.

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Thanks to reigning over Billboard R&B charts with hits like ‘Giving You the Best That I Got,’ ‘Just Because,’ and ‘Body & Soul’ over her 40-year career, R&B icon Anita Baker has been dubbed the Queen of Quiet Storm.

And though she hasn’t released an album of new material since 2004, the ‘Sweet Love’ singer’s iconic catalog continues to get love from all ages on the likes of digital download outlets (iTunes, Apple Music) and streaming services (Spotify, Pandora, etc.).

For some artists that intergenerational reverence is just a dream, but for Baker – thanks to what could soon be a tumultuous legal battle – it’s a nightmare.

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Not even the combined forces of Beyonce, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, and Billie Eilish were enough to save this year’s Grammys from failing to attract viewers.

Early Nielsen ratings reports indicate a low tune-in for the Trevor Noah-hosted affair, which aired live Sunday night (March 14).

Indeed, despite boasting a slew of historic highs and unprecedented wins, the 63rd edition of music’s biggest night courted its lowest viewership figures ever – over 50% less than last year’s.

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Doja Cat may have rendered one of the 2021 GRAMMY’s most epic performances Sunday night (March 14), but the rising Rap diva – who was nominated for three awards – went home empty-handed.

As fans continue to cry foul over her unceremonious shut out, there’s one detractor who isn’t exactly bummed she lost:  fellow femcee Azealia Banks.

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Drake‘s dominance has long been undeniable and the Canadian MC has re-affirmed that in earnest.

For, this week he has made history on the Billboard Hot 100. 

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African giant Burna Boy left a formidable footprint on the 2021 GRAMMYs.

For, beyond rocking the Premiere Ceremony with a rousing medley, the Nigerian hitmaker took home the award for Best Global Music Album for his Diddy-produced LP ‘Twice As Tall.’

The performer’s seismic GRAMMY win comes on the heels of sold-out shows worldwide, a growing collection of classic jams, and a widely-praised contribution to fellow winner Beyonce’s compilation album ‘The Lion King: The Gift.’

That Grape Juice was on-hand at this year’s ceremony and caught up with the superstar who opened up about what the major achievement means to him and the African continent more broadly.

Check out chat with Burna above and be sure to let us know…

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The 2021 GRAMMYs may have delivered a number of stunning wins, jaw-dropping snubs, and high octane stage performances, but few are getting the chatter given to Dua Lipa.

In addition to nabbing a victory in the Best Pop Vocal Album category for her sophomore LP, ‘Future Nostalgia’ (which marks her third GRAMMY win overall), Lipa left tongues wagging after her spirited stage showing – performing a medley of her hits ‘Levitating’ (alongside rapper DaBaby) and ‘Don’t Start Now.’

Viewers were particularly drawn to the latter portion of the medley it seems as the tune has popped to the top of Pop iTunes!

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Kanye West may have made headlines last year for urinating in one of his GRAMMYs (click here to read more), but apparently the shocking act didn’t piss off the Recording Academy.

Just four years after setting the record for “most nominations with no wins in a single night” (among males), the rapper-producer extraordinaire now boasts ownership of a historic total of golden gramophones.

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