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The Weeknd Calls the Grammys ‘Corrupt’ — Grammys CEO Responds

November 25, 2020

After failing to receive a Grammy nomination despite the immense commercial success of his After Hours album, The Weeknd has called the annual awards show “corrupt” – prompting the Recording Academy’s interim... Read More...

New Scheduling Information Released In Juice WRLD Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

Dylan Smith

November 20, 2020

About one month back, Digital Music News was first to report that a protective order had been issued in the ongoing Juice WRLD copyright infringement lawsuit. Now, a new filing has shed light upon the courtro... Read More...

Lil Pump Cashes In on ‘Lil Pimp’ Trump Nickname with New Single

Ashley King

November 19, 2020

Lil Pump is cashing in on his Trump-granted nickname, "Lil Pimp" with a brand new single. Donald Trump mistakenly referred to the rapper as "Lil Pimp" when he introduced him at a Michigan rally. But Lil Pump... Read More...

Rapper Dupree G.O.D. Arrested for Shooting a Flamethrower From the Top of a New York City Bus

Ashley King

November 18, 2020

Brooklyn rapper Dupree G.O.D has been arrested for shooting a flamethrower while standing on top of a city bus. The rapper's lawyer, Cary London, says his client voluntarily turned himself in at an NYPD prec... Read More...

Nipsey Hussle’s Store In South L.A. Looted and Vandalized

Ashley King

November 18, 2020

Nipsey Hussle's Marathon Clothing Store in south LA was looted and vandalized by an unknown group of people. A video of the vandalized store Nipsey Hussle founded is making rounds on social media, showcasing... Read More...

Money Man Says He Paid $250,000 to Exit His Cash Money Contract

Dylan Smith

November 18, 2020

Money Man has revealed that he spent a staggering $250,000 to exit his Cash Money Records contract about eight months after signing with the famed hip-hop label. Money Man, whose full name is Tysen Jay Boldi... Read More...

Barack Obama Calls Out Rappers Who Supported Trump In the 2020 Election

Ashley King

November 17, 2020

Barack Obama is calling out rappers who supported Trump — including Lil Wayne and Lil Peep. The former president is giving his first interviews after nearly four years of silence during the Trump presidency.... Read More...

Lil Wayne Faces 10 Years In Prison Over Gun Possession Charge

Ashley King

November 17, 2020

Lil Wayne has been charged with gun possession as a convicted felon after last year's private jet raid. Last year federal authorities boarded Weezy's private jet in Miami and found a gold-plated gun. The 38-... Read More...

Boosie Badazz Survives Murder Attempt In Dallas — Here’s What We Know

Paul Resnikoff

November 15, 2020

Rapper Boosie Badazz has survived an attempt on his life this weekend in Dallas — but not before reportedly getting shot in the leg. It's unclear why Boosie Badazz (real name: Torrence Ivy Hatch Jr.) was bei... Read More...

Protective Order Issued In Juice WRLD Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

Dylan Smith

October 22, 2020

Back in August, Digital Music News was first to report that the estate of Juice WRLD was facing another high-profile copyright infringement lawsuit. Now, a protective order has been issued in the case. This ... Read More...

Juice WRLD Foundation Donates Musical Instruments to Rapper’s Childhood School

Ashley King

October 7, 2020

The foundation formed in honor of Juice WRLD has donated musical instruments to the rapper's childhood school. The Live Free Fund 999 has handed a nice supply of band and orchestral instruments to Deer Creek... Read More...

Juice WRLD Copyright Infringement Case Transferred to a Different Judge

Dylan Smith

September 25, 2020

The “Lean wit Me” copyright infringement lawsuit against the estate of Juice WRLD has officially been transferred to a new judge, potentially affecting its outcome. This transfer – from Judge Dale S. Fischer... Read More...

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Lil Pump Cashes In on ‘Lil Pimp’ Trump Nickname with New Single

Rapper Dupree G.O.D. Arrested for Shooting a Flamethrower From the Top of a New York City Bus

Nipsey Hussle’s Store In South L.A. Looted and Vandalized

Money Man Says He Paid $250,000 to Exit His Cash Money Contract

Barack Obama Calls Out Rappers Who Supported Trump In the 2020 Election

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Boosie Badazz Survives Murder Attempt In Dallas — Here’s What We Know

Protective Order Issued In Juice WRLD Copyright Infringement Lawsuit

Juice WRLD Foundation Donates Musical Instruments to Rapper’s Childhood School

Juice WRLD Copyright Infringement Case Transferred to a Different Judge