Music publisher Reservoir sought more than $285 million from Suno and Anthropic in two new AI lawsuits, including one targeting copies of rap producer tags. Those tags serve as a producer’s signature on a song. Reservoir alleged that “Suno has output ‘producer tags’ which are an integral musical part of songs throughout the Hip-Hop and
During a visit on The Breakfast Club, Boosie Badazz speaks on his public clash with Rod Wave comes down to business, credit and respect. The Baton Rouge rapper said he feels slighted over the younger artist’s repeated use of his and Webbie’s music, claiming he was left without writer credits after the two had discussed
Drake received a diamond birthday bracelet honoring his son and his music: one side spelled out Adonis, while the other carried his album name, Iceman. The rapper turned 40 on October 24. Alessandro Bernini of Bernini High Jewelry and designer Domenico Formichetti created the custom piece, according to Page Six. Bernini described the materials as
Marathon Burger has opened at Los Angeles International Airport at LAX Terminal 1, adding an exclusive breakfast menu as Blacc Sam expanded Nipsey Hussle’s family brand. Samiel “Blacc Sam” Asghedom, Hussle’s brother and co-owner of the chain, announced the Terminal 1 location on Instagram. The terminal held a personal connection for the brothers, who often
Drizzy’s 2016 album has crossed 10 million units, as well have his tracks “In My Feelings” and “Marvins Room.” On Friday October 23, it was revealed the 6 God had reached yet another RIAA sales milestone, with the designation meaning his fourth studio LP has sold 10 million units in sales and streaming equivalents. The
Further, the victim’s mother reportedly says her family doesn’t object to Lil Durk receiving bond, despite previously filing a wrongful death lawsuit. Support for Lil Durk’s release is spreading well beyond his inner circle as the rapper prepares another attempt to secure bail. Michael Rubin, Jay-Z, and J. Cole have written directly to the federal
Ye drew praise from Jakarta’s governor after the rapper’s October 24 concert brought thousands of foreign visitors to the city. Governor Pramono Anung estimated that roughly 30,000 foreigners attended the show at Gelora Karno Main Stadium, according to Katadata. He put the overall crowd at about 60,000 while speaking October 25 after a church event
Poetik Flakko and DJ Vlad break down hip-hop’s shifting definition of “bigger” and “more impactful,” debating Future’s cultural influence versus J. Cole’s conscious rap legacy. Vlad revisits the era when Public Enemy, Chuck D, Flavor Flav and the Bomb Squad pushed politically charged music to the top with classics like *It Takes a Nation of
Hip-hop superstars Pharrell Williams and Pusha T sit down together for an in-depth conversation about their shared history, decades of friendship, and creative partnership. The two reflect on growing up together in Virginia, watching MTV and learning from the artists who inspired them, and the early days of their musical careers. Pharrell and Pusha also
In this VladTV sit-down, Harlem rapper G. Dep reflects on his early years before Bad Boy Records, “Special Delivery,” and “Let’s Get It.” Born to a young mother and raised between Washington Heights and Harlem’s James Weldon Johnson Projects, he recalls coming of age as crack reshaped New York street life in the late ’80s
