Music

As we all know, it is easy to recreate a designer bag and/or attach a popular brand logo to a shirt and sell it. The problem is that knockoff goods are no longer just being sold in flea markets or on Canal...

The war is still on between Marvin Gaye's family and Pharrell Williams and Robin Thicke. Williams and Thicke are steadfast on getting a new trial, after losing the "Blurred Lines" copyright infringement case....

Rick Ross won his fight over the "Mastermind" trademark. According to reports, Rick Ross was sued by a rapper name Raul Caiz, who owned the trademark for "Mastermind." Caiz sued Ross and Universal Records...

Handpicked by Sean "Diddy" Combs himself, singer/songwriter Miguel was recently inducted into the DeLeón 100 list. As the first artist ever to be inducted, Miguel's trailblazing music career hasn't gone...

via press release... The nominees for the 48th NAACP Image Awards were announced today with ABC and HBO leading the nominations in the television categories with 23 nominations and 14 nominations,...

Fans of DJ Khaled can now get that "glow" with a line of body lotions. Yes, the award-winning DJ has partnered up with Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula to create a limited-edition collection of lotions. The DJ...

J. Cole has released his highly-anticipated 4 Your Eyez Only album. The album features 10-tracks and no artist features. The North Carolina-native released two diss records "Everybody Dies" and "False...

Wu-Tang Clan member U-God has filed a $2.5 million lawsuit against the other members of the legendary hip-hop group. For six years, U-God claims that he hasn't been paid his share of the profits from...

Key pioneers in Hip-Hop, R&B, and an eclectic mix of all genres has been added to the GRAMMY Hall of Fame. The Recording Academy announced today that songs composed and written by Billie Holiday,...

  Brandy did that! The 2016 Lady of Soul Award recipient hit the stage to remind us all why she's deserving of it all. Brandy performed a nine-minute medley of her biggest hits during the Soul Train...

Kanye West has had one hell of a month thus far. The multiple, insidious rants about Trump, Jay Z and others, which were followed up with abrupt concert departures. Plus, his wife's Kim Kardashian's Paris...

Kanye West never cease to amaze us! On Thursday evening, Kanye surprised concert goers when he admitted that he didn't cast his vote during this past presidential election. While on stage in San Jose,...

Your browser does not support iframes. Brooklyn rapper Young M.A. is making waves, largely due to her hit record “Ooouuu.”  The record has shot up the charts recently landing in the Top 20 of the...

Over the years, artists such as Eminem, Snoop Dogg and Kanye West spoke out against the highly-coveted Grammy awards ceremony. In a recent interview with the New York Times, Frank Ocean joins the evolving...

Nicki Minaj took the No. 1 record in the country and placed her own spin on it. Yes, the self-proclaimed Black Barbie freestyled over Rae Sremmurd's "Black Beatles." In her version, Nicki talks about...

We reported yesterday that Prince’s estate rejected Jay Z/Tidal’s $40 million offer for the late singer’s catalog. Well, more details have emerged regarding the decision. Billboard is reporting that...

Before Gucci Mane drops The Return of East Atlanta Santa on December 16, he’s decided to surprise his fan with a new project with Future. Gucci Mane and Future teamed up for a 6-track EP called Free...

You win some, you lose some... It is being reported that the estate of the late Prince Rogers Nelson has rejected the $40 million offer made by hip-hop mogul Jay Z.  The Roc Nation CEO offered the money...

Lil Wayne recently released "Gone 'Til November," which is based on a diary he kept from his prison days at Riker's Island. The idea to write a book came from manager/bff Cortez Bryant who suggested fans...

To celebrate their 25th anniversary of their debut album People's Instinctive Travels Through The Paths of Rhythm, A Tribe Called Quest has released a new project.  We Got It From Here...Thank You 4 Your...

Rick Ross issued a statement regarding the $5.7 million owed in back taxes. According to the Miami rapper, the financial mishap is due to his former accountant. Ross says he's since hired a new team of savvy...

Jayceon “The Game” Taylor is being sued for $10 million, but recently a judge made a crucial ruling in his favor. A Los Angeles county judge recently ruled against issuing access to The Game’s bank...

Rick Ross is next up to feel the tyranny of Uncle Sam. TMZ reports that Maybach Music Group CEO, Rick Ross, owes the IRS $5.7 million in unpaid back taxes. The debt was scheduled to be paid back in 2012,...

RZA at "The Art of Beat Making with RZA + ROLI" at Apple Store Williamsburg on Nov. 3, 2016 in New York City.  (Photo credit: Laura Cavanaugh/Getty Images) Music producer and film director RZA hosted "The...

Alicia Keys’ latest musical effort is HERE. This album is Keys sixth LP and an ode to her beloved city of New York. The project is a follow up to her higly successful Girl on Fire, which was...

A handwritten letter from rap icon Tupac Shakur recently sold for $172,750. The 4-page memento was the highest-selling auction piece, brining in more bids than memorabilia once owned by Michael Jordan and...

DJ Khaled has released an excerpt from his forthcoming book, The Keys.  This is the We The Best founder's first book and its inspirational context gives insight on Khaled's mindset as he rose to fame and...

On Saturday (Oct. 29), Stankonia Studios was the hot spot for industry insiders celebrating Halloween. Everyone gathered at the studio in support of multi-platinum artist Antwan "Big Boi" Patton's annual...

Last night, the stars lit up the stage at Power 105.1’s Powerhouse 2016 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY. Performances included sets from Usher, Wiz Khalifa, Bryson Tiller, Tory Lanez, Fat Joe & Remy...

Meek Mill has finally dropped DC4. The back-n-forth between Meek and Drake, and subsequently The Game and Beanie Sigel, has fueled the release of this long-awaited project from the Dreamchasers/MMG camp....