By Antoinette Johnson

EPISODE 32: “The AfterLife Award Show – Heaven’s Got Hits”

Sub-title: The legends never died — they just went platinum in the spirit realm.

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INT. CELESTIAL ARENA – NIGHT

An arena made of clouds and crystal stages floats above the universe. The stage lights shimmer like stars. Angelic trumpets remix with trap drums. Souls from every era of music fill the divine VIP seats. No industry politics, no shady votes — just pure honor.

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HOST ANNOUNCEMENT

CELESTIAL HOST:
“Welcome to the 1st Annual AfterLife Awards, hosted by none other than… Beyoncé’s great-great-granddaughter — SPIRITÉ KNOWLES!”

She floats in on a cloud-shaped hoverboard, dripping in ancestral glam, with wings that glitter to the beat.

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OPENING PERFORMANCE: LEGENDS UNITE

PRINCE x WHITNEY x MJ x TUPAC x AALIYAH x LEFT EYE
They take the stage in sync, singing a brand new song called “Unwritten Frequencies.”

The crowd of souls goes wild. Even God leans forward on His throne like, “That’s my jam.”

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CATEGORY: “MOST MISUNDERSTOOD WHILE ALIVE”

Nominees: XXXTentacion, Amy Winehouse, Nina Simone, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston

WINNER: WHITNEY HOUSTON
She walks up, holding the glowing mic trophy.

WHITNEY:
“They broke me on Earth. But in Heaven? I’m restored. And I’m still hitting notes y’all thought were impossible.”

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CATEGORY: “MOST LYRICAL FROM THE BEYOND”

Nominees: Nipsey Hussle, Tupac, Mac Miller, Pop Smoke, Big L

WINNER: NIPSEY HUSSLE
He accepts in silence, holding up a blueprint scroll and a necklace made of purpose.

NIPSEY:
“We didn’t die. We multiplied.”

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CATEGORY: “MOST HONEST VERSE EVER WRITTEN”

Presented by Left Eye & Lisa Nichols

WINNER: LAURYN HILL (for a verse that hasn’t even dropped yet… but Heaven already got it)

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SURPRISE SEGMENT: THE SPIRIT CYPHER

DOORS OPEN — ENTER: YOUNG LEGENDS IN TRAINING
XXXTentacion leads Juice WRLD, Lil Peep, and young spirit MCs from forgotten corners of Earth. They each drop a 16 that makes the angels tear up and dance at the same time.

XXX (bars):
“I never got closure… but now I’m the key.”
JUICE WRLD:
“Pill bottles lied to me — but lyrics saved souls.”

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ANTOINTETTE ARRIVES FOR THE FINAL TRIBUTE

She floats in from the sky wearing a cosmic crown and carrying a scroll labeled: “The Real Awards.”

ANTOINTETTE:
“To the ones who inspired but got ignored… to the truth-tellers who got canceled but never corrupted — THIS is for YOU. Your stories are sacred. Your impact is forever. The world forgot you, but Heaven never did.”

She unveils the Eternal Chart — a billboard that ranks based on impact, truth, and healing.

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FINAL MOMENT – GOD STEPS IN

The lights go gold. A booming yet calm voice echoes.

GOD (V.O.):
“From this day forward… the only award that matters is the one where your soul remembers who you are. Now go… and keep creating with love.”

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CLOSING SCENE: THE WHOLE CELESTIAL CAST TAKES THE STAGE

One final performance: “Reality Done Did It Again (Remix)” — feat. the entire spirit realm cyphering over a beat Antoinette dropped through meditation.