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Fat Joe appears to have zero regrets about going independent. While speaking to the Wall Street Journal this week, the Grammy-nominated rapper discussed his decision to leave Atlantic Records and start his own indie imprint, Terror Squad Productions. Joe, who left Atlantic about 17 years ago, said he felt unappreciated and exploited by the industry giant, and eventually lost […]
Gallery Dept. founder Josué Thomas has launched the new “Thought I Wouldn’t Like That?” track, which serves as the first official single from his Art That Kills label. Released under the name Skeleton Beach, the track sees Thomas partnering with TRENTTRUCE for an inaugural listening experience they’re billing as being “dark but playful.” Revealed in […]
It appears KXNG Crooked wants his money. The Long Beach native caused a mild stir on Friday after suggesting he was still awaiting payment from Death Row Records. Crooked made the claim in response to a Snoop Dogg tweet about the label’s catalog returning to Apple Music. Snoop, who acquired Death Row more than a year ago, shared a […]
Anitta is putting Warner Records on blast. The Brazilian singer took to Twitter last week to express frustration over her U.S. contract, and her failed attempts to terminate it. “… If there was a fine to pay, I would have already auctioned off my organs, no matter how expensive it was to get out,” she said about the deal. […]
Nicki Minaj announced the official launch of her own record label on the latest episode of Queen Radio. “There’s a big announcement coming…Well, I have a record label now,” the 40-year-old said, not giving away the label’s name just yet. “I believe so strongly in loyalty, and because I’ve spend my whole life giving to others that turn around […]
Cash Money cofounder Birdman says people need to put some respect on the contribution of CEOs to the culture in light of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. On Feb. 5, fans gathered to watch a historic celebration take center stage at the Grammy Awards. The 15-minute tribute at L.A.’s Crypto.com Arena included performances from pioneers LL Cool J, Queen Latifah, Missy […]
Master P wasn’t impressed with Meek Mill’s contract with Rick Ross. During a recent appearance on The Gauds Show, the hip-hop mogul spoke about the period when he managed the Philly rapper and why he ultimately chose to give up that role. Master P said he saw great potential in Meek’s talent and had urged him not to sign with Maybach Music. […]
Quality Control has been acquired for a reported $300 million by the Scooter Braun-headed HYBE America. “The company is a division of the South Korean entertainment firm HYBE, which dominates the K-pop world through its management of the superstar group BTS,” writes the New York Times, noting the official purchase price wasn’t made public. “QC is […]
Dame Dash has shared more details about his NFT lawsuit involving Jay-Z. During a recent sit-down with VEUIT TV, the hip-hop mogul addressed his decision to enter the blockchain space, and how it was motivated by a lowball offer. In 2021, Dame attempted to sell his shares of the iconic music imprint Roc-A-Fella, which he and Jay co-founded nearly […]
Black Sheep has waged a legal war against Universal Music Group. The 1990s hip-hop duo, composed of Andres “Dres” Vargas Titus and William “Mista Lawnge” McLean, is spearheading a hefty class action lawsuit over unpaid royalties. According to Billboard, the plaintiffs claim UMG inked a “sweetheart” deal with Spotify in 2008, agreeing to accept lower royalty rates in exchange for […]
