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Did Soulja Boy Really Just Sign A $400 Million Endorsement Deal? Kind of. Here's The Scoop…

Did Soulja Boy Really Just Sign A $400 Million Endorsement Deal? Kind of. Here's The Scoop…

May 23, 2016

Did Soulja Boy really just sign a $400 million endorsement deal? Ehhhh. Sort of. Not entirely. Here's the whole story…

Death Row Records Files for Bankruptcy, Cheats its Artists Out of Millions

Death Row Records Files for Bankruptcy, Cheats its Artists Out of Millions

May 17, 2016

After declaring bankruptcy a decade ago, Death Row Records, founded by Dr. Dre and Suge Knight back in 1991, still owes its former artists millions of dollars. But it's doubtful that the money, like the label, will ever see the light of day again.

50 Cent Made A Big Mistake This Week… But Put His Money Where His Mouth Is, To Fix It!

50 Cent Made A Big Mistake This Week… But Put His Money Where His Mouth Is, To Fix It!

May 7, 2016

50 made a mistake earlier this week with a video he posted to Twitter, but he put his money where his mouth is, after admitting his mistake.

Drake's 'Views From The 6' Went Gold In One Day!

Drake's 'Views From The 6' Went Gold In One Day!

May 4, 2016

Drake's new album accomplished a major feat on its first day of release.

Prince Has Sold A Staggering Amount Of Music Since His Untimely Death

Prince Has Sold A Staggering Amount Of Music Since His Untimely Death

Apr 29, 2016

Prince's fans definitely showed their support of the 57-year-old artist after his untimely death last week, by purchasing a lot of his music.

You Won't Believe Ludacris's Ridiculous Demands For A 13-Minute Performance!

You Won't Believe Ludacris's Ridiculous Demands For A 13-Minute Performance!

Apr 26, 2016

Check out some of Ludacris's crazy demands for a 13-minute performance

Heir To Sex Pistols' Manager Says He Will Burn $7 Million Worth Of Punk Memorabilia

Heir To Sex Pistols' Manager Says He Will Burn $7 Million Worth Of Punk Memorabilia

Apr 25, 2016

Some historians and collectors will be very upset with the reason behind this $7 million bonfire.

DJ Khaled Wants To Own A Piece Of The Miami Heat

DJ Khaled Wants To Own A Piece Of The Miami Heat

Apr 23, 2016

DJ Khaled says he wouldn't mind owning even one percent of the Miami Heat. But how much would that cost him?

Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, And Bob Dylan Are Reportedly Being Paid $7 Million Each To Perform At A Mega-Concert Later This Year!

Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, And Bob Dylan Are Reportedly Being Paid $7 Million Each To Perform At A Mega-Concert Later This Year!

Apr 22, 2016

Check out the details of the mega-concert that will pay some of the biggest names in rock music a hefty sum.

Nicki And Her Former Wig Designer Reach A Settlement In $30 Million Lawsuit

Nicki And Her Former Wig Designer Reach A Settlement In $30 Million Lawsuit

Apr 9, 2016

Nicki and her former wig designer have finally come to a settlement after a long legal battle.

Jay Z Is Suing The Former Owners Of Tidal For $15 Million

Jay Z Is Suing The Former Owners Of Tidal For $15 Million

Apr 8, 2016

Even Jay Z realizes Tidal is failing now, and is looking to recoup some of the $57 million he invested in the service last year.

Method Man And Redman Are Promoting A New Marijuana App

Method Man And Redman Are Promoting A New Marijuana App

Mar 31, 2016

It's only right for two of the biggest stoners in hip-hop to throw their hat into the marijuana business ring.

Kendrick Lamar's Surprise Album Debuts At No. 1

Kendrick Lamar's Surprise Album Debuts At No. 1

Mar 20, 2016

Kendrick Lamar's surprise album took the top spot on the charts this past week. The success of surprise albums over the past few years begs a very important question…

Sony Just Paid Michael Jackson's Estate $750 Million To Buy His Stake In Their Music Company

Sony Just Paid Michael Jackson's Estate $750 Million To Buy His Stake In Their Music Company

Mar 14, 2016

Wow. Sony just forked over $750 million to buy out Michael Jackson's 50% stake in their music publishing company!

50 Cent Made A Shocking Revelation Earlier This Week

50 Cent Made A Shocking Revelation Earlier This Week

Mar 14, 2016

You won't believe what 50 Cent admitted in a written declaration earlier this week!