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Rapper RBX Files Ninth Circuit Appeal in Fraud-Focused Class Action Lawsuit Against Spotify

November 6, 2026

Last month, a federal judge dismissed a fraud-focused class action filed against Spotify by rapper Reality Born Unknown (RBX). Now, the “Heatmizer 2” artist has kicked off an appeal, according to court filing... Read More...

Timbaland Sues Former Managers Alleging $15 Million Fraud Scheme

Ashley King

November 2, 2026

Timbaland has just lodged a serious $15 million lawsuit against his former managers, alleging fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and civil theft, among other claims. Timbaland is now suing his former manager a... Read More...

Delaware Judge Orders Faith Evans to Pay $12.5 Million (Plus Some Serious Interest) to Voletta Wallace’s Trust

Ashley King

October 29, 2026

A Delaware judge has ordered Faith Evans to pay over $12.5 million in Biggie's estate profits to his mother's Voletta Wallace Revocable Trust. On Tuesday, October 27, Chancellor Kathaleen St. J. McCormick of... Read More...

Drake Janice STFU lawsuit dropped by producer after just a few days

Drake ‘Janice STFU’ Copyright Lawsuit Abruptly Dropped After Just a Few Days

Ashley King

October 27, 2026

A producer's lawsuit against Drake over his hit "Janice STFU" has been voluntarily dismissed without prejudice, meaning it could be refiled. Producer Aviel Hirschfield's copyright claim against Drake over hi... Read More...

Primary Wave Music Partners with Mary J. Blige, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul

Ashley King

October 26, 2026

Primary Wave Music partners with the legendary Mary J. Blige on her catalog, compositions, and recordings across her critically acclaimed career. Primary Wave Music has announced its latest partnership with ... Read More...

Chris Brown Spared Prison Time Despite Grisly Nightclub Assault Against in London

Ashley King

October 26, 2026

Chris Brown has avoided prison time over his assault against a music producer in a swanky London nightclub three years ago. On Monday, Chris Brown was spared prison time for his assault against a music produ... Read More...

DOJ Indicts Rapper Shawty Dred Over Alleged $4.6 Million SNAP Fraud Scheme, Alongside Massive Mail Fraud and Identity Theft Charges

Dylan Smith

October 23, 2026

Influencer and rapper Mercedes New, publicly known as Shawty Dred, has been indicted on 46 counts of mail fraud and 15 counts of aggravated identity theft for allegedly masterminding a $4.6 million SNAP fraud... Read More...

Damon Dash life story auction to satisfy debt

Bankrupt Damon Dash, Once Among the Richest of Rap Titans, Auctions Off His Life Story for $550,000 to Satisfy Creditors

Ashley King

October 22, 2026

The rights to Damon Dash's life story have been auctioned off for just $550,000, with the money set to go to his creditors amid bankruptcy proceedings. Music mogul Damon Dash's bankruptcy proceedings continu... Read More...

will Jay-Z headline the Super Bowl in 2027

Is Jay-Z Picking Jay-Z as the Next Superbowl Halftime Headliner?

Ashley King

October 20, 2026

Jay-Z's Roc Nation has been the organizer behind the Super Bowl halftime show for years. Now, the scuttlebutt suggests that Jay-Z may choose himself to headline in 2027. Jay-Z has had a banger of a year, com... Read More...

Cordae lawsuit after Anderson .Paak collaboration

Cordae Slapped with $25 Million Lawsuit Following Anderson .Paak Album Collaboration

Ashley King

October 18, 2026

Cordae is getting sued for $25 million over allegedly violating an exclusive recording agreement with his forthcoming Anderson .Paak collaboration project, Heavy is the Crown. Florida-based label MMMG Inc. h... Read More...

Drake Sued Over ‘Janice STFU’ by Producer Who Says Rapper Stole His Chorus

Ashley King

October 18, 2026

Drake is being sued for copyright infringement on his hit "Janice STFU" by a producer who says the rapper and his team "shamelessly refuse to acknowledge" his substantial contributions. Drake has been hit wi... Read More...

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Rapper RBX Files Ninth Circuit Appeal in Fraud-Focused Class Action Lawsuit Against Spotify

Timbaland Sues Former Managers Alleging $15 Million Fraud Scheme

Delaware Judge Orders Faith Evans to Pay $12.5 Million (Plus Some Serious Interest) to Voletta Wallace’s Trust

Drake ‘Janice STFU’ Copyright Lawsuit Abruptly Dropped After Just a Few Days

Primary Wave Music Partners with Mary J. Blige, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul

DOJ Indicts Rapper Shawty Dred Over Alleged $4.6 Million SNAP Fraud Scheme, Alongside Massive Mail Fraud and Identity Theft Charges

Bankrupt Damon Dash, Once Among the Richest of Rap Titans, Auctions Off His Life Story for $550,000 to Satisfy Creditors

Is Jay-Z Picking Jay-Z as the Next Superbowl Halftime Headliner?

Cordae Slapped with $25 Million Lawsuit Following Anderson .Paak Album Collaboration

Drake Sued Over ‘Janice STFU’ by Producer Who Says Rapper Stole His Chorus