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What’s Tea? Drake’s Legal Battle Against UMG and Streaming Giants for Alleged “Not Like Us” Conspiracy, Court Dates Set for Both Petitions

7 days ago3 min read

What’s Tea? Drake’s Legal Battle Against UMG and Streaming Giants for Alleged “Not Like Us” Conspiracy, Court Dates Set for Both Petitions

The “Hotline Bling” rapper files a couple of petitions against a recording label and a couple of music streaming platforms.

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What’s Tea? Megan Thee Stallion’s Legal Dealings: Tory Lanez Lies About Missing Gun, Trial Date Set for Milagro, and Photographer’s Lawyer Misses Court

Chinyere Ibeh

Nov 224 min read

What’s Tea? Megan Thee Stallion’s Legal Dealings: Tory Lanez Lies About Missing Gun, Trial Date Set for Milagro, and Photographer’s Lawyer Misses Court

The Houston Hottie seems to be living in the courtroom as she’s involved in three separate court cases at the moment.

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Rich Homie Quan, Rapper Known for “Type of Way,” Dies at 34

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Sep 62 min read

Rich Homie Quan, Rapper Known for “Type of Way,” Dies at 34

The Atlanta rapper's death shocked musicians, celebrities and fans alike.

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Aug 175 min read

New Music Friday: August 16, 2024

Artists have dropped new albums, collaborations and singles!

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Houston Rapper and Producer BeatKing Passes Away from Pulmonary Embolism

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Aug 152 min read

Houston Rapper and Producer BeatKing Passes Away from Pulmonary Embolism

The "U Ain't Bout That Life" artist dies, leaving fans and social media users to look back on his career.

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Cardi B Announces Pregnancy A Day After She Files for Divorce from Longtime Husband Offset

Chinyere Ibeh

Aug 12 min read

Cardi B Announces Pregnancy A Day After She Files for Divorce from Longtime Husband Offset

The “Enough (Miami)” rapper has both devastating and wonderful news regarding her personal life.

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Tory Lanez’s Legal Team Calls for New Trial, Aim to Include Evidence from Driver This Time Around

Chinyere Ibeh

Aug 14 min read

Tory Lanez’s Legal Team Calls for New Trial, Aim to Include Evidence from Driver This Time Around

The Canadian musician wants a new trial which would include the testimony of the driver on the fateful night.

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What’s Tea? The Indefinite Suspension of the Young Thug YSL Trial

Chinyere Ibeh

Jul 103 min read

What’s Tea? The Indefinite Suspension of the Young Thug YSL Trial

What led to the suspension of the trial, and what are the key moments of this trial?

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Homeland Security Raids Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Los Angeles and Miami Properties

Chinyere Ibeh

Mar 251 min read

Homeland Security Raids Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Los Angeles and Miami Properties

The music mogul faces the music in a federal investigative stemming from a wave of lawsuits.

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The Game’s Accuser Wins Big in Sexual Assault Case, Relates to $7M Judgment

Chinyere Ibeh

Jan 12 min read

The Game’s Accuser Wins Big in Sexual Assault Case, Relates to $7M Judgment

The woman who accused the rapper of sexual assault will be able to collect large judgement.

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Dec 29, 20232 min read

New Music Friday: December 29, 2023

Various artists dropped new projects – check them out!

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Chika’s Debut Album Goes Through A Biblical Journey of Confidence, Self-Doubt and Love

Chinyere Ibeh

Sep 5, 20234 min read

Chika’s Debut Album Goes Through A Biblical Journey of Confidence, Self-Doubt and Love

The “Crown” rapper finally comes out with a debut album, and she did NOT disappoint.

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Polo G Arrested Following Raid on Los Angeles Home

Chinyere Ibeh

Aug 24, 20231 min read

Polo G Arrested Following Raid on Los Angeles Home

The Chicago-born rapper was arrested on a few charges following a police raid of his LA home.

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BREAKING: Tory Lanez Sentenced to 10 Years Behind Bars for the 2020 Shooting of Megan Thee Stallion

Chinyere Ibeh

Aug 8, 20233 min read

BREAKING: Tory Lanez Sentenced to 10 Years Behind Bars for the 2020 Shooting of Megan Thee Stallion

The three-year saga finally comes to an end as the “Say It” will spend close to a decade behind bars.

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Tory Lanez’s Sentencing Carries Over Into Next Day, Many Pen Letters of Support for Lanez

Chinyere Ibeh

Aug 7, 20232 min read

Tory Lanez’s Sentencing Carries Over Into Next Day, Many Pen Letters of Support for Lanez

The first day of sentencing for the “Say It” rapper doesn’t end with an official sentencing, but eventful nonetheless.

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Woman Files Police Report Against Cardi B for Throwing Microphone During Las Vegas Performance

Chinyere Ibeh

Jul 31, 20231 min read

Woman Files Police Report Against Cardi B for Throwing Microphone During Las Vegas Performance

The “Bodak Yellow” may face yet another legal issue after microphone-throwing incident.

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Netflix Announces New Docuseries Following Women in Hip Hop, Causes Frenzy Amongst Nick Minaj's Fans

Chinyere Ibeh

Jul 26, 20231 min read

Netflix Announces New Docuseries Following Women in Hip Hop, Causes Frenzy Amongst Nick Minaj's Fans

The new documentary series will discuss the evolution of women in hip hop, though, they notably left out Nicki Minaj amongst other femcees.

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What’s Tea? JT Engages in Twitter War with Ken Barbie and Lil Uzi Vert’s Alleged Entanglement

Chinyere Ibeh

Jul 19, 20232 min read

What’s Tea? JT Engages in Twitter War with Ken Barbie and Lil Uzi Vert’s Alleged Entanglement

Ken Barbie’s tweet started an all out war with himself and the City Girl, somehow roping in Lil Uzi Vert’s alleged side chick.

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Body Cam Footage of Joseline Hernandez’s Arrest Released

Chinyere Ibeh

Jul 11, 20231 min read

Body Cam Footage of Joseline Hernandez’s Arrest Released

The footage shows an intense arrest of The Puerto Rican Princess following her brawl with her "Joseline's Cabaret: Atlanta" co-star.

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Tory Lanez’s Sentencing Date Set for Late Summer, Faces More Than 22 Years

Chinyere Ibeh

Jun 15, 20232 min read

Tory Lanez’s Sentencing Date Set for Late Summer, Faces More Than 22 Years

The Canadian raqpper’s sentencing date has been pushed back again after several delays.

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