Travis Scott has broken his silence on the Astroworld tragedy that saw 10 people lose their lives.

As widely reported, a mass stampede broke out at the star’s Houston show last month and claimed the lives of revelers – the youngest of whom was just 9-years-old.

In the time since, hundreds of lawsuits have been filed, with many being combined into a class action to the tune of billions.

Now, in an exclusive sit-down interview with Charlamagne Tha God on The Breakfast Club, the rapper is speaking up and out.

During the nearly hour-long discussion, Scott expresses sadness at the situation and the lives lost.

However, he clearly makes a point to relay that he is not to blame.

Speaking candidly, the MC proclaims that he is a “man of God” and slams the suggestion that his music is “satanic” and encouraged the rage culture that some say led to the chaos.

Scott also said: “they are pointing the finger at me because it is my festival” but stresses that his main point of duty moving forward is to be of service to ensure such a tragedy never happens again anywhere.

Watch the insightful interview below…

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Having performed many tributes to the Prince of Soul Marvin Gaye over her career, GRAMMY & Academy Award-winning singer H.E.R. hasn’t made a secret for her admiration of the Motown legend.

As this year brought with it the 50th anniversary of his game-changing 1971 studio effort, ‘What’s Goin On,’ the good folks at the People’s Choice Awards thought there would be no better time than to honor its greatness than at this year’s ceremony.

Tapping H.E.R. to do the honors at this year’s telecast (which aired simultaneously on NBC and E! on December 7), look inside to hear her stunning rendition of one of Gaye’s biggest hits – the title track to his ‘What’s Goin’ On’ album.

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If ever in time of civil unrest and post-apocalyptic war, French Montana, Doja Cat, and Saweetie want you to know you can still find time to pop that p**** on a handstand!

The ‘Best Friend’ duo – who joined forces with Montana for the single ‘Handstand’ found aboard his recently released fourth studio album ‘They Got Amnesia’ – finally bring the fan favorite cut to life via a cinematic, Edgar Esteves and Jon Primo-directed music video.

While Saweetie brought the heat in her short, but fiery scene, Doja blew up the spot with a machine gun bra and equally lit bars.

Hop inside to see all the action.

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Few artists can boast having the amazing year singer-songwriters The Weeknd, Olivia Rodrigo, and H.E.R. have had.

As such, it’s most fitting the trio of chart-toppers would WIN BIG at the 3rd annual Apple Music Awards.

Per an official release, the awards “honor achievements in music across five distinct categories — Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Top Song of the Year, and Top Album of the Year — and winners are chosen through a process that reflects both Apple Music’s editorial perspective and what customers around the world are listening to the most.”

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Alicia Keys may be hot on the promo trail in support of her forthcoming double album, ‘KEYS,’ but there seems to be another subject rearing its ugly head in all of her recent interviews:  when rapper Lil Mama‘s infamously crashed the end of the diva’s 2009 MTV VMA performance with JAY-Z.

While taking to our friends at DrinkChamps and Complex, Keys was quizzed by both outlets about the incident – asking her true thoughts about the experience over 10 years since it happened.

Sending Lil Mama’s name to trending status on Twitter as a result, look inside to see exactly what Alicia said during her stroll down memory lane.

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Wizkid and Tems set the global airwaves ablaze with ‘Essence’ – the certified song of the summer – and its success looks poised to play on throughout the Fall.

Armed with the momentum of their nominations at the 2022 GRAMMYs and performances together at Starboy’s sold-out concerts at London’s O2, the dynamic duo delivered a live rendition of the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Watch them perform the ‘Made In Lagos’ anthem action after the jump…

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Be it for the good, bad, ugly, or downright shocking, 2021 was full of memorable moments!

Now, as the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on the occasions that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.

Next, we’ll revisit Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello, Kanye West & Kim Kardashian, Tiffany Haddish & Common, and the many other celebrity couples who took a one-way trip to SPLITSVILLE over the last 12 months.

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Singer-actor Marques Houston and wife Miya Dickey are expanding their family!

Details inside:

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The People’s Choice Awards 2021 aired live from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica.

As its banner title relays, the show is notable for being voted for entirely by the public, a fact which arguably helps gauge who is most “popular” at this point in time.

Spanning a wide variety of categories, the full list of music winners awaits below.

With the likes of Adele, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion and Lil Nas X, up for honors, did your “fave” nab an award?

Find out below…

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Adele continues to reign.

The ‘Easy On Me’ singer is now pacing for another week at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart.

More details below…

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Alicia Keys is getting candid.

The ‘No One’ singer has just revealed what happened to her J. Cole collaboration that was supposed to appear on her upcoming ‘KEYS’ album.

Full story below…

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Christina Aguilera has brought her greatest hits to life.

For, the music icon appeared at the People’s Choice Awards to perform her biggest songs.

As part of the medley, she performed ‘Dirty,’ ‘Beautiful,’ ‘Can’t Hold Us Down,’ ‘Fighter,’ ‘Somos Nada,’ and a rock version of her song ‘Genie In A Bottle.’

She was at the award show to accept the prestigious Music Icon award, which was presented by her friend and collaborator Becky G.

During her speech at the show, she said:

“My artistry has always been for the fighters in this world, for those who face adversity, for those wanting to evoke change, my music is for you.”

Watch the hit-filled performance just below…

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