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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Timbaland Sued by DJ Over Alleged Nepotism Claims
Timbaland is being dragged to court by a DJ who claims he was fired from the Timbaland and Missy Elliott tour shortly before it was scheduled to start and the DJ says he believes nepotism is at play. DJ E Feezy claims he was fired to clear the way for Timbaland's son to replace him. The DJ was to be paid 4K per show for a total of 120K over the course of the tour.
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Cardi B Wears Bold Cutout Catsuit Don Toliver
Cardi B brought serious star power to Don Toliver's Brooklyn show Sunday night. The rapper made a surprise appearance at Barclays Center during Toliver's tour finale, joining him onstage for performances of "AH HA" and "ErrTime." Cardi arrived rocking an oversized white fur coat before revealing an eye-catching white catsuit underneath featuring dramatic cutouts along her bare back.
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Kandi Burruss: Tamar Braxton’s Atlanta Party Insult
Kandi Burruss said she genuinely dislikes Tamar Braxton and felt caught off guard when the singer approached her at an ESSENCE Festival event, accusing Tamar of behaving differently in person than she had online.
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Black Stars’ Best U.S. Open Outfits
The U.S. Open is still in full swing, and Black stars are continuing to show up and out on and off the court. From Naomi Osaka's iconic looks to comedian and writer Ziwe sashaying her way through in a silk dress, there's no lack of breathtaking fashion moments. The tennis icon stepped onto the court in a fierce outfit dressed head to toe in white, including a cape with small golden tennis rackets sewn into it. Alycia Parks was hard to miss in an all-red tennis outfit, while Frances Tiafoe was bright in an all-pink tennis set from Lululemon.
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John Patterson Green: Black Lawmaker & Labor Day
This weekend, families and friends across the nation will enjoy a long weekend and a Monday away from work for Labor Day—the unofficial end of summer and the start of a new season. But whether you're enjoying a plate of barbecue, some extra rest, or using your time off to serve your community, remember this name: John Patterson Green.
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Yung Filly Guilty of Assault in Mixed Verdict
Yung Filly was convicted of two assault offenses after a jury found he injured a 20-year-old fan by biting her during a hotel encounter in Perth, Australia. He was acquitted of three sexual penetration charges and other counts following an eight-day trial.