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Budden Blasts Kanye Over Big Sean Reunion

Kanye West and Big Sean reunited onstage at Ye's September 4 concert at Chicago's Soldier Field years after a very public falling-out, but Joe Budden says he isn't ready to forget how ugly their relationship once got.

Kanye West AI Vocals: Producer Claims Unpaid Work

Kanye West is facing a lawsuit from an anonymous producer who claims he was never paid or credited for creating AI-assisted vocals used on Vultures 2 and Bully. The producer alleges he was hired on an emergency basis only two days before West and Ty Dolla $ign released Vultures 2 in 2024.

Aretha Franklin’s Sons Battle Over Assets

Just when you thought the battle between the late Aretha Franklin's sons involving her assets was over, a new report is unfortunately proving otherwise. Now we have new details on why the estate issues haven't been resolved. Franklin's two sons, Kecalf Franklin Cunningham and Ted White II, are embroiled in a legal battle over the copyright interests in songs including Think and Dr. Feelgood.

T-Pain Blasts Streaming Rates After $100M Deal

T-Pain cashed in his catalog because he did not want unpredictable streaming payments to determine what his children inherit. The "I'm Sprung" hitmaker explained the decision during a Twitch stream, more than a year after HarbourView Equity Partners acquired his publishing catalog and select master rights for a rumored $100 million.

Pierre Thomas Improving After Heart Attack

Quality Control Music cofounder Pierre Thomas, who helped build the careers of stars including Migos, Lil Baby and City Girls, is still recovering in the hospital after suffering a heart attack, but his health is improving. He remains at a Las Vegas hospital where he continues to recover.

Pierre ‘P’ Thomas Hospitalized After Heart Attack

Pierre "P" Thomas, the Quality Control Music cofounder who helped build the careers of stars including Migos, Lil Baby and City Girls, is currently hospitalized after suffering a heart attack. Sources with direct knowledge tell us P is under doctors' care at a Las Vegas hospital, where he's in the ICU. Family members are with him and consulting with doctors on next steps.

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Trump Pardon Broker Texts Shared by Boosie Badazz

Boosie Badazz is posting receipts of his alleged conversations with pardon brokers who couldn't secure him clemency from President Trump. The texts show a chaotic string of messages full of typos from one of the men he claims he paid $600,000. The rapper posted screenshots on his X account Monday, which appear to be communications between him and Jack Burkman, one of the alleged pardon brokers. The messages were exchanged between November 2025 and February 2026, with Jack assuring Boosie that his team was working on getting him a Trump pardon. Ultimately, Boosie wants his money back and is now suing Jack and fellow political operative Jacob Wohl to recoup his cash.

Kanye’s Ex-Employee Seeks $23M for Alleged Discrimination

Kanye West's former employee Benjamin Provo is laying out his case against the musician as he seeks an eight-figure sum, claiming he was discriminated against because of his hairstyle. Benjamin says he believes he's owed up to around twenty-three million in damages from Kanye and his Donda Academy, claiming he was fired for refusing to cut off his dreads.

Jay-Z’s Close Friend Emory Jones Gets Trump Pardon

President Donald Trump officially granted a full presidential pardon to Emory "Vegas" Jones, the legendary executive and Roc Nation Head of Lifestyle, completely wiping out his federal drug conviction that kept him in prison for nearly 16 years.

Fashion Trainwrecks at the 2026 Emmys

The 2026 Primetime Emmys went off without a hitch on Monday. But before stars were handed that coveted award, they took to the red carpet to strut their stuff and show off their fits. Unfortunately, some attendees didn't exactly hit the mark, earning them a spot on our list of fashion trainwrecks of the night. While we know they all had the best intentions of serving and slaying, sometimes some outfits are just better left at the showroom.

All Black Everything: What Black Excellence Wore To The 2026 Emmy Awards

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