‘On & On’ takes on new meaning as neo-soulstress Erykah Badu‘s involved in yet another Twitter tussle thanks to her recent feather-ruffling comments on actor/singer Jussie Smollett.

As we reported here, Smollett was hospitalized after a heinous homophobic attack in Chicago recently.  When fellow celebs and fans alike took to Twitter to voice their support for Smollett and outrage against the perpetrators, Badu used her social media platform to say:

Needless to say, just a week after being slammed for her support of R. Kelly (click here to read more), her comments on Smollett incited Twitter attack…

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‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett has received an enduring wave of support from celebrities and fans alike after That Grape Juice exclusively broke the story of his vicious attack by homophobic and racist assailants.

As the FBI investigates what they have deemed a “possible hate crime,” many of Smollett’s supporters – including ‘Empire’ director Lee Daniels and the show’s network home, FOX – have vowed to offer assistance with the 35-year-old’s return to health and raise awareness about violence against the LGBT community.

Daniels recently took to Instagram to give his followers the first glimpse at Smollett since his hospitalization.  Following up with a fiery rant, see the video, photo, and more inside:

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It’s official! Christina Aguilera is heading to Las Vegas!

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In a developing story, That Grape Juice has learned that ‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett has been hospitalized in Chicago following a homophobic and racially charged attack.

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation has reason to believe the R. Kelly, the alleged child rapist, is engaging in modern slavery/ sex-trafficking.

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Kehlani has urged critics of the gifted Pop princess Tinashe to think twice about the way they address her supposed career woes.

Read the ‘Distraction’ singer’s call for kindness below…

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Normani and Sam Smith have unleashed the video for new single ‘Dancing With A Stranger.’

Directed by Vaughan Arnell, the slick clip features the duo as they contemplate and navigate the aftermath of a breakup.

Already a UK hit (#3) and fast rising in the US, the release is the first from both acts this year following recent successes with ‘Promises‘ (Smith) and ‘Love Lies’ ( Normani).

Watch after the jump…

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Leading black tech innovators, influencers, entrepreneurs, and investors will converge in Atlanta, GA on January 31, 2019, for CultureShock, a one-of-a-kind Celebration of the Atlanta Black Tech ecosystem, hosted at Ambient + Studio.

The event is being presented by Collab, LLC, an Atlanta collective led by Jewel Burks Solomon, Justin Dawkins and Barry Givens, dedicated to creating a robust Black tech ecosystem built on collaboration. CultureShock will capitalize on the excitement surrounding the 2019 Big Game to bring together the black tech community from across the country and celebrate the successes of Atlanta’s ecosystem.

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Nearly a year after the announcement, the bitter, highly publicized divorce of actors Duane and Tisha Campbell Martin has garnered intense media attention again after Tisha unearthed shocking claims that she suffered domestic abuse at the hands of her estranged husband.

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Ozuna is addressing his scandal head-on.

As widely reported, the Latin superstar became entangled in quite the drama when an “intimate video” of him surfaced on an adult tape featuring other male performers. Video his legal team assert was made while he was a minor.

The narrative took a unique turn when, in confirming it was indeed him on the tape, the 26-year-old revealed that he had been extorted to tune of $50,000 to keep it under wraps.

And, as if that wasn’t enough, Kevin Fret – the gay rapper allegedly at the center of the extortion claim – was murdered in Puerto Rico early this month. Prompting many a murmur.

Looking to put the entire matter behind him, Ozuna (born Juan Rosado) spoke up and out on the situation while in concert at Calibash Las Vegas 2019.

His words below…

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Azealia Banks continues to draw crowds and sell out shows wherever she goes and last night saw her do the same in London.

There, the rapper left eggs running on the faces of her critics by rocking the city with an electric show designed to celebrate her discography and thank her fans for their support.

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“I want it, I got it.”

Ariana Grande has done it once again! For, the songbird has soared to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with latest single ‘7 Rings.’

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