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The Legal Hits Keep Coming – Lil Wayne Ordered To Pay $96,000 For Something Very Explosive

The Legal Hits Keep Coming – Lil Wayne Ordered To Pay $96,000 For Something Very Explosive

Nov 11, 2015

Wayne is definitely feeling the heat over this court ruling. Find out why a judge has ordered the New Orleans native to pay nearly $96,000.

Miami Police Raid Lil Wayne's Miami Mansion… $30 Million Art Collection Up For Grabs To Satisfy Private Jet Lawsuit

Miami Police Raid Lil Wayne's Miami Mansion… $30 Million Art Collection Up For Grabs To Satisfy Private Jet Lawsuit

Nov 3, 2015

Cops have broken down the doors of Wayne's mansion, wait until you hear all the details!

NWA Manager Jerry Heller Files $110 Million Lawsuit Over 'Straight Outta Compton' Portrayal

NWA Manager Jerry Heller Files $110 Million Lawsuit Over 'Straight Outta Compton' Portrayal

Nov 3, 2015

Jerry Heller is upset over his portrayal in 'Straight Outta Compton,' and he's looking for a major payday in exchange for his displeasure.

YouTube Has Paid $2 Billion Music To Rightsholders… And That's Still Nowhere Near Enough

YouTube Has Paid $2 Billion Music To Rightsholders… And That's Still Nowhere Near Enough

Nov 3, 2015

When compared to the payouts of one of their biggest competitors, YouTube pays music rightsholders close to nothing.

Apple Music Is Officially The Second Largest Paid Music Streaming Service In The World

Apple Music Is Officially The Second Largest Paid Music Streaming Service In The World

Oct 24, 2015

Apple Music is now the second largest paid music streaming service on Earth. Guess who's number one…

Jay Z And Timbaland Win Copyright Infringement Case Over "Big Pimpin'" Sample

Jay Z And Timbaland Win Copyright Infringement Case Over "Big Pimpin'" Sample

Oct 23, 2015

Jay Z and Timbaland can breath a sigh of relief after a judge threw out a copyright infringement case over a sample in "Big Pimpin'".

50 Cent Uses Instagram To Mock To Bankruptcy Haters

50 Cent Uses Instagram To Mock To Bankruptcy Haters

Oct 20, 2015

50 Cent took to Instagram yesterday to flaunt his riches in a really unique way.

Ed Sheeran Just Hit An Enormous Spotify Milestone This Week

Ed Sheeran Just Hit An Enormous Spotify Milestone This Week

Oct 16, 2015

Ed Sheeran became the first artist in Spotify history to hit an enormous milestone. Find out what he accomplished here!

Beyonce, Jay Z, Kanye West, Rihanna, And Pharrell Are All Suing This Random French Clothing Company

Beyonce, Jay Z, Kanye West, Rihanna, And Pharrell Are All Suing This Random French Clothing Company

Oct 15, 2015

Why are five of the biggest music stars in the world all suing one French company?

Michael Jackson's Estate And Sony ATV Are Negotiating To Transfer $2 BILLION Music Catalog!

Michael Jackson's Estate And Sony ATV Are Negotiating To Transfer $2 BILLION Music Catalog!

Oct 14, 2015

Find out the details behind the negotiations of the possible music catalog transfer between Michael Jackson and Sony ATV.

You Won't Believe What Has Become The Fastest Growing Music Format On The Planet…

You Won't Believe What Has Become The Fastest Growing Music Format On The Planet…

Oct 14, 2015

You might be surprised to hear which music format is growing the fastest… And it isn't streaming.

Deadmau5 Makes Shocking Claim About His Net Worth When Explaining His New Record Contract

Deadmau5 Makes Shocking Claim About His Net Worth When Explaining His New Record Contract

Oct 14, 2015

Deadmau5 has announced that he is leaving Universal to join indie distributor Kobalt. Why is he making the move? Check out the details here.

50 Cent Files A $75 Million Lawsuit Against His Former Lawyers

50 Cent Files A $75 Million Lawsuit Against His Former Lawyers

Oct 12, 2015

50 Cent is back in the courtroom, only this time, he's the one doing the suing. Find out why he's suing his former lawyers for a whopping $75 million!

Fetty Wap's Debut Album Helped Him Accomplish Something That Hasn't Been Done In Years

Fetty Wap's Debut Album Helped Him Accomplish Something That Hasn't Been Done In Years

Oct 9, 2015

Fetty Wap has been killing it this year, and now he adds yet another accomplishment to the list.

Lil Wayne Makes Shocking Claims About Birdman Fleecing Millions From Drake, Nicki Minaj, And More

Lil Wayne Makes Shocking Claims About Birdman Fleecing Millions From Drake, Nicki Minaj, And More

Oct 8, 2015

Lil Wayne and Birdman's beef adds yet another chapter. Check out the details of Wayne's latest allegation against Cash Money's head honcho.