Welcome to the latest TGJ Roundtable!

Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!

Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend for quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.

Now, we give you a front row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View’ or ‘The Real’, TGJ editors – Sam, David, Rashad, and Joe – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks each anchor their thoughts on the…

2019 MTV VMAs 

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Kim Kardashian and Azealia Banks have formed a creative partnership set to excite their respective fanbases.

Artistic news below…

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Not even Swiffer could clean up the amount of dust rapper/singer Lil Nas X (born Montero Hill) paid reality star Bobby Lytes at this year’s MTV VMAs (August 26) despite what appeared to be multiple attempts to get the ‘Old Town Road’ hitmaker’s attention throughout the telecast.

Riding headlines last month for “shooting his shot” at Hill by sexualizing lyrics from the 20-year-old’s megahit (click here to read more on that), maybe Lytes didn’t think homeboy got the message.  His solution?  Try again in person – or at least that’s what Twitter thinks.

Dragging the ‘Love & Hip Hop’ star for apparently hopping over to X’s row to show off his assless chaps, Bobby was also accused of excessively cheering for the star during his performance and subsequent award acceptance – all of which made for entertaining and sometimes awkward viewing.

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The credits are soon to be rolling on the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards.

Aired live from the Prudential Center in Newark, the action-packed extravaganza boasted many-a-memorable moment from blazing stage performances to technical hiccups, shocking on-stage antics, and more.

But, with all eyes on who took home which honor, did your favourite win any of the coveted Moonmen?  Look inside to recap:

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Keiynan Lonsdale steps further into his light as a musician with ‘Rainbow Dragon‘, a pointed Pop tune released alongside a must-see music video minutes ago.

The visual drops following the success he enjoyed in the screen releases ‘Love, Simon’, ‘The Flash’ and ‘Divergent’ and offers his fans access to another layer of his art as he works had on its parent project.

Ready to see ‘Rainbow’?

Hit that play button….

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The 2019 MTV Video Music Awards are currently underway at Prudential Center in New Jersey. As ever, That Grape Juice will be providing you with performances as they occur!

Check out showings from Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Normani, Camila Cabello & Shawn Mendes, Lil Nas X, and more below.

Keep refreshing, as we’ll be updating minute-by-minute…

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As we reported here, Megan Thee Stallion‘s ‘Hot Girl Summer’ – with its #11 debut on the Billboard Hot 100 – has already proven itself to be quite a firestarter on the charts.

Coming as the 24-year-old’s biggest hit on the tally to date, the Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign-assisted cut achieved the sensational premiere on the back of streaming and digital downloads alone – ahead of the release of its official music video.  While fans wait with bated breath for the latter’s release, Stallion took to the MTV VMAs (by her lonesome) to not only render her inaugural performance on the platform but also the first televised showing of the cut.

Keen to see how she fared?  Look inside:

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The stars shine for one of popular music’s biggest calendar nights – the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards!

Airing live tonight from the Prudential Center in Newark (being the first VMA ceremony to be held in New Jersey), some of the industry’s biggest names are arriving on the red carpet right now.

See and sound off on the fashion hits and misses, then tell us who you are most interested in seeing below:

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Hit Boy is the producer to thank for the new banger ‘Bezerk,’ performed by Big Sean.  Tapping A$AP Ferg to assist, the soon-to-be-party-starter slaps as the Detroit native raps:

“Drop down, you a freak, bend it over, touch your feet, Shake that booty / I know it’s little but unique.”

The song premieres just hours before the duo – who previously collaborated on the Rap hit ‘World Is Mine’ – is set to perform it at this year’s MTV VMAs.  Ahead of their stage-blazing showing, look inside for your first listen:

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Last year model and entrepreneur Eliza Reign alleged rapper Future (born Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn) ordered her assassination after she refused to terminate her pregnancy with what she believed was his 6th child.

The report – which rang out just weeks before Wilburn welcomed his actual 6th child with model Joie Chavis (click here to read more on that) – also preceded multiple interviews where the emcee went on record to say he wanted more kids (click here to read that).

Now, despite repeatedly stating she’s feared for her safety, Reign is ready to face off with the ‘Mask Off’ maestro in court to prove he is her child’s father and receive the child support she feels she’s due.

Details inside:

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Who says mixing business and pleasure doesn’t work? Because for Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes, it’s proved to be a potent pairing.

Because, the duo have just snatched the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 with ‘Señorita.’

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Drake may be in “recording mode,” but he’s been keeping the new music a’coming.

Case in point ‘Money In The Grave.’

The Rick Ross assisted track arrived in June (alongside ‘Omertà’) as part of ‘The Best Pack In The World.’ Notably, the cut is the first to be released outside of Drizzy’s Young Money/Cash Money deal. It was ushered into the marketplace by an imprint named Frozen Moments, with distribution via Republic Records.

Having already peaked at #7 on the Billboard Hot 100, can the song soar higher?

With its video now upon us, we wouldn’t be surprised if its streams spark a re-peak.

Check it out below…

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