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J. Cole Is Launching His First Independent Dreamer Sneaker in Fayetteville
The INDIE 5000 is J. Cole’s first independently produced Dreamer sneaker after his Puma chapter, and Fayetteville gets the first release.
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OutKast’s Trademark Company Is Suing Ovrkast Over His Stage Name
The company that controls OutKast’s trademarks says Oakland rapper-producer Ovrkast kept using his name after allegedly agreeing to transition to OVERKXST.
Danny Brown Is Taking ‘Atrocity Exhibition’ on a Four-City 10th Anniversary Run
Danny Brown is marking 10 years of Atrocity Exhibition with four full-album shows and a special anniversary edition.
Chicago Honors Dr. Donda West With Her Name on 78th Street
Chicago honored educator, scholar and community mentor Dr. Donda West with an honorary street designation in the South Shore neighborhood.
C.L. Smooth Says $132K in SoundExchange Royalties Was Diverted Without His Knowledge
The veteran rapper says he discovered an existing SoundExchange account in his name and alleges years of royalty payments were redirected to former associates.
Prosecutors Seek Review After OG 3Three Is Granted $200K Bond
OG 3Three was granted a $200,000 bond, but federal prosecutors won a stay of his release and a new hearing is set for Sept. 23 before the judge overseeing the case.
Rolling Loud California Will Return in December 2027 for Its 10-Year Anniversary
Rolling Loud California is returning Dec. 10–12, 2027 at the NOS Events Center in San Bernardino, giving the festival a three-day comeback for its 10-year anniversary.
Drake’s UMG Appeal Is Reportedly Set for Dec. 4 Oral Argument
Current reporting says Drake’s appeal in his dismissed defamation case against UMG is set for oral argument on Dec. 4 before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
OVO Lender Says $5.04 Million CAD Remains Unpaid After Authentic/Vince Deal
A.R.I. says OVO still owed $5.037 million CAD as of July 31 and says it received none of the proceeds from the brand’s August transaction with Authentic Brands Group and Vince.
Tay Keith’s Estate Faces More Than $198K in Creditor Claims
American Express and Bank of America have filed claims totaling more than $198,000 against Tay Keith’s estate, including credit-card balances and financing tied to a 2024 Mercedes GLS.
Judge Dismisses Julian Sapp’s Case Against Sean Combs, Mostly on Timing Grounds
A federal judge dismissed Julian Sapp’s case against Sean Combs: most claims were found untimely, one privacy count had an additional pleading defect, and one New York City claim was dismissed without prejudice.
Jhené Aiko Earns Her First No. 1 Album With ‘Westside Whimsy’
Westside Whimsy debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 74,000 equivalent album units, giving Jhené Aiko the first chart-topping album of her career.
Yella Beezy’s Mo3 Murder Trial Moves to Late October After Delay
Yella Beezy’s capital murder trial is now set to begin with jury selection on October 26 after the defense received more time to prepare; a separate October 6 hearing has also been reported.
Quavo Says Final Migos Album Is ‘Almost Ready,’ Points to January
Quavo says the final Migos album with Offset is nearly ready to turn in and pointed to the group’s January anniversary as a possible timing window — not a confirmed release date.
Ski Mask the Slump God Faces Multiple DUI and Reckless Driving Charges in Broward
Ski Mask the Slump God was booked into Broward County Main Jail after a Florida Highway Patrol stop and now faces multiple DUI and reckless driving charges.
Drake Extends the ‘FOMO’ Rollout With Surprise Single ‘Quebec’
Drake released “Quebec” on September 19 after previewing the song inside his FOMO film, then followed it with a new video and more standalone visuals from the project.
Cardi B Says Her Third Album Is Planned for 2027
Cardi B says she plans to focus on recording her third album in November, after her birthday, and is aiming to release the project in 2027.
Judge Authorizes U.S. Marshals to Use Force if Needed to Bring Big U to Court
A federal judge authorized marshals to use reasonable force and restraints if necessary to bring Eugene “Big U” Henley Jr. to court after authorities said he refused to leave his cell for a hearing.
AZ Chike Says Kendrick Lamar Helped Reshape the ‘No Rest for the Wicked’ Tracklist
AZ Chike says Kendrick Lamar and Sounwave helped him tighten No Rest for the Wicked, including moving “God’s Favorite” up the tracklist and cutting material they felt was repetitive.
UMG Sues DistroKid Over Allegedly Unauthorized and AI-Generated Tracks
Universal Music Group sued DistroKid in federal court, alleging copyright infringement and deceptive practices tied to unauthorized uploads, altered recordings and AI-generated music. DistroKid denies the claims.
50 Cent Announces ‘Head Crack’ Dice Game Ahead of G2E Showcase
50 Cent has announced a three-dice game called “50 Cent’s Head Crack,” with its first public showcase scheduled for September 29 at G2E in Las Vegas.
Universal and Sony Sue Suno Again, Alleging 60,202 Recordings Were Copied for AI Training
Universal and Sony have filed a second lawsuit against Suno, alleging the AI music company copied 60,202 sound recordings without licenses and used them to build its music-generation models.
Skepta Starts ‘The Fork and Knife’ Rollout With ‘Innocent Smile’
Skepta has released “Innocent Smile” with Chase & Status and Suggs, opening the rollout for his upcoming album The Fork and Knife.
Lil Durk Gets November Bond Review as Separate Racketeering Case Remains Pending
A federal judge has set a November 4 bond-review hearing for Lil Durk as he remains in custody ahead of a separate pending racketeering case.