Sony is facing a new lawsuit over Chris Brown’s hit song, “Party,” because the song’s producer claims that they only paid him half the rate he was owed.

On October 16th, ISM, real name Ishmael Sadiq Montague, filed the lawsuit against Sony in New York federal court. He claims that he struck a deal with Chris Brown Entertainment that would give him 1.5% royalty on the song, which also features Gucci Mane and Usher. He said that the agreed percentage is after his split with A1, but Sony hasn’t honored the agreement. Instead, he claims that Sony paid him out at a rate of .75%.

Unfortunately, the discrepancy barely scratches the surface of Sony’s alleged misconduct. He said his records were reviewed in July, then he brought the issue to Sony in August, which noted that he only received half the pay he was supposed to receive. Moreover, he said he struck a deal with Xposure Music Holdings in June to sell his royalty interests, and that deal required Sony to send those payments to Xposure after September 1st. Still, he alleged Sony didn’t honor the change in payees for six weeks.

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Chris Brown’s “Party” Lawsuit

The allegations also focus on certain parts of the terms of their agreement, including that Sony requested that he sign a form claiming that the payee didn’t have a right to audit Sony, describing it as fixed rules, though ISM alleges that Sony already had a form that didn’t include that particular term.

ISM also alleges that Sony initially told him that there was no account of his share, only to confirm that they were accounting for “Party.” He also pointed to statements from Sony over the years that indicated that there was a paper trail the whole time.

“On August 29, 2026, plaintiff executed the form Sony produced. The executed instrument contains no release, no waiver, and no acknowledgment of any account,” the complaint stated.

ISM is seeking $1,247,500 and punitive damages, along with any unpaid funds that haven’t been accounted for yet. 

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The main part that Wiz’s team argued was that the court failed to follow the proper protocol surrounding the guilty verdict for smoking weed on stage in the country. 

Per the case record, which uses T.C.J to refer to Wiz’s real name, “Pursuant to Article 431 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, in conjunction with Article 426(a) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, [the court] admits, in principle, the annulment challenge filed by T.C.J. against criminal decision No. 1222/P of December 18, 2025, issued by the Constanta Court of Appeal in case No. 7777/118/2024.”

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Wiz Khalifa’s Romania Case

What this means is that the court accepted Wiz’s claims that he wasn’t told of the court date properly. That allows him to bring this claim, even if he wasn’t there or could provide an explanation why. It should be noted that the court hasn’t agreed that this occurred, but it does allow Wiz’s attorney to present their argument in court. “Pursuant to Article 432(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, [the court] sets a hearing for the annulment challenge on October 29, 2026, at 1 P.M., for which the defendant’s chosen lawyer shall be notified,” the notice adds. 

While Wiz initially received a 3,600 lei fine, the state wanted him to be behind bars, and he was eventually sentenced to nine months in prison after being found guilty of possessing weed for personal use.

We will keep you posted on any further updates. 

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His beef with Meek has been ongoing for a decade. Meanwhile, his Tylil feud allegedly started last year when he claims the streamer tried to have him jumped by his security while out clubbing in New York.

On Tuesday night, Akademiks found himself antagonizing Meek and Tylil. In multiple videos posted to social media, Ak bragged about going to the New York Knicks’ season opener at Madison Square Garden without security. He says no one came up to him, and that he was left alone all evening.

He then went on to say that the seats behind him were going for upwards of $30,000. Therefore, he believes this is just proof that Meek Mill and Tylil are broke.

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DJ Akademiks Uses The 6ix9ine Method Of Trolling

One has to wonder whether or not Meek would have gone to this game anyway. Of course, his Philadelphia 76ers were playing. Although we imagine he will be attending the games in Philadelphia. He typically sits courtside, and usually alongside Michael Rubin.

As for Tylil, well, he has not responded to Akademiks. Ultimately, their feud seems like something that could be resolved with a phone call. However, Akademiks is much more eager to taunt on social media and flex his position as one of rap journalism’s most wealthy creators.

Whatever the case may be, Akademiks is well aware of how to get a reaction out of people, by any means necessary.

