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Stevie J catches a lawsuit claiming he buried years of royalty cash owed to the firm that tracked it all down for him. Stevie J is staring at a lawsuit by a company that claims he schemed and plotted for years to cut them out of cash they were owed for helping him find royalty payments he missed. The twist is the firm wants a cut of his newer deals too, not just the old money it dug up. Back in September 2005, Stevie J signed a deal designating Royalty Recovery as his sole rep for chasing unpaid royalties. It…

After spending the last several years at the center of one of the music industry’s most consequential legal battles, Cassie Ventura is reportedly starting a new chapter far away from the spotlight. According to newly surfaced court documents obtained by TMZ, the singer and former model has permanently relocated outside of the United States following her reported $20 million settlement with former boyfriend and Bad Boy Records founder. The filing reportedly stems from an ongoing civil lawsuit involving Ventura and Clayton Howard, a male escort who has made a series of allegations related to Ventura and Combs. In the documents,…

Ye’s Netherlands concerts hang in the balance as Amsterdam court hears Jewish Council’s lawsuit seeking to block his performances today. Ye faces a legal battle in Amsterdam today that could derail his Netherlands performances despite government approval to enter the country. The Central Jewish Council filed a lawsuit seeking to ban the rapper from performing at GelreDome in Arnhem on June 6 and 8, arguing his documented antisemitic statements pose a direct threat to public safety and the Dutch Jewish community. The hearing starts at 2:00 p.m., and the outcome remains uncertain even though Dutch officials previously cleared him to…

Video game usage has increased by 3% in the U.S., with 212.3 million people playing weekly. The average age of gamers has risen to 37, with many being full-time working parents. Gamers view video games as the most entertaining value for their money compared to other media. damircudicNo surprise that Americans are turning to video games to check out from the madness going on in the country and across the globe, but a new study reveals exactly how much time. A new report published on Wednesday by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) and reported on by Variety revealed that two-thirds of Americans spend…

Chris Brown’s Tarzana home becomes the latest target as police arrest a woman for trespassing at his property days after a serial intruder was arrested multiple times. Chris Brown is dealing with yet another security nightmare at his L.A. property, and this time it’s a woman who got caught trying to breach his home. Police responded to his $3.8 million Tarzana estate on June 2 after receiving a 911 call reporting a female intruder attempting to break in, according to TMZ. Officers arrived at the scene and took the woman into custody for trespassing, though she never actually made it…

Milwaukee native Antione Watson, professionally known as Sharif North, is steadily establishing himself as one of the Midwest’s most promising emerging Hip-Hop and R&B artists. Recognized for his authentic storytelling, emotional transparency, and ability to connect with listeners on a deeply personal level, Sharif North has built a reputation for creating music that reflects real-life experiences, relationships, pain, perseverance, and personal growth. Drawing inspiration from influential artists such as J. Cole, Drake, Kanye West, and Kendrick Lamar, Sharif North has developed a sound that balances introspective lyricism with modern melodic production. His music resonates with audiences because of its honesty,…

Lil Zay Osama turns 29 behind bars and drops “Nameless” as a birthday gift to fans while fighting life sentence charges. Lil Zay Osama is locked up, but he’s still making moves, dropping his new track “Nameless” straight from behind bars on June 3 as a birthday gift to the fans who’ve been riding with him. The Chicago rapper turned 29 today while facing federal charges that could put him away for life, and he still found a way to deliver music to the streets on his special day. Zay told AllHipHop exclusively what the song is about and why…

A simple interview question reopened one the beef between Rick Ross and Freeway Rick Ross. Rick Ross! UH! Holding onto a position in the music industry is incredibly difficult. Ya’ll know! Most people do not know how to do it. Those who manage to stay relevant understand it takes a lot of internal fortitude, unwavering belief in yourself and, perhaps most importantly, the ability to stay in the conversation. That last part might be the key. A lot of people think success is only about the music. It is not. The music gets you in the door, but staying there…

Dame Dash responds to Jay-Z’s viral Roots Picnic freestyle, saying Drake can beat Hov in a battle and calling the performance “wack.” **SOURCE:** Dame Dash is siding with Toronto rapper Drake, after Jay-Z’s viral Roots Picnic freestyle, which dissed the former Roc-A-Fella CEO, the OVO boss, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj and others. The Roc-A-Fella co-founder responded to the performance with brutal honesty, saying Drake can beat Jay-Z in a battle, something he doesn’t believe about Kendrick Lamar. “I don’t think Drake can beat Kendrick, but I know Drake can beat Jay. I know that for a fact,” Damon Dash said…

On June 3, 1997, the Wu-Tang Clan unleashed Wu-Tang Forever, a double-disc album that cemented their legacy as one of hip hop’s most powerful collectives. Coming four years after their groundbreaking debut Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), this ambitious follow-up delivered a dense, sophisticated, and lyrically potent body of work that proved the Clan’s influence was far from a passing moment—it was a movement. Executive produced by RZA, with additional production from 4th Disciple, True Master, and Inspectah Deck, the album embodied the dark, cinematic sound that had become the group’s signature. Released under Loud/RCA Records with visionary guidance from…