Music & Industry
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...
Should Automakers Be Forced To Include AM Radio In New Vehicles? – Congressional Debate Continues
Should all new autos include an AM radio tuner for emergencies? That is the topic a new legislative hearing seeks to address. The hearing is scheduled for April 30 and is titled "Draft Legislation to Preserve Americans' Access to AM Radio." The hearing was announced...
Warren G denies Allegations Of Being Beaten By Dr. Dre
Warren G, renowned as Death Row royalty for his contributions to the West Coast rap movement with classics like "Regulate" and "This DJ." Becoming embroiled in a scandal after Death Row co-founder Suge Knight made claims on his podcast, Collect Call With Suge Knight....
Universal Music Group Is Considering Serious Legal Action Against TikTok Over DMCA Violations. Here’s What We Know So Far
If you enjoyed witnessing Universal Music Group withdraw its entire library off TikTok, you'll adore what could happen next. Universal Music Group vs. TikTok has been an exciting matchup for fans of high-stakes showdowns between large media organizations and internet...
Jelly Roll Is Facing A Lawsuit Over His Own Stage Name, But Don’t Expect Him To Change It
It's a duel between two Jelly Rolls, and only one can win. A band named Jellyroll is suing singer Jelly Roll for trademark infringement, stating that the singer has harmed their business. In an Instagram post, the band claims to have been performing under the name for...
Will Smith Surprises Fans At Coachella By Joining J. Balvin On Stage For A ‘Men In Black’ Performance
On Sunday night, Will Smith made an unexpected appearance onstage at Coachella alongside Latin pop singer J Balvin. The performance was centered around UFOs, and Smith was costumed as "Men in Black," even channeling his legendary character's characteristic spectacles...
Nicki Minaj, Billie Eilish, Stevie Wonder, And More Call For AI Protection
Over 200 famous artists recently signed an open letter asking precautions against artificial intelligence. The letter highlights the growing use of technology to mimic performers' voices and appearances. It also claims that it may have a negative impact on the music...
Busta Rhymes Recalls Biggie Dissing 2Pac On A Planned Collaboration With Method Man And Nas
The conflict between The Notorious B.I.G. and 2Pac had a variety of moving components including other Hip-Hop artists, some of which are still being revealed to this day. The latest revelation concerning the two late icons' historic battle comes from rapper Busta...
Ryan Garcia Claims Bobbi Althoff Had Sex With Drake
Ryan Garcia has recently exhibited unusual behavior on social media. Overall, fans are deeply concerned about his behavior. There were times when it appeared he might even die. Meanwhile, he has had disagreements with Diddy, Kanye West, and a number of other people....
The Weeknd And A$AP Rocky Have Joined The Drake Hate Train! Drop Disses On Future And Metro’s Albums
Future and Metro Boomin are building on their chart-topping success with their "We Still Don't Trust You" album, which contains round two of treating Drake like a speed bag, and this time The Weeknd and A$AP Rocky are throwing punches!!! Weeknd and Drake were supposed...
Jack Harlow Shares Trailer For New VR Concert Experience
Jack Harlow has released the video for his upcoming VR performance experience, which will give fans a 360-degree glimpse of the rapper's No Place Like Home Kentucky Tour. Harlow shared the preview in an Instagram post on Tuesday (Jan. 2), teasing what fans can expect...
Ice Spice Is Set To Make Her Acting Debut In An Apple-Backed Spike Lee Film Starring Denzel Washington
Ice Spice, who rose to popularity in the hip-hop scene, is poised to make her acting debut in Spike Lee's Apple and the A24-backed upcoming criminal drama 'High and Low,' starring Denzel Washington. "High and Low," an English-language version of Akira Kurosawa's 1963...
Music Industry Addresses AI Compensation Issue
Artificial intelligence (AI) is creating unprecedented potential and efficiencies in practically every industry. However, such benefits and efficiencies are not without controversy and challenges, notably in the creative industries, where the training data used to...
50 Cent Tells Jason Derulo to ‘Shut the F*ck Up’ Over Diddy Comments: ‘Let Me Find Out You On One of Them Tapes, Boy’
50 Cent is already making jokes about Jason Derulo after the singer said earlier this week that Diddy is innocent unless proven guilty. Fif uploaded an Instagram photo criticizing Derulo after the singer spoke with TMZ about Diddy's continuing legal difficulties and...
DJ Mister Cee Is Dead At 57
DJ Mister Cee, a key figure in hip hop radio culture, has died... TMZ confirmed. Hot 97, the station where Mister Cee built his foundation, released a touching statement to commemorate his life and achievements... "As a family at HOT 97 and WBLS, we are devastated by...
Former Choreographer Calls Out Jennifer Lopez For Disparaging Remarks
Many people love Jennifer Lopez. The Latin pop sensation has spent decades in the music industry, and she has frequently dabbled in movies and television. Though many people support Lopez, a recent popular TikTok video showed some negative emotions toward the singer....
50 Cent Clarifies Meek Mill’s Confusion On Diddy’s Alleged Homosexuality Rumors And Their Impact On His Son
50 Cent has responded to Meek Mill's complaints about allegations regarding his sexuality and Diddy's alleged influence on his 12-year-old son. The Philadelphia-based rapper utilized the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) on Monday, April 8th, to...
Jelly Roll Denied The Opportunity To Meet Diddy After Having A ‘Bad Feeling’ About It
Country musician Jelly Roll has spoken out about getting cold feet after agreeing to meet Diddy, claiming he got a horrible sensation out of nowhere. Diddy is currently facing several lawsuits alleging sexual harassment and assault, which he denies. Last month, two of...
Yesterday’s Solar Eclipse Was Great News For Pink Floyd As Listeners Synchronized “Eclipse” Up The Charts
Yesterday's solar eclipse brought a large portion of the world outside (with eye protection!) to witness the last solar eclipse in America until 2044. Classic rock band Pink Floyd reaped immediate rewards as fans attempted to'sync' "Eclipse" with the four and a half...
Dababy Films Himself Being Sexually Assaulted By A Female Fan
Without a doubt, fans of North Cackalack rap sensation DaBaby have witnessed some of the most outlandish interactions with his supporters, whether he knocks them out cold or gives them a million dollar necklace. This past weekend, DaBaby posted a video of a woman who...
J. Cole Issues An Apology For The “7 Minute Drill” Diss Track By Kendrick Lamar, Declaring It “The Lamest, Goofiest Sh*t.”
J. Cole has finally retracted his recent trash on Kendrick Lamar. During his final set at the fourth annual Dreamville Festival on Sunday (April 7), the North Carolina rapper expressed sorrow for releasing his "7 Minute Drill" tune, which appeared on his Might Delete...
Mike Pence Launches $2 Million Ad Campaign To Push TikTok Ban Through The Senate
Former Vice President Mike Pence launches a $2 million ad campaign to persuade the Senate to adopt a House bill that would require Chinese company ByteDance to sell TikTok in the United States or face a ban. Advancing American Freedom (AAF), a conservative advocacy...
Rod Wave Arrest: 25-Year-Old Reportedly In Florida Police Custody
Rod Wave is a great artist, but the "Street Runner" artist's legal problems prevent him from attaining his full potential. In May 2022, he was able to have felony violence charges reduced after reports surfaced that he choked his then-girlfriend while there were...
DJs Are Making Money By Helping Songs Go Viral On The New Music Platform DJ Connect App
Most new artists understand the grind: mixing tracks until the wee hours of the morning, pouring your soul into every beat, all while dreaming of the day when the world hears your music. Unfortunately, with the digital expansion, the music scene has become...