If the Billboard Hot 100 thought 2019 was a buzzing year for female rappers, 2020 is taking things to an even higher level.

As we reported here, ‘WAP’ – an all-female Rap collaboration (Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion) – sits atop the tally for the first time in history.  As if that’s not enough, hits from the likes of Saweetie (‘Tap In’), Stallion (‘Savage’ and ‘Girls in the Hood’), Doja Cat (‘Say So’ and ‘Like That’), Nicki Minaj (‘Say So’ and ‘Move Ya Hips’), and others are spotted in various positions along the hit list.

Among the new class making noise is RCA Records rapstress Mulatto.

First garnering national attention as the winner of Lifetime’s reality music competition ‘The Rap Game,’ her rise to prominence began with her breakthrough single, ‘B*tch from Da Souf’ (which was later remixed with Saweetie and Trina).

Just days after being named one of only 2 female rappers included in XXL’s coveted ‘Freshman Class’ list for 2020, the femcee (born Alyssa Stephens) learned ‘Souf’ was certified Gold by the RIAA this week and had cracked the Hot 100 for the first time.

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It’s that time of year again!

The air is still buzzing as Thursday (July 30) brought with it the highly anticipated 2020 MTV VMA nominations.

But, what also came with the announcement were jaw-dropping surprises, snubs, and all out “shut-outs.”

While fans of Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, and The Weeknd are singing the network’s praises for the recognition bestowed upon their 2019 and 2020 hits, supporters of Nicki Minaj, Camila Cabello, Beyoncé, and more aren’t joining that chorus.

Look inside to see our picks for this year’s biggest and most unjust snubs:

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Azealia Banks used Instagram’s stories feature to share her thoughts on her old friend/present foe Lana Del Rey after seeing a recent image of her out and about in public.

Unfortunately, Banks’ remarks were anything but friendly and saw her reveal that she believes that a supposed change in the singer’s appearance may have been brought out by karma- and as far as she sees it- overeating.

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Spotify‘s subscriber count has reached a new high.

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Rising stars like Doja Cat and Megan The Stallion may be able to attest to the power of TikTok as a promotional tool to help hoist songs to higher regions on the Hot 100, but so can their more seasoned counterparts like Kesha and Jason Derulo.

The latter has become a poster child of sorts for the benefits of strategic marketing using the platform as his time and monetary investments into the controversial social media venture have proven themselves fruitful multi-fold.

Having already boasted making millions from his own trendy TikTok videos, now – thanks to increasing interest of a dance challenge for his latest song ‘Savage Love’ – the 30-year-old has found himself re-entering the Hot 100 for the first time in a long time.

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The BET Awards 2020 provided many a notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the “virtual stage.”

Now, after blazing performances from the likes of DaBaby, Jennifer Hudson, Megan Thee Stallion, and more (click here to watch), see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

The full winner’s list awaits inside:

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What a year it’s been for SAINt JHN.

The rising star received ample praise for crafting ‘Brown Skin Girl’ with Beyonce and is now seeing his career blossom the more thanks to global smash ‘Roses.’

Having hit the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 with the track, JHN’s effort went on to reign at #1 on the Official UK Singles Chart for multiple weeks.

Accolades are following too, for the 33-year-old has been nominated at the 2020 BET Awards – which air virtually tonight.

Ahead of the ceremony, That Grape Juice caught up with the HITCO act, who opened up to Shar Jossell about his career climb, working with Queen Bey, the blockbuster success of ‘Roses,’ and much more.

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The 2020 BET Awards airs TONIGHT at 8/7c on both BET and CBS.

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Jacquees is riding high after being nominated for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist at the 2020 BET Awards. 

Ahead of the show’s airing tonight, the self-proclaimed King of R&B chatted it up with That Grape Juice‘s Shar Jossell about coping with lockdown by creating new music.

Ever animated, the singer revealed that his upcoming album is “for the ladies” and will be a “panty dropper.”

Renowned for his remixes, the 26-year-old also teased a remix-tape.

Hit “play” to watch our exclusive chat with Jacquees.

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The 2020 BET Awards airs tonight at 8/7c on both BET and CBS.

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Beyonce has long used her platform to champion causes for social change and will be honored for her efforts at this Sunday’s 20th annual BET Awards.

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For this generation of Urban music lovers, PARTYNEXTDOOR and Lil Uzi Vert are undoubtedly go-to fixtures.  What’s more, 2020 has easily been a standout year for both.

While the former earned his highest Hot 100 placement yet with the tune ‘Believe It (featuring Rihanna)‘ as well as his best first-week sales to date with its parent album, ‘PARTYMOBILE,’  the latter’s ‘Eternal Atake’ skyrocketed to the Billboard 200’s summit with not only his personal best but some of the 2020’s biggest first week figures (click here to read more).

To their respective horrors, however, those personal career triumphs were not enough to get them inducted into this year’s class of BET Awards nominees as revealed Monday (June 15).

It’s pretty safe to say they didn’t take the news lightly.

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Not even two weeks after DaBaby nabbed his first top 5 hit thanks to the Roddy Ricch-assisted, ‘Rockstar’ (as we reported here), the Cleveland-bred emcee has run the hit all the way to the Hot 100’s summit.

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With the final numbers being counted and verified as we speak, fans of Doja Cat‘s ‘Say So’ are hoping to see the song reach the summit of the Billboard Hot 100. A sentiment shared by supporters of Nicki Minaj, whose remix of the track has turbo-charged the song’s chances of reaching pole position – which would be the rapper’s first time atop of the tally.

However, Beyonce‘s BeyHive are buzzing angrily over what they feel to be foul play.

See, for much of the week Megan Thee Stallion‘s surprise ‘Savage’ remix featuring Queen Bey looked to be a shoo-in for the #1. But “interesting” tactics from Team ‘Say So’ have made it a battle to the finish.

Ahead of the final chart being unveiled on Monday (May 11th), see what has The Hive so jarred after the jump…
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