The Soul Train Awards 2021 invites the masses aboard what is sure to be a must-see show.

Held at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem, the 50th annual extravaganza salutes to the soulful sounds that have defined the last year.

The show will also be toasting two names that have been dominating for decades – Maxwell and Ashanti, who are receiving the Legend Award and Lady of Soul honors respectively.

That Grape Juice was on-hand at the event and caught up with the likes of Lucky Daye, Leon Bridges, Tristan ‘Mack’ Wilds, El DeBarge, and more.

Check out the red carpet recap above and be sure to check out the Soul Train Awards airs tonight (November 28) on BET at 8pm ET/PT on BET, BET Her, VH1, and MTV2.

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In breaking news, designer Vigil Abloh has sadly died aged just 41.

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Dionne Warwick is proving everything is possible on her latest tune.

For, she has joined forces with acclaimed artist Chance The Rapper for a new duet entitled, ‘Nothing’s Impossible.’

The unlikely collaboration came about as the result of a connection the two artists made after Warwick tweeted about Chance The Rapper’s name back in December.

In the tweet, she said:

“Hi @chancetherapper. If you are very obviously a rapper why did you put it in your stage name? I cannot stop thinking about this.”

In January, she confirmed that she would be joining Chance in the studio for a charity single.

Listen to ‘Nothing’s Impossible’ below…

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T-Pain is sounding off about the contemporary music industry – and he’s not especially endorsing.

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Tisha Campbell has re-teamed with longtime friend Tichina Arnold to host the Soul Train Awards 2021.

And this year’s instalment is extra special because it marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary show.

Filmed at the world-renowned Apollo Theater in Harlem, the ceremony will crown some of the most resonating releases of the last year. The show will also honor Maxwell and Ashanti with the Legend and Legend of Soul awards respectively.

Ahead of the broadcast tonight (November 28), Campbell sat down with That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid to dish on what folk can expect from the Soul Train Awards – which features performances from the likes of Silk Sonic, Summer Walker, Ari Lennox, Leon Bridges, Lucky Daye.

Watch the EXCLUSIVE interview above.

The Soul Train Awards airs tonight on BET at 8pm ET/PT on BET, BET Her, VH1, and MTV2.

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Candiace Dillard is wasting no time capitalizing on the climax of season 6 of the ‘Real Housewives of Potomac.’

For, ahead of tonight’s concluding fourth instalment of RHOP’s reunion, the R&B belle has premiered the video for ‘Is It Enough?’

The scintillating jam – which is lifted from Dillard’s debut album ‘Deep Space’ – has been paired with an equally scorching music video that sees the songbird dance up a storm.

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50 Cent is not mincing words.

This time he is not wasting any time trolling Madonna over one of her most recent pictures.

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DJ Khaled has new music incoming.

The mega-producer has just shared that he has a new collaboration with Drake on the way.

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Tiwa Savage and Brandy have been magnetizing the masses with their anthem of hope ‘Somebody’s Son.’

Lifted from the Afrobeats queen’s recently released EP, ‘Water & Garri,’ the track has found favor on an international scale – thanks largely to the ladies’ lush harmonies, relatable lyrics, and sonically soothing production.

With the song continuing its ascend on radio, the dynamic duo has unwrapped a behind-the-scenes look at the Atlanta-based video shoot.

Check out the making of the ‘Somebody’s Son’ visual after the jump…

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This time last week Saweetie was catching her breath after blazing the stage as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live.

And while loyal fans lapped up her energetic showing, others weren’t as endorsing.

The emcee immediately trended on social media – with many weighing in on her choreography, mic volume, and stamina.

With the dust settled, the star has shared her own views on the myriad of opinions.

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, as our retrospective segments, ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay,’  allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our latest feature –  Chart Rewind – serves as a variation of our Retro Rewind assay to salute an entire era of music history.

This week, we’re rewinding to 1990 to pay homage to ‘I’m Your Baby Tonight’ – the 8th Hot 100 #1 single of Pop icon Whitney Houston.

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Getting penciled in Billboard history books is a feeling Taylor Swift knows all too well, and the gargantuan success of ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’ this week reiterated why.

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