Diddy’s efforts to fly the flag for “black excellence” in the zeitgeist have been chopped down by his former artist Mase who says that there is nothing excellent about the way the mogul exploits black musicians for financial gain.

Read his statement, and portions of the debate it sparked online, below…

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Lil Wayne‘s new album is out and ready to stream right here on That Grape Juice!

Named ‘The Funeral’, the body of work soars into action with help from Big Sean, XXXTentacion, Lil Baby, Jay Rock, Adam Levine, 2 Chainz, Takeoff, The-Dream, Lil Twist, and O.T. Genasis.

Hit play below…

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It’s here!

Meghan Trainor celebrates the release of new album ‘Treat Myself’ with the unwrapping of the the video for ‘Nice To Meet Ya’ featuring Nicki Minaj. 

The colorful clip sees the pair amp it up and camp it up amidst a sea of dancers.

It serves as one of the first showings from Onika since she announced a hiatus from the spotlight.

Still, she’s lost none of her lustre.

Watch the duo in action in the Matthew Cullen production after the jump…

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Breathtakingly beautiful, ‘Queen & Slim’ takes the audience on electrifying ride, making for a cinematic journey that is immersive, engaging, educational, and resonating in equal measure.

Today brings with it the film’s UK release, but before its arrival That Grape Juice sat down with its lead stars Daniel Kaluuya and newcomer Jodie Turner-Smith to discuss the movie and its global impact.

Watch above as the dynamic pair open up to Samuel Eni about the importance of the Lena Waithe and Melina Matsoukas production – one Kaluuya tells us is a “window into the Black perspective.”

‘Queen & Slim’ is in UK cinemas now.

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‘Queen & Slim’ has been resonating with audiences worldwide, thanks largely to its powerful performances and incredible storytelling of the Black experience.

Ahead of the film’s UK release, That Grape Juice sat down with the title’s writer and director – Lena Waithe and Melina Matsoukas – to discuss its importance and much more.

During the candid conversation, the pair also opened up about the Oscars controversy that saw no female directors nominated.

Matsoukas also discussed working with “sister for life” Beyonce.

Watch the insightful interview with Samuel Eni above.

‘Queen & Slim,’ which stars Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith in the title roles, is in UK cinemas now.

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When Kelis burst into the scene a little over twenty years ago she did so with the support of Chad Hugo and Pharrell Williams. Today, as she looks back on her career with wiser eyes, she says she was scammed by the pair and cheated out of millions. Her story below…  (more…)

It’s here!

After taking to Instagram just days ago to tease its arrival (as we reported here), Meghan Trainor has unleashed her new single ‘Nice to Meet Ya.’

Tapping Rap Queen Nicki Minaj to assist, the effort comes as the latest to be lifted from Trainor’s forthcoming third LP, ‘Treat Myself’ (due on digital shelves January 31).

“I pop off ’cause I am the reigning champ / Please no comparisons ’cause you know they can’t / Had to cut the grass, there was snakes in the camp,” Minaj spits on the noughties-inspired track.

Look inside for your first listen:

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That Grape Juice was on-hand at the 2020 GRAMMYs and, like most in attendance, were gearing up for an action-packed evening on Music’s Biggest Night.

However, minutes before the red carpet commenced, the tragic news of Kobe Bryant‘s passing broke and sent ripples of hurt across the globe.

So, as the stars filed into the Staples Center for the 62nd GRAMMYs, some seized the moment to share their reaction to the harrowing news, as well as their take on nominations, performances, and more.

Watch out GRAMMY round-up featuring the likes of Lana Del Rey, Kirk Franklin, Zane Lowe, and more.

Your thoughts?

JoJo is back!

The soul-filled songstress has been warming up the masses with new material and now is poised to press ahead full steam with her fourth studio album.

That Grape Juice caught up with the star at the 2020 GRAMMYs, where ‘Say So’ -her collaboration with PJ Morton – was nominated for Best R&B Song. An award it would eventually go on to win.

Before then, Jo spoke with TGJ about incoming single ‘Small Things’ – a track she revealed will arrive on February 21st. 

She also opened up about its parent LP (due April), which serves as the follow-up to 2016’s ‘Mad Love.’

Watch the interview above and let us know below if you’re as buzzed as we are for new JoJo!

Your thoughts?

Few talents today come as multi-dimensional as Victoria Monet. 

The singer-songwriter is a rising star in her own right, yet has also penned some of the most successful bops from some of the contemporary climate’s most notable names – such as Ariana Grande. 

Her work with the songbird – which includes ‘Thank U, Next’ – saw her nominated at the 2020 GRAMMYs – where That Grape Juice caught up with her on the red carpet.

As well as rooting for Ari, Monet also opened up about her own incoming material, which’ll serve as the follow-up to the super saucy ‘A** Like That.’

Check out her interview with TGJ above.

Your thoughts?

Dua Lipa is strutting on full steam to the April 3rd release of sophomore album ‘Future Nostalgia.’

To turbo-charge its chances of success, the two-time GRAMMY winner has unleashed its latest single ‘Physical.’

A high-octane synth-Pop bop, the track ups the ante set by lead ‘Don’t Start Now’ and makes Lipa’s sonic agenda with the project potently clear: she’s reaching into the past and fusing the funk of the 70s and 80s with contemporary sounds.

Listen after the jump…

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The UK’s Wireless Festival has emerged as one the world’s must-see summer spectacles; and for its 2020 edition makes sure to emphasize this.

Unveiled moments ago, the line-up for the September 10-6th Finsbury Park event boasts a flavorsome mix of international superstars and homegrown heroes.

This year’s confirmed headliners include ASAP Rocky (who absence from last year’s bill is well-documented), Skepta, and Meek Mill, while other names set to rock the stage include Migos, Burna Boy, DaBaby, City Girls, Doja Cat, Roddy Rich, and many more.

Check out the full line-up below…

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