Since bursting onto the scene, Awkwafina has amassed a legion of fans and continues to nab roles on roles.

However, the comic has also received her fair share of criticism.

And much of that discourse of late has centered around what some are calling her habitual use of a “blaccent”  as the central engine of her comedy.

The term often refers to the employment of Afro-American dialect by people who aren’t Black.

Now, Awkwafina (born Nora Lum) is addressing the critique.

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‘Orange is the new Black’ star Dascha Polanco has confirmed the death of her boyfriend, producer Dominican music producer Xtassy Beats.

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Muni Long is riding the wave of success with Billboard hit ‘Hrs & Hrs,’ but the singer-songwriter isn’t resting on the laurels of that win.

Quite the contrary.

Instead, the rising star (who first hit the scene under her birth name Priscilla Renea) has begun to tease a new track ‘Dat Pain.’

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Mark those calendars because FX series ‘Snowfall’ is set to return to screens for its fifth season on February 23. 

Comprised of 10 episodes, the Damson Idris-led drama will see some of its most prominent stars return for yet another round of the crime drama centered on a group of people in Los Angeles in the early 80s whose lives intersect due to the impact of the crack epidemic.

Eager to see what lies in store for the cast after the jaw-dropping season 4 finale of ‘Snowfall’?

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Jennifer Lopez and Maluma lit up the stage on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Together, the pair delivered a melodic rendition of ‘Marry Me’ – the title theme from their brand new movie (which hits theaters on February 11).

Trading verses on the anthemic track, the Latian music supernovas shone in earnest during the rousing performance.

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Readers of That Grape Juice know how passionate we are about music – whether that be past or present.

However, unlike our other segments – Retro Rewind, TGJ Replay, and From The Vault – The Pop Stop is the most in-depth look at Pop songs that may have flown under the radar over the last week that you should know, rather they be from music’s biggest stars or those on the rise.

This week, we want to highlight cuts from Machine Gun Kelly, Joel Corry, Mitski, and Caitlyn Smith.

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New music from Camila Cabello could be here soon.

For, the ‘Havana’ songstress is now teasing some new tunes in the works.

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Kanye West is not holding back.

The ‘Stronger’ rapper has now put a media outlet on blast and is demanding an apology from them.

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Kanye West may be dominating headlines more for personal matters than professional as of late (i.e. relationship with Julia Fox, publicized spats with ex-wife Kim Kardashian and her new boyfriend Pete Davidson, and more), but the rapper’s dedicated fans aren’t letting the hoopla distract them from spinning his jams of yesteryear in preparation for the forthcoming LP, ‘Donda 2.’

Look inside to see how their streaming and sales activity helped extend his reign in Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) history books recently.

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Over 20 years into her career, Christina Aguilera is still managing to shake up headlines with new music.

Her latest project, the January 21-released Spanish-language EP ‘La Fuerza’ (which translates to ‘the force’ or ‘the strength’), went to chart battle on the strength of preceding singles “Pa’ Mis Muchachas” (featuring Becky G, Nicki Nicole, and Nathy Peluso), “Somos Nada,” and “Santo” (featuring Ozuna).

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Doja Cat may have started with week in headlines thanks to the release of her out-of-this-world ‘Planet Her’ single ‘Get Into It (Yuh),’ but she ended it in headlines for someone else’s music.

Rappers $NOT and A$AP Rocky joined forces for the February 4 unveiling of their collaboration which bears the ‘Say So’ hitmaker’s name.  The latest single from his February 11-due new album, ‘Ethereal,’ controversy attached to the tune arrived once Cat’s fans – affectionately called #Kittens – took a listen to the lyrics.

“I f*cked that b*tch named Doja Cat, pull up in a Scat Pack (Haha) / Windows tinted all black (Go, go), bulletproof and all that (Go),” $NOT spits on the chorus of the tune.

Just hours after its release, chatter around the song landed on the desk of Doja. Hop inside to see how she responded.

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YG officially launched his sixth era with the release of the new single, ‘Scared Money.’

Tapping fellow hit rappers J. Cole and Moneybagg Yo to assist, the Gibbo-produced cut sees the trio trade verses about living the lavish life.

The tune’s arrival Friday (February 4) was accompanied by a cinematic, Drew Kirsch-directed music video in which the Hip Hop heavyweights orchestrate an elaborate bank heist.

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