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Photo Credit: DMX by Mika Väisänen / CC by 3.0 The DMX Estate secures a victory in an ongoing lawsuit challenging their sole ownership of the late rapper’s copyright and IP rights. DMX’s estate has secured a major victory in an ongoing lawsuit that challenges the estate’s sole ownership of the late rapper’s copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property rights. The judge issued a decision and order on Monday (April 7) that rejects the claims by DMX’s ex-wife, Tashera Simmons, that she

Warner Music Group has brought its catalog to karaoke platform Singa. Photo Credit: WMG Warner Music Group (WMG) is getting in on the karaoke action under a new deal with Singa, which has already added “a vast collection of original master recordings” from the major label. WMG and the self-described “first truly digital streaming service for karaoke” unveiled their pact today. Extending to Warner Music proper as well as Warner Chappell, the agreement is Helsinki-headquartered Singa’s first wi

Photo Credit: Karol G by La Prensa Gráfica Noticias de El Salvador / CC by 3.0 Karol G launches the trailer for her Netflix documentary feature, “Karol G: Tomorrow Was Beautiful,” releasing on May 8 from director Cristina Constantini. After wrapping up her Mañana Será Bonito World Tour last summer, Colombian superstar Karol G has hardly slowed down. The trailer for her upcoming Netflix documentary feature launched today, alongside an official release date: May 8. A documentary from This Machi

Photo Credit: @eddysonline / TikTok Is Katy Perry’s career at a crossroads? Once considered pop royalty, the singer has faced a wave of public backlash that began long before her 11-minute space walk. The pop singer has responded to the internet’s backlash, calling herself a ‘human piñata’ in the process. Perry’s latest album 143 was intended to be a triumphant return for the pop singer, but instead it has widely been labeled a commercial disappointment. From lackluster chart performance to th

Photo Credit: Kendrick Lamar by Batiste Safont / CC by 4.0 Kendrick Lamar is caught up in another Drake diss track lawsuit as Rodney O sues over allegedly unpaid royalties for Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That.” Rapper Rodney O is suing Kendrick Lamar, Future, and Metro Boomin over allegedly unpaid royalties from the scathing Drake and J. Cole diss track, “Like That.” Rodney filed his complaint on Wednesday, and blames Epic Records and the estate of Barry White for his lack of royalties for

Photo Credit: Kendrick Lamar by Kenny Sun / CC by 2.0 Certain Drake disses were omitted from Kendrick Lamar’s track “Euphoria,” Top Dawg President Terrence “Punch” Henderson reveals. In an in-depth, three-hour-plus interview with Curtiss King, Top Dawg Entertainment President Terrence “Punch” Henderson confirmed that Kendrick Lamar’s song “Euphoria” initially contained more jabs at his nemesis, Drake. The seemingly more damaging version of the song, which was released in response to Drake’s “P

Photo Credit: Kesha “Delusional” AI Artwork Kesha unveiled the cover art for her single “Delusional” in November 2024—with fans causing a firestorm of backlash over the use of generative AI. The generated image features a pile of handbags with the word ‘delusional’ spray-painted on them, but many instances of the word are misspelled. Fans quickly identified the work as an AI generated piece, with many criticizing the artists’ use of a genAI image with no modifications. Fans pointed out the aw

Photo Credit: Maryland GovPics / CC by 2.0 A high-profile dispute has erupted between former Def Jam exec Kevin Liles and rapper Lady Luck. Liles has accused the rapper of attempting to extort him to the tune of $30 million through threats. He also alleges Lady Luck threatened to publish a book containing “false and damaging allegations of sexual misconduct.” According to statements released by Liles, Lady Luck—real name Shanell Jones—and her legal team contacted him to demand a $30 million pa

Photo Credit: Kid Cudi by Sellahremy / CC by 3.0 Kid Cudi was called to testify at Diddy’s federal trial over an attack in which his Porsche was allegedly blown up by the disgraced music mogul. Scott Mescudi, better known as Kid Cudi, was called as a witness to testify during day nine of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. Cudi described his reaction when a Molotov cocktail blew up his Porsche convertible, which prosecutors say was at the direction of Combs. “W

Pictured L-R: EJ Gaines, Phil Thornton, Norman Gyamfi, Kirk Franklin, Ron Hill, Trell Woodberry, Jonathan Jay (Photo Credit: Rob Ector) Gospel music icon Kirk Franklin has announced a major partnership with Insignia Assets—the new Black-owned entertainment venture founded by Norman Gyamfi and Jonathan Jay. This strategic alliance brings together Franklin’s acclaimed Fo Yo Soul Recordings and CLTRE Lab with Insignia Assets’ expanding portfolio which spans recorded music, publishing, television,

Photo Credit: Kneecap Kneecap are getting ready to play their largest show outside of Ireland at Wembley Arena in London. The 12,500 capacity event comes at a time when the group is facing criticism for promoting proscribes terrorist groups Hamas and Hezbollah. After being removed from Glasgow’s TRNSMT festival due to police concerns—organizers cited the need for a “significant policing operation” if the group were to perform—the rap trio quickly pivoted. They announced a new show at the O2 Ac

Photo Credit: Ethan Wilkinson The Metropolitan Police’s counter-terrorism unit is now actively investigating Irish rap group Kneecap’s online videos. The investigation comes after videos surfaced of the group saying “kill Tory MPs.” The group also expressed support for Hamas and Hezbollah, which are proscribed terrorist organizations in the United Kingdom. The investigation was triggered by two videos, one from a 2023 performance with the statement “up Hamas, up Hezbollah.” Another video from