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One of those people is former NFL wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, who made a name for himself with the Cincinnati Bengals. During a recent episode of Speakeasy, Houshmandzadeh went off on JÄY-Z, claiming that no one wants to see this.

He said that while he enjoys Reasonable Doubt and The Blueprint, he has absolutely no interest in watching Hov perform a full 20-minute set at the Super Bowl. He also pointed out that the Super Bowl will be in Los Angeles, and that JÄY-Z should have figured out a way to bring in someone closer to the community.

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T.J. Houshmandzadeh Doesn’t Want To See JÄY-Z

Houshmandzadeh also believes a set involving a plethora of international artists could have been the perfect move as well. While he will bop his head to some of Hov’s most iconic hits, he won’t be excited for the rest of it.

It is expected that JÄY-Z brings out the likes of Alicia Keys and Beyoncé. However, this may not be enough to sway public opinion. Ultimately, they’ve already performed at the Super Bowl, and there is a large contingent of NFL fans who simply want something new.

At this time, JÄY-Z and the NFL have yet to confirm the reports from this week. It remains to be seen whether or not the backlash will spark a last-minute internal change.

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According to Complex, prosecutors want the judge to deny his request for better conditions behind bars on grounds that they believe it’s necessary to keep Pooh protected and to ensure order at the facility. They specifically claimed that he’s already created safety concerns in the past, such as corrupting monitors at a halfway house. Prosecutors also allege that three inmates tried to break into his location for autographs and that the All Eyes On Shiest artist admitted that he recently took fentanyl during a court hearing.

As far as the inhumane conditions, prosecutors said that he’s had significant access to the outside world because he has a tablet that he uses to stream content, make video calls, play games, and send emails. The filing alleges that he’s made more than 45 hours’ worth of communication over the course of 231 video calls. Moreover, they claim he has access to thousands of emails.

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Pooh Shiesty’s Attorney Response To Prosecutors

More directly, they also brought up other rulings in court that allow prison officials the authority to manage their facilities, one of which states, “prison officials have broad administrative and discretionary authority over the institutions they manage.” It also points to another ruling that states, “administrative segregation is the sort of confinement that inmates should reasonably anticipate receiving at some point in their incarceration.”

Pooh Shiesty’s attorney said that the conditions are too harsh, especially since Pooh Shiesty hasn’t been convicted. “He is locked down 23 hours per day and has no contact with anyone other than staff,” Schaffer told Complex. “If by some stretch of the imagination it’s true, then they need to take a close look at their staff and their ability to run a jail.”

We will keep you posted on any further updates. 

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It was supposed to be a celebratory night for the Knicks, although they ultimately lost. There wasn’t one player on the Sixers who dominated. Instead, they got solid play from Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, James, and Tyrese Maxey. In game one, they proved that they have a truly balanced squad.

However, in true Knicks fashion, their fans were trying to get the Sixers off their game. This was especially true of LeBron James, who ultimately went viral thanks to a back-and-forth that he had with a few fans sitting courtside.

Below, you can see the exchange in which LeBron says he is not from the West Coast. Instead, he is from the Midwest, and there is nothing soft about Ohio.

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LeBron James Won’t Stand For Disrespect

LeBron ended up finishing the game with a modest 14 points, although this is pretty good considering his age and how many seasons he has played. At the end of the day, LeBron’s longevity is impressive, and he still came through with nine rebounds and seven assists.

The Sixers look like a team that can make a deep run this year, although teams like the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks will have something to say about all that.

Moreover, the Indiana Pacers could also be a good team this year as Tyrese Haliburton is expected to make his return following a horrible Achilles injury.

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However, it appears as though Rocky is not stopping at just music. In fact, it would seem as though he is looking to jump feet first into the world of video games. He has a recognizable look, which makes him the perfect collaboration partner.

In a new video posted to social media, an apparent A$AP Rocky collaboration with Fortnite was shown off. For now, all we have to go off of are comic book slides. Fortnite graphics weren’t shown off here, and there is very little for fans to really sink their teeth into. Still, this will generate some hype regardless.

