Welcome to the latest TGJ Roundtable!

Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!

Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend for quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.

Now, we give you a front row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View’ or ‘The Real’, TGJ editors – Sam, David, Rashad, and Joe – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks each anchor their thoughts on the…

2019 BET Awards

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Efforts to sabotage Lil Nas’ career have intensified this week…and he may have given his enemies the ammunition they need to do it.

Just leave Lil’ Nas X alone. He hasn’t done anything wrong. Always trying to bring a brotha down. Jealous MFs. #LilNasXIsOverParty

— Lombe B Ng’andu (@LombeBNgandu) June 23, 2019

A tangled web waits below…

So, we’re exposing Lil Nas X by pointing out connections to a twitter account he probably doesn’t use anymore, posting screenshots of islamophobic tweets he supposedly made, and use screenshots to out him as secretly gay? After he tweeted he deserved the hate? Ok. Childish but ok pic.twitter.com/yfxzHwtYte

— Daydreamer (@LSanville) June 23, 2019

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Nicki Minaj‘s erotic new single ‘Megatron’ enjoyed a substantial streaming boost last night.

Find out how and why below…

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The BET Awards 2019 provided many a notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage.

Now, after performances from the likes of Cardi B, Migos, Lizzo, and more (click here to watch), see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

The full winner’s list awaits inside:

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Cardi B may not ‘need more press,’ but she’s certainly getting it thanks to the continued history-making success of her debut album, ‘Invasion of Privacy.’

Beyond its enduring status on charts, the set’s helped fill the 26-year-old’s trophy case with a Grammy (click here to read), American Music awards, Billboard awards, ASCAP awards, and more.  With those game-changing captures in her rearview, the ‘Bodak Yellow’ beauty can now color in a new achievement on her list of accomplishments thanks to an ‘Album of the Year’ win at tonight’s BET Awards (June 23).

More inside:

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The 2019 BET Awards are under way and, as ever, you can expect That Grape Juice to be bringing you the performances shortly after they air on television.

Held at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, the ceremony – which celebrates achievements in music, sports, movies, TV, and more –  is set to shine with performances from Cardi B, Fantasia, H.E.R., Lizzo, Lil Nas X, and more.

See their stageblazing performances inside:

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Danity Kane are back – not just with a live show, but with new music too.

After months of teasing, the current incarnation of the group (now a trio) have unleashed their single ‘Neon Lights.’

The Synth-Pop number marks the first release from Dawn, Aubrey, and Shannon since 2014’s controversial ‘DK3.’

With the drama that drenched that project dissolved, can Dk re-ignite their musical spark? Listen below and let us know…

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The stars shine for Urban music’s biggest calendar night – the 2019 BET Awards!

Hosted by the incomparable Regina Hall, the show airs live tonight from Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater.  See and sound off on the fashion hits and misses of the industry’s biggest stars as they arrive to the scene.

*Keep refreshing as snaps are being added live realtime*

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Teairra Mari has received a wave of love and positivity from fans after they learned that she was arrested in New York City.

Teairra Mari needs help not ridicule

— By name not nature (@Mellow_Yelleaux) June 23, 2019

An unfortunate story below…

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That Grape Juice was in the house and among 6,000 excited concertgoers who assembled at Atlanta’s renown New Birth Missionary Baptist Church Saturday (June 22) for the highly anticipated annual McDonald’s ‘Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour.’

An extension of the corporation’s ‘Black & Positively Golden’ campaign (an initiative that shines a brilliant light on Black excellence through the areas of empowerment, education and entrepreneurship), the concert – headlined by mega-talents Tye Tribbett, Kierra Sheard, Keke Wyatt, Sir the Baptist, and more – was preceded by ‘The Golden Voice Talent Showcase’ and ‘Master Class.’

See details on the above and highlights from this must-see collection of events inside:

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The return of Nicki Minaj‘s hit radio show ‘Queen Radio‘ saw her bare and share all on her strange feud with Miley Cyrus, her global smash hit single ‘Megatron’ and her plans to wed Kenneth Petty…a man who has caused division amongst her fan base.

How they responded to what she told them about their relationship?

Nick i love you and support you i’m a real fan but don’t marry kenneth please he is the wrong one for you but if you did i’ll support you

— hamza eddouik? (@HamzaEd) June 23, 2019

Read below…

Nicki Minaj just wanted that perfect man to married and have kids with.. I am happy for her ???#QUEENRADIO

— NayDiddyyyy (@NonyeTruu) June 23, 2019

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Janet Jackson is set to make a triumphant return to Europe next week when she graces the stage at Glastonbury 2019. 

Easily one of the biggest festivals in the world, the slot will see the Pop queen rock a capacity crowd of 200,000.

Ahead of the appearance, Ms. Jackson posed it up for The Sunday Times Magazine and also gave a rare interview.

During the candid chat (which took place on-location at her Las Vegas residency ‘Metamorphosis’), she opened up about her performance, mothering her 2-year-old son Eissa, the legacy of her legendary brother Michael Jackson, and more.

Head below for pics and quotes…

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