Photo Credit: Kneecap A member of Irish hip-hop group Kneecap has been charged with a terror offense for actions allegedly performed at a London gig. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who performs under the name Mo Chara, has been charged by Metropolitan Police after a November 21 incident at the O2 Forum in London. He is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on June 18. Mo Chara has been charged with a terror offense after allegedly displaying a flag in support of Lebanese Shia Islam politi

Photo Credit: Matthewc95 / CC by 4.0 Irish rap group Kneecap have confirmed they were removed from appearing at the upcoming TRNSMT music festival in Glasgow. “Due to concerns expressed by the police about safety at the event, Kneecap can no longer perform at TRNSMT,” the band says the message they received states. Speaking to their fans, Kneecap says: “To the thousands of people who bought tickets, flights, and hotels to see us play, we are sorry… it is out of our hands.” “Glasgow has always

Photo Credit: Kneecap.ie Irish rap group Kneecap is facing swift fallout post-Coachella—its U.S. booking agency has parted ways with the group while two German music festivals have dropped them from the lineup. Here’s the latest. Independent Artist Group (IAG) has confirmed it has parted ways with the group following their appearance at Coachella. Without IAG’s sponsorship, Kneecap’s U.S. work visas are no longer valid. That means the group cannot perform in the country for the foreseeable fut

Photo Credit: Kodak Black by David Cabrera for Atlantic Records For the second month in a row, Kodak Black has paid rent for over 200 residents at a Florida housing project. While he may not be looking for publicity for it, rapper Kodak Black has paid rent for more than 200 residents at Florida’s Golden Acres housing project. This is the second month in a row he has done so. The news was revealed by a man who seems to either be a resident of or a staff member at Golden Acres. “He may not want

Photo Credit: Bang Si-hyuk for Metropolitan City of Busan Hybe chairman Bang Si-hyuk, the mastermind behind BTS, is under investigation by South Korea’s financial watchdog for allegedly fraudulent trading. South Korean outlets report that the country’s Financial Supervisory Service has been looking into claims that Hybe chairman Bang Si-hyuk misled investors during Hybe’s pre-IPO phase in 2019. Investigators have reportedly found evidence that Bang privately informed institutional investors th

Photo Credit: NHL Harmonica players from the Koreatown Senior and Community Center have captivated LA Kings fans with their rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” As the LA Kings geared up to face Edmonton over the weekend in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series, players were reminded to “pack your harmonicas” before the show hit the road. But if you think a harmonica sounds like a strange thing to bring to a hockey game, you may not be familiar with the game’s superstitious nature. W

Photo Credit: Robot Picnic / YouTube The LA Philharmonic embarked on unfamiliar territory with a guest-filled Coachella set led by conductor Gustavo Dudamel. Gustavo Dudamel and the LA Philharmonic delivered an unforgettable 50-minute set at Coachella on Saturday, featuring stars like Becky G, LL Cool J, Maren Morris, Zedd, and Laufey. The stars performed some of their biggest hits, accompanied by the iconic symphony. The outdoor stage in Indio is a far cry from what the orchestra is accustom

Photo Credit: Denis Ladegaillerie by Anis Martin A consortium led by Believe CEO Denis Ladegaillerie doubles down on plans to acquire the remaining shares of the company from public shareholders. Back in April, a consortium led by Believe founder and CEO Denis Ladegaillerie (Upbeat Bidco), confirmed its plans to acquire the remaining shares of the music company from public shareholders. Now, the consortium has doubled down on the offer by significantly upping its bid for the remaining shares.

Photo Credit: @alung1999 on YouTube Lady Gaga’s set at Coachella’s Weekend 2 hit some mic issues, but she powered through with style: “At least you know I sing live,” she told the crowd. Lady Gaga’s epic Coachella 2025 set was briefly hit with a snag when her mic began glitching during “Abracadabra,” her second song of the night, but the 14-time Grammy winner powered through with her choreography. Soon, the star re-emerged with a working mic. “I’m sorry my mic was broken for a second,” she to

Photo Credit: Ashley King / YouTube The landscape of late night television has long served as a critical launchpad for artists seeking mainstream exposure. But the golden era of musical bookings moving the discovery needle is undeniably in decline—for a variety of reasons. A new report from Consequence highlights how musical bookings have become less common after the pandemic and the SAG-AFTRA strikes—but also due to host direction. Ten years ago, late night TV was a must-stop for new music ac

Photo Credit: Taylor Swift by Paolo Villanueva / CC by 2.0 Taylor Swift’s re-recorded version of “Look What You Made Me Do,” featured in an episode of Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale. Is Reputation (Taylor’s Version) on the way? Swifties have been theorizing that an announcement of the album is fast approaching. That theory was given further credence on Monday night, when “Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor’s Version)” featured prominently in a new episode of Hulu’s The Handmaid’s Tale. Taylor Swi

In one of mid-April 2025’s music industry hires, promotions, and exits, Tom Allen (pictured) became Downtown Music’s CTO on a permanent basis. Photo Credit: Downtown Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of April 16th, 2025. If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to [email protected]. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request to [email protected]. And, keep track of all the latest music in

Robert Baugh, who’s joined Dynamic Talent as an agent. Photo Credit: Dynamic Talent Here’s a recap of recent music industry hires and in-house promotions as of May 9th, 2025. If you have a job shuffle to share, we’re all ears. Send us a note to [email protected]. If you’d like to post a job on our Job Board, just send us a request to [email protected]. And, keep track of all the latest music industry hires here. Range Music Range Music has launched a composer division and ann