ASAP Ferg is the latest artist to find himself caught up in Remy Ma‘s biting feud with Nicki Minaj.

Why he’s unlikely to bag a Christmas present from the ‘Conceited‘ one this year?

Find out below…

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Not even a premature leak could stop diehard Lana Del Rey fans from lusting after her fifth studio album, ‘Lust for Life.’  

Boasting an impressive guest list, featuring the likes of A$AP Rocky, Stevie Nicks, The Weeknd, and more, the set – officially released today – is already earning a number of thumbs up from critics across the board.  If a peek at iTunes’ pop charts is anything to judge by, fans are in agreement with the acclaim.

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Jay Z made history tonight when he became the first rapper ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame.

Interestingly, the media mogul was not in attendance at the taping of the event (fuelling rumors about the birth of he and Beyonce‘s twins), however he did take to social media to salute all who’ve inspired him.

Renown for shunning social media, Jigga definitely made his rare appearance resonate.

See who he tipped his hat to below…

Thank you to all the people that have inspired me . Rakim KANE KRS chuck cube Jaz Em Andre Nas big PAC cole kendrick chance jayE ..wait,

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Lauryn Nicki lite latifah common ye drake and meek . Run caz LL chainz cam tip (both of them) thought pharaoh , face . De la . Ice T. Wait

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

G Rap .Mel . Kurupt . Lox. X . Q. Ab lupe. Mos. Foxy. Boss . Ross. Quavo Future Travis too many fuck this. All you!T grizzley song best out

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Shit did I say redman ? Ghost and Rae . Wu tang I beat Genius in a rap battle I think ha . Busta (him too) Treach . Thug . B a rapper too!

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Shit …Wayne , Juve BG Nipsey . Kim . Slaughterhouse (yes mouse too ha) Folarin MC eiht . Short . 40 . Mac dre this shit hard .Never mind

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Somebody find that reply I just hit please . I’m new on this . Anyway salute to anybody who made a song to feed their family or just vent .

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Thank you, this way

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Fuck ..50 cent big L sho ag nice and smooth Joe and pun . diggable butterfly esp…beanie young chris freeway SP okay for real this time .

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Fuck haa. Naw for real .Pastor Jeezy my partner . Okay I’m done . I’m deleting this app in the morning . Shit is impossible to get right.

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

I promise I’m not drunk . Lord Pusha . Carti (Magnolia incredible)ASAP Sean P , Mobb , cudi . Tyler , earl, Snoop!!( almost played myself)

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

And the greatest rapper of all time OBAMA . Thank you 44 https://t.co/CueS0BynCj

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Wait . Slick fucking Rick . Pimp C and bun . Wow . I just realized how many fresh people the culture has . Big Sean . Sauce money .

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

Too many ..Fab , black people really magic . Mac Miller nice too though .

— Mr. Carter (@S_C_) June 16, 2017

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Start your day off the right way with a packed plate of TGJ!

As earlier announced, That Grape Juice will be serving up a new feature named ‘TGJ For Breakfast.’

Ever-dedicated to bringing you the latest Urban music and entertainment news, we’ll be cooking up a nutritious mix of both.

Dished select mornings across the week, the round-up keeps you in the loop of the new-new and will run alongside our finger-on-the-pulse content.

Feast on news from Aston Merrygold, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj below…

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The 58th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on February 15th 2016 and will air live from Los Angeles’ Staples Centre armed with appearances by the likes of Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift and ‘Hotline Bling’ mastermind Drake.

Today, before its official nominations are unveiled on December 7th, the ceremony’s submission list has surfaced, revealing which artists and projects have been submitted by their representatives with hopes of nabbing nominations for them in categories that are relevant to them.

Some of the names you can expect to find below?

Beyonce

Janet Jackson

Rihanna

Lana Del Rey

Jazmine Sullivan

Rita Ora

Ciara

Read below…

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BET Awards 2015 certainly provided many a notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage.

Now, after show-stopping performances from Tamar Braxton & K. Michelle, Jason Derulo, Tinashe, Ciara, Kendrick Lamar, Nicki Minaj, and more, see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

A full winners’ list awaits below:

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Rap superstars Iggy Azalea and Nicki Minaj have seen their work celebrated by BET this year, both nominated for numerous awards at the network’s ‘BET Hip Hop Awards 2014′!

In which categories have the chart-slaying ladies been thrown in?

Find out and weigh in on ’em below!

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 Power 99’s  Powerhouse 2013 showcased the height of Hip Hop & R&B recently, inviting some of the genre’s brightest stars to rock the annual event for this year’s audience.

On the guest list? Well, alongside Meek Mill, Kendrick Lamar and Sevyn Streeter, came K.Michelle, Nicki Minaj, Chris Brown, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz and Big Sean– all of whom took to the stage to deliver must see performances!

What they got up to on the night?

Check ’em out below!

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With over six years since her self-titled debut album and a ‘Long Way 2 Go’ before her second official LP sees the light of day, Bad Boy signee Cassie is looking to tide fans over with a new mixtape ‘RockAByeBaby’.

Preceded by singles ‘Numb’ (ft. Rick Ross) and ‘Paradise’ (ft. Wiz Khalifa), the vocal coach boycotter has assembled an all-star team to ensure no one sleeps on her ‘RockAByeBaby’ set including Meek Mill, Pusha T, Too $hort, Fabolous, French Montana, Ester Dean, Jeremih, and more.

Tuck in below to get your first full listen of the tunes that make up the collection:

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Model-with-a-mic Cassie strutted across the 106 & Park set today to promote her latest mixtape ‘RockAByeBaby’.

Featuring the likes of Fabolous, Meek Millz, Too Short, and more to pacify listeners in between her talk-sung verses, the ‘Me & U’ maestra also took to the BET countdown to unveil her latest video ‘Paradise’ with rapper Wiz Khalifa.

Making its debut on the net earlier this week (just days after her Rick Ross-assisted visual for ‘Numb’), now T.V. viewers have been graced by Miss Ventura’s latest offering.  Join their dismay below:

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It’s that time of year again!

Our friends over at MTV have announced this year’s Hottest MC’s In The Game.

Now in its eighth year, the tally true to form is  certain to spark debate. So what are you waiting for? Check out who in Hip-Hop has been ordained as the hottest after the jump…

{The list below was compiled by the MTV Hip-Hop Brain Trust; an elite body of tastemakers whose picks were centered on the following metrics: rhyme skill, flow, buzz, commercial success, cultural impact, online presence, and business expansion}

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Twenty years.

That would be how long mega-producer Jermaine Dupri has decorated Billboard charts with a slew of hits for the likes of Mariah Carey, Usher, Janet Jackson, and countless others.

Indeed, throughout a storied career of lending a passel of platinum plaques to many-an-Urban Pop favorite, Dupri is now looking to stroll down memory lane with an assembly of stars from his self-fronted record label ‘So So Def’ to celebrate reaching the two decade milestone.

Chatting exclusively with That Grape Juice, JD details the inspiration behind the anniversary special (likening it to ‘Motown 25’) and shares dibs on Mariah’s forthcoming album, thoughts on Bow Wow vs. Kandi, and addresses rumors he’s working on Janet Jackson’s newest record.

As ever, this is a must read:

 Jermaine Dupri Shouts Out That Grape Juice!

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