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You Won't Believe How Much Money Future Receives For A 45-Minute Performance

You Won't Believe How Much Money Future Receives For A 45-Minute Performance

Dec 8, 2015

Future has had a pretty solid year thus far. The 32-year-old Atlanta native has released three well-received projects, including a mixtape; 56 Nights, and

Stevie Wonder Wins Royalty Lawsuit Against Former Lawyer's Widow

Stevie Wonder Wins Royalty Lawsuit Against Former Lawyer's Widow

Dec 2, 2015

Stevie Wonder beat a lawsuit filed by his former lawyer's widow. Check out the details here.

Model Sues Lil Wayne's Trukfit Clothing Line

Model Sues Lil Wayne's Trukfit Clothing Line

Nov 29, 2015

Lil Wayne has been involved in so many lawsuits this year, he may have to set up permanent residence in a courtroom.

Wu-Tang Clan's One-Of-A-Kind, Once Upon A Time In Shaolin Sells For 'Millions'

Wu-Tang Clan's One-Of-A-Kind, Once Upon A Time In Shaolin Sells For 'Millions'

Nov 28, 2015

Someone actually bought the one-of-a-kind Wu-Tang project. Check out the details here.

Nicki Minaj Is Being Sued For $263,000 Over Late Club Appearance

Nicki Minaj Is Being Sued For $263,000 Over Late Club Appearance

Nov 20, 2015

Nicki is being sued by a club that says Nicki showed up over an hour late to a schedule club appearance.

British Tax Documents Reveal One Direction's Annual Earnings… And It's Kind Of Disgusting.

British Tax Documents Reveal One Direction's Annual Earnings… And It's Kind Of Disgusting.

Nov 17, 2015

Why did One Direction end up paying much more in taxes than a major corporation like Facebook?

The Legal Hits Keep Coming – Lil Wayne Ordered To Pay $96,000 For Something Very Explosive

The Legal Hits Keep Coming – Lil Wayne Ordered To Pay $96,000 For Something Very Explosive

Nov 11, 2015

Wayne is definitely feeling the heat over this court ruling. Find out why a judge has ordered the New Orleans native to pay nearly $96,000.

Miami Police Raid Lil Wayne's Miami Mansion… $30 Million Art Collection Up For Grabs To Satisfy Private Jet Lawsuit

Miami Police Raid Lil Wayne's Miami Mansion… $30 Million Art Collection Up For Grabs To Satisfy Private Jet Lawsuit

Nov 3, 2015

Cops have broken down the doors of Wayne's mansion, wait until you hear all the details!

NWA Manager Jerry Heller Files $110 Million Lawsuit Over 'Straight Outta Compton' Portrayal

NWA Manager Jerry Heller Files $110 Million Lawsuit Over 'Straight Outta Compton' Portrayal

Nov 3, 2015

Jerry Heller is upset over his portrayal in 'Straight Outta Compton,' and he's looking for a major payday in exchange for his displeasure.

YouTube Has Paid $2 Billion Music To Rightsholders… And That's Still Nowhere Near Enough

YouTube Has Paid $2 Billion Music To Rightsholders… And That's Still Nowhere Near Enough

Nov 3, 2015

When compared to the payouts of one of their biggest competitors, YouTube pays music rightsholders close to nothing.

Apple Music Is Officially The Second Largest Paid Music Streaming Service In The World

Apple Music Is Officially The Second Largest Paid Music Streaming Service In The World

Oct 24, 2015

Apple Music is now the second largest paid music streaming service on Earth. Guess who's number one…

Jay Z And Timbaland Win Copyright Infringement Case Over "Big Pimpin'" Sample

Jay Z And Timbaland Win Copyright Infringement Case Over "Big Pimpin'" Sample

Oct 23, 2015

Jay Z and Timbaland can breath a sigh of relief after a judge threw out a copyright infringement case over a sample in "Big Pimpin'".

Beyonce, Jay Z, Kanye West, Rihanna, And Pharrell Are All Suing This Random French Clothing Company

Beyonce, Jay Z, Kanye West, Rihanna, And Pharrell Are All Suing This Random French Clothing Company

Oct 15, 2015

Why are five of the biggest music stars in the world all suing one French company?

Michael Jackson's Estate And Sony ATV Are Negotiating To Transfer $2 BILLION Music Catalog!

Michael Jackson's Estate And Sony ATV Are Negotiating To Transfer $2 BILLION Music Catalog!

Oct 14, 2015

Find out the details behind the negotiations of the possible music catalog transfer between Michael Jackson and Sony ATV.

You Won't Believe What Has Become The Fastest Growing Music Format On The Planet…

You Won't Believe What Has Become The Fastest Growing Music Format On The Planet…

Oct 14, 2015

You might be surprised to hear which music format is growing the fastest… And it isn't streaming.