October 2019 Blog Posts (140)

Chuck D is suing a music publisher in federal court alleging he fraudulently took copyright ownership of 28 of the Public Enemy rapper's recent songs without his authorization. Those include Common's "Black America Again" and Prophets of Rage's eponymous single, "Counteroffensive" and "Fired a Shot."

Chuck D (whose real name is Carlton Ridenhour) filed a lawsuit Oct.…

Philadelphia Artist @Dsquattro_ has played apart in rap the Philly hiphop scene for a couple years now as a artist/writer for BAU ENT. he performed on many stages, appeared on some very credibility rap dvd's with philly biggest marketing/promotion company we run the streets. Quattro just release a new project title “2.4.DA Money EP” that is available on all major platforms #spotify #itunes #applemusic #tidal…

Nicki Minaj‘s fiancé Kenneth Petty is sticking right by her side.

The couple celebrated the launch of Minaj’s Fendi collaboration on Tuesday night, both sporting flashy silver looks from the designer collection.

While the 36-year-old “Chun-Li” rapper chose a metallic fishnet dress over a logo-covered silver bikini ($590) and carried a matching mini bag…

After playing the independent field for the last several years, Tyga is ready to get a "Taste" of what a major label feels like again. On Tuesday (Oct. 15), Columbia Records announced that the "Rack City" MC joined their roster after signing a multi-million dollar deal.

Last year, Tyga had a strong comeback, courtesy of his hit single "Taste." The six-times platinum…

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its nominees up for induction in 2020.

Sixteen artists are eligible for the honor, nine of which have been nominated for the first time: The Doobie Brothers, Pat Benatar, late pop superstar Whitney Houston, T. Rex, Thin Lizzy, Dave Matthews Band, Soundgarden, Motörhead and late rapper The Notorious B.I.G…

Court releases Audio of Shotti threatening to Shoot Tekashi 6ix9ine’s baby mama and daughter before they all got arrested in…

Rapper Kodak Black has been ordered to pay $91,000 to a concert promoter, all while he’s still locked up.

A Arizona judge granted a default judgment against Kodak (real name: Dieuson Octave) in the amount of $91,095.05.

The money was awarded to a concert promoter named Nicholas Fitts.

Earlier this year, Fitts sued the rapper accusing him of blowing off…

Pusha T was with the sh!ts when Wale unexpectedly ran up behind him while he was performing at Rolling Loud New York on…

Travis Scott injured his knee during a performance at the Rolling Loud Festival, and based on the video it looks like it was very painful.

Scott was in the middle of his set for the Rolling Loud Festival in Queens, New York when he fell on stage.

Travis was performing "Butterfly Effect" and when he jumped up to hype up the crowd, he landed awkwardly and his…

Amber Rose is now a mom of two — and the little guy is already a “rockstar.”

The model, 35, and boyfriend Alexander “AE” Edwards have welcomed a baby boy named Slash Electric Alexander Edwards, the Def Jam Records exec announced on Instagram on Friday, calling the baby a “rockstar.”…

DMX has canceled his upcoming slate of concerts in order to return to rehab, the rapper announced Saturday.

“In his ongoing commitment to putting family and sobriety first, DMX has checked himself into a rehab facility,” DMX’s Instagram told fans. “He apologizes for his cancelled shows and thanks his fans for their continued support.”

Tracy Chapman’s copyright infringement lawsuit against Nicki Minaj is moving forward after the two reportedly failed to reach an agreement during a recent court-ordered mediation.

Chapman is accusing Minaj of unlawfully sampling her song “Baby Can I Hold You” for the track “Sorry.” Minaj reportedly confirmed in court documents that the song never made it to her album…

Organizers of Rolling Loud, a hip-hop festival taking place in New York this weekend, say they have dropped five rappers from the lineup at the request of police.

The New York Times reports that the performers were removed from the Rolling Loud festival after a New York Police Department official sent the organizers a letter citing safety concerns if the rappers took…

Rihanna famously hails from Barbados. She stays plugged into Bajan politics, has an official ambassador position, and goes home every year to serve looks at the Crop Over festival.

Who wouldn't want to have Rihanna as their countrywoman? Indeed, apropos of nothing, Jamaican Twitter has launched a campaign to steal Rihanna's nationality.

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Ja Rule has a theory about jail and the mentality that he now carries over into his life outside bars.

“One of the reasons I do work out [is that], when you go to jail, you get a jail mentality. So you come out with that same thinking [as] in jail. Your mentality is, you make your whole body a weapon. There’s nothing to do so, you work the f–k out. But the theory of…

A paternity case has been filed naming Flavor Flav as the father of a newborn baby boy, and the woman who filed it is a member of his management team.

According to legal documents filed in LA County Courts, Kate Gammell claims Flav is the father of her beautiful 2-month baby boy, Jordan.…