‘Blame It on Baby’ hitmaker DaBaby says he’s been falsely blamed (yet again) for assaulting an unsuspecting victim.

Not even two months after catching a lawsuit for slapping a woman at a Florida concert (click here to read), the 28-year-old (born Jonathan Kirk) allegedly laid hands on a Las Vegas driver after a heated argument.

As the story began making its rounds, Kirk and his attorney took to social media to defend his good name.

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Not even three weeks after That Grape Juice published a nod to the elite list of songs that have debuted at #1 on the Hot 100 (click here to read), serial hitmaker Travis Scott and Kid Cudi add their duet, ‘The Scotts,’ to the table.

Given a major boost as it premiered during Fortnite’s “Astronomical” virtual concert, the tune – which marks Scott’s third reign and Cudi’s first overall – unseated chart champion The Weeknd thanks to an impressive mix of streams, digital downloads, and radio airplay.

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‘”The Scotts” likewise launches at No. 1…with 42.2 million U.S. streams in the week ending April 30, according to Nielsen Music/MRC Data.

It also bows at No. 1 on Digital Song Sales, with 67,000 downloads sold in the same span (helped by 15 physical configurations available during the tracking week in Scott’s official webstore, where consumers could purchase it on CD, cassette or vinyl along with a digital download; the download would be sent to consumers upon purchase, with physical versions due to arrive in six or more weeks)

“The Scotts” additionally drew 5.5 million in all-format radio airplay audience in the week…’

Curious to see who joins the duo in the top 25?  Look inside to see on this week’s ‘Chart Check: Hot 100.’

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Quincy Jones has seen most of his near win $10 million in Michael Jackson royalty fees moonwalk away from him after an appeals court dramatically reversed an earlier decision.

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Tyra Banks is the currently the  highest-trending topic on Twitter.

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Reports published by a number of media outlets suggest that Cynthia Bailey is stepping away from ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ as Phaedra Parks readies a return to the hit series.

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The UK’s Wireless Festival has become the latest casualty of the coronavirus chaos. 

For, the must-see summer spectacle has seen its 2020 edition officially cancelled due to the on-going COVID-19 pandemic. 

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As arguably the most notable supermodel of all-time, Naomi Campbell is no stranger to firsts. Hence, it was all-sorts of fitting that she posed for the first-ever Essence Magazine cover shoot shot on an iPhone.

And it’s all in honor her 50th birthday and that of the publication.

Social distancing, in light of the global health crisis, called for a creative approach to the landmark issue.

And, ever dependable, Campbell delivered.

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Stacey Dash is ready to free herself from her latest marriage.

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From ‘Awkward Black Girl’ to media mogul, Issa Rae‘s star is shining luminously. Aptly, then, she sparkles a-front of the latest issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine.

Arriving ahead of the Netflix premiere of new movie ‘The Lovebirds,’ the feature lands amidst the current season of ‘Insecure’ – which has been gripping viewers weekly and recently was renewed for another run.

Beyond posing it up for the Ruth Ossai shoot, Rae also spoke about the HBO hit, her rise through the ranks of Hollywood, and the sense of responsibility she feels to move Black narrative forward.

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Kelly Rowland is officially part of the Roc.

For, the GRAMMY-winning songbird has revealed that she has signed to Jay-Z‘s entertainment juggernaut Roc Nation. 

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‘Married To Medicine Los Angeles’ is back for its second season!

Much like the original show (which is anchored in Atlanta), the West Coast incarnation of the series will chronicle the narratives of successful female doctors and doctors’ wives as they navigate their professional and personal lives – and friendships with each other.

Season 2 has seen a cast shake-up.

Originals – Dr. Imani Walker, Shanique Drummond, Dr. Britten Cole and Jazmin Johnson – are all back. With the the latter being upped from “friend” to main cast.

Elsewhere, Dr. Kendra Segura and Lia Dias join anew, replacing Asha Kamali-Blankinship and Dr. Noelle Reid.

Missed the premiere? Watch the FULL EPISODE here on That Grape Juice …

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Chris Brown celebrates his 31st birthday by unwrapping ‘Slime & B’ – a new joint project with rapper Young Thug.

After whetting appetites with ‘High End’ from 2017’s ‘Heartbreak On A Full Moon,’ the pair announced the 13-track last month.

A fiery fusion of their eclectic sounds, the projects awaits your listening after the jump… (more…)