Today sees fans of Madea say “hellur” to a brand new installment of Tyler Perry‘s beloved franchise with the arrival of ‘A Madea Homecoming’ on Netflix. 

The eagerly anticipated movie serves as the matriarch’s first adventure on the streamer and marks the first global release for the film series.

In this flick, the drama centers on Madea’s great-grandson’s college graduation.

Festivities take a turn when shocking secrets boil to the surface. Unless the family can dissolve their differences, the melee threatens to melt the tight-knit unit forever.

That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid sat down with the prolific Perry, who dished on reviving Madea, the changes with this incarnation of the franchise, and needing to smoke a blunt to get through the Beyonce-inspired “MA-Chella.”

Watch above and be sure to watch ‘A Madea Homecoming’ on Netflix.

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The Kanye West and Kim Kardashian saga continues.

This time, she is firing back at the ‘Gold Digger’ rapper amid her bid to become legally single.

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After acquiring famed label Death Row Records, a new report claims that Snoop Dogg did not gain control over several albums in the process.

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The Wireless Festival is back and bigger than ever.

World-renowned, the UK-based extravaganza is firing from all cylinders for its 2022 edition – which is taking place in three locations over two weekends, for nine collective days of music with the world’s most sought-after artists.

What are you waiting for? Join us after the jump for the lowdown on the most must-see Wireless yet.

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Lil Nas X is making room on his wall for even more certification plaques from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) thanks to the ongoing success of his debut bodies of work – the ‘7’ EP and ‘Montero’ album respectively.

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Bad news for fans of ‘Need U Bad’ beauty Jazmine Sullivan.

Not even two weeks after embarking on her highly anticipated ‘Heaux Tales Tour,’ a North American jaunt designed to support her critically acclaimed 2021 EP ‘Heaux Tales,’ the singer-songwriter announced she’s pressing pause on the venture due to testing positive for COVID.

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Kehlani‘s spent most of the time since releasing her R&B chart-topping 2020 studio album, ‘It Was Good Until It Wasn’t,’ cooking up its follow up and playing music video director to a number of her peers.

Now, she’s putting her creative vision back into her own music.

As fans get ready for the release of her forthcoming album ‘Blue Water Road,’ the 26-year-old lifts the lid on another gem set to line the projec.t

Titled ‘Little Story,’ the ballad – produced by Pop Wansel and Some Randoms – saw its February 24 unveiling accompanied by an artsy, yet sobering black-and-white music video that centers on Lani and her daughter, Adeya Nomi.

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Having shared studio time with the likes of Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, Iggy Azalea, Saweetie, Cardi B, and other over the years, Tyga is no stranger to calling on female rappers for assistance with cranking out hits.

One of his most memorable female Rap collaborations is 2019’s ‘Juicy,’ the second single from Doja Cat‘s sophomore album ‘Hot Pink,’ which – with its #41 peak on the Hot 100 – served as her first noteworthy moment on the Pop charts.

Unexpectedly, the two announced a reunion earlier this week with hopes of reaching even higher heights on the tally.

Titled ‘Freaky Deaky,’ the tune arrived Friday (February 25) alongside a music video that very much lives up to its title.  Hop inside to see the Christian Breslauer-directed action.

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Ari Lennox lit up the stage on Jimmy Kimmel Live today with a rousing rendition of her R&B hit, ‘Pressure.’

The track, which has been making seismic strides on radio, received a fresh flare courtesy of the soulful songbird and her bouncy band.

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Niecy Nash and her wife Jessica Betts are blazing quite the trail.

Because the lovebirds have made history by becoming the first-ever same-sex couple to grace the cover of ESSENCE magazine.

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In breaking news, three former Minneapolis police officers have been found guilty of violating the civil rights of George Floyd.

As reported, the unarmed Black man died after his neck was knelt on by officer Derek Chauvin – who was convicted of murdering him.

Now, his co-workers and accomplices have been handed their fate.

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NLE Choppa has been making waves on a global scale with his fiery flow and unwavering work ethic.

Aged just 19, the star has been shining since blazing onto the scene in 2018.

Keeping the flames coming, the MC – who was born Bryson Lashun Potts – has been earning rave reviews for his latest release, ‘Me vs. Me.’

The mixtape, which is home to hits such as ‘Final Warning’ and ‘Stompin,’ adds to a fervent flow of music emanating from the Memphis native.

That Grape Juice‘s Jay McGregor sat down with the rapper, who discussed the release, making major changes to his lifestyle, fatherhood, and much more.

Check out the interview above and be sure to let us know what you think.

‘Me vs. Me’ is Out Now

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