Long Beach, Calif., native Daz, real name Delmar Arnaud, collaborated with Tupac many times throughout their careers. Notably, Dillinger co-wrote and produced several songs on Pac’s classic album, All Eyez on Me, including the hits “I Ain’t Mad at Cha,” “Ambitionz az a Ridah,” and “2 of Amerikaz Most Wanted” featuring Snoop Dogg. Now, Dillinger is taking Tupac’s estate to court, alleging that he is still owed unpaid royalties, according to Rolling Stone.

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The outlet reported that in court filings, Dillinger stated he was paid $91,000 after he “requested royalties in 2024.” Amaru Entertainment cut the check; however, Daz said he couldn’t verify the amount because he hadn’t received the proper paperwork. His attorney reportedly issued a statement to Billboard, saying, “At a minimum, Amaru has failed to render statements and/or pay sums due within the applicable limitations periods and continuing to the present.”

“The precise amount owed will be shown according to proof after an accounting and discovery.” Moreover, Tom Whalley, a music executive and former chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Records, is the executor of Tupac’s estate, Amaru Entertainment. He’s operated in that position since 2016, following the death of Tupac’s mother, Afeni Shakur.

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On a recent visit to the Sorry We’re Cyrus podcast with Tish and Brandi Cyrus, the hitmaker shared that “the world is mad” about his polyamory. “There are people upset,” he said. “There’s deals that I missed out on because they’re like, ‘We don’t know if we can get behind the whole polyamorous [thing].'”

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“It’s almost like you can be a great person,” Ne-Yo added. “You can show respect and appreciation [for your fans and colleagues], but the second you do something that they don’t agree with, canceled, you know what I mean? And that just doesn’t make any sense to me.”

The singer also stated that too many people think of polyamory as being inherently sexual, but that’s not the case. “We are a family. We love each other, and it’s a beautiful thing,” he said. Further, Ne-Yo reportedly lives with his three girlfriends and their children, according to PEOPLE. “People say the dumbest stuff, like, ‘It’s degrading.’ Degrading to who? I’m not lying to nobody. Everybody is here by choice.”

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Following his divorce from Crystal Renay, Ne-Yo decided to tell all of the women he was dating that he wouldn’t be exclusive with them, and they seemingly agreed to their lifestyle. The women seem to be dating only Ne-Yo, while he is free to pursue others. It may not be for everyone, but it apparently works for them.

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The Wu-Tang legend sat down with The Adam Friedland Show, and the discussion shifted to Drizzy taking major hits over the last few years through the ebbs and flows of his beef with Kendrick Lamar. Friedland noted that in 2023, Drake joined several other artists by signing a letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The comedian then mentioned that DJ Khaled, who is Palestinian, hasn’t made any public comments about the tragedies abroad.

“Don’t get me started,” joked Friedland. “No one has ever come forward and said they were molested by Drake. It was clearly a hit job.” RZA chuckled his way through the segment before singing Drake’s praises. It’s clear that Bobby Digital is excited for May 15.

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“I’ve met him, I respect him. Sometimes an artist will say, ‘I know you,’ and I can’t say I know him,” said RZA. He admitted that while he doesn’t have Drake’s phone number, he does have Dennis Graham’s digits saved. “But yeah, I’m a fan of Drake’s music, I met him, he’s a cool motherf*cka.”

When asked about the 6 God going toe-to-toe with K. Dot, RZA took a neutral approach. As a New York emcee who has seen many evolutions of Hip Hop, RZA knows that beefing and battling often come with the territory. Check out RZA and Friedland chopping it up in the above clip.

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Wallen is known for hosting celebrities of all backgrounds, especially sports stars, including Kansas City Chiefs champions Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes, so seeing Clark wasn’t much of a surprise. However, this pairing quickly got naysayers talking as they brought up Wallen’s 2021 viral video that showed him seemingly intoxicated as he spouted the n-word with the hard “er.”

“I don’t think I realized that, at least not at that grand of a scale at the time,” Wallen said of the controversy in 2023. “I [learned] how much my words matter.” He also mentioned that he was no longer “the same person” and even later collaborated with Lil Durk.

