For two decades, Nelly has dominated the music landscape with a dynamism that is unquestionably unique.

Over the course of his illustrious career, the St. Louis native has blended Hip-Hop, Pop, and even Country to monumental success and has amassed a catalog of classics as well as a winning streak that are undeniable.

Fittingly, then, Nelly has been unveiled as the recipient of the I Am Hip Hop Award at the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards. 

Ahead of the broadcast, That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid sat down with the trailblazer who opened up about his journey, impact, new music, and much more.

Watch the interview above and be sure to tune in to the 2021 BET Hip Hop Awards tomorrow (October 5) on BET at 9pm ET/PT.

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Ciara is growing her empire exponentially.

For, fresh from making a splash in the fashion sphere with LITA by Ciara, the superstar singer has announced her newest business venture: becoming the co-owner of Ten To One rum.

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The ‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ are back!

Gone are the days where the Madams of Maryland squabbled over etiquette. Because in the show’s sixth season, the drama escalates to new levels.

‘Potomac’ staples Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Candiace Dillard, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, and Wendy Osefo are all back in the mix.

Newcomer Mia Thornton joins the ladies as a main-cast member too and she shakes things up literally and figuratively.

With the twists and turns already underway, check out a preview of episode 14 of season 6 below…

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Another day, another record breaking achievement for Taylor Swift.

This time around, it comes from her album ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ and the monstrous sales from it.

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It’s been a major week of reveals for Mary J. Blige.

As reported, the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul was unveiled as part of the eclectic quintet set to headline the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show – alongside Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg.

Prior to that announcement, MJB sat down with D-Nice and revealed that she has new music on the way…imminently.

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At long last Toni Braxton‘s critically acclaimed album ‘Libra’ has finally been unleashed on streaming services sixteen years after its initial arrival.

Home to jams such as ‘Please,’ ‘Trippin,’ and the Rich Harrison-produced ‘Take This Ring,’ the 2005 LP has remarkably been absent from the digital landscape.

Long demanded, the project was released on Blackground Records. As such, it was caught up in the chaos surrounding the label – which notably was at the center of high-profile spats with the likes of JoJo, Timbaland, and Tank.

Now, with the once-defunct imprint relaunched (and bringing with it Aaliyah and all its artists’ releases), ‘Libra’ is the latest to arrive. And tidily in Libra season – which houses Toni’s birthday.

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Summer Walker has new music on the way.

For, the R&B maven has just confirmed that her new album will arrive next month.

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Kane Brown continues to blaze a trail in the Country music sphere and beyond.

And for his latest release ‘Blessed & Free,’ he’s teamed with GRAMMY and Oscar winner H.E.R.

Arriving in tandem with its Alex Alvga directed music video, the track sees the pair trade verses about being appreciative for being alive and thriving and wanting to be left alone to do exactly that. 

Check out the monochrome visual for the uplifting number below…

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Kacey Musgraves is bringing the heat.

The music superstar opened season 47 of ‘Saturday Night Live’ with performances of her songs ‘Justified’ and ‘Camera Roll.’

Both songs are lifted from Musgraves’ most recent album, ‘Star-Crossed,’ which opened to the best sales week of her career (as we reported here).

The 15-track project included contributions from Ian Fitchuk, Daniel Tashian, and Violeta Parra. It explored Musgraves’ mental state following her divorce from Ruston Kelly.

This was Musgraves’ second appearance as a musical guest on the show. She previously was the musical guest in 2018 before the release of her acclaimed ‘Golden Hour’ album.

Watch her kick off season 47 of ‘SNL’ below…

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Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett unwrapped their second and final collaborative album ‘Love For Sale’ for sale this week to ample critical acclaim.

The project, which follows the pair’s GRAMMY-winning 2014 effort ‘Cheek to Cheek,’ sees the stars shine with Jazz standards by Cole Porter. 

Already tipped for success at the 2022 GRAMMYs, the first-week sales forecasts are in for the LP.

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Tems is strutting ahead full steam after dominating the airwaves with Wizkid collaboration, ‘Essence.’

Last month brought with it the release of the Nigerian star’s EP ‘If Orange Was A Place’ and now she’s hitting the promotional trail.

Her latest stop was Jimmy Kimmel Live, where she took center stage to deliver a powerful performance of ‘Avoid Things.’

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Lil Nas X may have ridden his way to the top of the charts all by himself with ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name),’ but had he had his way he’d have done so with none other than Bad Bunny. 

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