Lil Wayne is speaking up and out after missing out on the headlining slot at the Super Bowl Halftime Show 2025.

While it never was even confirmed that the rapper was in the running for the slot, which ultimately went to stage blazer Kendrick Lamar, social media has been locked in fierce debate. Specifically regarding the Apple Music-sponsored spectacle taking place in the MC’s hometown of New Orleans on February 9, 2025.

Indeed, even the likes of Weezy’s Young Money comrade Nicki Minaj weighed in.

Now, Wayne is sharing his take. And let’s just say that he’s in his feelings.

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The Weeknd returns with ‘Dancing In The Flames,’ the single from his brand-new album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow.’

The slick clip was shot entirely on Apple‘s incoming iPhone 16 Pro by Erik Henriksson and was directed by Anton Tammi.

Simple, yet effective, the visual arrives on the heels of The Weeknd’sseismic sold-out stadium show in São Paulo, Brazil.

As reported, ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ serves as the concluding part of the superstar’s album trilogy, which is also comprised of 2020’s ‘After Hours’ and 2022’s ‘Dawn FM.’

Watch the video for ‘Dancing In The Flames’ below…

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Fat Joe assembles an eclectic collective for his new single ‘Paradise.’

The end of summer anthem sees the rapper link up with Anitta and DJ Khaled.

Infectious and hard-hitting, the track received its live debut onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards 2024 (click here to watch the performance).

The rousing release follows the New York rapper’s recent team-up with Remy Ma on ‘Outta Control.’

Watch the Eif Riveaa-directed visual for ‘Paradise’ after the jump…

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Ayra Starr is shining bright on a global scale and waved the flag for Afrobeats at the MTV Video Music Awards 2024.

After achieving breakthrough success with hits such as ‘Bloody Samaritan’ and ‘Rush,’ the Nigerian-reared performer earned praise aplenty with the launch of her sophomore album ‘The Year I Turned 21‘ this summer.

That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid caught up with the performer on the VMA red carpet at the UBS Arena in New York. There, she dished on touring plans, being inspired by Rihanna‘s boss moves, and more.

Watch our EXCLUSIVE interview with Ayra Starr above.

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Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend to 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,’ TGJ editors – Sam, Rashad, Joe, and Ryan – get real in a very candid way.

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

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Luther Vandross‘ layered life will be spotlighted like never before in a new documentary film.

Christened ‘Luther: Never Too Much,’ the Dawn Porter-directed special chronicles the seismic story of the vocal supernova.

Drawing on rare archival footage and featuring interviews with friends and collaborators such as Mariah Carey, Dionne Warwick, Valerie Simpson, and Roberta Flack, ‘Never Too Much’ also sees the late Vandross open up in earnest.

An expansive look into the complex narrative of the superstar, the film explores his soaring music career, as well as his personal life, health struggles, and his years-long quest for the respect he deserved.

Ahead of its November 1 US theatrical release, watch the first look trailer below…

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Congratulations are in order for Cardi B!

For, the rapper has announced the birth of her third child with Offset.

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Dua Lipa is taking her ‘Radical Optimism’ album on the road.

Fresh from rocking Glastonbury and announcing huge dates at London’s Wembley Stadium, the Pop darling has lifted the lid on global dates for the hotly anticipated trek.

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Usher kicked off the year with the release of ‘Coming Home’ – his first studio album in almost a decade.

Now, as 2024 winds down, the King of R&B is toasting the 20th anniversary of his trailblazing magnum opus, ‘Confessions.’

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Pharrell Williams has carved out a career of colossal hits – comprised of classics helmed for himself and those released by others.

One of the superstar’s most notable collaborators is Justin Timberlake. Together, the pair have crafted smashes such as ‘Rock Your Body’ and ‘Like I Love You.’

The duo also teamed up for JT’s 2018 album ‘Man of the Woods’ – which didn’t fare as well on the charts. Indeed, the project served as Timberlake’s lowest-selling solo LP – prior to his latest effort, ‘Everything I Thought It Was.’

In a new interview profiling his life and career at large, Pharrell was quizzed about what went left with ‘Woods’ commercially.

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After much ado and high anticipation, the Megan Thee Stallion-hosted 2024 MTV Video Music Awards aired live from New York’s UBS Arena on September 11.

As always, That Grape Juice is providing you with a recap of the performances!

Hop inside to check out showings from Stallion, Katy Perry, Camila Cabello, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan, GloRilla, Eminem, and many more.

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The credits have rolled on the action-packed 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, which boasted many-a-memorable moment from blazing stage performances to technical hiccups, shocking on-stage antics, and more.

But, with all eyes on who took home which honor, did your favorite win any of the coveted Moonperson?

Look inside to recap the full winner’s list.

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