Megan Thee Stallion fans rejoiced when the femcee tapped fellow Houston hitmaker Beyoncé to feature on her megahit, ‘Savage.’

Despite blasting to the top of iTunes and Apple Music tallies mere hours after its release, however, the J. White Did It-produced cut wasn’t exactly a shoo-in for #1 on next week’s Billboard Hot 100 as stiff competition came in the form of another diva duet – Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Say So.’

Mid-week predictions may have suggested Stallion and Queen Bey had the win in the bag given their domination of streaming outlets (as we reported here), but updated figures suggest ‘Say’ still has a chance to top the Hot 100 due to an oft-overlooked component of data calculated to determine chart placements:  radio.

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Beyonce is currently blazing the airwaves alongside Megan Thee Stallion with the ‘Savage’ remix.

However, it’s now come to light that a much murmured about collaboration with another femcee was indeed in the works.

For, it’s been confirmed that Queen Bey had been cooking up a bodacious bop with none other than Cardi B.

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With his hit, ‘Toosie Slide,’ Canadian rapper Drake became the second artist in history to debut a single atop the Hot 100 three times over his career – an accomplishment only ‘Queen of Billboard’ Mariah Carey could boast at the time.  Later, Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande were able to as well (click here to read more).

Granted, the feat of nabbing multiple openings at the tally’s summit is ultra rare, but many will be surprised to know – even in the current era of streaming – how infrequently any act has premiered a song at the hitlist’s peak position at any point in his or her career. In fact, among the 1,120 #1 hits in Hot 100 history (which dates to Aug. 4, 1958), only 51 of them debuted at the top.

To celebrate Drizzy’s addition to the growing index, That Grape Juice thought it a great time time to salute the hitmakers who broke the ground before and after him.

Look inside to see the elite list:

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In addition to gracing headlines and magazine covers aplenty for being one of Rap music’s most promising breakout stars, ‘My Type’ maestra Saweetie has already seen her name typed alongside Platinum certifications by the RIAA and as a tenant of some of the Billboard Hot 100’s upper rungs.

Having made history for being one of ten female rappers to score a top 30 hit over the last decade, her entry into the exclusive club (which also includes Missy Elliott, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, City Girls, Lizzo, Iggy Azalea, Young M.A., M.I.A., and Megan Thee Stallion) is just the tip of the iceberg, the rapstress (born Diamonté Qiava Valentin Harper) told That Grape Juice in an exclusive interview.

Thanks to the enduring successes of her first two EPs – ‘High Maintenance’ (2018) and ‘Icy’ (2019) – expectations for her official debut LP (due later this year) are at their highest.  However, if her ventures into fashion and acting are any indication, the album will be just one of many ventures Saweetie showcases this year that will meet and exceed the hype.

Ahead of her upcoming London show at Heaven on May 26th, she dished on her short, but storied career, her foray into fashion, next musical moves and so much more:

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The iHeartRadio Music Awards may be one of the music industry’s youngest award shows, but that doesn’t mean it packs any less punch than some of Hollywood’s standard showings – especially on the nominations front.

Set to honor some of 2019’s biggest movers and shakers, the 2020 rendition of the annual ceremony – hosted at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles, CA – will take place on Sunday, March 29.  Ahead of the live event, its official nominations list has been revealed and shows Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Lizzo, and Billie Eilish leading the pack.

Look inside to see who they’ll be competing with for the night’s coveted trophies:

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With over 100,000 votes cast, the time has finally arrived for the winners of the That Grape Juice End of Year Awards 2019 to be announced!

While some acts maintained a major lead, upon the penultimate cut-off point, the final list brought with it many last minute surprises.

Check out the full list of winners below. Prepare yourselves for what awaits…and sound off!

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From The Vault is back this week with a Rap-Sung classic for the ages.

‘What’chu Like’ by Da Brat and Tyrese is today’s pick.

The single was released in the year 2000 as the second offering from Brat’s third LP ‘Unrestricted.’ Helmed by certified duo Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox, the jam served as her last Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 peaking at #26 and reached the Top 10 of the Hot Hip-Hop/R&B songs tally.

The legendary Dave Meyers directed the song’s visual. Filled with beach-ready models, the clip featured the two artists living their best lives under the sun and later on partying together at a giant beach bash.

‘What’chu Like’ is renown for its showcasing of a more sensuous side of the rapper, embracing the demure, at least for a little while.

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For most of the 2010’s we had been longing for the days the female rap scene would offer us the diversity it originally had in its early years.

With Nicki Minaj undeniably elevating the game and making it more visible, and Cardi B’s rousing arrival, the mood is set for the femcee field as a collective to show the world how it’s done… again.

During the last year, the likes of Megan Thee Stallion, the City Girls and Saweetie showed up and showed out, we’re ready to see where these ladies and all the other talented queens take it next.

Your thoughts?

Cop a gander of Cardi B!

As we reported, the reigning rap royal heats up Halloween as Poison Ivy.

Striking as ever, the femcee committed to the character in earnest and nailed it!

The snap comes following the climax of Cardi’s Netflix talent search ‘Rhythm & Flow’ and also as fans anticipate the star’s next musical move.

Having hinted at no new music being due until 2020, there may be a short while to go before the new-new drops. But pending then, peep more from Poison Ivy below…

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Lizzo is dominating the epic platform that is Shazam.

Great news below…

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1) Megan Thee Stallion – Hot Girl Summer (ft. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign)

2) Beyonce – Brown Skin Girl (ft. WizKid, Blue Ivy, & Saint JHN)

3) Kirk Franklin – Love Theory

4) Ariana Grande – Boyfriend (w/ Social House)

5) Beyonce – Already (w/ Shatta Wale)

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Three years after the release of his history-making mixtape, ‘Coloring Book,’ emcee Chance the Rapper (born Chancelor Bennett) was looking to color his name atop the Billboard 200 with his debut studio album, ‘The Big Day’ (released July 26).

A star studded affair that boasts guest appearances from the likes of Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, John Legend, Gucci Mane, Shawn Mendes, and more, the 22-song set – his first project to be released simultaneously on streaming services and for sale via digital retailers – has been showered with praise from major critics and fans alike.

Originally forecasted by industry analysts to top the Billboard 200 with sales of 90,000-100,000 SPS by the end of its inaugural sales tracking week (as we reported here), the LP’s commercial performance saw it jet past those predictions to score Chance’s highest first week sales to date.  Unfortunately, they were not enough to defeat the week’s tough competition.

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Chance The Rapper made headlines on Friday when he unleashed his long-awaited album debut ‘The Big Day’.

The follow-up to 2016’s breakthrough set ‘Coloring Book’ is a star studded affair – boasting guest spots from the likes of Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, Shawn Mendes, and Da Baby.

With the 22-song, indie set being showered with praise? What are its numbers shaping up like?

The answer awaits below…

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