After years of teasing, 21 Savage and Metro Boomin have finally reunited to unveil ‘Savage Mode 2’ – the long-awaited sequel to their 2016 hit album, ‘Savage Mode.’

Taking to social media earlier this week to confirm the new LP’s due date (with a little help from Academy Award-winning legend Morgan Freeman), the duo have unleashed the 15-track project which boasts guest appearances from the likes of Drake, Young Thug, and more.

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‘Let It Burn’ beauty Jazmine Sullivan isn’t letting negative commentary on her recently unveiled weight loss go without checking.

As we reported here, the 12x GRAMMY-nominee dropped jaws when she shared a snap from the set of her forthcoming music video for the tune ‘Lost One.’  While some fans celebrated her slim down (alongside the fact shew as actively working to support the new song – her first in years), others immediately criticized her appearance and suggested she was on the road toward being unhealthy.

Disappointed in the chatter, Sullivan recently took to social media to clap back at detractors and explain the catalyst behind her weight loss journey.

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McDonald’s USA continues its commitment to uplifting the Black community through its Black & Positively Golden movement – an initiative supported by the annual Inspiration Celebration® Gospel Tour.

Celebrating its 14th anniversary this year, the outing may be taking the virtual approach due to the current global health crisis but – per usual – is still assembling some of Gospel music’s best and brightest to inspire music lovers and raise funds for local Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC) Chapters.

Among the highly anticipated performers is GRAMMY & Stellar Award-winning Kierra Sheard, a veteran act on the platform who is set to return to render electrifying live performances of her greatest hits.

That Grape Juice had the pleasure of chatting with Sheard recently to discuss the experience at length including surprises and so much more.  Join us inside to read the exclusive interview in full.

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October 2 saw Trey Songz spring a surprise on his loyal fans by announcing his new album, ‘Back Home,’ would park on digital shelves October 9 (as we reported here).

The LP – his first since ‘Tremaine’ topped R&B charts in 2017 – will be released courtesy of Atlantic Records and contain a whopping 22 tracks featuring production from the likes of Hitmaka, Eric Hudson, Johnta Austin, and many more.

To ramp up even more excitement, Trey’s unveiled a listen to new song ‘Two Ways.’

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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 bow to the Queen of Neo-Soul Erykah Badu and her highest charting single to date, 2000’s ‘Bag Lady.’

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ASAP Ferg is back and he insists that he is still part of the ASAP Mob.

The Harlem rapper returned Thursday with his track ‘Big ASAP,’ which features Monica.

While the song does not take shots at ASAP Illz and ASAP Bari, who recently claimed Ferg was no longer part of the collective, it does make it known that he is still part of the group.

In the song he raps:

“They gave me promo I couldn’t pay for / That A is still in my name, that A is still tatted on me.”

Take a listen to new ASAP Ferg below…

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Welcome to 4th quarter!

We thought August 28 was the most jam-packed music release date of the year (due to many acts rushing to meet the GRAMMY eligibility deadline), but boy were we wrong!  October 2 brought it with a plethora of Pop, Hip Hop, and R&B gems to kick off the last quarter of 2020.

While the likes of BLACKPINK delivered their highly anticipated new LP ‘The Album’ (click here to stream), Bryson Tiller unveiled ‘Anniversary’ (click here to stream) – his first studio effort since 2017.  The project’s title acts as an ode to self of sorts as it arrived exactly 5 years after the premiere of his debut, ‘TrapSoul.’

Speaking of odes to self, Mariah Carey – just days after the release of her long-awaited memoir ‘The Meaning of Mariah Carey’ – gave fans a peak inside her prized vault by unleashing a set of previously unreleased tunes in a compilation album titled ‘The Rarities’ (click here to stream).

Those projects will duke it out for the top spot on the Billboard 200, but the Hot 100 has the fiercest competition as it will not only contain gems from the previously mentioned LPs but also rival new songs from Dua Lipa, Shawn Mendes, Megan Thee Stallion, Jason Derulo, and many more for top billing.

With this delicious buffet of new music laid out for consumption, That Grape Juice wants to know:

Who will get your coins (or streams) in the all-star battle?

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At writing, BLACKPINK sits at #1 on the Worldwide iTunes chart with their new LP ‘The Album’ – a feat accomplished by monster first-day sales in top markets around the world, including the U.K. and the U.S.

As fans are still loving previously released singles ‘Ice Cream (featuring Selena Gomez),’ ‘How You Like That,’ and the recently unveiled ‘Lovesick Girls,’ they’re becoming acquainted with new content on the studio effort – including the Cardi B-assisted ‘Bet You Wanna.’

“You wanna touch, wanna touch? Of course you wanna / You wanna run with my love, I know you wanna / From the club to the tub, you said you wanna / Give me an all night hug, I bet you wanna,” group members Jennie and Rosé croon near the song’s chorus.

Teased over the past few days on social media by the ‘WAP’ performer, listeners finally got a chance to hear the cut in full when its parent project dropped at midnight October 2.

Are you among the few who haven’t heard it yet?  Listen inside:

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A judge has secured a major victory for Dr. Dre in his case with estranged wife Nicole Young. 

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Rihanna delivers some sexiness in a time of social distance.

The music superstar invited some of her famous friends for ‘Savage X Fenty Vol. 2’ show, which premiered on Amazon Prime Video on October 2.

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Buckle up for another rollercoaster season of ‘Braxton Family Values.’

After an elongated hiatus, Toni, Trina, Traci, Towanda, and Tamar will share their latest happenings on WE tv this November.

Interestingly, the news comes on the heels of Tamar’s departure from the network and shortly after the launch of her swan-song solo series ‘Get Ya Life!’ premiered.

On the forthcoming instalment of BFV, viewers will see the collective reunite as Trina ties the knot. Traci will also confront a troubling hurdle, while there’s a major family surprise

Ahead of its November 5 premiere, check out the new supertrailer below…

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Nene Leakes may have departed the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta,’ but she’s certainly not bowing out quietly.

Despite making a graceful departure announcement, the reality star has spent the days and weeks following slamming Bravo, Andy Cohen, and even former friend Wendy Williams. 

Now, in an interview on the Tamron Hall Show, Leakes continues to unpack her grievance.

Tearful, she claims unfair treatment and intimates that she just wants equal parity with ladies from other ‘Housewives’ franchises. Yet, when asked squarely if she wants to return to RHOA, her response is baffling – in light of what she says she’s lobbying for.

See what we mean below…

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