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The Current Members Of The Offspring And Their Former Bassist Are Battling Over Their Music

The Current Members Of The Offspring And Their Former Bassist Are Battling Over Their Music

Sep 19, 2019

The Offspring are in a legal battle with their former bassist, who claims he was forced out of the band and hasn't been properly compensated. How will this one shake out?

How Much Was Tupac Worth At The Time Of His Death? – The Tangled Financial Mess Of A Rap Star

How Much Was Tupac Worth At The Time Of His Death? – The Tangled Financial Mess Of A Rap Star

Sep 12, 2019

Tupac Shakur was one of the most successful rappers in the industry at the time of his death. So why were his finances in such bad shape?

Justin Bieber's Manager Scooter Braun Just Bought Taylor Swift's Former Record Company For $300 Million

Justin Bieber's Manager Scooter Braun Just Bought Taylor Swift's Former Record Company For $300 Million

Jun 30, 2019

Scooter Braun just acquired Big Machine Records for a mouth-watering $300 million. Taylor Swift is PISSED.

R. Kelly Is Way Less Rich Than You'd Assume

R. Kelly Is Way Less Rich Than You'd Assume

Feb 26, 2019

Are you watching the Lifetime documentary about R. Kelly? Even if you're not, here's a quick breakdown of his net worth and financial situation.

Nas Has Secretly Built A Venture Capital Tech Investment Empire

Nas Has Secretly Built A Venture Capital Tech Investment Empire

Jan 25, 2019

Over the last 20 years Nas has been regarded as one of the greatest rappers on the planet. Over the next 20 years, he might be regarded as one of the best investors on the planet.

With RCA/Sony Dropping Him From Its Roster, R. Kelly Is In A Very Precarious Position Financially

With RCA/Sony Dropping Him From Its Roster, R. Kelly Is In A Very Precarious Position Financially

Jan 19, 2019

R. Kelly is facing an avalanche of very, very, very bad news. And the avalanche is starting to have a very, very, very big impact on his finances and net worth.

Logic Made $17 Million Over The Past Year

Logic Made $17 Million Over The Past Year

Oct 8, 2018

To say that Logic had a great 2017 would be an understatement.

Nas' Tech Investments Are Paying Off In A Big Way

Nas' Tech Investments Are Paying Off In A Big Way

Sep 19, 2018

Nas' tech investments have helped him earn a LOT of money over the past year.

Scooter Braun Files $10 Million Lawsuit Against Lady Gaga's Former Manager

Scooter Braun Files $10 Million Lawsuit Against Lady Gaga's Former Manager

Sep 19, 2018

Scooter Braun sues former Lady Gaga manager Troy Carter for $10 million, but Carter isn't going down without a fight.

R. Kelly Claims He's Broke On Crazy New 19-Minute Song

R. Kelly Claims He's Broke On Crazy New 19-Minute Song

Jul 23, 2018

Is it possible? Do you believe R. Kelly is broke? That would be a stunning financial fall from a decade ago. Not impossible. But very shocking.

The SEC Is Forcing Jay Z To Testify In Federal Court Today

The SEC Is Forcing Jay Z To Testify In Federal Court Today

May 8, 2018

Jay Z has been dodging the SEC's requests for him to appear in federal court, and it appears that the federal agency has had enough.

Cardi B's Former Manager Sues Her For $10 Million

Cardi B's Former Manager Sues Her For $10 Million

May 6, 2018

Cardi B gets hit with a $10 million lawsuit from a former manager who claims Cardi breached their contract.

Avicii Dead At 28. What Was Avicii's Net Worth And Total Career Earnings?

Avicii Dead At 28. What Was Avicii's Net Worth And Total Career Earnings?

Apr 20, 2018

Swedish-born DJ Avicii just died at the age of 28. He was one of the most successful and highest earning performers on the planet.

Drake May Be Leaving The Jordan Brand To Join Adidas

Drake May Be Leaving The Jordan Brand To Join Adidas

Feb 26, 2018

Could Drake be taking his talents over to the Three Stripes?

Copyright Royalty Board Increases Songwriters' Streaming Royalty Pay By Almost 50 Percent

Copyright Royalty Board Increases Songwriters' Streaming Royalty Pay By Almost 50 Percent

Feb 8, 2018

Songwriters enjoyed a major victory last week after it was ruled that streaming services have to increase their streaming royalty pay by 50 percent.