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Judge Fast-Tracks Diddy’s Appeal After Pardon Push Falls Through

November 4, 2025

A federal appeals judge grants Diddy’s team’s request to expedite his appeal process, which could see him out of prison before his sentence is up. Just days after Sean “Diddy” Combs was moved to a low-securi... Read More...

Federal Judge Tosses $107 Million Death Row Records Lawsuit Against Snoop Dogg, Lucian Grainge, Jimmy Iovine, and Others

Dylan Smith

November 3, 2025

Universal Music head Lucian Grainge, Snoop Dogg, Jimmy Iovine, and others are off the hook in the $107 million Death Row Records lawsuit filed against them by Lydia Harris. Technically, that dismissal stems... Read More...

Cam’ron Sues J. Cole in ‘Ready ‘24’ Dispute, Says Cole ‘Refused to Honor His Agreement to Collaborate’

Dylan Smith

October 29, 2025

Cam'ron is officially suing J. Cole for allegedly failing to honor the terms of a late-2021 verbal agreement centering on “Ready ‘24.” That effort debuted as part of last year’s Might Delete Later, with Cam... Read More...

Drake v. UMG Round Two Is Underway — Rapper Officially Appeals ‘Not Like Us’ Lawsuit Dismissal

Dylan Smith

October 29, 2025

Drake isn’t ready to put his “Not Like Us” litigation in the rearview quite yet. Now, the 39-year-old is appealing the $1 billion defamation complaint’s dismissal. At this point, pretty much everyone is fami... Read More...

Drake Faces Class Action Lawsuit for ‘Glamorizing’ a ‘Deeply Fraudulent’ Gambling Platform

Ashley King

October 28, 2025

Drake faces a class action lawsuit over his involvement with an online casino and betting platform, engaging in “deceptive, fraudulent” practices. Just a few weeks after Drake’s lawsuit against Universal Mus... Read More...

Diddy Officially Appealing Prostitution Ruling as Trump Pardon Looks Increasingly Unlikely

Ashley King

October 21, 2025

Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs have officially notified a US federal court of their intention to appeal the hip-hop mogul’s prostitution conviction. On Monday, attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs filed a noti... Read More...

Appeals Court Upholds French Montana Win in “Ain’t Worried About Nothin'” Suit — While Denying His Request for Nearly $300,000 in Attorneys’ Fees

Dylan Smith

October 17, 2025

Perhaps French Montana should have settled his “Ain’t Worried About Nothin'" infringement suit, as an appeals court has affirmed his victory while also opting against awarding nearly $300,000 in sought attorn... Read More...

Nicki Minaj Blames Jay-Z for Album Cancellation—As Old Tidal Beef Looms Large

Ashley King

October 16, 2025

Nicki Minaj says she’s cancelling her new album, and possibly quitting music altogether, blaming Jay-Z due to a long-running beef. Nicki Minaj has said she’s cancelled her sixth studio album, which was due f... Read More...

Temu Fires Back Against MF Doom Estate, Moves to Dismiss Legal Action Over Counterfeit Merch

Ashley King

October 16, 2025

Temu moves to dismiss MF Doom’s estate’s lawsuit over counterfeit merch, claiming it isn’t responsible for independent sellers on its platform. E-commerce giant Temu is trying to toss a lawsuit filed by the ... Read More...

Lil Wayne wins lawsuit vs former attorney

Lil Wayne Wins Major Court Victory Involving a $20 Million Contractual Claim — Decision Ends a Multi-Year Battle With His Former Attorney

Ashley King

October 16, 2025

Lil Wayne wins a major victory in a $20 million legal battle with his former attorney over money allegedly owed in legal fees. Lil Wayne and his ex-lawyer Ron Sweeney have been embroiled in a long-running le... Read More...

Drake: The Softest Rapper of All Time?

Paul Resnikoff

October 13, 2025

Drake just got decisively spanked in court — with UMG walking away without a scratch. But is Drake ready to take the 'L,' or is an ill-fated appeal next? That's the million-dollar — or billion-dollar — quest... Read More...

Verzuz Roars Back With a Cash Money vs. No Limit Records Battle

Ashley King

October 9, 2025

ComplexCon sees the return of music battle series “Verzuz,” with Cash Money and No Limit Records pitting their artists and hits head to head. Get ready for the return of Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s music bat... Read More...

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Judge Fast-Tracks Diddy’s Appeal After Pardon Push Falls Through

Federal Judge Tosses $107 Million Death Row Records Lawsuit Against Snoop Dogg, Lucian Grainge, Jimmy Iovine, and Others

Cam’ron Sues J. Cole in ‘Ready ‘24’ Dispute, Says Cole ‘Refused to Honor His Agreement to Collaborate’

Drake v. UMG Round Two Is Underway — Rapper Officially Appeals ‘Not Like Us’ Lawsuit Dismissal

Drake Faces Class Action Lawsuit for ‘Glamorizing’ a ‘Deeply Fraudulent’ Gambling Platform

Diddy Officially Appealing Prostitution Ruling as Trump Pardon Looks Increasingly Unlikely

Appeals Court Upholds French Montana Win in “Ain’t Worried About Nothin'” Suit — While Denying His Request for Nearly $300,000 in Attorneys’ Fees

Nicki Minaj Blames Jay-Z for Album Cancellation—As Old Tidal Beef Looms Large

Temu Fires Back Against MF Doom Estate, Moves to Dismiss Legal Action Over Counterfeit Merch

Lil Wayne Wins Major Court Victory Involving a $20 Million Contractual Claim — Decision Ends a Multi-Year Battle With His Former Attorney

Drake: The Softest Rapper of All Time?