Just moments after shocking GRAMMY viewers for sweeping the Rap category with three wins (Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance, and Best Rap Album), Killer Mike received another shock when he was whisked away by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

At the time the LAPD had not released any information about what caused the arrest, but not long after the authorities took to Twitter to confirm Mike (born Michael Render) had been detained on misdemeanor battery charges.

Released approximately five hours later, look below to see how Render responded to the headline-grabbing incident.

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Usher famously warned “don’t leave your girl around me” and will likely have to reiterate the lyric for the masses thanks to his scintillating new campaign for SKIMS.

The R&B icon strips down for the underwear campaign for the booming brand – which was founded by Kim Kardashian.

Arriving ahead of the February 9 release of the superstar’s ‘Coming Home’ album and his Super Bowl Halftime Show performance two days later on February 11, the spotlight also comes with a unique musical component.

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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 to 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’ and your favorite panel shows, TGJ editors get real in a very candid way.

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

GRAMMYs 2024

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Megan Thee Stallion‘s ‘Hiss‘ has not only slithered into digital history books for its gargantuan response on music sales and streaming sites, but – as recently revealed by Billboard – it’s also marked a major personal milestone.

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King Charles III, the reigning monarch of the UK, has been diagnosed with cancer.

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Over 35 years after Tracy Chapman first drove ‘Fast Car’ to the top of charts around the world, a stunning performance at the 2024 GRAMMYs may see her revving the classic tune up for a repeat.

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The 66th annual Grammy Awards provided many notable moments courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage Sunday night (February 4).

In addition to show-stopping performances from Olivia Rodrigo, Fantasia, Burna Boy, SZA, Miley Cyrus, Brandy, Billie Eilish, and more at the ceremony’s main show, see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies.

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Thanks to her blockbuster 2022 album, ‘SOS,’ R&B singer-songwriter SZA entered the 2024 GRAMMYs as the night’s most-nominated act (9).

Rightfully so, as the project had not only birthed multiple Billboard Hot 100 dominating hits (‘Kill Bill,’ ‘Snooze,’ and more) but was easily one of the most critically acclaimed albums of its genre in years.

For its critical and commercial successes, many of her dedicated fans figured the project would be a shoo-in for the award show’s most prestigious honor.

Much to their surprise and chagrin, the LP and its content did not capture one of the Big 3 categories it was nominated in.

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In 2016, Taylor Swift made GRAMMY history when she scored her second Album of the Year win – that time for her blockbuster 2014 LP, ‘1989.’

In 2021, Swift became the sole owner of the most Album of the Year wins among female acts as she collected the coveted golden gramophone again – that time for her 2020 LP ‘Folklore.’

With her fourth capture of the category on Sunday (February 4), she can boast a win of even higher historic measure.

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The Best New Artist GRAMMY continues to stand as the ultimate testament to the impact a rising star had on the music industry in the nomination eligibility year.

Known by many as the “kiss of death” because several of its recipients over the years went on to see their careers stall or even completely derail after capturing the award, former winners like Toni Braxton, Lauryn Hill, Mariah Carey, Sade, and Alicia Keys respectively defied those odds after each took the award home.

Undoubtedly hoping to keep the latter tradition going, Gracie Abrams, Fred again.., Ice Spice, Jelly Roll, Coco Jones, Noah Kahan, Victoria Monét, and The War And Treaty went head-to-head at the GRAMMYS on Sunday (February 4) to see who would be named the category’s victor for 2024.

Look inside to see how Vickie’s emergence as winner entered her in a unique class.

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JAY-Z was bestowed with the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award at this evening’s GRAMMY Awards and seized the moment to address a topic that has been a lingering topic since last year: the continued snubbing of Beyonce for Album of the Year.

As reported, the BeyHive (and many more) erupted into fresh frustration following the 2023 ceremony – which saw Queen Bey’s blockbuster and critically acclaimed ‘Renaissance’ LP passed up for the honor…again.

Ironically, that show saw the superstar break a record by becoming the most-awarded artist in GRAMMY history. Yet, it’s of glaring note, that the top honors have routinely eluded the performer – with most of her wins sitting in genre-based categories.

During his acceptance speech, HOV did not hold back on the topic.

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Billie Eilish may already sit in GRAMMY history logs for being the only woman to receive the Big 4 (Best New Artist and Album, Song, and Record of the Year) in one ceremony, but now she’s seeing her name penciled in record books for a new reason.

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