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50 Cent’s publishing company failed to secure a default judgment against Shaniqua Tompkins after a New York appeals court ruled she should be allowed to contest the lawsuit. 50 Cent‘s publishing company suffered a procedural setback after a New York appeals court upheld a lower court ruling denying its request for a default judgment against Shaniqua Tompkins. Tompkins is the mother of the rapper’s eldest son, Marquise Jackson. The unanimous decision by the Appellate Division, First Department does not resolve the underlying breach of contract dispute. It allows Tompkins to formally respond to the lawsuit after the court determined G-Unit…

Jonathan Kuminga is still waiting for his next NBA home, and one of the summer’s biggest free agency stories continues to revolve around where the talented 23-year-old forward will land. Kuminga officially became an unrestricted free agent after the Atlanta Hawks declined his $24.3 million team option for the 2026-27 season on June 29. The move came just months after Atlanta acquired him from the Golden State Warriors in February, ending a lengthy stretch of uncertainty that had followed his contract situation and role with Golden State. Now, another round of negotiations has created a fresh roadblock. League reports indicate…

Kodak Black has shared his list of demands in response to Young Thug’s offer of a contract with YSL Records, and it includes a large amount of money and a collaborative album with Thug’s girlfriend, Mariah The Scientist.On Thursday (July 9), Yak went live to talk with his fans, when one person brought up Thugger’s offer from a few weeks back.”Yeah, Thug talking about whatever I think I want if I do a deal. Oh yeah?” Kodak said on the stream. “Well sh*t. I need a collab album with Mariah The Scientist, I need a hundred millions…”He trailed off after…

France and the continent have history. Not all of it great but when it comes to international football, France has long been recognized as one of the premier powers. The makeup of its men’s national team continues to highlight the country’s multicultural identity. Of the 26 players on France’s current FIFA World Cup squad, 21 have direct family roots in Africa, underscoring the diverse backgrounds that have become a defining part of Les Bleus. 🚨 BREAKING:​The number of players of French origin in the France national team squad has become a global trending topic on social media.​Why does the French…

XNY/Star Max / Ice SpiceLog this latest news into the what the hell? category. Ice Spice now has the world’s largest tongue ring. Yup, you read that correctly, the “Munch” rapper showed off her new tongue bling, an 18k gold tongue ring complemented with 50 carats of flawless diamonds made by her jeweler, Benny Da Jeweler, and it allegedly cost $50,000.Benny Da Jeweler showed off the tongue ring, and Ice Spice was sporting it in an Instagram video.Interesting. Of course, social media had plenty to say about the new tongue ring, and it’s basically NSFW, with many wondering who would…

Source: John Nacion / GettyIn the short amount of time that the Hip-Hop culture was graced with the presence of the legendary Ol’ Dirty Bastard (RIP), the beloved member of the Wu-Tang Clan left us with lifelong memories such as hopping in a limousine to cash his welfare check to storming the stage at the 1998 Grammys and proudly proclaiming that “Wu-Tang is for the children!” after the Wu lost the Grammy award for Best Rap Album to The Diddler. Now LL Cool J is treating us to another Ol’ Dirty Bastard moment that most of us have never heard…

XBOX / Asha SharmaWell, this might be one of the most tone deaf decisions ever. Just days after she announced XBOX’s big reset, which saw 3,200 employees get handed pink slips, and game studios get sent to limbo, current CEO Asha Sharma has a new role with the government, and get this, she will now lead a task force on employment. According to Eurogamer, Sharma will join the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, which is in charge of implementing United States monetary policy, as part of a group that was brought together to improve the “efficiency of the…

In today’s music industry, independent artists have more opportunities than ever but they also face more uncertainty. With countless companies offering promotion and management, one question is asked more than any other: Is it legitimate? PuristLabel aims to answer that question by focusing on transparency, organization, and technology rather than hype. Its recently launched Management App gives artists a single place to organize releases, communicate with their team, manage campaigns, and access career resources. Instead of relying on multiple platforms, the app brings essential management tools together in one streamlined experience. The goal is simple: spend less time navigating logistics…

Aethelgard Royalty Group LLC today announced the execution of a $750,000 Capital Deployment Agreement with independent entertainment company 6 East Studios, providing strategic funding to support the continued growth of recording artist and entrepreneur Chris Keil. The agreement establishes a three-part capitalization package consisting of:• $250,000 upfront catalog advance.• $250,000 revolving live touring support facility.• $250,000 multi-project marketing and visual content escrow. The investment is designed to accelerate catalog development, international touring, music production, and long-term intellectual property growth while preserving the artist’s path toward full ownership through a defined recoupment structure. Unlike traditional recording contracts, the agreement provides temporary…

Fat Joe’s rival attorney Tyrone Blackburn faces a new contempt threat after filing a sealed deposition on the public docket. Fat Joe watched opposing lawyer Tyrone Blackburn land in fresh legal danger after a federal judge threatened him with contempt over a filed deposition. The move reopened one of the ugliest fronts in the rapper’s long fight with his former hype man. The trouble started July 8 when Blackburn attached a deposition transcript to his motion to withdraw from Terrance Dixon’s case. The document is a sworn statement from a grown woman who claims Fat Joe sexually abused her when…