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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

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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

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

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

Chinyere Ibeh

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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Chinyere Ibeh

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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Two Men Found Guilty on All Counts Relating to the Murder of PnB Rock

Chinyere Ibeh

Aug 143 min read

Two Men Found Guilty on All Counts Relating to the Murder of PnB Rock

The trial surrounding the rapper’s death comes to an end with a guilty verdict.

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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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Jan 132 min read

New Music Friday: January 12, 2024

A couple of artists makes their comeback with new singles as others drop full-length albums.

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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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Chinyere Ibeh

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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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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Jury in MGA Trial Rules in Favor of Toy Company

Chinyere Ibeh

May 29, 20233 min read

Jury in MGA Trial Rules in Favor of Toy Company

T.I. and Tiny copyright infringement lawsuit against MGA Entertainment didn't fall in their favor.

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Suspect in Takeoff’s Murder Released on Bond by “Concerned Citizen”

Chinyere Ibeh

Jan 5, 20232 min read

Suspect in Takeoff’s Murder Released on Bond by “Concerned Citizen”

A “concerned citizen” pays the $1 million bond for Takeoff’s alleged killer

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What's Tea? Evidence Regarding Tory Lanez’s Trial Leaked Online

Chinyere Ibeh

Jan 2, 20233 min read

What's Tea? Evidence Regarding Tory Lanez’s Trial Leaked Online

A phone call between Tory Lanez and Kelsey Harris, a video of Megan Thee Stallion in an ambulance, and photos of Harris have surfaced for so

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Judge Upholds Verdict in Cardi B’s Mixtape Cover Case

Chinyere Ibeh

Dec 29, 20222 min read

Judge Upholds Verdict in Cardi B’s Mixtape Cover Case

The "Foreva" rapper got a victory in court regarding the cover of her mixtape.

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Tory Lanez Found Guilty in Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Case

Chinyere Ibeh

Dec 23, 20222 min read

Tory Lanez Found Guilty in Megan Thee Stallion Shooting Case

The case that has split the hip hop community has finally come an end.

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What’s Tea? The Trial Case of Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez

Chinyere Ibeh

Dec 19, 20224 min read

What’s Tea? The Trial Case of Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez

What has been happening in the trial surrounding the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion?

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