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R. Kelly Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison in Sex Trafficking Case

June 30, 2022

Photo Credit: CBS News YouTube R. Kelly has received a sentence of 30 years in prison in the high-profile sex trafficking case, months after he was convicted on all nine counts. US District Judge Ann Donnell... Read More...

‘Mama Said Knock You Out’ Producer Marley Marl Sells Catalog Stake to Reservoir

Dylan Smith

June 28, 2022

Reservoir EVP of A&R and catalog development Faith Newman (whose branding-minded company looks to have customized its bottled water) and hip-hop producer Marley Marl. Photo Credit: Reservoir Media One wee... Read More...

Universal Music Group Faces Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over Tupac Shakur Photo

Dylan Smith

June 24, 2022

The estate of photographer Chi Modu, who passed away in May of 2021, is officially suing Universal Music Group (UMG) for copyright infringement over the major label’s allegedly unauthorized use of a Tupac Sha... Read More...

Damon Dash and Jay-Z Settle Dispute Over ‘Reasonable Doubt’ NFT

Dylan Smith

June 14, 2022

Jay-Z and Damon Dash have officially settled their much-publicized lawsuit concerning Dash’s alleged attempt to sell a Reasonable Doubt non-fungible token (NFT). The high-stakes courtroom confrontation betw... Read More...

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300 Entertainment, Atlantic Records Execs Urge Broader ‘Rap Music on Trial’ Bill

Ashley King

June 10, 2022

Photo Credit: Paper Magazine YouTube 300 Entertainment and Atlantic Records executives are calling for broader legal reforms like New York's 'Rap Music on Trial' bill. 300 Entertainment CEO Kevin Liles and A... Read More...

Kid Cudi’s Animated Special ‘Entergalactic’ Features Jaden Smith, Ty Dolla $ign, Vanessa Hudgens

Ashley King

June 9, 2022

Photo Credit: Netflix Kid Cudi's animated Netflix special Entergalactic features voice work from Jaden Smith, Ty Dolla $ign, Vanessa Hudgens, and more. Netflix has released a trailer and the entire voice cas... Read More...

Irving Azoff’s Giant Music Label Officially Launches to ‘Create a Home Where Musicians Are Treated Like People Instead of Products’

Dylan Smith

June 9, 2022

Irving Azoff has officially launched his Giant Music record label, which was first announced in early 2021. The formal rollout of Giant Music came to light in a recent Instagram post from Brooks Roach, the ... Read More...

Ditto Moves to Dismiss Lil Yachty Trademark Lawsuit Due to Lack of Personal Jurisdiction

Dylan Smith

June 8, 2022

In late January, rapper Lil Yachty sued Ditto Music, its non-fungible token (NFT) offshoot Opulous, and their founder Lee Parsons for alleged trademark infringement. Now, Ditto and Parsons have moved to dismi... Read More...

Atlanta Rapper Trouble Shot and Killed at 34

Ashley King

June 5, 2022

Photo Credit: Kyle Sudu Def Jam reports that Atlanta rapper Trouble, best known for his 2011 hit "Bussin," has died. He was 34. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the children, loved ones, and fans of Troubl... Read More...

Young Thug Will Remain Behind Bars Until January 2023, Denied Bond

Ashley King

June 3, 2022

Photo Credit: Frank Schwichtenberg / CC by 4.0 Young Thug has been denied bond and will remain behind bars until January 2023. Here's why. A Fulton County judge believes the rapper presents a potential dange... Read More...

Lupe Fiasco is Teaching Rap at MIT, New Album Drops June 24th

Ashley King

May 30, 2022

Photo Credit: Brennan Schnell / CC by 2.0 Lupe Fiasco is teaching rap at MIT this year as part of their MLK Visiting Professor Program. The news comes alongside announcing a new album to release on June 24. ... Read More...

Round Hill Music Files $3 Million Lawsuit Against ‘Headband’ Rapper B.o.B

Dylan Smith

May 27, 2022

B.o.B performing live. Photo Credit: Mark Guim Rapper B.o.B (full name Bobby Ray Simmons Jr.) is officially facing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit from Round Hill Music, its namesake royalty fund, and an entity... Read More...

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‘Mama Said Knock You Out’ Producer Marley Marl Sells Catalog Stake to Reservoir

Universal Music Group Faces Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Over Tupac Shakur Photo

Damon Dash and Jay-Z Settle Dispute Over ‘Reasonable Doubt’ NFT

300 Entertainment, Atlantic Records Execs Urge Broader ‘Rap Music on Trial’ Bill

Kid Cudi’s Animated Special ‘Entergalactic’ Features Jaden Smith, Ty Dolla $ign, Vanessa Hudgens

Irving Azoff’s Giant Music Label Officially Launches to ‘Create a Home Where Musicians Are Treated Like People Instead of Products’

Ditto Moves to Dismiss Lil Yachty Trademark Lawsuit Due to Lack of Personal Jurisdiction

Atlanta Rapper Trouble Shot and Killed at 34

Lupe Fiasco is Teaching Rap at MIT, New Album Drops June 24th

Round Hill Music Files $3 Million Lawsuit Against ‘Headband’ Rapper B.o.B