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Quickly, Clark was called out online for aligning herself with Wallen. People noted that her previous “beef” with Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese was divisive, causing Reese to endure racism without correction. Supporters jumped to Clark’s defense, noting that the hate she received for having fun at Wallen’s show was unfair and that allegations of racism were unfounded.

At this time, Clark hasn’t answered her critics, and it doesn’t look like she’ll be giving them any attention anytime soon. Still, the conversations keep pouring over online, and reactions have become more heated in comment sections. Check out a few below.

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With that being said, Blue has been on a bit of a media tour as of late, and during this tour, he has been brutally honest about how he feels regarding Chrisean Rock. For instance, he said that she is the type of person to set you up to get robbed. Furthermore, he made the claim that Chrisean Jr. is not actually his child.

Last night, Chrisean made it a point to find Blue. The artist is currently on tour, and Chrisean was seen getting up on stage before searching for him backstage. Eventually, the two reunited, and it was all caught on live-stream cameras.

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Blueface & Chrisean Rock Reunion

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In the end, Blueface and Chrisean Rock were able to have a civilized conversation about things. In the video, Blueface commended Chrisean for looking towards the church and trying to change her life around. It was a far cry from the rhetoric he had espoused during an interview with Jason Lee.

Whether or not these two will ever completely see eye-to-eye remains to be seen. At the end of the day, their relationship was one of toxicity and chaos. They are both doing their own thing right now, and it would be a shock for something to be rekindled.

Whatever the case may be, it is good to see two individuals letting bygones be bygones.

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From there, things got even weirder as the music videos for “Not Like Us” and “luther” were taken off of YouTube. This led to numerous questions about Kendrick Lamar’s stance on these bodies of work and whether or not he was recanting his claims against Drake.

Given the fact that ICEMAN is dropping later this week, the timing has proven to be bizarre, to say the least. DJ Akademiks remarked this on social media soon after the deletions went viral online.

This led to a sarcastic response from the commentator, who made the claim that Kendrick is deleting his disses so that he can be on ICEMAN. Ak went so far as to say that Lamar is excited for the album and is tired of being a hater.

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DJ Akademiks Has Been Paying Attention

As it turns out, that is not at all the case. We know this because just moments ago, “Not Like Us” and “luther” were re-uploaded to YouTube. All the views have been erased, meaning each song now has to start from scratch. Meanwhile, “Euphoria” has found its way back to Apple Music.

GNX has yet to make its return to Apple Music; however, the album is still available on platforms such as Spotify.

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Kendrick Lamar Re-Uploads “Not Like Us & “Luther” Videos

There are going to be some conspiracy theories, looking for the reasons why this happened. At this time, there is simply no explanation why Kendrick Lamar or his label would delete these songs and projects. It’s a mystery, and we’re sure there will be some answers in due time.

Until then, fans are going to speculate and craft their own reasoning, for better or for worse.

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From there, the artist found herself wrapped up in Diddy’s legal case. At the time, the two were a couple, and the artist was asked numerous uncomfortable questions about the nature of their relationship. To this day, it remains unknown where she stands with Puff and what awaits the music mogul when he is released from prison.

More recently, Yung Miami has been trying to work her way back into the music industry. She has released a couple of singles and has even appeared on a remix or two. However, she is not getting the same industry push she was used to five years ago.

While speaking to Nessa on Hot97, Yung Miami got brutally honest about the switch-up from the music industry and how it has impacted her.

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Yung Miami Reveals The Truth

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Based on her reaction to the question, it is clear that the industry’s change of heart has left her feeling ostracized. “Everybody pushed me out — left me for dead,” Yung Miami explained.

While working on her new album, Yung Miami admitted to emotional moments that brought her to tears. Ultimately, this entire process has been quite the jump for her. She is putting herself out there and trying to accomplish something she has never done before. It can be a scary task for any artist, and Yung Miami is no exception.

It is going to be fascinating to see what Yung Miami is able to pull off next. This is a big moment for her career, and the fans are looking forward to what’s next.

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Due to a lack of talent, Hinchcliffe has had to rely on an annoying brand of edgelord-ism. The only way he gets attention is by being as offensive and as inflammatory as possible. It’s why his Madison Square Garden set became such a talking point amid Donald Trump’s Presidential Election campaign.

