For one reason or another, Azealia Banks has developed a habit of trash talking her contemporaries.

From downplaying Nicki Minaj‘s talent to labeling Kreayshawn a ‘dumb b”tch’, Banks is becoming just as renowned for her uncensored opinions as she is for her ever exciting music.

This week- while promoting her debut album, Kreayshawn has responded to Azealia’s remarks, admitting she found them to be hurtful.

Watch below…

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This November, after what seems like an eternity, Leona will release her third studio album ‘Glassheart‘.

With confirmed production from Emeli Sande, Will.I.Am and Sandy Vee, the project’s sound- much like Lewis’ career- following reports the star was taking a more upbeat route for the project, a far cry from her previous studio efforts.

Now, in what serves as basis for these reports, Calvin Harris has signed onto to work the LP, months after rocketing to #1 with Rihanna‘s ‘We Found Love’.

Details below…

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Perhaps more than any femcee before her, Nicki Minaj‘s crossover into the mainstream has been greeted with both praise and critique. Yet following the release of new single ‘Starships’, the Young Money maven has been at the receiving end of heightened backlash from some sects for “selling out”.

Never one to hold her tongue, Lil Kim‘s arch nemesis hit back at her detractors in a new interview with Funk Master Flex.

Her words after the jump…

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Over here at TGJ HQ, we often wonder what life must be like for a Nicki Minaj hater.

Indeed, from her countless award wins, blockbuster sales and general winning streak, we know how hard it must be to wake up every morning, knowing the new day will bring more good news for the Hip Pop star.

So, in what you might call a friendly disclaimer, we advise all Minaj naysayers against watching the clip posted below.

If however you are of sound mind and consider yourself to be a Nicki Minaj fan, tuck in to footage of her shooting her upcoming ‘Pepsi’ commercial below…

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This week’s From The Vault serves up “filthy” in earnest. And we’re unapologetic too. For, there’s something to be said when such a risque cut wraps it’s legs around Pop culture, gripping it until the masses can’t but sing along. No, we’re not talking about Rihanna and Chris Brown‘s ill-prepared ‘Birthday Cake’.

We’re talking Khia‘s ‘My Neck, My Back (Lick It)’.

Released over 10 years ago from the femcee’s ‘Thug Misses’ debut, ‘Neck’ has become somewhat of an underground classic and easily rapper’s most renown effort to date. Reaching the 4th position of the UK Official Singles Chart and peaking inside the Top 50 of Billboard’s Hot 100, the “pleasure-manual” is considered by many a guilty pleasure. For as “taboo” as it may be for some, it’s near-impossible to deny the track’s heavy dose of “infectious”.

Diane Martel was tapped to direct the song’s pool-party video. And, though another promo visual (featuring models in bikini’s lipsynching to the track) was later commisioned (the ultimate shade, right?), we’d much rather see the self-proclaimed Queen of the South show folk how to “do it, do it” herself.

Enjoy… just make sure mom is not around when you hit ‘PLAY’!

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Rihanna and Chris Brown set the net alight this week when they premiered not one, but two collaborations. Indeed, the former couple tackled the Bajan’s ‘Birthday Cake’ and Brown’s ‘Turn Up The Music’.

Given the circumstances surrounding their abrupt break-up (see: “the incident”), many are understandably livid.

Hit ‘PLAY’ above to watch That Grape Juice weigh in on the story on everyone’s lips!

As one of Rap’s rising stars, Azealia Banks has made quite the splash in recent months.

Courting controversy with a number of Nicki Minaj based remarks and her oh so crass lyrics, Banks’ debut album is without a doubt one of the year’s more anticipated releases.

Consider yourself a fan?

If so, find out when the project hits stores below…

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Check out these snaps of Pop duo Beyonce & Jay Z out and about with their baby, Blue Ivy.

Dressed in blue and concealing the child with what appears to be a sweater, the sighting marks the first time the family have been spotted out together since Blue’s birth last month.

More below, courtesy of Beyonce Fan

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After rocking The Splash with an acoustic performance of ‘Elephant’, Pop force Alexandra Burke upped the tempo with an electriying performance of the song’s original version tonight on Let’s Dance For Sports Relief.

Watch her high-octane showing after the jump!

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Alexandra Burke is back!

Asserting her position as one of Pop’s most most premium talents, the 23 year old serves up a soaring rendition of new single ‘Elephant’ exclusively on That Grape Juice’s The Splash.

Christened ‘Elephant (Breathless)’, the stripped back take on the dance-floor filler is set to feature as a B-Side to the original when it hits digital outlets on March 11th (via RCA/Sony Music).

So what are you waiting for? Watch the songbird soar right here on That Grape Juice!

Be sure to let us know what you think below….

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Click here to pre-order ‘Elephant’

Get into Rita Ora‘s take on ‘Somebody That I Used To Know’, the #1 single by Gotye.

Serving her cover at BBC’s Radio 1’s Live Lounge, her rendition of the track arrives months before the release of her own solo project, and days before she released her debut single ‘Party’ via Roc Nation.

Listen below…

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Rihanna and Chris Brown set the net alight this week when they premiered not one, but two collaborations. Indeed, the former couple tackled the Bajan’s ‘Birthday Cake’ and Brown’s ‘Turn Up The Music’.

Given the circumstances surrounding their abrupt break-up (see: “the incident”), many are understandably livid.

Hit ‘PLAY’ above to watch That Grape Juice weigh in on the story on everyone’s lips!

Your thoughts?

 

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