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A$AP Rocky x Fortnite

Fortnite has a long history of collaborations with hip-hop figures. We have seen Travis Scott, Lil Uzi Vert, and most recently, Yeat, enter the game. There have also been Eminem collaborations, which just goes to show that Epic Games is fully tapped in.

In the coming weeks, we should get more information about this collab. Whether that be a release date, the skins, or even the jam tracks. For now, however, all of the Rocky fans out there are going to have to exercise a bit of patience.

After all, patience has been the name of the game for Rocky fans. They waited eight years for a new album. We’re sure they can wait a few months for some Fortnite skins.

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But, according to Big30, that couldn’t be further from the truth. During a sit-down with Big Bank, Big30 felt that he would be found innocent after all is said and done.

“I feel like it’s gonna turn out good,” he declared about the trial. “We innocent. What they said we did, we didn’t do. Give a f*ck how they look at it. Nah, what they said we did in that paperwork, we didn’t do. It didn’t happen. I ain’t do that. Like, you can’t make me say that. You’re going to have to prove to me I did that. Give a f*ck what they said or what you saw. I feel good about my situation.”

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Big30 Discusses Gucci Mane Case

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Big30 ultimately blamed the media for making things “look worse than it is.” He ultimately pointed toward the Lil Durk case as an example of the blogs and social media pages making their situations worse, especially as new information surfaces. He argued that these pages are also taking people away from their family, only to gain a couple of views. 

“Yeah, n***as be trying to be internet lawyers and police,” he said. “At least say, ‘I hope it go well for them’ or something like that, instead of bringing a Black man down.”

Big30 also explained that the narratives are unfounded a lot of the time, like when he got bond, and people immediately began accusing him of cooperating. “They go with the bad narrative every time,” he said. Check the clip above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments below. 

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Trump and the Republican base love to feel as though they are the cultural zeitgeist. Having Minaj on their side certainly makes them feel like they are part of the “in” group. Regardless of the optics, Minaj has no issue showcasing just how much she loves the President.

That was on full display yesterday from inside the Oval Office. Nicki Minaj was at the White House as Trump spoke to the media. As soon as she walked into the room, Trump pointed her out and revealed his admiration for her. He said she was his “favorite” and that the two have stood by one another for a long time.

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Nicki Minaj Continues To Dive Into Politics

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Nicki Minaj then took to X where she offered up a response to the video that is now making the rounds all over social media. “Not going anywhere. Right where I need to be.”

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Clearly, Minaj feels as though this foray into politics is her calling. She has even been attempting to campaign for Republicans as the mid-term elections are set to take place on November 3, which is in two weeks from now.

She is urging her fans to continue voting red. Whether or not this stops a blue wave from taking place, remains to be seen.

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However, it was Flex’s fight that was making the rounds on social media. There were even some reports that he was the victim of an assault. On Instagram, Funk Flex is letting people know this was not the case.

“HAHAHAHAH! ASSAULTED WHEN? IM MINDING MY BUISNESS? SHADOW U MAD? WHO THAT WITH U?” he wrote.

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Flex continued to post clips from the fight, and took specific aim at music executive Shadow Stokes. The Hot 97 host is alleging that Stokes has a case against him, and is trying to sucker him into a payout.

“SHADOW STOKES COULD NEVER PUNCH ME! HES AN AMBULANCE CHASER!” Flex wrote. “HAHAHAHAHA! THIS MUSIC INDUSTRY COUPLE HAS AN “ACTIVE CASE” AGAINST ME AND MY COMPANY! TRYING HARD TO BAIT ME INTO A PAYOUT! YALL AINT SMARTER THAN ME! APPROACH WHEN THAT CASE DONT EXIST! SHADOW STOKES!”

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Funk Flex Calls Out Shadow Stokes

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Funk Flex then went on to say that on Thursday night, he will be going on his radio show to tell the story of what happened. As it stands, Shadow Stokes has not spoken on his alleged involvement in all of this.

Additionally, TMZ is reporting that the New York Police Department does not have information pertaining to the fight. Madison Square Garden has yet to comment either.

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