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Gucci Mane announced Wednesday that Baby Racks was signed to his 1017 Records and subsequently dropped in a matter of one day. “Congratulations to @Babyracks1017 first artist to get signed and dropped in a day,” he wrote. “That dude is not signed to 1017.”  The bizarre turn of events came with no explanation from Gucci Mane. According to […]

The Baltimore Ravens have until Friday to reach an agreement with Lamar Jackson on a contract extension.  “As of right now, you know, we’re still talking. You know, the week’s not over yet, but soon. Soon, probably be a deadline. Probably be cut off after this week,” Jackson told reporters on Wednesday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported earlier […]

Fivio Foreign revealed in an appearance on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast that he was given a $5,000 advance as part of his deal with Mase’s RichFish label.  Fivio recalls piquing Mase’s interest in 2019 after he heard the song “Blixky Inna Box” with Jay Dee and Dee Savv. When he was presented with […]

D.L. Hughley took to Instagram to fire back at Mo’Nique after she spent time onstage over the weekend taking several digs at him over an alleged contract dispute.  Mo’Nique told the crowd during her set at The Comedy Explosion in Detroit that her contract stipulated she would be the headliner. “That’s what the motherfucking contract says… Mo’Nique is to be […]

Nearly a year after signing his first major management deal with Scooter Braun, before leaving the firm just three months later, the Kid Laroi is reuniting with the renowned music executive. Variety reports the 18-year-old Australian artist recently signed a new management deal with Braun’s SB Projects, whose star-studded roster includes Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, […]

An excerpt from Tinderbox: HBO’s Ruthless Pursuit of New Frontiers reveals James Gandolfini gave checks for $33,000 to 16 castmates from The Sopranos after he and HBO resolved a contractual dispute that nearly derailed the series, per the New York Post.  According to a 2003 Variety article, Gandolfini filed a lawsuit against HBO, accusing the network of a breach of contract […]

Damian Lillard and the Trailblazers have been under a microscope for months this past off-season as many wondered if the all-star guard was happy on the team and if he wants to play elsewhere. Lillard has shot down these rumors countless times, and he recently reacted to a tweet regarding a story Adrian Wojnarowski published […]

Rema, the Nigerian singer behind hits like “Dumebi,” was surprised to see a song he previously recorded released on Friday.  The vocalist took to Twitter before the weekend hit, calling out DJ Neptune for releasing a track he lent vocals to, allegedly without being paid or signing documentation. The song, “For You,” was released as part of […]

Taylor Swift’s record label, Universal Music Group, has reportedly tightened restrictions on re-recordings. According to the Wall Street Journal, UMG has upped its efforts to protect its investments in artists during a time when recording and distributing music has become significantly easier. Sources tell the publication that the imprint has revised some of its contracts to extend the amount […]

Soulja Boy has announced a new addition to his label SODMG Records. The 31-year-old rapper took to Instagram on Tuesday night to reveal he’s signed Chet Hanks to Stacks on Deck Entertainment. Big Draco broke the news in a video featuring himself and Tom Hanks’ controversial son. “It’s going down man,” Soulja Boy said in a short clip. “Chet […]