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Playboi Carti Faces ‘Kelly K’ Copyright Infringement Lawsuit from Alleged Contributor Blakk Soul

January 28, 2025

Playboi Carti (real name Jordan Carter) is facing a copyright infringement lawsuit from an individual who says he's owed payment for contributing to the vocals on “Kelly K.” One Eric Mercer Jr., known profe... Read More...

Lil Wayne Reuniting with the Hot Boys for Limited Mini-Tour

Ashley King

January 23, 2025

Lil Wayne is slated to reunite with the Hot Boys for a limited ‘mini-tour’ this February. The group reunited for the first time in 15 years at the sold-out Lil’ WeezyAna fest in New Orleans last year. The th... Read More...

Diddy Fires Back With $50 Million Defamation Lawsuit, Says Accusers Lied About Alleged Sexual Assault Videos

Dylan Smith

January 22, 2025

Yet another Diddy lawsuit has made its way to a federal court. But unlike the many actions involving the disgraced music mogul, this defamation complaint was filed by Diddy himself, who’s taking aim at allege... Read More...

Chris Brown Warner Bros. Discovery defamation lawsuit

Chris Brown Slaps Warner Bros. Discovery with $500 Million Defamation Suit Over ‘History of Violence’ Documentary

Ashley King

January 22, 2025

Chris Brown has sued Warner Bros. Discovery over a documentary released last year that includes allegations of sexual assault. Chris Brown is suing Warner Bros. Discovery for $500 million over a documentary ... Read More...

A$AP Rocky Rejects Plea Deal in A$AP Relli Firearm Assault Trial

Ashley King

January 22, 2025

A$AP Rocky turns down a plea deal in the A$AP Relli firearm assault case and will continue to trial. Rapper A$AP Rocky has turned down a plea deal in the A$AP Relli firearm assault case and will continue to ... Read More...

Joe Budden Calls Drake a ‘Karen’ Who’s Ruining Hip-Hop — ‘I Miss the Original Drake’

Ashley King

January 22, 2025

Joe Budden says Drake’s lawsuit against UMG is ruining hip-hop culture, calling him a ‘Karen’ because of it. “I miss the original Drake.” On the latest episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, the former rapper di... Read More...

21 Savage, Gunna, Metro Boomin and Wiz Khalifa Head to Saudi Arabia for Balad Beast 2025

Ashley King

January 16, 2025

The Balad Beast 2025 lineup has been announced, with 21 Savage, Gunna, Metro Boomin, and Wiz Khalifa heading to Saudi Arabia for the two-day festival. The two-day Balad Beast festival held at Jeddah, Saudi A... Read More...

Chatter Goes Into Overdrive Following Drake’s High-Profile UMG Lawsuit — Is Drake Finagling His Way Out of a His Contract?

Ashley King

January 16, 2025

After Drake filed his bombshell lawsuit against UMG, speculation over his true intentions has gone rampant online. Is Drake trying to get out of his deal? When Drake recently dropped his petition against Uni... Read More...

Reservoir Announces Lastrada Entertainment Catalog Acquisition — Stakes in Works Recorded by Jim Croce, Snoop Dogg, and Many Others

Dylan Smith

January 16, 2025

Reservoir Media has officially acquired the publishing catalog of Lastrada Entertainment – including interests in works recorded by Jim Croce and many others. New York City-based Reservoir and 38-year-old L... Read More...

Drake Files Massive Defamation Suit Against Universal Music Group Over ‘Not Like Us’: ‘UMG’s Greed Yielded Real World Consequences’

Dylan Smith

January 15, 2025

Drake’s much-publicized Universal Music Group (UMG) legal battle has officially reached a boiling point, as the artist has slapped the major label with a massive defamation lawsuit. Updated: UMG has now forc... Read More...

LiAngelo Ball (AKA G3 Gelo) Reportedly Scores $13 Million Def Jam/Universal Music Deal Amid ‘Tweaker’ Blow-Up

Dylan Smith

January 15, 2025

Professional basketball player LiAngelo Ball (aka G3/G3 Gelo) has capitalized on his “Tweaker” hit by reportedly inking a $13 million deal with Universal Music’s Def Jam. That’s according to an ESPN report ... Read More...

Jay-Z Pushes for Dismissal and Sanctions in Jane Doe Sexual Assault Suit: ‘A Cavalier Effort to Destroy Another Person’s Reputation’

Dylan Smith

January 10, 2025

Jay-Z is officially urging a federal court to dismiss the sexual assault lawsuit he’s facing and to impose sanctions against the Jane Doe plaintiff’s attorney. The Roc Nation founder just recently moved to t... Read More...

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Playboi Carti Faces ‘Kelly K’ Copyright Infringement Lawsuit from Alleged Contributor Blakk Soul

Lil Wayne Reuniting with the Hot Boys for Limited Mini-Tour

Diddy Fires Back With $50 Million Defamation Lawsuit, Says Accusers Lied About Alleged Sexual Assault Videos

A$AP Rocky Rejects Plea Deal in A$AP Relli Firearm Assault Trial

Joe Budden Calls Drake a ‘Karen’ Who’s Ruining Hip-Hop — ‘I Miss the Original Drake’

21 Savage, Gunna, Metro Boomin and Wiz Khalifa Head to Saudi Arabia for Balad Beast 2025

Chatter Goes Into Overdrive Following Drake’s High-Profile UMG Lawsuit — Is Drake Finagling His Way Out of a His Contract?

Reservoir Announces Lastrada Entertainment Catalog Acquisition — Stakes in Works Recorded by Jim Croce, Snoop Dogg, and Many Others

Drake Files Massive Defamation Suit Against Universal Music Group Over ‘Not Like Us’: ‘UMG’s Greed Yielded Real World Consequences’

LiAngelo Ball (AKA G3 Gelo) Reportedly Scores $13 Million Def Jam/Universal Music Deal Amid ‘Tweaker’ Blow-Up

Jay-Z Pushes for Dismissal and Sanctions in Jane Doe Sexual Assault Suit: ‘A Cavalier Effort to Destroy Another Person’s Reputation’