Welcome to the latest TGJ Roundtable!

Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!

Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend for quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.

Now, we give you a front-row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View’ or ‘The Real’, TGJ editors – Sam, Rashad, Joe, and Ryan – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks each anchor their thoughts on the…

BET Awards 2022

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After much anticipation, it is finally here.

For, Rina Sawayama has unleashed her most recent song, ‘Catch Me In The Air.’ The song serves as the second single from her upcoming ‘Hold The Girl’ album – she previously shared the lead single, ‘This Hell.’

Previously, Sawayama revealed that the song is all about her connection that she shares with her mother and how they have been there for each other in life.

‘Hold The Girl’ is set to serve as the follow-up to her critically-acclaimed ‘Sawayama’ album.

The project featured notable tracks like ‘Tokyo Love Hotel,’ ‘Bad Friend,’ ‘XS,’ ‘Dynasty,’ and more.

As for ‘Hold The Girl,’ the album is set to be available everywhere on September 2.

In the meantime, listen to ‘Catch Me In The Air’ below…

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Muni Long is wasting no time building on the buzz around her stellar performance at the BET Awards 2022.

For, the singer-songwriter has announced a brand new EP and it’s arriving sooner than you may think.

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Giveon is not holding back.

For, the music superstar is now opening about his microphone malfunction at last night’s BET Awards.

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Beyonce‘s ‘Break My Soul’ is busy breaking records.

As a result, it could land her an impressive milestone on the UK charts.

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back and blazing for its 14th season. And despite over a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is continuing to bring the heat.

Already drenched in drama, the latest installment of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.

Want to know what Kandi, Kenya, Marlo, Drew, Sheree, and newcomer Sanya Richards-Ross will be serving up on episode 9 / season 14?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out below…

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Per usual, BET Awards provided many-a-notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage.

Now, after blazing performances from the likes of Lizzo, Latto, Chloe Bailey, Jack Harlow, Giveon, and more (click here to watch), see who walked away with the Taraji P. Henson-hosted show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

The full 2022 winner’s list awaits inside:

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Cardi B is back and is ready to turn up the heat with her brand new single ‘Hot Sh*t.’

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It’s back. It’s lit. And, most importantly, it’s live!

The credits have rolled on the 2022 BET Awards and, as ever, you know That Grape Juice brought you the performances shortly after they aired on television.

The Taraji P. Henson-hosted ceremony – which celebrates its 22nd year of honoring the achievements of people of color in music, sports, movies, TV, and more – shined with sizzling performances from Jack Harlow, Giveon, Chloe Bailey, Lizzo, Latto, and many more.

See their stageblazing showings inside:

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The stars shine for the Culture’s Biggest Night – the BET Awards 2022!

Hosted by multi-hyphenate maven Taraji P. Henson, the show airs live tonight from Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater.

See and sound off on the fashion hits and misses of the industry’s biggest stars as they arrive at the scene.

*Keep refreshing as snaps are being added live realtime*

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Drake may have polarized opinions with his surprise Dance-drenched album ‘Honestly, Nevermind,’ but one reality that has stayed the same is his reign atop of the charts.

For, the LP has launched at #1 on the Billboard 200. 

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Despite serving as an omnipresent voice on R&B radio over the last two years, Giveon‘s first full-length album, ‘Give or Take,’ finally arrived this week.

Preceded by singles ‘For Tonight’ and ‘Lie Again,’ the LP sees the R&B baritone aim to make a renewed mark following the multi-Platinum success of breakout hit ‘Heartbreak Anniversary’ and the critical acclaim accrued by EP’s ‘Take Time’ and ‘When It’s All Said and Done.’

Uniquely, both of those projects were eventually combined to form the GRAMMY-nominated compilation album ‘When It’s All Said and Done…Take Time.’

With his debut album in the marketplace, how are the first week numbers shaping up for the ‘Peaches’ performer?

Find out below…

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