TMZ reports that Hirose Enterprises LLC sued over the spoken-word introduction taken from “Moon-Raker (Main Mix),” a 1998 recording by John Holiday, better known as Foremost Poets. The sample is immediately recognizable on Beyoncé’s Renaissance cut, beginning the song before its beat fully arrives. Hirose claimed it held rights to both the recording and composition and argued that Parkwood obtained permission from the wrong person.

According to Yahoo! Entertainment, Parkwood did license the material directly from Holiday. Court filings show that a written agreement executed on September 6, 2022, granted Parkwood nonexclusive permission to use “Moonraker” in “Alien Superstar.” That agreement came after Renaissance was released on July 29. Hirose’s position was that Holiday no longer had the authority to grant that license because he had transferred his rights years earlier.

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The Dispute Over Who Owns The Rights

That is where the dispute gets more complicated than a typical claim that an artist simply failed to clear a sample. Hirose alleged that Holiday transferred rights to Soundmen on Wax in 1998 and that those rights were later assigned again. Parkwood challenged whether Hirose could actually document that chain of ownership. In an earlier ruling, the court found that Hirose had not sufficiently alleged the written transfers required under federal copyright law.

The case ultimately never made it far enough for a judge to decide which side had the better claim to “Moonraker.” Hirose Enterprises filed the lawsuit on July 29, 2025, but its own amended complaint stated that the Florida company was not formed until August 6. U.S. District Judge Mark C. Scarsi ruled that an entity that did not legally exist when the case began could not establish standing. On June 26, he dismissed the entire action.

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Hirose reportedly tried to argue that a similarly named Delaware company held the copyright interest when the lawsuit was filed and could be substituted into the case. However, according to Scarsi’s ruling, no proper motion was filed to make that substitution. Once the court determined it lacked jurisdiction from the start, it did not reach the competing arguments over whether Parkwood’s license from Holiday was valid.

The dismissal was jurisdictional and therefore generally without prejudice, meaning the ruling itself did not settle the underlying ownership fight forever. As the case currently stands, Parkwood has reportedly defeated the lawsuit, and “Alien Superstar” has not been ordered off the market. Still, Hirose wants an injunction to halt distribution of the track. They’re also seeking damages tied to the song’s earnings.

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Trippie Redd and Coi Leray broke up during the pregnancy. Since that time, Coi Leray has posted about her daughter on social media. As for Trippie Redd, he hasn’t made very many public comments. Instead, he has been focused on the rollout of his new album, NDA.

However, that all changed today when Trippie Redd took to social media to reveal that Coi Leray is allegedly keeping him from seeing his child. He apparently made these comments after Leray suggested she was parenting all by herself.

“Tell that bitch to tell yall she won’t let me see my baby,” he wrote.

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Trippie Redd Has A Message for Coi Leray

Trippie Redd continued to tweet about the situation, as he explained how the internet is telling him to keep quiet about all of this. He feels it is unfair, especially as people criticize him for not seeing his kid, all while refusing to hear his side.

“So it’s I don’t wanna see my kid…then when I say I’m kept from seeing my kid it’s y u telling us,” Trippie Redd said. “Leave me tf alone and yes I’ve been going to court.”

These are strong comments, and they hint at some of the artist’s frustrations over the last little while. At this time, Coi Leray has not responded to Trippie Redd, and it is unclear whether or not she will do so.

Stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates on this developing situation.

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However, as time went on, Westbrook’s career started to fall apart. He bounced around from organization to organization and could not seem to get anything straightened out.

He was even paired with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers, although that turned out to be an unmitigated disaster. Last season, Westbrook found himself on the Sacramento Kings, but again, things just weren’t the same. Westbrook struggled, and fans felt as though his career was the worst it ever looked.

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Russell Westbrook Calls It A Day

On Wednesday, Westbrook officially made the difficult decision to retire from the NBA. He retires as a former MVP and a nine-time All-Star. He was also the scoring champion twice in his career, while leading the NBA in assists three times. Furthermore, he was a nine-time All-NBA selection.

These statistics are simply incredible, and while he never won an NBA title, it seems pretty clear that Westbrook is going to be going to the Hall of Fame when all is said and done. If he doesn’t get there, then it will be a gross injustice.

There have been some light rumblings that he may go play overseas this season. However, Westbrook has not confirmed those reports. Given this retirement announcement, one could assume that the man just wants to relax and hang out with his family.

Either way, it was a great career and we thank Westbrook for the memories.

