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Court Denied 29 People From Inheriting Prince's Estate

Court Denied 29 People From Inheriting Prince's Estate

Aug 5, 2016

Minnesota court denied 29 people with a variety of outrageous claims from inheriting Prince's estate.

Kanye West Is Annoyed That Apple Hasn't Bought Tidal Yet

Kanye West Is Annoyed That Apple Hasn't Bought Tidal Yet

Aug 2, 2016

Kanye West went on an interesting Twitter rant this past Saturday regarding the beef between Apple and Tidal.

Nelly Received Not One, But Two Diamond Certifications This Week!

Nelly Received Not One, But Two Diamond Certifications This Week!

Aug 1, 2016

Nelly made some history this past week, with his debut album joining an elite group of hip hop albums to be certified diamond.

Families of Jenni Rivera's Entourage Receive $70 Million for Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Families of Jenni Rivera's Entourage Receive $70 Million for Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Aug 1, 2016

A wrongful death lawsuit is settled after four years as families and fans continue to honor the lasting legacy of Latin musician Jenni Rivera.

Ciara Claims Future's Negative Comments Cost Her A $500,000 Cosmetics Deal

Ciara Claims Future's Negative Comments Cost Her A $500,000 Cosmetics Deal

Jul 28, 2016

Ciara makes a shocking claim regarding the effects of Future's negative comments towards her on her wallet.

Taylor Swift May Sue Kanye West And Kim Kardashian For Recording Their Phone Call

Taylor Swift May Sue Kanye West And Kim Kardashian For Recording Their Phone Call

Jul 20, 2016

The saga between Kanye and Taylor Swift continues…

YouTube Has Paid $2 Billion To Content Rights Holders, Via Content ID

YouTube Has Paid $2 Billion To Content Rights Holders, Via Content ID

Jul 19, 2016

Some progress is being made, as it pertains to YouTube its ability to pay its content rights holders.

Memphis Bleek Reportedly Files For Bankruptcy

Memphis Bleek Reportedly Files For Bankruptcy

Jul 14, 2016

Memphis Bleek – who's legal name is 'Malik Cox' – reportedly has just filed for bankruptcy.

Drake's 'Views' Album Changes The Definition Of What A Popular Album Should Look Like In The Streaming Age

Drake's 'Views' Album Changes The Definition Of What A Popular Album Should Look Like In The Streaming Age

Jul 9, 2016

Find out how Drake is changing the game, again.

How Jay Z's Twenty-Year Entrepreneurial Legacy Set The Blueprint For Future Rap Billionaires

How Jay Z's Twenty-Year Entrepreneurial Legacy Set The Blueprint For Future Rap Billionaires

Jul 9, 2016

Jay Z went from selling CDs out of the back of his car to making a $150m record deal with Live Nation in just 20 years.

Apple Is Reportedly On The Verge Of Acquiring Jay-Z's Tidal Music Company

Apple Is Reportedly On The Verge Of Acquiring Jay-Z's Tidal Music Company

Jul 4, 2016

Apple reportedly has been in talks with Tidal to acquire the music streaming service. Find out why they would want to acquire the Jay Z-owned service.

Kanye West Just Signed A Deal With Adidas That Could Make Him A BILLIONAIRE

Kanye West Just Signed A Deal With Adidas That Could Make Him A BILLIONAIRE

Jun 30, 2016

Read more about the extended partnership between Adidas and Kanye that could net Ye a billion dollars!

Drake Is Worth An Estimated $3 Billion To His Hometown Of Toronto

Drake Is Worth An Estimated $3 Billion To His Hometown Of Toronto

Jun 30, 2016

Find out why Drake is worth $3 billion to his hometown of Toronto!

Rock On! Led Zeppelin Found Innocent Of Plagiarism Charges

Rock On! Led Zeppelin Found Innocent Of Plagiarism Charges

Jun 26, 2016

They're innocent! After a lengthy legal battle, legendary rock band Led Zeppelin was recently found not guilty of plagiarizing the opening riff to its iconic Stairway to Heaven song from a lesser-known band.

Adele Just Signed A Massive New Record Deal With Sony

Adele Just Signed A Massive New Record Deal With Sony

Jun 20, 2016

How big is Adele's new recording deal with Sony? Here's a hint: It's bigger than Madonna's!