Primary Wave has entered a partnership with the estate of The Notorious B.I.G. to acquire the rights to the rapper’s catalog
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You Can Own Unreleased Handwritten Lyrics From Tupac Shakur For $250K
Moments In Time has listed three of Tupac’s handwritten song lyrics for an unreleased project he worked on
Crown Royal Partners with Bun B and PURPLE BRAND
Driven by the spirit of generosity, the award-winning whisky, Crown Royal teamed up with Houston icons Bun B and PURPLE BRAND co-founder Luke Cosby to debut a limited-edition collection honoring rodeo style
Suge Knight Questions Snoop Dogg Owning Death Row Records: ‘Show Me The Paperwork; Show Me What You Own’
Former Death Row Records owner Suge Knight questions Snoop Dogg’s ownership of the recording label he currently owns
Is Eminem Joining Bid To Bring WNBA Team To Detroit?
Eminem has reportedly joined a collective group led by Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores to help bring a WNBA franchise to the city
Roxanne Shanté, GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Discusses Legendary Career
Roxanne Shanté was recently honored with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award earlier this year, an amazing 40 years after Shanté’s introduction to the world
Snoop Dogg Launches Iconic Tonics
Snoop Dogg introduced his latest hemp concoction, Iconic Tonics, in partnership with Harmony Craft Beverages
De La Soul Drops Clear Lake Auditorium EP
De La Soul carries on their legacy with the long-awaited release of Clear Lake Auditorium
Young Thug Heading To Belgium For First Post-Prison Performance
The music festival Les Ardentes, which is taking place July 3 through July 6, announced that Young Thug will headline the third day on Saturday, July 5
Young Thug Settles Lawsuit With AEG
The lawsuit that entertainment company AEG (Anschutz Entertainment Group) filed against Atlanta rapper Young Thug is officially over, as both parties have come to an agreement in the matter. According to Billboard, the suit has been settled after both sides entered a motion Feb. 14 stating that the matter between them has been resolved. The… Continue reading Young Thug Settles Lawsuit With AEG
Lil Yachty Connects With Sneaky Spirits to Launch Yacht Water
LIL YACHTY PARTNERS WITH SNEAKY SPIRITS TO LAUNCH YACHT WATER Introducing Yacht Water: The Official Drink of Drinking™ Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum artist Lil Yachty and music business mogul Kevin “Coach K” Lee partner with booze industry veterans of Sneaky Spirits to launch revolutionary line of additive-free tequila seltzers Rachel Kiley, Co-Founder & CEO of newly-launched boutique… Continue reading Lil Yachty Connects With Sneaky Spirits to Launch Yacht Water
Wu-Tang Clan Announce Final Tour
Legendary hip-hop group The Wu-Tang Clan has announced that they are embarking on their final tour as a group later this year. According to The Associated Press, the Staten Island collective will be going on the road starting in Baltimore on June 6 with an expected final offering in Philadelphia on July 18. Killer Mike… Continue reading Wu-Tang Clan Announce Final Tour
Underdog Extends Partnership With Ma$e and Cam’ron’s ‘It Is What It Is’
Underdog Fantasy has announced that they have extended their partnership with hip-hop stalwarts, Cam’ron and Ma$e’s sports program, “It Is What It Is.” With the success of the duo, along with moderator, Treasure “Stat Baby” Wilson, the sports gaming company decided to re-up with the team to continue their sponsorship of the popular podcast. “We’re… Continue reading Underdog Extends Partnership With Ma$e and Cam’ron’s ‘It Is What It Is’
Atlantic Music Group Inks Label Deal with Abou ‘Bu’ Thiam’s BuVision
Atlantic Music Group announced today that they have formed a partnership with music mogul Abou “Bu” Thiam that brings his BuVision label to the company. Under the new deal, BuVision artist projects will be marketed and released through Atlantic. “Bu’s commitment to signing cutting edge artists and supporting their development is core to our values at Atlantic,”… Continue reading Atlantic Music Group Inks Label Deal with Abou ‘Bu’ Thiam’s BuVision
T-Pain Sells Music Catalog To HarbourView Equity Partners
Recording artist and music producer, Faheem Rashad Najm, known to the world as T-Pain has agreed to have his publishing catalog and select masters purchased by HarbourView Equity Partners. The six-time GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter who has sold over 50 million records and has had 10 No. 1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, is the… Continue reading T-Pain Sells Music Catalog To HarbourView Equity Partners