After several delays, motions, filings and false starts (eight years worth to be exact), the “Big Pimpin” lawsuit has reached a ruling. Thankfully for those who tend to side with the artists, defendants Jay Z and Timbaland have emerged victorious.
A 1960s Egyptian singer’s estate, who has been trying to hold Jay Z and Timbaland responsible for stealing a song to make their 1999 smash hit, “Big Pimpin’,” will finally get its day in court.
Hip-Hop typically associates the phrase “Big Pimpin” with a certain Brooklyn MC and a couple Texas legends, but today, it’s repackaged by Memphis’ rising star June. The newcomer is joined by fellow southern wordsmith, Big K.R.I.T.
However, it looks like the beef between the past collaborators escalated after Gibbs was allegedly beaten by goons affiliated with…
One of Los Angeles Lakers' superstar LeBron James' most sought-after kicks will finally be available to the public.
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