Azealia Banks is in a remorseful mood.

The unpredictable rapper has slammed many an artist with reckless abandon – ultimately leading to the burning of countless bridges.

Perhaps in a bid to repair them, the New Yorker has been publicly expressing regret. And now, Beyonce is her latest focus.

While at one time it appeared a collaboration between the two was nigh (anyone remember ‘Ratchet’?), recent times have seen Banks brandish Bey a “thief” following the release of ‘Lemonade.’

What does she have to say now? Find out below…

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The rapper Coolio has been forced to deny allegations that he is transphobic after a Trans-woman accused him of rejecting her advances at a hotel.

His story below…

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Her name is Tommy Genesis.

Unfortunately, despite making promising waves as a musician this year, this artist is set to receive the most publicity she has scored to date for all the wrong reasons.

How so? Theft.

someone ruined it for me… so now i’m going to ruin it for you: the flow/cadence/concept of Bartier Cardi is a direct rip off of a song called “Tommy” by a female rapper named Tommy Genesis

— Master Maven (@adrianesquex) December 22, 2017

Details below…

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Patience.

It’s a characteristic Kelly Rowland fans have no doubt developed in the four years since the release of her last studio album ‘Talk A Good Game.’

A succession of side-projects have arisen, but it appears Ms. Kelly is finally pressing on with the recording of the project.

Full story below…

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For many, SZA‘s ‘The Weekend’ sits nicely amongst the likes of Usher‘s ‘Burn‘ and Ciara‘s ‘Promise’ as one of the strongest R&B gems to drop within the last two decades.

Unfortunately, this week has seen the song’s epic critical run hit a snag.

Beyoncé after Solange showed her how she sabotaged Sza’s The Weekend video pic.twitter.com/mYa1ajSbk7

— ɔiᴎoɔi (@thottybey) 22 December 2017

On the receiving end of unfair criticism? The visual’s director Solange.

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Nicki Minaj has long mastered the art of omnipresence and continues to cover all bases.

Case in point her pairing with Latin superstar Farruko.

The femcee appears on the remix to his track ‘Krippy Kush’ – alongside the likes of Travis Scott, Bad Bunny and Rvssian.   

Lifted from Farruko’s new album ‘TrapXFicante,’ the visual for said version premiered today and needless to say Onika served as the star attraction.

Check it out below…
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Just yesterday, we reported that Jennifer Lopez has recruited DJ Khaled to record new music.

Now, it’s become apparent that another notable name is in the mix – Cardi B!

Full story below…

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Eminem released 9th album ‘Revival’ to much fanfare – but with no preceding visuals.

That all changed today, though, when Slim Shady unwrapped the video for ‘Walk On Water’ featuring Beyonce.

The rousing track was the first taste the masses received of the project, which also features other heavy-hitters such as Ed Sheeran, Pink, and Alicia Keys.

Having peaked at #14 on the Hot 100 and within the top ten globally, can it climb higher now its been paired with a video?

Watch below, which premiered exclusively on Apple Music below, and let us know…

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to celebrate TV and Film’s festive past.

On the agenda today?

A fresh look at the Christmas classic ‘The Preacher’s Wife’ which starred Whitney Houston, Courtney B. Vance and Denzel Washington.

Ready to take that journey to the past?

Meet us below…

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Mary J. Blige may have shown the ‘Strength Of A Woman’ this year on her latest album, but she’s already back in the lab. And with an exciting collaborator – Kehlani.

Full story below…

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Jessie J is bringing her ‘Queen’ to life.

The vocal powerhouse is strutting on with the push for her regal new single, this week shooting its accompanying video.

Produced by DJ Camper, the track is the official lead offering from the songbird’s upcoming album ‘R.O.S.E’ (an acronym for ‘Realizations Obsessions Sex Empowerment’).

We’ve had ‘Queen’ on royal replay here at That Grape Juice and feel its lyrics (“I love my body…I love my skin…I am a goddess…I am a queen”) will resonate with many.

Peep video stills below…

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Photo Credit: Photo by REX/Shutterstock 

Scribbled in history books for some good and not-so-good reasons, 2017 brought with it some of modern music’s most memorable moments.  Now, as the year draws to a close, TGJ is reflecting on our favorite moments that rocked – and to some degree reshaped – the Urban and Pop musical landscape as we know it.

Next, we look back at the unfortunate terrorist attack on Manchester, England that brought the whole world together in unity thanks to no small effort from pop diva Ariana Grande:

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