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Earlier this year, the Beastie Boys racked up $1.7 million following a lawsuit against Monster Energy Drink for illegally using their music for a promotional video, and now Capitol Records and Universal-Polygram International Publishing are coming for their cut as they are suing the popular beverage company for copyright infringement involving several songs from the Beastie Boys. -
Dame Dash Names Mariah Carey, Kanye West as Potential Witnesses in Lee Daniels Lawsuit after Slamming Rapper for Lack of Support
Hip-hop mogul and Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder Dame Dash is calling on some of his musician friends for help in his $25 million lawsuit against director Lee Daniels. -
Iggy Azalea Sues Ex Maurice Williams Over Leaked Music And Forged Contract
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Jay Z Wants Courts To Dismiss Lawsuit Over One-Syllable Sample In 'Run This Town'
Besides being in the news because CBS decided to nix the song from its football telecasts, "Run This Town," the Jay Z and Rihanna track, is also at the center of a copyright infringement case that Hova wants dismissed. -
Eminem Suing New Zealand Political Party After Using ‘Lose Yourself’ In Campaign Ad
If there’s anyone in the rap game you don’t want to mess with, it’s Eminem. Well, apparently New Zealand’s National Party didn’t get that memo because the political party allegedly used the rapper’s “Lose Yourself” without his permission during one of their campaign ads. And now he’s suing them, according to the New Zealand Herald. -
Michael Jackson Estate Sues Memorabilia Store For Auctioning Off 1984 Victory Tour Photos, Claims King of Pop’s Company Owns Rights To Pics
Things with Michael Jackson’s estate never appear to be boring. It’s recently been reported by TMZ that the late King of Pop’s estate is suing a movie memorabilia store for allegedly auctioning off some rather momentous pictures of Jackson during his time on top. -
Rick Ross facing lawsuit after 2011 nightclub brawl
Rick Ross being sued by victims of multiple bodily injures following brawl. Better late than never, right? Two men are reportedly suing rapper Rick Ross following a nightclub brawl that went down in 2011. -
Copyright lawsuit against Usher and Justin Bieber dismissed
Usher and Justin Bieber recently faced claims that they copied parts of a song that they wrote in Bieber's 2010 hit "Somebody to Love." -
Jay Z hit with ANOTHER lawsuit; this time it involves the Roc-A-Fella logo
Jay Z just can't seem to catch a break these days when it comes to lawsuits. The Roc Nation boss-man is facing yet another lawsuit over the logo for his previous venture, Roc-A-Fella Records. -
Frank Ocean/Chipotle lawsuit settled, singer never sent check reading 'F**K OFF'
Word on the street is Frank Ocean has settled his lawsuit with Chipotle but it didn't go down the way the Odd Future crooner made it seem. -
Jay Z accused of not answering $600 million lawsuit
Jay Z accused of dodging $600 million lawsuit over Brooklyn Nets logo. Jay Z's legal troubles just won't let up. Back in January, MStarz reported that Jay Z was juggling two lawsuits but it seems as though the hip-hop mogul has been dodging the law. -
NFL wants $16.6 million from M.I.A. for middle finger incident
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