Music & Industry
Russell Simmons Is Accused Of Forgery In The Alleged Sexual Assault Case
Russell Simmons has been accused of sexual assault by 20 women and has faced various lawsuits in the topic since 2017, one of which has recently taken an unusual turn. Furthermore, according to an exclusive AllHipHop source, a Jane Doe lawsuit alleges that he forged...
Gangster Duane “Keefe D” Davis Refuses To Testify In Tupac’s Murder Trial
Duane "Keefe D" Davis, the accused mastermind behind the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur, has stated that he will not testify in his own defense. This ruling comes despite Davis' long-hidden confession to the infamous 1996 murder being introduced as evidence at his...
Every Rapper Is Potentially Feuding With Drake Right Now
Drake has never been shy to take subtle digs at other rappers, whether in songs or Instagram captions. Since the release of Metro Boomin and Future's We Don't Trust You, it appears that sentiment is shared. In the days since Future and Metro dropped their...
Missy Elliott Joins As Yet Untitled Universal Pictures Musical Production Alongside Pharrell Williams And Michel Gondry
Missy Elliott has joined Universal Pictures' untitled musical production, which also stars Pharrell Williams, Michel Gondry, Halle Bailey, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and others. Missy Elliott, a hip-hop and R&B sensation, is the latest musician to join Universal...
Bytedance Rejects The Idea Of Selling TikTok, Preferring To Shut Down Operations In The United States
ByteDance is fighting calls to sell TikTok. According to Reuters, ByteDance has until January 19, 2025 to market the program after Biden signed the bill banning it. Shou Zi Chew, CEO of TikTok, denounced the measure as "unconstitutional," telling viewers, "This is a...
Fetty Wap Shares New Photo From Prison
Fetty Wap is keeping his head up in prison, enduring a six-year sentence. On Saturday (April 27), Fetty shared a selfie of himself and a fellow inmate, as well as a message about the kinship he's discovered behind bars. "You never know [sic] where life will take you,...
Quavo Video Show Sparse Concert Crowd… Sparks Chris Brown Conspiracy Theories
Quavo's recent concert has gotten a lot of attention online since the crowd appears to be small in comparison to the arena -- and many people believe it's all because of Chris Brown. A video from Quavo's concert in Bridgeport, Connecticut is circulating on social...
Hailey Labels Justin Bieber A “Pretty Crier” As He Breaks Down In Tears In A New Instagram Post
It's unknown what made Justin Bieber so emotional. Justin Bieber posted a photo of himself in tears on his Instagram page on Sunday, eliciting queries from fans. Hailey Bieber, his wife, responded to the photo in the comments section, calling him a "pretty crier."...
TikTok CEO Speaks Out Against Forced Sales Law: ‘Rest Assured, We Aren’t Going Anywhere’
As his firm prepares legal action against its forced sale in the United States, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has taken a strong stance against the law. TikTok issued a brief statement to the "unconstitutional ban," after President Biden signed the necessary legislation...
Spotify says Apple Is Not Approving EU Updates—”Apple Continues To Break European Law”
Spotify has submitted a new version of its app to Apple, which contains basic pricing information for European consumers. Apple refused that upgrade, causing Spotify to file a complaint with the European Commission. Apple has inserted a new 'Music Streaming Services...
According To DaBaby, One Of His Fellow Rappers Asked Him To Start A Fictitious Feud For Publicity
In the midst of the current rap conflicts, DaBaby claims he received an offer to enter the ring. During an interview with Shaq and Adam Lefkoe for The Big Podcast, the 32-year-old rapper was questioned regarding the current conflicts in hip-hop, particularly whether...
Possible Diddy Drug Mule Brendan Paul Remains Untouchable And Pleads Not Guilty
As Diddy's legal team concentrates on the character of accuser Lil Rod, the music mogul's alleged drug mule Brendan Paul enters a not guilty plea. This week saw the formal arraignment of 25-year-old former Syracuse University basketball player Brendan Paul in a...
