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Drake Denies Copyright Lawsuit Over “Janice STFU”
Drake is pushing back hard against a copyright infringement lawsuit accusing him of taking the chorus of his hit “Janice STFU” from another songwriter’s demo.
Eminem Defends His Kid Rock Collaboration Amid Backlash
Eminem is standing by his controversial Kid Rock collaboration, and his response has reignited a debate about friendship, politics, and artistic integrity. The Detroit rap
YNW Melly Jury Selection Will Be Livestreamed
YNW Melly’s double-murder retrial is facing renewed scrutiny as a judge has approved livestreaming the jury selection process, bringing a high-profile and deeply contentious case
Bhad Bhabie Drops New Song And Pursues Nursing License
Bhad Bhabie is once again shattering every expectation the music industry tries to force upon her. With the release of her hard-hitting single “What U
Drake’s “FOMO” First-Week Sales Prove His Power
Drake’s “FOMO” first-week sales are sending a powerful message to the music industry: even when critics question his dominance, the Toronto superstar can still turn
Summer Walker Faces $50 Million Interscope Lawsuit
The Summer Walker Interscope lawsuit has escalated into a high-stakes battle over artistic freedom, contractual obligations, and the power record labels hold over musicians. Interscope
Soulja Boy Teases A 2028 Presidential Run
Soulja Boy may be preparing for his most unexpected career move yet. The rapper has teased a possible presidential run, igniting debate over whether celebrity
Will Smith And DJ Jazzy Jeff Series “215” Is In The Works
Will Smith is revisiting the Philadelphia roots that helped make him a global superstar. The upcoming Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff series, titled “215”,
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Wants To Quit Rap
The YoungBoy Never Broke Again retirement conversation has taken a deeply personal turn, with the Louisiana rapper admitting he wants to walk away from music
Chris Brown Fires Back At Threat Allegations
Allegations of threats involving Chris Brown have erupted into a new and deeply personal chapter in his ongoing legal battle with Diamond Brown, the mother
Playboi Carti And Young Thug Hint At Collab Album
Fans are buzzing after physical copies of a potential Playboi Carti Young Thug collab album surfaced at ComplexCon over the weekend. Attendees visiting the Sp5der
Lil Durk And Codefendants To Face New Trial In Federal Racketeering Case
Chicago rapper Lil Durk second trial will proceed alongside three codefendants as he continues his high-profile federal legal battle following a partial acquittal in his
Diddy’s Prison Routine: Massages, Hennessy, Netflix, And Cleaners
Diddy‘s time in prison is reportedly marked by luxuries uncommon to most inmates. According to NBC News, which interviewed several former co-detainees of Sean Combs
Quavo Previews New Album “Qrömelife”
Quavo, after a summer filled with hints, has announced the title and release date for his third studio album, with Pharrell Williams serving as executive
Remy Ma Takes Shot At Nicki Minaj On “Alimony” EP
Remy Ma‘s new EP, “Alimony,” was released on September 25. Hailing from the Bronx, she showcases her lyrical prowess in the standout track “Rem the
Quando Rondo Addresses Jail Rumors
Over the weekend, speculation surfaced online suggesting that Quando Rondo had been taken back into custody. However, the rapper quickly dispelled these rumors, stating there
Drake Officially Releases “FOMO” Short Film In Its Entirety
Don’t worry — Drake has re-uploaded “FOMO” to his YouTube channel. Initially taken down after its premiere on September 15, the short film became available
Yella Beezy’s Mo3 Murder Trial Postponed
Yella Beezy’s trial related to the murder of Mo3 has been rescheduled for October. Originally, jury selection was to begin on Monday, September 14, but
J. Cole Expresses Gratitude For Jay-Z’s Timing In His Career
J. Cole shared his gratitude for Jay-Z not launching his career too early during a recent appearance on the “No Bars Off” podcast, airing in
Yeat Targets Travis Scott In New Diss Track “On Nothing”
Once collaborators on the track “Eaters” from “Slime Language 3”, Yeat and Travis Scott have seen tensions rise following the controversial removal of Yeat’s verse
50 Cent Recalls Angering Jay-Z During Commercial Shoot
50 Cent remembers a time when he apparently upset Jay-Z during the filming of a Reebok commercial back in 2003. The relationship between the two
Witnesses For Lil Durk’s Defense Testify
In court, several individuals testified in support of Lil Durk‘s defense, including OTF Jam’s wife and his former girlfriend. The jury also viewed Durk’s FBI
6ix9ine Mocks Lil Durk Amid Courtroom Mentions
The tension between Lil Durk and 6ix9ine has been longstanding. When 6ix9ine faced his RICO charges, Durk didn’t hold back, labeling him a “rat.” Now,
BigXThaPlug Pleads Guilty To Gun Charge
BigXThaPlug has made a name for himself at the intersection of hip-hop and country music, gaining popularity as one of its leading figures. However, his
Keith Jones States Lil Durk Never Paid Him For Quando Rondo Shooting
Keith Jones, known as Flacka, revealed in court that Lil Durk never compensated him for his involvement in the planned attack on Quando Rondo. This
Hip-Hop Community Stands By Lil Durk In and Outside The Courtroom
Last week, numerous hip-hop artists have rallied around Lil Durk during his murder-for-hire trial, both inside the courtroom and beyond its walls. Their support has
Kehlani Admitted To Hospital Due To Severe Pain
Kehlani is temporarily halting her global tour to prioritize her health. The Grammy-winning artist shared on social media that she will be canceling her upcoming
Eminem Reveals Touching Letter From Dolly Parton
Although Eminem and Dolly Parton never crossed paths in person, they held a deep respect for each other’s artistic talents. After Parton’s passing on August
Sada Baby Receives Six-Month Probation In Drug Case
A Michigan drug case, initiated by a traffic stop last year, has concluded, sparing Sada Baby additional jail time. On August 20, the Detroit rapper
50 Cent Dismisses Diddy’s “The Reckoning” Lawsuit
Before “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” had a chance to stream on Netflix, the accusations from Diddy have escalated into a legal battle. Diddy has accused
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