Upon its June 21st release, ‘7’ – the debut EP of rapper Lil Nas X which houses the megahit ‘Old Town Road’ – was projected to ride to the top of the Billboard 200 by the time of the chart’s refreshing (as we reported here).

Projected to shift 70,000-80,000 SPS (4,000-7,000 pure sales) by the end of its inaugural sales tracking week, the Columbia Records set – which also features appearances from the likes of award-winning artists Billy Ray Cyrus & Cardi B – was in a tight battle with JackWhite-fronted rockers The Raconteurs for this week’s top spot.

With the final figures counted it’s being reported The Raconteurs – thanks to a large ticket bundle and strong indie physical sales of their latest project – outpaced the 20-year-old for the top spot.  Look inside to see how many units they shifted to do so:

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This week saw the BET Awards 2019 scorch in a major way and That Grape Juice was on-hand for all the action.

Before the likes of Mary J. Blige, Cardi B, and Lizzo lit up the stage, we caught up with a number of stars as they filed into the prestigious Microsoft Theater. 

TGJ’s Shar Jossell chatted it up with Ella Mai (who went on to win the Coca-Cola Viewer’s Choice Award), Tami Roman, Trevor Jackson, gospel superstar Jonathan McReynolds, and more.

Check out out round-up above.

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Justin Bieber is the latest name to weigh-in on the boiling drama between his manager Scooter Braun and Taylor Swift.

As reported, the music mogul secured the rights to the singer’s master recordings after purchasing her former label Big Machine.

Swift swiftly took to the net to vent – asserting that she knew nothing of the deal until everyone else did and also stressed she’s long had issues with Braun, hence her angst at him specifically owning her life’s work.

With the masses now engaging in heated debate, here’s what Bieber – whose career was shepherded by Braun – had to say (after initially posting and removing a jab)…

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Lil Nas X has been omnipresent on the charts with global smash ‘Old Town Road,’ yet very little has been divulged about the rising star himself.

Aiming to change that, the 20-year-old took to social media to share an interesting message. A telling one too.

See what we mean below…

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Taylor Swift may be all about spreading positivity on new album ‘Lover,’ but she’s not in the best of moods today.

As reported, Scooter Braun – music mogul and manager to stars such as Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande – purchased the singer’s master’s as part of a broader business acquisition (see: Big Machine record label).

Swift is not impressed and she’s taken to venting publicly. She didn’t hold back either.

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Like millions, we’re still catching our breath after Mary J. Blige‘s electrifying Lifetime Achievement performance at the BET Awards 2019.

Before the Queen took to the stage, That Grape Juice caught up with a host of names – including Viewers Choice winner Ella Mai, Tami Roman, Trevor Jackson, and more to discuss her immeasurable impact.

In the fun-filled clip, the stars open up to TGJ’s Shar Jossell about what MJB and her music means to them. Some even burst into song.

Watch above and let us know your fave Mary moments below.

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As Nicki Minaj debuted nearly a decade before streaming became a piece of the chart puzzle, the rapper’s younger rivals now find themselves tasked with the impossible challenge of matching records she set with pure sales.

The loftiest of these is the records she holds for being the highest-selling female rapper of all time and one of the fastest selling musicians to debut in the 21st century.

For, despite the fact that the entertainer has never topped the Billboard Hot 100, her solo singles and albums have sold more copies than any other lady lyricist in chart history and find their numbers elevated to even higher ground when the material she features on are factored into her sales question.

Today, she extends her run with help from her new single ‘Megatron.’

BUY MEGATRON ON ITUNES @NICKIMINAJ

— Alex Shane (@Asexuale) June 30, 2019

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Ariana Grande‘s manager Scooter Braun has purchased Big Machine…the company which houses some of Taylor Swift‘s lucrative catalog.

Full story below…

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Arguably her most critically polarizing work since 2003’s ‘American Life,’ Queen of Pop Madonna‘s new album, ‘Madame X,’ was still able to mark a spot atop this week’s Billboard 200 (the 9th effort of her career to do so).

And, while none of the set’s official or buzz singles managed to break into the Billboard Hot 100, public interest in the LP has been buoyed by the tunes’ respective music videos – the latest being the controversial ‘God Control’ (click here to watch).

Fans curious to know about the inspiration behind ‘Control’ (a song that promotes gun law reform) and its co-tenants on ‘Madame X’ will be pleased to learn about the new documentary, ‘The World of Madame X.’  Set in Lisbon, Portugal – the city described as the Pop potentate’s muse for this project – Madonna walks viewers through the creation process of each song, showcases her collaborators, and tells the story of how each tune earned a spot on the final project.

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It may have been over 5 years since Iggy Azalea dropped her debut studio album, ‘The New Classic,’ but from where we stand its long-awaited follow-up, ‘In My Defense,’ is proving itself worth the wait.

In addition to blazing singles ‘Sally Walker’ and ‘Started,’ the Rap diva recently sent fans into a frenzy with another taste from the July 19th-due set – the X-rated ‘Just Wanna’ (click here to listen).  While we await news on if that bedroom banger will get the video treatment, Iggy Iggz has confirmed her next visual will not only drop on the day of her album release but will also feature fellow femcee Kash Doll.

Titled ‘F*ck It Up,’ the duet’s accompanying music video is said to be just as glossy as its predecessors from this era and will pay homage to a cult classic film.  Details inside:

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As fans anxiously await new music from The Weeknd (born Abel Tesfaye), the singer-songwriter has much to celebrate as his 2015 hit single, ‘The Hills,’ just recently crossed the Recording Industry of America Association’s threshold for Diamond certification.

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With his June 28-released sophomore effort, ‘Case Study 01’ (featuring appearances from Brandy, John Mayer, Pharrell Williams, and more), leading the pack of new releases on a critical front, Grammy winning singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar is looking to showcase the set’s gems on a stage near you via the recently announced ‘Case Study 01’ world tour.

Set for a July 20 kick off in Jakarta Indonesia, the 24-year old – alongside special guest Koffee – will venture to other cities across Asia before heading to American turf to play shows in Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, Boston, Seattle, and more.  Wrapping up in his home country of Canada, the North American leg of his tour will make its final stop (as of time reported) in Vancouver on November 28.

Curious to know if he’ll be bringing his brigade of hits your way? Look below to see.

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