In a landmark move, Timbaland and Swizz Beatz have sold their #VERZUZ platform to the Triller Network, the parent company of the Triller social media app.

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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 reflect on the year’s biggest celebrity beefs.  Look inside to see whose war of words made our list:

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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, we are 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 reflect on the celebrity divorces and breakups that sent headlines into a spin.  From Kelly Clarkson to Cardi B, Demi Lovato, and more, celebrity trips to “Splitsville” encouraged a number of comment on That Grape Juice this year.

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The 2020 Soul Train Awards saw some of Urban music’s finest go head-to-head for the show’s coveted trophies.

With the likes of top names and newcomers alike going for the prizes, the competition was steep.

Now that the show is over and the final performance done (click here to watch them), find out who picked up which awards in which categories.

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With the net is still on fire over his #VERZUZ showdown with Gucci Mane Thursday (November 19), rapper Jeezy is capitalizing off the buzz by lifting the lid on ‘Recession 2‘ – the conceptual sequel to his chart-topping 2008 album, ‘The Recession.’

The follow-up to 2019’s ‘TM104: The Legend of the Snowman,’ the new 15-track affair shines in no small part due to its star-studded guest list which features Rick Ross, Yo Gotti, E-40, Ne-Yo, and surprisingly, Demi Lovato,

Sharing track-time with the emcee on his album joint, ‘My Reputation,’ the Pop sensation demonstrates her versatility by sounding right at home over the Urban cut.

Hear the duet and stream its parent project inside:

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It’s once again time to hop aboard the Soul Train!

BET presents the 2020 Soul Train Awards later this month, so what better way to incite excitement than to reveal the official list of nominations?!

An eclectic array of names lead the ballot this year, with H.E.R. nabbing 8 noms, Chris Brown following with 7, and Beyonce and Young Thug securing 6 each.

Set to take place November 29, the show – which will be hosted by Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell for the third time- will simulcast on BET, BET Her, VH1 and MTV2 at 8 PM ET.

Check out the full list of nominees below…

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The Timbaland and Swizz Beatz-created #VERZUZ platform has become a cultural phenomenon of epic proportion.

Calling on some of music’s most celebrated to square their catalogs against each other, names like Monica, DMX, Jill Scott, Brandy, Snoop Dogg, Erykah Badu, Patti Labelle, Ne-Yo, John Legend, Gladys Knight, Alicia Keys, and many more have taken to the Web sensation to show off prized hits from their respective discographies in a ‘battle’ format.

A consistent ‘ratings’ winner, the popularity of the hit-for-hit showdown has seen music lovers call for their favorite acts to engage – requests that have been met with surprisingly mixed results as the likes of Chris Brown, Usher, and other big names have all declined invitations to compete (as we reported here).

A name consistently atop viewer wishlist is Toni Braxton – a multi-Platinum selling R&B veteran who boasts over 60 million records sold worldwide, over a dozen top 10 R&B hits, and a catalog lined with some of the genre’s favorites from the last 30 years.

When quizzed on if she’d partake in a diva duel with a worthy counterpart, her response got tongues wagging.

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Motown Records is finally making its move to the UK with a new label.

Announced on Monday (September 14) the record label will be led by Rob Pascoe and will have its own dedicated team and sources.

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When not being panned for snitching cooperating with federal law enforcement agents to expose the alleged criminal activity of some of his colleagues, 6ix9ine is dodging criticism for some of his controversial commentary.

No stranger to ruffling the feathers of fellow rappers like Megan Thee Stallion, Future, Meek Mill, Doja Cat, and more (as we reported here), the emcee (born Daniel Hernandez) is certainly keeping momentum in that arena going full throttle thanks a recent statement that saw him compared himself to the late, great Tupac Shakur.

In his first official interview since being released from prison earlier this year, look inside to see exactly what he said:

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The world at large is mourning the tragic passing of actor Chadwick Boseman, who died aged 43 due to complications from colon cancer – which it was revealed he battled for four years.

News of the ‘Black Panther’ star’s death has generated an outpouring of emotion from fans and contemporaries alike.

More responses from a number of notable names below…

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Dyllón Burnside danced into hearts of the most on FX’s groundbreaking series ‘Pose.’ But the gifted star has been building his multi-dimensional career brick-by-brick.

And now he’s circling back to one of his first loves: music.

In a candid interview, Burnside opened up to That Grape Juice about his new single ‘Silence,’ the upcoming third season of ‘Pose,’ his journey to acceptance, and much more.

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6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj kicked off the week with news their latest duet, ‘TROLLZ,’ had been colored into the top spot of the Billboard Hot 100.

While Minaj was no stranger to the win as she just celebrated her inaugural #1 last month (click here to read more), the trip to the chart’s summit came as a first for her co-star – a victory he used to taunt fellow rappers Future, Gucci Mane, Meek Mill, and more as they could not boast the same (click here to read more).

But, while ‘TROLLZ’ may own the history-making feat of opening with 2020’s biggest first week sales yet, it is projected to soon be entering in history books for another reason: the biggest drop from #1 ever.

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