After thrilling fans with the release of her latest EP, ‘Icy,’ rapstress Saweetie put the icing on the cake by unveiling a video for her latest single, ‘Emotional.’ 

As the song has already garnered buzz for famously sampling The Chi-lites 1970 song “Are You My Woman” (which is prominently featured in the instrumentation for Beyonce‘s breakout solo hit, ‘Crazy In Love’), the 25-year-old rapstress is capitalizing on the attention by tapping real-life boyfriend (rapper Quavo) to portray her love interest in the visual.

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As reported, rapper Nipsey Hussle tragically died today after being shot multiple times outside of his clothing store in Los Angeles.

The father of two was pronounced dead less than an hour ago, however the outpouring of emotion has been immense from his peers – many of whom are struggling to make sense of the news.

Word from Drake, Rihanna,  Pharrell Williams and more below…

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Hip-Hop’s “it chick” Cardi B has revealed that she intends to address her drugging scandal in the new music she has been recording and doesn’t care what her detractors have to say about it.

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The demand for Khalid has led to the 21-year-old to announce he’s set to embark on his first-ever headlining North American arena tour.

Tapping special guest Clairo to assist, the trek  (dubbed the ‘Free Spirit World Tour’) is designed to support ‘Free Spirit’ – his forthcoming sophomore album (due in stores April 5 via RCA Records).  Kicking off June 20 at Gila River Arena in Phoenix, the R&B beau will take a bow in major cities like Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Detroit, New York, Boston and Atlanta before wrapping up August 17 at American Airlines Arena in Miami.

Will the ‘Location’ star be bringing his brigade of hits anywhere near your location? Look inside to see:

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Welcome to The Sip episode 36 on That Grape Juice!

In our new podcast series, hosts PatricklySpeakn and StephYoungMC run down the latest entertainment news from TGJ and beyond.

Special guest Capri Curves (Of #BootyCamp) joins us this week as we sip on the hottest stories.

Ciara is back with new single ‘Thinkin Bout You’ and has formally announced her 7th album ‘Beauty Marks,’ while Big Sean opened up about his personal battles. Elsewhere, Porsha Williams has landed a Real Housewives spin-off show. All this and much more.

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It’s been four years since Ashanti (born Ashanti Douglas) braved the critics and competition with her last LP, ‘Braveheart,’ but now the R&B songstress says she’s putting the final touches on its long-awaited follow-up.

Nearly a year since releasing the set’s reported last single (the Ty Dolla $ign-assisted ‘Say Less’), the Grammy-winner is saying more about the tune’s parent album including its list of features, themes, and more.

Giving fans a clue as to when it will hit shelves, look inside to learn more about what the 38-year-old is cooking up:

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In today’s climate, more and more names are falling foul of public favor – often for wrongs uncovered from times of past.

It’s resulted in a heated and ever-raging debate about the fairness of penalizing people retroactively.

J. Cole has expressed his two cents in on the matter in a new interview with XXL.

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After a decade (plus some) wait for induction, Pop icon Janet Jackson finally got to formally accept her inclusion in the ever elusive Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last night (March 29).  Her powerful acceptance speech spoke volumes as it recounted her humble beginnings and efforts to standout from her brothers to becoming one of music history’s most influential female performers.

Paying homage to the trail blazed by her siblings (Jackson 5 were inducted in 1997, brother Michael inducted as a solo artist in 2001), the diva was sure to thank her familial forerunners and even shout out those who came after her during her trip down memory lane:

I witnessed, along with the rest of the world, my family’s extraordinary impact on popular culture. Not just in America, but all around the globe, the entire globe. As the youngest in the family, I was determined to make it on my own,” Jackson said. “I wanted to stand on my own two feet, but never in a million years did I expect to follow in their footsteps. Tonight, your baby sister has made it in.”

That’s not all she said.  Addressing the challenges of being a woman of color in the industry, Jan also called for the election committee to continue pushing the needle forward as it relates to female representation in the Hall of Fame. Look inside to hear all this and more:

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50 Cent has christened Wendy Williams a “crack head” after she revealed that she is battling substance abuse issues.

The latest low in their ongoing battle awaits below.

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Fireworks are flying both on and off screen with the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta.’

As reported, NeNe Leakes is once again at odds with the lion-share of the show’s cast and seems to have particular friction with Porsha Williams.

The new mom took a brief break from bonding with baby Pilar Jhena to clap-back at Leakes, after being accused of trying to use post-production antics to paint the RHOA OG in a a villainous light.

Yet, in a dramatic twist, Williams has shared shocking text messages her former friend  sent her that ultimately speak for themselves. From body shaming to overt profanity, it makes for a jaw-dropping read.

NeNe Leakes, version 2019, in her own words below…

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Gospel music enthusiasts were sent into a frenzy four months ago (as we reported here) when it was formally announced Urban music royals Queen Latifah, Missy Elliott, and Mary J. Blige were joining forces to create a biographical film to depict the rise of the genre’s most revered sister act – The Clark Sisters.

Cited as an inspiration by some of popular music’s most prized vocalists from Whitney Houston to Mariah Carey, Blige, Beyonce, and more, the Clarks – Dorinda, Jacky, Twinkie, and Karen – broke music barriers and ushered in over five decades of Gospel classics and crossover hits including the likes of ‘You Brought the Sunshine,’ ‘Name It, Claim It,’ and more.

Now, as it rolls closer to its yet-announced premiere date, the movie – ‘The Clark Sisters:  The First Ladies of Gospel’ – is amping up viewers with news about its all-star cast.  Details inside:

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Ahead of putting the final touches on her long-awaited seventh studio, the follow-up to 2015’s ‘Jackie,’ R&B stageblazer Ciara has been quite the busy bee.

As anticipation builds for the set – kicked off by party-starting singles ‘Level Up’ and ‘Dose’ – look inside to see the stops from the Grammy-winner’s whirlwind weekend:

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