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Daddy Yankee Claims Estranged Wife Withdrew $80 Million From His Company, El Cartel Records

Reggaetón legend Daddy Yankee has filed a legal motion in Puerto Rico, seeking an injunction against his soon-to-be ex-wife Mireddys González and her sister Ayeicha González Castellanos over an alleged unauthorized withdrawal

16/12/2024

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Byron Messia, Jeff Fully Auto, Burna Boy

Exclusive: Jeff Fully Auto Plans to Sue Byron Messia Over Talibans Rights, Says “It’s Not the Money, It’s the Principle”

In an exclusive interview, rising dancehall artist Jeff Fully Auto shared the story behind his track “Big Guns,” which he claims inspired elements of Byron Messia’s hit song “Talibans.” The latter, released

15/12/2024

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Defendants Seek To Disqualify Steely & Clevie Attorney In Reggaetón Copyright Case

In a motion filed on November 21, 2024, the defendants in the copyright infringement case filed by dancehall producer duo Steely and Clevie over the rights of 1800 reggaetón songs are requesting

29/11/2024

Legal·Reggaeton News

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Denied Bail A Fourth Time as Judge Cites ‘Serious Danger’ and Evidence of Violence

Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail for the fourth time, with a New York federal judge ruling that there is compelling evidence the music mogul poses a serious risk

27/11/2024

Legal·Sean Diddy Combs News

Kendrick Lamar, Drake- image by Associated Press

Drake’s Lawsuit With Universal Music Group Has Lessons For Reggae Artists

Drake’s legal battle with music giant Universal Music Group (UMG) over alleged pay-for-play schemes offers a unique perspective for dancehall artists who are signed to UMG. The situation shines a light on

27/11/2024

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“Fans Choose the Music They Want to Hear”: Universal Music Group Responds to Drake’s “Not Like Us” Conspiracy Allegations

Universal Music Group (UMG) has responded to Drake’s allegations that it conspired with Spotify to artificially inflate the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.” In a statement to Billboard,

25/11/2024

Drake News·Legal

Diddy’s Fourth Bail Hearing: Judge Rejects Miami Mansion, Postpones Decision Till Next Week

Diddy’s appeared in court on November 22, 2024, for a bail hearing, seeking release on a $50 million bond while awaiting trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. This is his fourth

22/11/2024

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Patrick Moxey Margaryta Bushkin via Billboard

Patrick Moxey’s Ultra International Music Publishing Pushes Back At Sony’s Ultra Records Over Trademark Claim

New York — The trademark dispute between Sony’s Ultra Records, LLC, and Ultra International Music Publishing, LLC (UIMP), owned by Patrick Moxey, has escalated as the case nears trial in the

21/11/2024

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Injury Aboard Chris Blackwell’s ‘SeaBee’ Results in Nearly $1 Million Award

The case of Stanley v. Bertram-Trojan, Inc. (1989-1994) In the late 80s a personal injury claim was filed by Carolynn Anne Stanley, who alleged that negligence in the design and maintenance

07/11/2024

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Young Thug Walks Free- Sentenced to 40 Years Including Time Served, 15 Years Probation, 20 Years “Backloaded”

Atlanta rap star Young Thug has decided to change his plea to Nolo (no contest) in Georgia’s high-profile, longest-running criminal trial, potentially bringing his case to a close. The decision, approved by

31/10/2024

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Fresh Kid Ice, Mr. Mixx and Brother Marquis from 2 Live Crew poses for photos while on the set of their video 'Shake A Lil Somethin'' in Liberty City in Miami, Florida in May 1996. Raymond Boyd/Getty Images

Steely & Clevie’s Lawyer Scores Victory For 2 Live Crew To Regain Rights To Music Catalog

Pioneering hip hop crew 2 Live Crew has regained control of their music catalog after a jury ruled in their favor against a small record label that had owned the rights for

18/10/2024

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Sean "P. Diddy" Combs issues apology after assaulting Cassie

Diddy’s Freak-offs Compared to Jeffrey Epstein’s by Assistant U.S. Attorney as Judge Denies Bail

In federal court today, music mogul Sean Combs faced a bail hearing, where prosecutors argued for his continued detention. Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson outlined a series of disturbing allegations against Combs,

18/09/2024

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