Here’s a reason to party!

Just a day ahead of her 21st birthday (January 9), rising rapstress Flo Milli learned her breakthrough hit, ‘In the Party,’ danced its way to Gold status at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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Despite having a documented history of dissing Rap Queen Nicki Minaj, DJ Akademiks made headlines recently for finally “bowing down to kiss the ring” – but not without doing so at the expense of other female rappers.

No stranger for earning negative reviews for his controversial opinions, the popular Urban culture commentator expressed disappointment for the “low bar” set for femcees over the last year.  An interesting position given that female Rap hit unprecedented highs in 2020.

“The popular female rappers in 2020, the bar was this low,” said Akademiks. “Truth be told, for all the male rappers, if it was on some Juwanna Man sh*t and could f*ckin’ trick the game and just have a big f*ckin’ fat ass and people think they’re a female and just wear like, a ton of lace fronts and f*ckin’ wigs and throw on a sh*t ton of lipgloss, yeah, the skill level is here.”

Later in his rant, he homed in on Minaj’s ‘Hot Girl Summer’ co-star Megan Thee Stallion by claiming the Hot Girl Coach had ‘lazy bars’ and was succesful because she was ‘a victim.’

That’s not all he said.  Look inside to see just what got Stallion’s fans, affectionately called Hotties, blazing keyboards in defense of the Houston-born rapstress.

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Last year, Bow Wow teased he was teaming with longtime friend/collaborator Omarion to create a sequel to their 2007 duet album, ‘Face Off,’ in response to the postponement of their 2020 ‘Millennium Tour’ due to the global health crisis.

While fans anxiously awaiting news on that joint venture will be bummed to know it will likely not come to fruition, they’re being satiated with reports Bow Weezy is readying a project by his lonesome.

Taking to Hot 97’s ‘Ebro in the Morning’ recently, the 33-year-old dished on the forthcoming effort (which he claims will be his final before retirement).

“I’ma do one more album. It’s gonna be the last one and it’s gonna be called ‘Before 30,’ and I’ma have Snoop [Dogg] narrate the whole thing,” Bow Wow said.

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In breaking news, Twitter has announced that it has banned Donald Trump‘s account permanently.

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The coronavirus pandemic has shaken up the music industry. Case in point: it delayed Lil Nas X‘s plans to collaborate with Miley Cyrus.

In a new interview on Sirius XM‘s ‘Andy Cohen Live,’ the 21-year-old rapper revealed that he intended to collaborate with Cyrus, but hopes they will get to now.

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, as our retrospective segments, ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay,’  allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our latest feature –  Chart Rewind – serves as a variation of our Retro Rewind assay to salute an entire era of music history.

This week, we’re so excited for ‘So Emotional’ – the sixth in Whitney Houston‘s historic string of seven consecutive Hot 100 chart-toppers.

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Saweetie has found herself in some controversy.

For, the 27-year-old is being accused of stealing the concept for the song ‘Best Friend’ by R&B duo Ceraadi.

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‘Tis the season for Taylor Swift fans.

For, the singer has just released the deluxe edition of her latest album, ‘Evermore,’ to streaming services.

The new version of the album features two new songs: ‘Right Where You Left Me’ and ‘It’s Time To Go.’ Each song also received its own lyric video on YouTube. Previously, the tracks were only available on the CD and vinyl versions of ‘Evermore.’

Released in late 2020, ‘Evermore’ serves as the sister record to Swift’s massively successful ‘Folklore’ album.

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Wanya Morris of Boyz II Men has endured years of criticism related to speculation he dated R&B diva Brandy between 1994-1996 – when he was in his early 20s and songstress was under 17.

The pair most famously duetted on the remix to Brandy’s 1995 hit, ‘Brokenhearted’ – a feat that (at the time) appeared to cement the status of their romantic relationship.

Fast forward to the here and now, Morris is looking to put a stop to the accusations he’s fielded for over 25 years.

Taking to his Instagram platform, #WanWednesdays, the 47-year-old not only denied he dated the diva when she was underage but also detailed when and how they met, her parents’ approval of their union, and the ultimate dissolution of their romance.

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All roads lead to February 7 for The Weeknd, who will be headlining the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show 2021. 

The coveted spot is often billed as an immortalizing platform for Pop’s biggest names, with Abel following the likes of Michael Jackson, Madonna, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Prince on the list of mega-stars who’ve blazed the iconic stage.

Given the current global climate, few are able to predict what the ‘Blinding Lights’ singer has in store for viewers of the spectacle – which takes place from the Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.

Indeed, it’s not yet known if his performance will be live (fully, partially, or at all), whether any guests will join him, or if it’ll even take in the same format as traditional Halftime showings.

Pending an answer, he’s teasing the show by way of a brand new Pepsi commercial. Check it out below…

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Netflix has unwrapped the trailer for the hotly anticipated ‘Malcolm & Marie.’

Anchored by Zendaya and John David Washington, the movie tells the tale of filmmaker Malcolm (Washington) and his girlfriend Marie (Zendaya).

When they return to their residence after a  premiere, the production’s critical reception isn’t the only topic that fills the air. For, their night veers in a different direction altogether – with truths and revelations about their relationship laid bare.

Will their union survive the roller-coaster? The answer arrives February 5 when the Oscar favorite film hits the streamer.

Pending then, check out the first look trailer of the flick (which is directed by Sam Levinson) below…

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Little Mix have done it!

For, the group’s latest single ‘Sweet Melody’ has shot to #1 on the Official UK Singles Chart.

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