Tank has been a fixture in front of and behind the R&B scenes for over 20 years.

When not flexing his penmanship for some of the genre’s most prized acts including Kelly Rowland, Fantasia, Chris Brown, Keith Sweat, Tyrese, Jennifer Hudson, Keyshia Cole, and many more, he’s penned and performed his own treasure chest of Platinum and Gold-certified gems including ‘When We,’ ‘Please Don’t Go,’ and more across 9 studio albums and other musical projects.

That Grape Juice recently sat down with the GRAMMY nominee to discuss his storied career, latest effort (the ‘While You Wait’ EP), venturing into stand-up comedy, the possibility of reuniting with R&B super group TGT (alongside Tyrese and Ginuwine), and so much more.

Hop inside to read our session:

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Trina made headlines the world over this week when Khia re-heated their beef with a hate-filled rant that went viral.

Over the years, there’s been no love lost between the femcees. But it appears the ‘My Neck, My Back’ rapper is keener than keep to keep the flames burning.

Trina, conversely, seems to have delivered a “case closed” on the matter.

For, during an Instagram Live with 99 Jamz tonight, the Queen of Miami shared receipt after receipt (after receipt) when unpacking why detractors such as Khia have no say over her name, legacy, or pedigree.

Watch her sound off after the jump…

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Brandy‘s back!

Seven long years have separated fans of the R&B veteran from her last album, ‘Two Eleven,’ but their patience has been rewarded with the launch of her latest single, ‘Baby Mama.’ 

The Hit-Boy-produced bop, which boasts fellow GRAMMY winner Chance the Rapper as its co-star, has already lit up R&B sales and streaming tallies merely hours after its premiere on May 1.  Fitting fanfare for the R&B siren who recently told That Grape Juice the jam is just one of many housed on her yet-titled seventh studio album, due later this year.

Dishing exclusively on the project and its producers, the long-teased ‘Moesha’ reboot, and her reported biopic, look inside to see what B-Rocka said on these topics and more:

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After first topping charts with their joint 2007 hit ‘Kiss Kiss,’ hitmakers T-Pain and Chris Brown join forces again to shoot for a redo courtesy of their new single, ‘Wake Up Dead.’

Produced by T-Pain and KC-Supreme, the haunting cut was first teased during T’s Verzuz battle with Lil Jon at the top of the month.

“I don’t wanna wake up dead, ooh-ooh / If I ain’t got you, then I’m already gone / Baby, don’t leave me alone / ‘Cause I don’t wanna wake up dead, ooh-ooh / I’ma take twenty-three shots of Patrón / Just gonna keep comin’ back home / I don’t wanna wake up,” they wail on the chorus.

Now, you can hear it in full inside:

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The rematch is on!

Teddy Riley has been gifted a chance at redemption after technical difficulties quelled his initial Verzuz battle with Babyface. 

Details below…

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In our quest to bring you a behind the scenes look at those who “make the magic happen,” the latest instalment of our ‘Meets The Makers’ feature spotlights production duo Sons of Sonix.

Originally hailing from London, England, S.O.S are comprised of LA-based music maestros Mikey Akin & Mo Samuels. 

While still on the rise, the potent pair already helmed hits for the likes of Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Janet Jackson, Trey Songz, and Skepta. 

That Grape Juice caught up with Mikey, who lifted the lid on duo’s journey, including the parts of the music industry you don’t see. He also dished on working with Bieber and what’s to come from Ms. Jackson.

Join us below….

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Usher has re-teamed with Ludacris and Lil Jon!

As the age old adage goes, strike while the iron is hot. And that’s exactly what the R&B veteran is doing – in the wake of the much publisized headlines he was thrust into following comments made about him by The Weeknd.

Details below…

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Usher and Chris Brown have new music a’cooking. And a select few were privy to a preview last night.

As reported, Lil Jon and T-Pain did battle in the latest Verzuz battle of the bops on Instagram.

Duelling with their biggest hits, the pair also seized the moment to share unheard material from the R&B titans.

Jon unleashed a preview of a track he cooked up that reunites him with ‘Yeah’ comrades Usher and Ludacris. The trio, who also topped the charts with ‘Lovers & Friends,’ are set to headline the rescheduled festival of the same name later this summer.

Elsewhere, T-Pain spun fresh collaborations with C.Breezy.

Check all out after the jump…

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