Drake Used AI To Re-Create Tupac’s Voice In His Kendrick Lamar Diss Track, And Now Tupac’s Family Has Responded
Drake used Tupac's voice to hype up Kendrick Lamar to retaliate to his diss track's dropped phrase, "Taylor Made." Tupac's brother has answered. It's important to note that a release like this would be illegal under Tennessee's ELVIS Act, which prohibits the use of...
Chris Brown Blasts Quavo’s Diss Track: “Don’t Even Need A Response”
Rap beefs are moving like lightening these days. Chris Brown released the rude "Weakest Link" on a Friday, and Quavo reacted with "Over Hoes & B*tches" on a Monday. Both disses were filled with nasty bars about ex-girlfriends and previous transgressions, but the...
Michael Jackson Neverland Ranch Is Restored! Cameras Roll For Biopics
Michael Jackson's controversial Neverland theme park is reopening to film sequences for a new movie about the late singer. As shown in the aerial images, the film company behind the biopic has rebuilt trademark features from Jackson's ownership of the 2,700-acre ranch...
Coachella Weekend 2 Finished With A $28K Fine… Because Of Lana Del Late
Coachella weekend 2 ended on a poor note financially, with the music festival facing a $28,000 punishment over Lana Del Rey's performance. According to a representative from the City of Indio, where Coachella takes place, the singer's performance on Friday night...
Birdman Says He Owns 100% Of His Masters And Publishing: ‘I Got Nothing But Love And Respect For Universal’
In a recent interview on Steve-O's 'Wild Ride!' podcast, Birdman stated that his connection with Universal Music allowed him to retain full ownership of his masters and publishing. In an era when many artists are quick to criticize their labels, rapper Birdman...
Snoop Dogg Reacts To Drake Using His Voice In AI Diss: ‘Why Everybody Blowin’ Me Up?’
Since Kendrick Lamar has yet to answer to "Push Ups," Drake has gone back to back. The 6ix God took to Instagram to share the "Taylor Made Freestyle." When you press play, you'll hear something unexpected: Tupac's voice.The record begins with an AI Tupac rap asking...
Drake Uses AI In Rap Battle With Kendrick Lamar
Rap feud sells records, and Drake is now utilizing artificial intelligence to channel the sounds of Tupac and Snoop Dogg for his next freestyle. Here's the most recent updates. The feud began at the end of March, when Future and Metro Boomin released the song "Like...
Taylor Swift Refers To Herself As A ‘Functioning Alcoholic’ In Her New ‘TTPD’ Song
Taylor Swift suggests in one of her new songs that she had an alcohol issue, despite the fact that she's no stranger to liquor right now. It's impossible to determine if she's serious or not. The singer released her new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," on...
Birdman Refutes Claims That Hip-Hop Has Become “Soft”
There has been a lot of discussion regarding the present status of hip-hop recently, especially with all of the viral rap fights going on online. It has raised doubts about whether hip-hop has softened, since artists' new go-to is social media rather than the streets....
Jelly Roll Interview Goes Off The Rails When He Is Asked What He Does In The Nude
Never change, Jelly Roll! Never change! When asked what he does naked, the artist recently flubbed his way through an interview before concluding he'd had enough. During a recent interview with KMLE Country Radio, Jelly Roll discussed his sleeping habits, but he ended...
Mandisa, ‘American Idol’ Singer, Has Died At The Age Of 47
Mandisa, a "American Idol" veteran and Grammy-winning singer, has died, TMZ has learned. Her father confirms her death to TMZ, saying it was unexpected and a complete shock to the family. We are told that there were no known health difficulties prior to her demise,...
After Being Arrested In Utah, NBA Youngboy Faces 63 Drug-Related Charges
NBA YoungBoy, real name Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, 24, was arrested in Utah for various felonies and misdemeanors involving prescription fraud. He is currently on house arrest in Huntsville, Utah, for federal gun charges stemming from Louisiana. He went to Utah to be...