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Jay Z Is Suing The Former Owners Of Tidal For $15 Million

Jay Z Is Suing The Former Owners Of Tidal For $15 Million

Apr 8, 2016

Even Jay Z realizes Tidal is failing now, and is looking to recoup some of the $57 million he invested in the service last year.

Method Man And Redman Are Promoting A New Marijuana App

Method Man And Redman Are Promoting A New Marijuana App

Mar 31, 2016

It's only right for two of the biggest stoners in hip-hop to throw their hat into the marijuana business ring.

Kendrick Lamar's Surprise Album Debuts At No. 1

Kendrick Lamar's Surprise Album Debuts At No. 1

Mar 20, 2016

Kendrick Lamar's surprise album took the top spot on the charts this past week. The success of surprise albums over the past few years begs a very important question…

Sony Just Paid Michael Jackson's Estate $750 Million To Buy His Stake In Their Music Company

Sony Just Paid Michael Jackson's Estate $750 Million To Buy His Stake In Their Music Company

Mar 14, 2016

Wow. Sony just forked over $750 million to buy out Michael Jackson's 50% stake in their music publishing company!

It Has Been A Tumultuous Past Few Weeks For Tidal

It Has Been A Tumultuous Past Few Weeks For Tidal

Mar 9, 2016

Let's take a look at some of the issues that Tidal has been facing over the past few weeks.

Rihanna Just Broke One Of Michael Jackson's Records This Week With Her Latest Single

Rihanna Just Broke One Of Michael Jackson's Records This Week With Her Latest Single

Feb 28, 2016

Find out what major feat Rihanna accomplished this week with her latest single, "Work."

Drake Makes A Half Million Bucks To Perform For A Bunch Of 12 Year Olds!

Drake Makes A Half Million Bucks To Perform For A Bunch Of 12 Year Olds!

Feb 25, 2016

Who paid Drake all that money to perform at his daughter's Bat Mitzvah?

Kanye's 'TLOP' Is On Pace To Be The Most Pirated Album Ever… And He's Losing A Lot Of Money As A Result!

Kanye's 'TLOP' Is On Pace To Be The Most Pirated Album Ever… And He's Losing A Lot Of Money As A Result!

Feb 22, 2016

Kanye may be regretting his decision to make 'TLOP' a Tidal-exclusive…

Is Drake Coming Out With His Own Brand Of Whiskey?

Is Drake Coming Out With His Own Brand Of Whiskey?

Feb 18, 2016

Drake may be joining the likes of Puff Daddy, Jay Z, and Ludacris in the world of alcohol.

Disgraced Pharma Douche Martin Shkreli Has Had A Bizarre Past Few Days

Disgraced Pharma Douche Martin Shkreli Has Had A Bizarre Past Few Days

Feb 17, 2016

Martin Shkreli's weekend has involved Twitter, Kanye West, and (allegedly) losing $15 million. Read the details here.

Warner Music Fined $14 Million Over Happy Birthday Song

Warner Music Fined $14 Million Over Happy Birthday Song

Feb 17, 2016

Warner/Chappell music has been raking in the big bucks for YEARS from licensing use of the "Happy Birthday to You" song. Now, it turns out the company never had the right to charge for using the song!

Ciara Files $15 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Ex-Boyfriend Future

Ciara Files $15 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Ex-Boyfriend Future

Feb 13, 2016

Ciara is suing Future for an amount that it doesn't look like he would even be able to pay if she wins. Check out the details here.

Led Zeppelin Members Plead Lack Of Memory In Stunning Stairway To Heaven Plagirism Lawsuit

Led Zeppelin Members Plead Lack Of Memory In Stunning Stairway To Heaven Plagirism Lawsuit

Feb 12, 2016

Surviving members of Led Zeppelin were recently deposed as part of a copyright infringement case for the song Stairway to Heaven, often recognized as one of the greatest rock songs of all time.

Beyonce's Latest Single Had A Very Unlikely Beneficiary

Beyonce's Latest Single Had A Very Unlikely Beneficiary

Feb 10, 2016

Beyoncé's latest single had fans of the 34-year-old in a frenzy. It also made a particular group of people very, very happy..

Jay-Z Hit With An $18 Million Lawsuit Over Cologne Endorsement

Jay-Z Hit With An $18 Million Lawsuit Over Cologne Endorsement

Feb 3, 2016

Why exactly is Jay-Z being sued for $18 million over a cologne? Find out more, here.