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Music Justin Bieber Gets Cease & Desist From Dance Duo Justice Over New Album French electronic music duo Justice has sent Justin Bieber a cease-and-desist letter over the artwork and merchandise for his forthchoming sixth studio album "Justice." By Joshua Robinson March 18, 2021
Music Did Lil Wayne Steal EDM Group Knife Party's Logo For A Halloween Poster? Lil Wayne's Halloween party poster may contain another group's signature image. By Matt F October 30, 2017
Music Drake Is The Most Streamed Artist Of 2016 On Spotify Drake tops Spotify's top artists, songs, and albums for the second consecutive year. By Danny Schwartz December 01, 2016
Music Lil Wayne Announces “Welcome To Tha Carter” Tour Dates Tickets for Lil Wayne's "Welcome To Tha Carter" tour go on sale this Friday. By Aron A. January 31, 2023
Music R. Kelly's Spotify Streams Increase After Lifetime Airs "Surviving R. Kelly" R. Kelly still has loyal supporters despite the horrific allegations against him. By Aron A. January 04, 2019
Music Michael Jordan Gets Down To Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us" After Allegedly Requesting It Michael Jordan is known to not be the biggest fan of rap, but it seems like he can respect a good song when he hears one like "Not Like Us." By Zachary Horvath April 08, 2025
Music Kanye West Has Ditched His Cellphone As He Works On "Donda 2" Ye told the world he only has two major priorities in life right now. By Erika Marie January 29, 2022
Music Migos & Papi Rap "Versace" On ESPN's "Highly Questionable" Migos return to "Highly Questionable." By Danny Schwartz March 31, 2017
Music Drake Shouts Out Octavian After Singer Samples "Chicago Freestyle" The 6 God approves. By Elias Andrews May 24, 2024
Music Joyner Lucas Wants A Verse on Kanye West's Next Album Joyner Lucas wants in on whatever 'Ye is cooking up next. By Milca P. December 15, 2018
Music Diddy's Alleged Sex Tape With A Male Celebrity Reportedly Subject To Bidding War A lawyer for various Diddy accusers thinks it might go public soon. By Gabriel Bras Nevares October 06, 2024
Music Romeo Walks Back His "Verzuz" Kobe Bryant Analogy Romeo compared himself, Soulja Boy and Bow Wow to three basketball giants. By Yoni Yardeni June 30, 2021