As a direct result of Hinchcliffe’s proximity to people like Joe Rogan, he gets invited to all of the big comedy events. Kevin Hart’s roast was no exception. Not long into Hinchcliffe’s set, he made a disgusting joke about the death of George Floyd.

“The Black community is so proud of you… right now George Floyd is looking up at us all laughing so hard he can’t breathe,” Hinchcliffe said.

Quite frankly, none of this is very surprising. Hinchcliffe is the type of comedian to make a joke like this. However, the fact that he was even invited to The Roast of Kevin Hart is what is leaving some fans disappointed. On X, Kevin Hart was heavily criticized for numerous reasons. Firstly, fans felt as though he fostered an environment in which white supremacy was tolerated. Secondly, he laughed at Hinchcliffe’s George Floyd joke, which rubbed many the wrong way.

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Fans Are Upset With Kevin Hart

Below, you can find some of the critical tweets regarding Kevin Hart and his roast. Hart’s laughter has proven to be a big problem for many of the folks who tuned in, and it is easy to see why that would be the case. At the end of the day, no good was ever going to come from Hinchcliffe’s inclusion in the proceedings.

Elsewhere in the broadcast, Hart mended his relationship with Katt Williams. This was seen as the most wholesome section of the show. Although that did not stop Williams from cracking jokes, regardless.

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According to Kurrco, it was discovered today that Kendrick Lamar’s GNX was no longer on Apple Music. If you go to the platform, it will tell you the album is not available. You simply cannot find it. Google links to the album on Apple Music bring up errors.

As for his diss track, “Euphoria,” that appears to be gone too. Interestingly enough, songs like “Not Like Us” and “Meet The Grahams” are still available. This has led to some confusion from fans, especially when you consider how GNX and “Euphoria” remain on Spotify.

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GNX & “Euphoria” Leave Apple Music

One has to wonder why this is happening today. After all, the rest of Kendrick Lamar’s discography is on Apple Music. Had GNX and “Euphoria” been removed from Spotify, then there would certainly be a pattern worth following. However, this entire ordeal makes us wonder what may have happened.

It could be a glitch, or it could be deliberate. It could have been Lamar’s team who did it, or it could have been a hacker. At this stage, the possibilities are practically endless.

The timing is also incredibly peculiar when you factor in the fact that Drake is going to be dropping ICEMAN later this week. It is the kind of timing that will inspire all sorts of conspiracy theories. Of course, if the album and track return to Apple Music in fast fashion, then this will have all been for naught.

UPDATE: The music videos for “Not Like Us” and “luther” have also been deleted from YouTube.

FINAL UPDATE: In addition to re-uploads of “Not Like Us” and “luther” on YouTube, GNX and “Euphoria” have been added back to Apple Music.

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According to The Jasmine Brand, DDG went off after news broke about the collab. Audemars Piguet is teaming up with Swatch on a drop landing May 16th. The watches are expected to retail between $300 and $500. DDG owns an AP worth around $200,000, and he has now threatened to sell it.

His reasoning is simple: the exclusivity is the whole point. When a $200K watch brand makes a $400 version, the original loses something. DDG put it plainly on X: “That’s like buying a Ferrari and they collab with Honda and make a Ferrari Civic for $30k.”

It’s a fair analogy. It’s also the same conversation that comes up in sneakers constantly. When a brand opens up access to something rare, the people who paid full price feel it most. That tension between accessibility and exclusivity never really gets resolved.

DDG later softened slightly, writing “my bad for pissing y’all off! get ya AP!” But the initial reaction was real. A lot of people in the luxury space shared the sentiment they just didn’t say it out loud.

Overall, the collaboration is still set to drop on May 16th and is still generating lots of excitement, even if there is some criticism as well.

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DDG’s Take on the AP x Swatch Collab

The AP x Swatch collab follows a blueprint Swatch has used before. The most famous example is the MoonSwatch, a collaboration with Omega that launched in 2022.

Lines wrapped around stores globally. Pairs flipped for multiples on resale. The watch world had a legitimate cultural moment.

The MoonSwatch made Omega feel accessible without diluting the core product. Whether AP x Swatch lands the same way remains to be seen.

But DDG’s reaction reflects a real tension in luxury culture. The people who paid for exclusivity don’t always want the brand letting everyone else in. That’s not unique to watches, it happens in sneakers too.

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