Drake is currently fighting a lawsuit from the estate of a late jazz musician that he sampled for one of his hit songs. The Canadian superstar is fearful that the estate of Jimmy Smith and a connected publishing will use his wealth against him in seeking damages.
Juicy J was named in a lawsuit involving Mike WiLL Made-It and Miley Cyrus for their single collaboration, “23” in where a female rapper claims the song was stolen from her. Juicy J was dropped from the lawsuit after settling with the artist, who is still seeking damages from the EarDrummers boss and former Disney […]
Earlier this week, Lil Wayne filed official documents to have a countersuit from Birdman dismissed, this after the Cash Money Records boss claimed the Young Money Records honcho of stealing Drake‘s royalties. In short, Wayne’s Aspire Music Group believes that Cash Money is trying to stall already established contract details in place.
Beyoncé launched a copyright infringement lawsuit two years ago against a Texas clothing line that used her name to hawk products. It appears now that both sides are working on a settlement in the matter.
A Philadelphia songwriter was awarded a total of $44 million after a lawsuit he filed against music producers over the use of music he created for an Usher song. Daniel Marino claimed in his suit that he built the bulk of the song that would become Usher’s “Bad Girl” from his 2004 album Confessions, and […]
Balenciaga is, without doubt, one of the top fashion brands in the world, introducing style trends in recent years at the streetwear level and beyond. The Spanish company is facing a lawsuit from the parent company of the Little Tree car fresheners after Balenciaga crafted a key-ring version of the rearview mirror smell-goods with their […]
Kevin Hart can at least take one of his mounting legal issues off his plate after settling with a comedy production company that accused him of ripping off the brand. The popular actor and comedian settled with Laugh Out Loud Comedy Productions after Hart and the owner of the company came to an agreement.
The legal battle between Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson and news outlet HipHopDX has apparently come to an end. After Fif blasted the website for falsely reporting about the rapper’s deal with mixed martial arts prompting him to call the site a “fake news” hub, HHDX launched a $3 million defamation lawsuit that was eventually dropped.
We all know Cam’ron keeps computers ‘puting—we hope his lawyers can as well. The Diplomats front man has been hit with a fresh lawsuit stemming from his last studio effort.
Sky and Ceasar of Black Ink Crew are embroiled in a legal battle over allegedly turning their down south rental home into a wild sex pad. According to the home’s landlord, Sky violated terms of her lease agreement by having Ceasar in the home and for filming scenes there as well.
Lil Wayne wasn’t the only Cash Money Records artist to say they’ve been stiffed on getting properly compensated during their time on the label. After Tyga brought a $10 million lawsuit against Birdman over unpaid royalties, it looks like the two sides are trying to work out a settlement deal.
YG is pushing back against a man who claims he was beaten and robbed at a Las Vegas hotel. The rapper says that the man, Benjamin Naderi, was basically stalking him ahead of the alleged assault and wants the civil lawsuit brought by the man be put on hold.
