The same week rising rapstress Mulatto earned her first Hot 100 placement with ‘B*tch from Da Souf’ was the same week she learned the title had been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Boasting a fiery original version, the Bankroll Got It-produced song was given the ultimate boost once established femcees Trina and Saweetie added their spicy additions on its remix – ultimately helping the cut become Big Latto’s breakout hit.

Now, just 7 months ‘Souf’ saw its sales head north in response to growing buzz from its parent album – ‘Queen of Da Souf’ (click here to stream) – it’s logged a career milestone for its creator.

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Diehard fans of Jazmine Sullivan are well versed with her collection of releases over the past ten years, with many of them lauding work found aboard her sophomore and junior albums – ‘Love Me Back’ and ‘Reality Show’ – as some of the best R&B offerings of the century.

But while the genre’s radio and airplay Billboard charts have featured some of her more critically acclaimed offerings over the same time period (i.e. ‘Let It Burn,’ ‘Forever Don’t Last,’ ’10 Seconds,’ etc.), Pop charts have largely ignored the GRAMMY nominee.

After a decade long absence, the refreshed Hot 100 reveals that neglect has come to an end thanks to tunes found aboard her latest body of work, the January 8-released ‘Heaux Tales’ (click here to stream).

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1) Jazmine Sullivan – On It (ft. Ari Lennox)

2) Saweetie & Doja Cat – Best Friend

3) Nao & Adekunle Gold – Antidote

4) Wizkid – Ginger (ft. Burna Boy)

5) Kylie Minogue & Dua Lipa – Real Groove

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Whether penciled in history books for reasons good, bad, ugly, and/or everything in between, 2020 brought with it some of entertainment’s most memorable moments.

Now, as the year draws to a close, That Grape Juice is reflecting on our favorite moments that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.

Next, we’ll look back at female Rap’s most pronounced year to date!

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City Girls are the next star’s to play ELLE’s Game of Song Association!

Ever up for a challenge, the rap-duo rapped along to their chart-topping hits ‘Act Up’ and ‘P*ssy Talk’, as well as songs by Saweetie and Mulatto.

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Relative newcomer Mulatto‘s first bid to become Queen of Billboard charts came courtesy of her August 21-released debut album, ‘Queen of Da Souf.’

Fans most familiar with the femcee’s rise to fame know she first garnered national attention as the winner of Lifetime’s reality music competition ‘The Rap Game’ before going Gold with her breakthrough single, ‘B*tch from Da Souf’ (which was later remixed with Saweetie and Trina).

Just days after being named one of only 2 female rappers included in XXL’s coveted ‘Freshman Class’ list for 2020, the femcee (born Alyssa Stephens) released ‘Queen’ to stellar reviews from critics and fans.

Now, with its inaugural tracking week behind her, it’s been revealed where the RCA set premiered on the Billboard 200.

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Mulatto is the female newcomer on everybody’s lips.

The RCA Records darling first made headlines for winning Lifetime’s reality music competition, ‘The Rap Game,’ before bumping from speakers with her breakthrough single, ‘B*tch from Da Souf’ (which was later remixed with Saweetie and Trina).

Earlier this month, she not only learned the song had become her first Hot 100 charting single but it was also certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Now, she’s ready for her growing legion of fans to hear the content that accompanies the tune on her debut album, ‘Queen of Da Souf’  – a 13-track affair featuring the likes of Gucci Mane, 21 Savage, and more.

After delivering a series of EPs and mixtapes, the self-proclaimed queen’s royal inauguration – her official introductory effort – awaits inside:

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If the Billboard Hot 100 thought 2019 was a buzzing year for female rappers, 2020 is taking things to an even higher level.

As we reported here, ‘WAP’ – an all-female Rap collaboration (Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion) – sits atop the tally for the first time in history.  As if that’s not enough, hits from the likes of Saweetie (‘Tap In’), Stallion (‘Savage’ and ‘Girls in the Hood’), Doja Cat (‘Say So’ and ‘Like That’), Nicki Minaj (‘Say So’ and ‘Move Ya Hips’), and others are spotted in various positions along the hit list.

Among the new class making noise is RCA Records rapstress Mulatto.

First garnering national attention as the winner of Lifetime’s reality music competition ‘The Rap Game,’ her rise to prominence began with her breakthrough single, ‘B*tch from Da Souf’ (which was later remixed with Saweetie and Trina).

Just days after being named one of only 2 female rappers included in XXL’s coveted ‘Freshman Class’ list for 2020, the femcee (born Alyssa Stephens) learned ‘Souf’ was certified Gold by the RIAA this week and had cracked the Hot 100 for the first time.

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The BET Awards 2020 provided many a notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the “virtual stage.”

Now, after blazing performances from the likes of DaBaby, Jennifer Hudson, Megan Thee Stallion, and more (click here to watch), see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

The full winner’s list awaits inside:

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Beyonce has long used her platform to champion causes for social change and will be honored for her efforts at this Sunday’s 20th annual BET Awards.

Full story below…

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The show must go on!

In a bid to celebrate and uplift, the BET Awards 2020 are set to broadcast virtually on Sunday June 28th.

As always, all eyes are on who’ll be up for nominations at Black entertainment’s biggest calendar night. A ceremony that’s even more notable this year, given that it’s the show’s 20th anniversary and the 40th anniversary of the network.

Well, wonder no more. For, the nominees list has been revealed.

Much like the charts, Drake leads the pack with a whopping six nominations.

Following closely are 2020 chart-toppers Megan Thee Stallion and Roddy Ricch – who’ve both nabbed five a piece.

Elsewhere, the likes of Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, and Cardi B are amongst the stars who also scooped notable noms at show – which will air simultaneously across BET, MTV, VH1 and for the first time CBS.

What are you waiting for? The full list of nominaions awaits below…

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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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