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For instance, on The Joe Budden Podcast, Joe Budden himself was not buying any of what Drake was selling. He felt as though the comments were completely out of place, especially when you consider what the artist has gone through as of late.

A loss to Kendrick Lamar and the ensuing lawsuit had Budden feeling some type of way. He believes these examples highlight that Drake is not ready to go against the best of the best.

“He lost his last 2 battles, he needs to shut up,” Budden said. “He can talk that talk to Lil Yachty or drill rappers, but it’s over with MCs.”

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Joe Budden Calls Out Drake

As the conversation continued, Budden asked his co-hosts who they think Drake is talking to. When they answered with Jay-Z, Budden was incredulous, stating that Drake has no business being in that conversation.

“He’s not that dumb to be talking to Jay-Z. Jay’s pen is the holy grail,” Budden explained. It’s an interesting point, but it has been a long time since Hov battled. It’s difficult to make the same assumptions as Budden, even though it’s tempting to do so.

At this point in time, it remains to be seen if a Drake and Jay-Z beef will take off this year. Although there are certainly signs pointing towards the potential for it to happen. Fans will just have to be patient, and take a wait-and-see approach.

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Over the last few months, Dame has been trashing Jay-Z for his apparent comeback. The legendary artist performed at Yankee Stadium for the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt and the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint. However, this was not enough to make Dame a believer. Instead, he offered cynical commentary that bordered on parody.

Now, Dame Dash is going after Hov all over again, this time for his potential new album. There are rumblings that Jay-Z is looking to drop a new album soon. That said, Dame Dash doesn’t want to hear it. In a recent interview, he said Hov was washed up, and that his career has been dead for 30 years.

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Dame Dash On Jay-Z

Overall, these comments are harsh, and in the eyes of most people, completely unfounded. Jay-Z’s career has been thriving for decades. When he dropped 4:44 in 2017, some felt as though it was one of the best albums by an older rapper ever. Some even believe it is Top 5 in Jay’s catalog.

It just goes to show that when it comes to Jay-Z, Dame Dash doesn’t really care about facts. Instead, he simply cares about getting one over on someone he believes slighted him.

Dame’s energy has been that of a scorned ex, and we don’t imagine that changing anytime soon. As Hov continues to perform around the world this Fall, expect Dame to be right there, giving his takes on all of it.

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This subsequently led to a strong response from Roc Nation, who took to social media to say that no such album is finished. Some on social media felt as though Roc Nation was trying to control a narrative. Others felt as though Daniels was looking for clicks.

Meanwhile, Charlamagne Tha God came through and named Ray Daniels “Donkey Of The Day.” It is an exceptionally harsh title to give Daniels when you consider what he did “wrong.”

With Charlamagne being accused of being a proxy for Hov and Roc Nation, Daniels was not going to let himself just get called “Donkey Of The Day” with no pushback. As you will hear on his podcast, he made sure to give a strong response to The Breakfast Club’s star radio personality.

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Ray Daniels Issues His Response

Daniels noted that a while back, Charlamagne Tha God called him to check him about some comments that he made about Jay-Z. At the time, Daniels asked the radio host if he was working with Hov. Charlamagne Tha God said no, and that they were just friends.

Subsequently, it was revealed three days later that Charlamagne really was working with Jay-Z. Therefore, Daniels believes Charlamagne is wearing the jersey for Roc Nation and simply wants to put on a good show for his boss. Simply put, he feels like Charlamagne will stop at nothing to defend Jay-Z, regardless of the situation.

Jay-Z’s 2026 comeback has been incredible to witness, although these kinds of things certainly lower the hype. Fans just want the music. Hopefully, it is coming soon.

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According to All Hip Hop, the 26-year-old artist is facing 14 charges connected to an April 2025 incident at his Milton residence. Prosecutors provided his attorneys with more than 90 gigabytes of material on July 31, including approximately 1,900 photographs, 111 videos and several audio files.

The evidence relates to allegations involving firearms, assault, reckless behavior and property damage. Among the accusations are aggravated assault, possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony, allegedly pointing a weapon at another person, reckless conduct and criminal damage to property.

Authorities began investigating after a reported burglary at Green’s home. Police say a safe was taken from the basement before a dispute later unfolded at the property. Investigators allege that multiple shots were fired outside the residence, with bullets damaging a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon and a Rolls-Royce.

Officers reportedly recovered shell casings near the driveway and discovered evidence of gunfire on the vehicles. A firearm was also located at the scene.

