As one of Rap’s greatest veterans, it’s no wonder Lil Kim has been cited as an inspiration by many of the acts that followed her.

Easily one of Pop culture’s most influential Hip Hop artists, the icon has now taken aspiring Rap sensation Tiffany Foxx under her wing- guiding her to what many of her fans hope will be a fruitful career.

Unfamiliar with her?

Peep her brand spanking new video for the cut ‘Jelly Beans‘ below!

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With her new album set for release in a matter of months, the pressure is on Beyonce to live up to expectations set for her by ever loyal ‘BeyHive‘.

So, we’re sure they’ll be pleased to know she did just that when she performed at Wynn Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve ahead of its release, now available to watch right here on That Grape Juice today.

Ready to be stung by the Queen Bee?

All her glory below…

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Only four weeks separate 16 time Grammy winner Beyonce from her hotly anticipated set at Superbowl 2013.

So, as to warm up for the extravaganza, the R&B Queen performed at Wynn Las Vegas to help fans celebrate New Year’s Eve two nights ago, months before the arrival of her fifth studio album.

Peep her words and ‘Single Ladies’ live below…

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Khia‘s bringing sexy back!

In expanding her reach as a vocalist, the one time Rapper delivers a smooth and sultry new jam today- named ‘Come To Moma‘. A far cry from her releases of yesteryear, the jam

Unwind below….

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Let’s be honest, save for contributions from Rita Ora, Labrinth (pictured above) and Emeli Sande, 2012 had very little to say when it came to UK albums.

However, by way of US chart toppers Nicki Minaj & Rihanna, the year saw the nation’s charts lit up by a number of commercially potent imports, which make up the bulk of the Official Charts Company’s ‘Highest Selling 2012 Releases‘ lists.

Where did your favorite act chart?

Lists below…

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Her single ‘Diamonds‘ may be riding on Billboard’s R&B/Hip Hop chart, but Rihanna is already in the early stages of dethroning herself with its strip club ready follow up, ‘Pour It Up‘.

This week, it holds the record for being the Greatest Gainer on R&B/Hip Hop radio when it came in at #31 on the chart, though unlikely to rejuvenate US interest in its home, ‘Unapologetic’, which is now well on its way to leaving the iTunes 100.

However, it isn’t all bad news for the ‘Battleship’ actress. For, today saw the release of her very own commercial, shot to boost trade and tourism in her homeland of Barbados.

Watch here!

There’s no doubt about it, if 2013 is half as successful for Miguel as 2012 was, he’s well on his way to becoming R&B’s leading male contender.

Watching his latest LP ‘Kaleidoscope Dream‘ sell at a more consistent rate than Frank Ocean‘s ‘Channel Orange‘, the ‘Adorn’ singer- with heavy backing from his label- seems well on his way to ‘Beyonce-ing’ his field, despite forthcoming competition from Roc Nation‘s Elijah Blake.

Now find out why radio listeners have found both he and his ‘Dream’ inescapable below…

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They’re the girls who keep the industry afloat with their catchy tunes and lucrative endeavors, and now- just hours into the New Year- Facebook has named its highest ranking ‘Global Top Female Divas’.

Compiled by counting the Facebook fans of each lady, the list goes some way to explain the ‘reach & pull’ of their individual brands when targeting consumers on the social network.

Check it out below…

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Season 3 of The Voice may have wrapped just a few weeks ago, however production for season 4 is already underway!

The hit NBC show, which now airs twice yearly (Spring and Fall cycles), is welcoming Pop forces Usher and Shakira to its panel of Coaches.

Indeed, as earlier reported, the pair have been tapped to replace departing judges Cee-Lo Green and Christina Aguilera – who are taking a season (or so) off to re-engage with their musical mainstays.

With the New Year upon us and the show’s March return looming, producers have today unveiled new promotional shots for the new panel.

Check them out above and below…

Randomness: Interestingly, Shakira is heavily pregnant with her first child. And while the Columbian star is reportedly due any day now, it’ll certainly be interesting to see how this factors into the upcoming series. For, though premiering on March 25th, filming is either underway already or will be in the next few weeks.

Your thoughts?

With Michelle Williams‘ third Inspirational album due this year, the Destiny’s Child graduate took front-stage centre on BET’s Bobby Jones Gospel last night.

Backed the hit show’s house band, the vocal powerhouse soared with a flavour-filled performance of ‘Praise Him’.

Get your praise on with Ms. Williams after the jump…

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Much like Bruce Springsteen before him, Drake‘s unique ability to understand and articulate the male voice has made one of his genre’s most valued assets.

A healthier alternative to the superficial and at times mindless offerings oft served up by Hip Hop, his arrival on the scene and subsequent dominance over it marks- as far as we’re concerned- one of the best things to happen for a culture sullied with violence, jail time and short lived successes.

Now, as further proof of the role he plays in moulding the minds of his fans for the better, he has been credited for inspiring a class of hopeless 9th graders and their struggling teacher.

Her story below…

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 After peaking at #1 on iTunes, Tamar Braxton‘s phenomenal ‘Love & War’ received a fresh dose of promo recently when she performed it at Billboard Live, accompanied by her husband Vince Herbert.

Taking to the event months before the release of her new album, this performance will mark the first of many used to push the project- which has no choice but to match or better the success of the single.

Watch Tamar do it justice below…

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