by KARAN SINGH
Drake is being taken to court for using a phrase on his merchandise that also happens to be the name of an established apparels brand.
On Tuesday (June 12), Billboard reported that fashion company Members Only filed a lawsuit against’s Drizzy’s company Away From Home Touring Inc. in New York federal court for infringing their trademarks.
The case pertains to the Canadian superstar selling merchandise online as well as on his It’s All a Blur Tour that has “Members Only” stamped on them. It is important to note that he isn’t being accused......
by SAM MOORE
Young Thug‘s lawyer Brian Steel has managed to avoid jail after he was arrested during the YSL RICO trial for being in contempt of court.
The long-running and controversial case took another twist earlier this week when Steel was arrested in the courtroom for confronting Judge Ural Glanville about a private conversation reportedly held between Glanville, prosecutors and one of the state’s star witnesses before a court hearing.
After initially being sentenced to 10 weekends in jail, Steel has now been granted bond pending his appeal of the contempt charge, meaning he will no longer have to report to jail on Friday (June......
by KARAN SINGH
Metro Boomin‘s proximity to the superhero universe is no secret, and he has now directly inserted himself into it.
On Friday (June 14), the inaugural issue of The Metroverse comic book series will be available to purchase here. Written by Ryan Cady and illustrated by Vasilis Lolos, the first installment is titled “The Rise” and will feature a superhuman version of the Missouri native going up against a tyrannical media mogul.
Only 4,000 copies of the standard edition have been printed for the opening run, though the item will also be sold at a Complex pop-up in Los Angeles the day before it goes live online.......
by MARISA MENDEZ
Kendrick Lamar and Drake‘s rap beef has been compressed into a cassette tape that features ever diss track from the back-and-forth.
An X (formerly Twitter) user who goes by @3ternalsirenity shared an image of the item on Tuesday (June 11). Wheres her piece sported a sticker of $19.99, Tape Head City is selling it for $16 (plus shipping) online.
Drizzy first dropped the J. Cole-assisted “First Person Shooter” last year with a subtle jab at K. Dot, who responded with a feature verse on Metro Boomin and Future‘s “Like That”......
by WILL SCHUBE
J. Cole may be one of the most popular rappers alive, but that popularity didn’t seem to mean much during his recent visit to a Tesla dealership.
A fan spotted the Dreamville boss shopping for a Cybertruck on Monday (June 3), and observed that they were getting better treatment than the Carolina-based rapper.
The user posted a video and wrote: “J Cole & I shopping for teslas at the same time while the manager kept ignoring him bc he didn’t know who he was & continued persuading me to place the order for a car [melting face emoki].”
Check out the interaction below.
This isn’t the first......
by BERNADETTE GIACOMAZZO
The-Dream has been hit with very serious allegations, including rape, battery, and sex trafficking, by a former protégée in a new lawsuit filed in a California federal court on Tuesday (June 4).
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Chanaaz Mangroe claims that the super-producer (real name Terius Gesteelde-Diamant) promised to promote her and her career, but ended up violating her trust.
The lawsuit claims that The-Dream trapped her in “an abusive, violent and manipulative relationship filled with physical assaults, violent sexual encounters, and horrific psychological manipulation.”
He also......
by KARAN SINGH
De La Soul had the Hip Hop community in the palm of their hands when they finally released all their music ON streaming platforms last year, and the entire process behind it has now been condensed into a documentary.
The group had a tough time getting its catalog up on DSPs due to sample clearance issues and a contractual dispute with their former label, Tommy Boy. After Reservoir Media acquired their discography as part of its $100 million acquisition of the imprint in 2021, the trio’s first six albums finally became available online once again via Chrysalis Records.
On Tuesday (June 4), the New York outfit announced a......
by SAM MOORE
Pete Rock has opened up about his split from former groupmate CL Smooth.
The legendary producer appeared on Drink Champs alongside Common this past weekend and talked about his tumultuous history with Smooth, which has seen various breakups and reunions over the last 30 years.
“He’s the best talent I ever came across in my whole life. I’ve never heard a guy rap like this, I’ve never heard a voice like this,” he began, praising his former collaborator. “We shared great times together. Don’t get it all fucked up now, we’ve had our good times.
“Just like life, people......
by KARAN SINGH
Method Man‘s far reach within the Hip Hop community still has its limitations, and he has now come to terms with it.
On Sunday (June 2), he and Redman took the stage at this year’s Hot 97 Summer Jam at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.
Although a number of veterans such as Big Daddy Kane, EPMD and Jadakiss also performed at the event, the bill was mostly dominated by younger artists like Doja Cat, Sexyy Red, Gunna and many more — this is perhaps why the Wu-Tang Clan spitter doesn’t plan on returning to the annual gathering.
“Not our crowd at......
by SAM MOORE
2 Live Crew rapper Brother Marquis has passed away at the age of 58, according to the pioneering group.
The Miami-based collective announced the news on Monday (June 3), writing on social media: “Mark Ross AKA Brother Marquis of the 2 Live crew has passed away,” although no further details — including a cause of death — were given.
Tributes from around the Hip Hop world were paid to Marquis, most notably from fellow 2 Live Crew member Uncle Luke.
“My Condolence goes out to the Family of Brother Marquis and so many of his Fans from around the World after learning his passing,” Luke wrote on X (formerly......