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Rod Wave Attorney Pushes Back

Rod Wave has pleaded not guilty and maintains that he was responding to a burglary rather than committing a crime. His attorney, Drew Findling, has repeatedly rejected the prosecution’s allegations.

“There is no truth to these charges,” Findling stated. “Rod Green was a victim of a burglary and committed no crimes. How he was even charged as a result of this situation is incomprehensible. This will absolutely be resolved favorably to Mr. Green.”

Rod Wave’s next hearing is scheduled for September 28 when the legal proceedings are expected to continue.

In related news, fans will be eating good this fall as Rod Wave revs up to release his next album. Don’t Look Down is expected to drop on August 28th with the accompanying tour launching on September 12th. 

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The latest incident reportedly occurred Monday evening near Roc Nation’s Chelsea headquarters. A rep for Perez told police that a man approached Perez around 7:30 p.m. and allegedly made a death threat during the confrontation. “You are going to die,” he reportedly said.

Apparently, this wasn’t the first time Perez had dealt with this individual. Authorities believe the encounter may be connected to a broader pattern of harassment. According to the sources, the same individual has reportedly appeared near the company’s offices on several occasions since May, allegedly making threatening statements about Perez.

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Stalker Threatens Desiree Perez

The threats have also extended beyond in-person encounters. Social media posts and song lyrics attributed to the suspect have reportedly contained hostile messages aimed at Perez and Roc Nation.

Police have tentatively identified the man as an unhoused person familiar in Manhattan and The Bronx. They are still trying to find the man to question him over the accusations. However, the investigation remains on going and no arrest have been made just yet. 

Desiree Perez has played a pivotal role in Roc Nation’s success over the years. In 2019, she took over as the CEO of the company and helped expanded it beyond just music management. Her role has included helping establish the partnership between the NFL and Roc Nation and their efforts for the Super Bowl Half Time Show. As a result, Perez became the first executive producer to receive an Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Live). We will keep you posted on any further updates on th situation.

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Per Rolling Stone, Delaware Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick ruled that Barrow is entitled to receive her 25% share of profits from the catalog partnership with Primary Wave. Barrow serves as executor of Voletta Wallace’s estate and trustee of her trust, and the proceeds are ultimately designated for the Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation.

The ruling also requires Biggie’s widow, Faith Evans, who also serves as a co-owner of Notorious B.I.G. LLC, to release funds that had been withheld. The court affirmed Barrow’s 50% membership interest in the company’s intellectual-property portfolio, alongside his entitlement to the distribution rights connected to Voletta’s estate.

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Biggie’s Former Manager’s Legal Battle

The conflict stems from how Biggie’s business interests were structured following his 1997 death. Voletta Wallace and Evans established Notorious B.I.G. LLC to oversee the rapper’s intellectual property, with distribution interests ultimately divided among Voletta, Evans, and Biggie’s children, Ty’anna and CJ Wallace.

The catalog became even more valuable after Primary Wave entered into a partnership involving Biggie’s music and certain name, image, and likeness rights. The transaction, completed in 2025, was initially reported at approximately $100 million, though its value has since been estimated at considerably more.

Barrow sued Evans last year, alleging that proceeds were distributed to Biggie’s children while Voletta’s share was withheld. His legal team characterized the Delaware decision as a major victory.

However, the broader estate battle is far from settled. CJ Wallace filed a separate lawsuit in Pennsylvania earlier this year, in which he accuses Barrow of improperly obtaining greater control over Voletta’s estate shortly before her death. The case remains pending. We will keep you posted on any further updates.

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In the aftermath of this leak, Jaden’s brother Julian found himself in the news cycle. Julian Newman is a former child prodigy basketball player who fizzled out during high school. He has become a personality of sorts on social media, and he found himself in the middle of the situation.

His commentary went viral all over social media, with some suggesting that he was saying a bit too much considering the fact that his sister is the one involved.

On Tuesday evening, Jaden and Julian did themselves very few favors, as they sat down with Adam22 of No Jumper to discuss the leaks and everything going on in their lives.

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Jaden Newman Sits Down With No Jumper

During this conversation, Jaden Newman noted that the leak was, in fact, a privacy violation. However, after a conversation with her parents, she decided to just take it all in stride and take advantage of the situation.

Meanwhile, Julian continuously made references to OnlyFans. At one point, he even suggested that his sister should just start one. He even said that he tried to convince her to make one when she was 18. For a brother, this is a truly bizarre admission.

The Newman siblings are keeping the media attention going, and they are showing no signs of slowing down.

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