In a landmark move, Timbaland and Swizz Beatz have sold their #VERZUZ platform to the Triller Network, the parent company of the Triller social media app.

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After ruling over the Billboard 200 with their respective 2020 offerings, ‘High Off Life’ and ‘Eternal Atake 2,’ rappers Future and Lil Uzi Vert joined forces with hopes of a repeat of that success via their joint project, ‘Pluto x Baby Pluto.’

Launched with little warning on November 13, the long-teased effort – executive produced by DJ Esco – is a featureless affair that keeps the Hip Hop duo front-and-center across its 16 tracks.

Ready, set, and on the mark to race to the Billboard 200’s top position against the likes of legendary rockers AC/DC and fellow Hip Hop titan 2 Chainz (as all three acts released new projects on the same day), look inside to see just where the Plutos are expected to land after their inaugural sales tracking week ends.

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Ty Dolla $ign and Jhene Aiko have already thrilled fans with their 2020 duet, ‘Party For Me,’ as well as joint contributions to 2 Chainz‘ ‘It’s a Vibe’ (2017) and Big Sean‘s ‘Body Language’ (2020).

Now, the Los Angeles-reared duo have reunited for a new cut:  ‘By Yourself.’

Produced by Mustard, the female empowerment anthem – which heavily samples Changing Faces‘ 1997 hit “G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.” – is among the many gems expected to line the tracklist of $ign’s October 23-due third studio album, ‘Featuring Ty Dolla $ign’ (click here to read more about that).

Speaking on the new Aiko duet, the singer-rapper said:

“‘By Yourself’ is an ode to all the amazing women, especially all the single women and the single mothers, who do this thing called life on their own.  Especially now more than ever. Ladies if you’re handling your responsibilities by yourself, just know we see you and appreciate you.”

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Hot on the promo trail in support of the recently released deluxe edition of his latest chart-topping album, ‘Funeral,’ rapper Lil Wayne has lifted an animated video for new song, ‘I Don’t Sleep.’

Featuring Migos star Takeoff (who serves as one of many big names on the expanded project which already included Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Lil Baby, The-Dream, XXXTentacion, Adam Levine, O.T. Genasis, and more), the Rockamore-produced cut is the latest from ‘Funeral’ to get the visual treatment.

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As previously reported, celebrities are using their platforms to speak out about social injustice – echoing the outrage of many across the United States after the filmed death of an unarmed Minnesota Black man – George Floyd – at the hands of local police.

Though terminated from their positions at the police precinct (as we reported here), many notable figures – including the likes of Madonna, Janet Jackson, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Mary J. Blige, Naomi Campbell, and more – are calling for men responsible to be arrested and charged for the incident.

Now, more celebrities are following suit:

Look inside to see reactions from Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Jamie Foxx, Viola Davis, Shawn Mendes, Doja Cat, Camila Cabello, and more:

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Lil Wayne‘s new album is out and ready to stream right here on That Grape Juice!

Named ‘The Funeral’, the body of work soars into action with help from Big Sean, XXXTentacion, Lil Baby, Jay Rock, Adam Levine, 2 Chainz, Takeoff, The-Dream, Lil Twist, and O.T. Genasis.

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On April 2nd 2012, Nicki Minaj released her sophomore album ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded.’

Armed with 21 tracks, the release was launched to celebrate the monumental success of her R&B-tinged Hip-Hop debut ‘Pink Friday’ and caressed most corners of the rapper’s creative universe.

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As of time reported, Ariana Grande‘s latest song, ‘7 Rings,’ may be sitting atop the iTunes sales charts (and has been so since its January 18th release), but the soon-to-be hit has also been sitting atop the hitlist of a number of detractors who claim the tune is drenched in uncredited and – at times –  inappropriate cultural references.

Following rappers 2 Chainz, Princess Nokia, and Soulja Boy all calling the 25-year-old out for her ‘borrowed’ rap styling on the Victoria Monet-penned number (click here to read more on that), critics began weighing in on the song’s Trap-inspired composition while its lyrics boast of material excess and wearing weave.  When Grande got wind of the hoop-la, she took to social media (on a now-deleted post) to jokingly say:

“‘You like my hair? Gee, thanks, just bought it’… White women talking about their weaves is how we’re gonna solve racism.”

The comment incited further furor and led the Grammy-nominee to lend a public apology.  See it inside:

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Soulja Boy leads a rising call for the Italian Pop princess Ariana Grande to credit him for work he says she stole!

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Nicki Minaj‘s brief flirtation with EuroDance with 2012’s ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ continues to propel her discography to new heights on a numbers tip.

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Less than a month after dropping the 2 Chainz & Yo Gotti-assisted, ‘How Dat Sound’ (click here to listen),  Trey Songz enlists help from fellow Urban acts Ty Dolla $ign b Tory Lanez to help shoot his latest shot at a Hot 100 hit.

Titled ‘Shootin Shots,’ the bedroom ready bop doesn’t conceptually deviate far from the 33-year-old’s usual hot topics but sonically explores more early 2000’s R&B sounds.

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After a nearly 6 year wait, the genie is finally out of the bottle!

Christina Aguilera‘s long-awaited new album, ‘Liberation’ (the successor to 2012’s ill-fated ‘Lotus’) has been uncaged and is available inside for your listening pleasure.  Kicked off by tasty Ty Dolla $ign-assisted teaser ‘Accelerate,’ that buzz track was followed by the equally delicious, stripped down ‘Twice’ before fans were introduced to the LP’s official lead single ‘Fall In Line’ (featuring Demi Lovato).

Beyond the aforementioned features, ‘Liberation’ boasts a bevy of guests including the likes of GoldLink, Anderson.Paak, Kanye West, 2 Chainz, and many more. What are you waiting for?  Get your stream on:

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