Update #2: Lil Wayne has sparked a social media trending topic when he announced his urge to remove himself from the Cash Money equation. In on the responses, along with Pusha T and EVERY fan/foe, is the one who did it before Wayne, T-Raww. The ‘Last Kings’ representer let’s everyone know how he feels about the issue at hand, but also uses it as a marketing tool to promote his first independent release, “The Gold Album.” More details down bottom.
DJ Khaled Suing eOne Music Record Label For What?!
The super producer is not too happy with eOne Music, where he says he eleased his first four records from 2006 to 2010. The sum will be a total of a rough $1 million. Billboard says, Khaled filed a lawsuit accusing that their was a “breach of contract, accounting and unjust enrichment” against the eOne Music label. According to Khaled their was “failure to properly account and pay record and mechanical royalties.”
(Photos) He’s Been A Busy Man – The Dream Starts New Cultural Label?!
Talk about can’t stop won’t stop. The Dream has had a week filled with news and festivities that kept him busy. The, “Black” artist let the news out that there is a new Mrs. in his life by way of marriage – Lalaonne Martinez – then we find out that he was real close to pulling a Beyonce with the soon to drop album (when I say soon, I mean today – July 7), Royalty: The Prequel. Now, The Dream has launched a new, “Designer and Culture Label….. CONTRA-PARIS.” Along with partner Tricky Stewart, the singer/producer is looking to show, “Young Black Dreamers” that it’s all about more than just music, but everything that surrounds it also. Find out what else Dream had to say about the project down bottom.
French Montana Speaks On Newest Member Of The Coke Boys, Velous
Kingston native Velous, a triple threat who can sing, rap and produce, has officially been signed to French Montana’s Coke Boys imprint, joining the ranks of New York rapper Chinx, producer Harry Fraud and Chicago rapper Lil Durk. “I love his style. He sings. He raps. He’s everything in one,” French said in a new interview about his latest signee. Velous is working heavily on French’s forthcoming sophomore album Mac & Cheese 4, and French reveals he’s even placed a couple beats with Kanye West as well! Sounds like he’s a name we’re going to need to get familiar with! Check out a few more pics of Velous in the gallery.
Rihanna Reportedly Leaves Def Jam & Signs With Who?
Rihanna has reportedly left her longtime (and only ever!) label home at Def Jam Recordings, in favor of Jay Z’s Roc Nation imprint. The move – while semi-surprising because of the great relationship she’s maintained with Def Jam over the years – does make sense, as it was Hov who signed her way back in 2005, and she’s been a part of Roc Nation since 2010 under a management contract. News first hit the web earlier this week, when the superstar singer was no longer listed as an artist on Def Jam’s website, but yet in the artist section of Roc Nation’s site – when she was previously listed as strictly a managed client. New details have emerged, however, and Def Jam isn’t completely out of the picture! Billboard has learned that while Rihanna will be a frontline artist going forward with Roc Nation, her next album will still be distributed by Def Jam, and the label actually just met with Rih last week to discuss her next moves. According to sources, an announcement on official plans is expected “soon.” Hit the gallery for some pics of Rih and Jay over the years!
Damn! The Bad News Continues For Naya Rivera: Find Out Who Just Dropped The Singer
It’s been nothing but mad news for actress/singer Naya Rivera. First, her split from Big Sean as been nothing but messy. Followed by reports of her feuding with (former) Glee cast-mate Lea Michelle, and then being fired from the hit-series for her “diva-like” behavior shortly after; Naya just received another hit of bad news.
