Traci Braxton‘s tragic death aged just 50 has seen an outpouring of emotion from fans worldwide.

However, her passing after a brave fight with cancer is undoubtedly most piercing to her family.

Moments ago, The Braxton Family – including sisters Toni, Tamar, Trina, and Towanda, as well as Mom Evelyn – issued an emotional statement on the loss of their beloved Traci.

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In tragic news, Traci Braxton – singer and beloved reality star – has died aged 50.

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Readers of That Grape Juice know how passionate we are about music – whether that be past or present.

However, unlike our other segments – Retro Rewind, TGJ Replay, and From The Vault – The Pop Stop is the most in-depth look at Pop songs that may have flown under the radar over the last week that you should know, rather they be from music’s biggest stars or those on the rise.

This week, we want to highlight cuts from The Chainsmokers, Florence + the Machine, Sigrid, and Orville Peck.

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Shenseea is getting candid.

For, she is clearing the air regarding the rumor that she is pregnant with Drake‘s baby.

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Olivia Rodrigo is tasting sweet success with her debut album, ‘Sour.’

For, the songstress has now tied a major record previously set by Adele.

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Drake is no stranger to switching up his musical output, but now the MC is getting versatile with his look.

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With GRAMMYs, Academy Award nominations, chart-topping albums, and adoration from fans around the globe, Mary J. Blige has checked off an impressive set of achievements over her 51 years.

Because the ‘Love No Limit’ singer has demonstrated there are no limits to what she can accomplish professionally, her personal life has taken a noted backseat.

But, if a recent interview is anything to judge by, Blige is 100% ok with that.

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After grabbing headlines for receiving a sentence stemming from his 2021 conviction over disorderly conduct & filing false police reports, Jussie Smollett stunned a Cook County courthouse Thursday (March 10) with an outburst about his innocence and mental health.

“I did not do this and I am not suicidal and if anything happens to me when I go there, I did not do it to myself and you must all know that,” Smollett, 39, said to the court before he was led away by sheriff’s deputies.

While the presiding judge James Linn denied a number of requests offered by Jussie’s legal team (i.e. conviction dismissal, new trial, etc.), he did grant the former ‘Empire’ star protective custody to help ensure his safety over his 5-month bid.

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‘South of the Border’ duo Camila Cabello and Ed Sheeran are on track to debut north of the Hot 100’s top 5 threshold if industry analyst predictions about the out-of-the-box success of their new duet ‘Bam Bam’ are to be believed.

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If the critical acclaim is to judge by, Queen Naija fans are in love with ‘Hate Our Love.’

Reportedly the first single from her forthcoming project (the follow-up to 2020’s ‘Missunderstood’), the Mike Woods-produced bop sees Naija team with fellow Detroit native Big Sean to deliver an anthem for couples holding it down despite the naysayers.

Having already entered the top 40 of Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, the 26-year-old is looking to take the tune to higher Billboard heights by inviting viewers into a deeper look at its cinematic, Cameron Busby-directed music video.

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Retirement where?

Nearly 3 years after Anita Baker sold out what she promised would be her last nationwide concert tour, the 64-year-old proves she is still a box office draw with the response to her return to Sin City.

Ahead of its May 28 kick off, tickets for the Queen of Quiet Storm’s limited engagement at The Las Vegas Venetian Resort went on sale Friday (March 11) and caused a royal frenzy to say the least.

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Lucky Daye has unwrapped his new, ‘Candy Drip.’

Serving as the rising star’s long-awaited sophomore album, the set follows his 2019 debut effort, ‘Painted.’

Preceded by its title track, ‘Over,’ and the Lil Durk-assisted ‘NWA,’ the crooner’s collection of sweet treats also features Chiiild and Smino.

Producers on the project include D’Mile and xSDTRK.

Taste Lucky Daye’s ‘Candydrip’ after the jump…

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