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Trump Pardons YoungBoy Never Broke Again — “He’s a Fully Free Man Now”

May 28, 2025

President Trump pardons rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again, who was sentenced last year to 23 months in prison for possession of firearms as a felon. YoungBoy Never Broke Again had also been given 60 months o... Read More...

Kevin Liles Accuses Ex-Def Jam Rapper Lady Luck of $30 Million+ Extortion Plot

Ashley King

May 28, 2025

A high-profile dispute has erupted between former Def Jam exec Kevin Liles and rapper Lady Luck. Liles has accused the rapper of attempting to extort him to the tune of $30 million through threats. He also al... Read More...

Lil Wayne Producer Sues Universal Music Over Millions In Allegedly Owed Royalties: ‘UMG Has Simply Taken Advantage of Harrison’s Hard Work’

Dylan Smith

May 26, 2025

Lil Wayne producer Deezle (real name Darius Harrison) is suing Universal Music for allegedly failing to pay him millions in due royalties from Tha Carter III (2008) and more. Deezle and his Drum Major Music... Read More...

Young Thug Calls Kid Cudi A ‘Rat’ After ‘Explosive’ Diddy Testimony

Ashley King

May 23, 2025

Young Thug has ignited controversy over his take on Kid Cudi’s testimony during Diddy’s sex trafficking and racketeering trial in New York. The Atlanta rapper posted “Dam cudi a rat lol” on X/Twitter shortly... Read More...

Kid Cudi Testifies Over Blown-Up Car and Threats of Violence in Diddy Trial

Ashley King

May 22, 2025

Kid Cudi was called to testify at Diddy’s federal trial over an attack in which his Porsche was allegedly blown up by the disgraced music mogul. Scott Mescudi, better known as Kid Cudi, was called as a witne... Read More...

Rod Wave Booked on 14 Criminal Counts Following Home Invasion—Rapper’s Attorney Says He ‘Committed No Crimes’

Ashley King

May 21, 2025

Rapper Rod Wave was arrested in Georgia on 14 counts, including aggravated assault, possession of a firearm, and felony tampering with evidence. Rod Wave, known for hits like “Street Runner” and “Tombstone,”... Read More...

Chris Brown Freed on $6.7 Million Bail Following Alleged Nightclub Assault

Ashley King

May 21, 2025

Chris Brown was granted bail by a London court for $6.7 million over an assault charge, paving the way for his world tour to begin next month. Chris Brown is out on bail after his arrest in the UK last week ... Read More...

Entire Kanye West Album Leaked on Discord, Leakers Say Proceeds Will Benefit U.S. Holocaust Museum

Ashley King

May 19, 2025

An entire Kanye West album leaked onto the internet yesterday, prompting the rapper to respond. The announced album was once called WW3, but the rapper took to Twitter to say he renamed it to CUCK. Leakers sa... Read More...

Salt-n-Pepa sue label UMG for termination rights

Salt-N-Pepa Sue Universal Music for Termination Rights to Their Catalog, Including Hits Like ‘Push It’ and ‘Shoop’

Ashley King

May 19, 2025

Salt-N-Pepa is suing Universal Music Group for the rights to their catalog, claiming the label is holding their music hostage. Cheryl James and Sandra Denton of the legendary hip-hop group Salt-N-Pepa are su... Read More...

Chris Brown Arrested for Attack in Manchester Ahead of Tour

Ashley King

May 15, 2025

Chris Brown was arrested at a hotel in Manchester on suspicion of causing bodily harm to producer Abe Diaw at a London nightclub in 2023. Police arrested Chris Brown on suspicion of causing “grievous bodily ... Read More...

Royalties Rift Resolved: Snoop Dogg and Spotify Patch Things Up Just in Time for ‘Iz It a Crime?’ Release

Dylan Smith

May 15, 2025

Just in time for today's release of a surprise album entitled Iz It a Crime?, Snoop Dogg looks to have put his long-running Spotify dispute to rest. The most immediate example of that resolution can be foun... Read More...

how much did Diddy pay Cassie to settle the civil lawsuit against him

Diddy Paid Cassie $20 Million In Hush Money, Testimony Reveals

Ashley King

May 14, 2025

Cassie Ventura, the R&B singer and former partner of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, delivered testimony on May 14th in the rap mogul’s ongoing trial. The testimony revealed a jaw-dropping $20 million payment to sett... Read More...

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Kevin Liles Accuses Ex-Def Jam Rapper Lady Luck of $30 Million+ Extortion Plot

Lil Wayne Producer Sues Universal Music Over Millions In Allegedly Owed Royalties: ‘UMG Has Simply Taken Advantage of Harrison’s Hard Work’

Young Thug Calls Kid Cudi A ‘Rat’ After ‘Explosive’ Diddy Testimony

Kid Cudi Testifies Over Blown-Up Car and Threats of Violence in Diddy Trial

Rod Wave Booked on 14 Criminal Counts Following Home Invasion—Rapper’s Attorney Says He ‘Committed No Crimes’

Chris Brown Freed on $6.7 Million Bail Following Alleged Nightclub Assault

Salt-N-Pepa Sue Universal Music for Termination Rights to Their Catalog, Including Hits Like ‘Push It’ and ‘Shoop’

Chris Brown Arrested for Attack in Manchester Ahead of Tour

Royalties Rift Resolved: Snoop Dogg and Spotify Patch Things Up Just in Time for ‘Iz It a Crime?’ Release