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Jay-Z Officially Wins $67.6 Million Lawsuit Over Cologne Deal Turned Sour

November 11, 2021

Jay-Z has officially emerged victorious in his roughly six-year, $67.6 million lawsuit with Parlux Fragrances. A jury in Jay-Z’s native New York just recently cleared the rapper and businessman of liability ... Read More...

Summer Walker Alleges London On Da Track ‘Didn’t Produce Sh*t’ on Her Latest Album – Despite Receiving Credits

Ashley King

November 10, 2021

Summer Walker dropped her second solo album on Friday – with some harsh words about the credits. Still Over It credits her ex-partner London On Da Track with writing and producing. However, the singer says h... Read More...

Who Is Anthony Saleh? Meet Kendrick Lamar’s New Manager

Dylan Smith

November 9, 2021

To Pimp a Butterfly (2015) creator Kendrick Lamar has officially hired Anthony Saleh to serve as his manager. Here’s a quick look at the Nas manager Saleh’s background and professional experience. It bears ... Read More...

What Really Happened at Travis Scott’s Astroworld In Houston? Here’s Everything We Know So Far (Continuous Updates)

Ashley King

November 7, 2021

What exactly happened at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival in Houston? Here's what we know about the crowd surge and stampede that killed eight people and injured hundreds more. First, here are the details ... Read More...

Warner Music Debuts Hip-Hop Label Atlantic Records Benelux Two Weeks Following Asiatic Records’ Rollout

Dylan Smith

November 5, 2021

Back in March, Warner Music Group acquired Moscow-based Zhara Music and renamed the division Atlantic Records Russia. Now, the Big Three label, having experienced a more than 75 percent stock-price surge sinc... Read More...

DMX & Juice WRLD Documentaries Headed to HBO Max

Ashley King

November 3, 2021

Two documentaries celebrating the life of DMX and Juice WRLD are coming to HBO. DMX: Don't Try to Understand looks at the late rapper's life as he attempts to rebuild his career and connect with family and f... Read More...

Feds Arrest Rapper Fetty Wap on Drug Distribution Charges — Rapper Could Face Serious Prison Time

Ashley King

October 29, 2021

Fetty Wap has been arrested on federal drug charges that include trafficking to both coasts of the US. The rapper, legal name Willie Junior Maxwell II, was arrested on Thursday night by the FBI. The artist w... Read More...

DMX Estate Administrators Announced — Nearly 9 Months After the Rapper’s Death

Ashley King

October 26, 2021

The temporary co-administrators of the DMX estate have been announced. DMX passed away earlier this year without a will in place. His estate will be managed by his ex-wife Tashera Simmons and his oldest sons... Read More...

Kanye West Donda one billion streams Spotify

Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ Album Hits 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

Ashley King

October 26, 2021

Kanye West's Donda album has reached one billion streams on Spotify. Spotify made the announcement on October 25, though the album still trails Drake's recently released Certified Lover Boy. It is the fastes... Read More...

Meek Mill Says His Record Label Isn’t Paying Him And He’s About to Leak His Contract

Ashley King

October 26, 2021

Meek Mill has taken to Twitter to air frustrations with his recording contracts. But fans are having none of the rapper's complaints, even if they are legitimate. The rapper tweeted on October 25, "I haven't... Read More...

NBA YoungBoy’s Lawyers Propose an Elaborate Get-Out-of-Jail Scheme — The Judge Isn’t Buying It

Ashley King

October 21, 2021

NBA Youngboy attorneys are proposing an elaborate scheme should he be released on bond. That scheme includes building a recording studio at the 21-year-old rapper's home. The plan also includes hiring a secu... Read More...

Warner Music Group Debuts Asia-Based Hip-Hop Label Asiatic Records, Signs Indonesia’s Ramengvrl

Dylan Smith

October 20, 2021

Warner Music Group (NASDAQ: WMG) has officially launched Asiatic Records, “a new Asian label dedicated to supporting the best hip-hop and rap talent from across the region.” The Big Three record label annou... Read More...

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Company: Sound Credit
Location: Drivable to Memphis, TN preferred, but open to remote for the right candidate. Southeastern, US OK
Social Media & Content Manager
Company: SoundStock
Location: Las Vegas HQ
Director of Marketing
Company: Musixmatch
Location: Bologna or Remote
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Company: UMG, the Universal Music Group
Location: Full Time Remote, California and New York

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Jay-Z Officially Wins $67.6 Million Lawsuit Over Cologne Deal Turned Sour

Summer Walker Alleges London On Da Track ‘Didn’t Produce Sh*t’ on Her Latest Album – Despite Receiving Credits

Who Is Anthony Saleh? Meet Kendrick Lamar’s New Manager

What Really Happened at Travis Scott’s Astroworld In Houston? Here’s Everything We Know So Far (Continuous Updates)

Warner Music Debuts Hip-Hop Label Atlantic Records Benelux Two Weeks Following Asiatic Records’ Rollout

DMX & Juice WRLD Documentaries Headed to HBO Max

Feds Arrest Rapper Fetty Wap on Drug Distribution Charges — Rapper Could Face Serious Prison Time

DMX Estate Administrators Announced — Nearly 9 Months After the Rapper’s Death

Kanye West’s ‘Donda’ Album Hits 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

Meek Mill Says His Record Label Isn’t Paying Him And He’s About to Leak His Contract

NBA YoungBoy’s Lawyers Propose an Elaborate Get-Out-of-Jail Scheme — The Judge Isn’t Buying It

Warner Music Group Debuts Asia-Based Hip-Hop Label Asiatic Records, Signs Indonesia’s Ramengvrl