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Gamma Inks Partnership Deal With Rick Ross and Maybach Music, Adds Breyon Prescott to Executive Roster

September 29, 2023

A live performance from Wale, one of the rappers signed to Rick Ross' Maybach Music Group. Photo Credit: All-Pro Reels Rick Ross and his Maybach Music Group have inked a seemingly far-reaching deal with Apple... Read More...

Suspect Arrested in Connection with Tupac Shakur’s Murder

Ashley King

September 29, 2023

Photo Credit: Ryan Hafey Las Vegas police have arrested a suspect in connection with the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur. The man was taken into custody early Friday morning. Police arrested Duane “Keffe D” Davi... Read More...

Usher Shrewdly Times Upcoming Album Drop on Super Bowl Sunday

Ashley King

September 26, 2023

Photo Credit: Usher / Apple Music In a pro move, Usher times his upcoming album drop on Super Bowl Sunday — with Apple Music providing the tailwind. There's also a possible global tour in the works. Followin... Read More...

Burna Boy Announces North American Tour Dates

Ashley King

September 26, 2023

Photo Credit: Burna Boy / Instagram Burna Boy announces 16 North American tour dates to support his new album, ‘I Told Them…’ kicking off in November in Los Angeles. Nigerian sensation Burna Boy has announce... Read More...

Chris Brown Faces $2 Million Lawsuit Over Unpaid Popeyes Restaurant Loan

Ashley King

September 25, 2023

Photo Credit: Eva Renaldi / CC by 2.0 Chris Brown faces a $2 million lawsuit over an unpaid loan to purchase two Popeyes chicken restaurants, according to legal documents. Chris Brown is facing a lawsuit ove... Read More...

Birdman Predicts Southern Hip-Hop Will Remain Dominant: ‘We’re Here Forever’

Ashley King

September 20, 2023

Photo Credit: Brad Huchteman Cash Money Records co-founder Birdman recently sat down for an interview on the 85 South Show, where he discussed the early struggles of Southern hip-hop and predicted it would re... Read More...

Adidas CEO Defends Kanye West—”I Don’t Think He’s A Bad Person, It Just Came Across That Way”

Ashley King

September 20, 2023

Photo Credit: Max Letek Adidas CEO Bjorn Gulden has defended Kanye West's remarks that resulted in his company severing ties with the artist now known as Ye. The German sportswear giant ended its long-time c... Read More...

Russ threatens to start faking streams "just like everyone else"

Russ Threatens to Start ‘Faking My Streams Like Everyone Else’ In Latest Industry Swipe

Ashley King

September 17, 2023

Photo Credit: Russ / YouTube Indie rapper Russ has taken yet another swipe at the industry, this time saying he's going to start 'faking his streams just like everyone else.' Here's the latest. The rapper jo... Read More...

702 Member Irish Grinstead Passes Away, Aged 43

Ashley King

September 17, 2023

Photo Credit: LeMisha Grinstead's Instagram Irish Grinstead, a member of the '90s R&B girl group 702, has passed away, aged 43, following severe medical issues for which she took a leave of absence in Dec... Read More...

Ye Faces $1 Million+ Lawsuit from Fired Worker — ‘He Doesn’t Pay Anyone’

Ashley King

September 14, 2023

Photo Credit: David Shankbone The artist formerly known as Kanye West is being sued after a former property manager and caretaker said Ye fired him when he refused to remove all of the windows and electricity... Read More...

Universal Music, Roc Nation Vets Launch South Asia-Focused Label Desi Trill Music, Aim To Help the Region’s Artists ‘Gain Widespread Recognition on Grand Stages’

Dylan Smith

September 12, 2023

(l to r) Universal Music head Lucian Grainge as well as Desi Trill Music's Shabz Naqvi and Ty-Ty Smith. Photo Credit: UMG As music markets throughout South Asia continue to grow, Universal Music Group (UMG), ... Read More...

Ghostwriter Travis Scott 21 Savage bootleg

Ghostwriter Returns with Travis Scott & 21 Savage Bootleg AI Mash-Up

Ashley King

September 10, 2023

Photo Credit: Matthias Wagner Ghostwriter—the anonymous creator behind the Drake/The Weeknd mash-up—is back with another bootleg AI creation. This one features Travis Scott and 21 Savage. The creator posted ... Read More...