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Remy Ma Signs Multi-Million Dollar Deal
Remy Ma returned for the eighth season of Love & Hip Hop: New York, which premiered last night (Oct. 30) on VH1. In music related news, the Bronx rapper has signed a multi-million dollar deal with Columbia Records. The label will release Rem’s first solo effort since her release from prison in 2014. The news surfaced on social media earlier today, but a representative from Columbia Records confirmed the deal with XXL. However, they chose to remain mum on the details surrounding the implications of the deal, the monetary value, or when her first solo record would be released. While we wait for solo music from the femcee, she has recently…
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New Zealand Political Party Forced to Pay Eminem $415K
In a decision that legal experts say may spell out doom for so-called ‘sound-alike music,’ a New Zealand judge has ordered the country’s main conservative political party to pay Eminem’s publisher for their use of a song that closely mimics the 8-Mile song “Lose Yourself,” during a 2014 campaign run. The National Party purchased a tune called “Eminem-esque” from the stock music library, Beatbox, for its parallels to the movie-score track. Beatbox is known for selling well-known tunes that are tweaked in an attempt to avoid lawsuits over breach of copyright laws. Publisher, Eight Mile Style, learned of TNP’s use of the tune on more than 100 occasions to help…
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Colin Kaepernick Lands $1 Million Book Deal
Colin Kaepernick has inked a book deal worth just over $1 million with Random House imprint One World, according to Page Six. One World is headed by book world superstar Chris Jackson who launched it last year. He also publishes JAY-Z and Ta-Nehisi Coates. It was previously reported that Kaepernick was seen “taking meetings with publishers in the New York offices of WME” to shop the planned book. Carlos Fleming reps Kaepernick as an athlete, the book deal went through Andy McNicol on the Hollywood agency literary department, according to the publication. While he was a quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers last year, Colin Kaepernick began the demonstration of…
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[LHHH] Hazel-E Fired
A spokesperson for VH1 and the show’s producers say they collectively decided not to pick up Hazel’s option for the next season of ‘LHHH’ — but say that decision was made on Oct. 4. That’s a full two weeks before Hazel and her boyfriend went on a heinously homophobic social media rant. Sources connected to production tell TMZ Hazel had already worn out her welcome by the time she made the remark about gays and the Bible. TMZ was told she pissed off producers back in September, during the reunion show taping, which is why they pulled the plug. As TMZ reported, ‘LHH’ creator Mona Scott-Young was infuriated by Hazel’s rant, and…
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Lil Jon Opens Primary School in Ghana
Lil Jon moved beyond the entertainment realm with his latest project. The famed producer opened a primary school for children in Ghana which he’s been raising money for quite some time. Lil Jon teamed up with Pencils of Promise or PoP, to open up the school in the Asuogyaman district of eastern Ghana. PoP was launched in 2009 with the purpose of bringing quality education to children in need on a global scale. Since 2009, the organization has opened over 400 schools including the newest school with Lil Jon. It officially opened on Oct. 12 and Lil Jon took to Instagram to share the celebration with his followers. On Instagram,…
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Cardi B Inks Publishing Deal With Sony/ATV
It is no secret Cardi B is having an incredible year. The Bronx native’s smash hit song “Bodak Yellow” steadily climbed the charts, reaching No.1 on the Billboard hot 100. Cardi became the first solo female rapper in 19 years to hit No.1. The only other time this achievement has occurred is in 1998 when Lauryn Hill released her single “Doo Wop (That Thing).” Now, Cardi B has more to celebrate after inking a worldwide publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music. Upon the announcement, Sony/ATV co-president Rick Krim called Cardi “one of a rare breed of unique artists who the industry only witnesses occasionally.” Krim’s comments follow the love Cardi has…
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Blac Chyna Sues Kardashians Over Cancelled Reality Show
Weeks after Rob and Kylie filed suit against her on the grounds of battery, assault, and vandalism Blac Chyna hit back at the Kardashian/Jenner family with a lawsuit of her own, on Tuesday, October 17. As is the case with the Rob/Kylie grievance, the documents Chyna’s team filed in court detail instances of domestic violence with the help of domestic violence defense attorney, but it also accuses the family of damaging her brand by alleging that they sought to sabotage the second season of the E! network reality show she starred in with her former fiancee. “Rob Kardashian is an abuser intent on destroying Angela White, the mother of his…
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Gucci Mane and Keyshia Ka’Oir’s Platinum Wedding Day
It’s official, Atlanta’s unofficial prince and princess are finally husband and wife! The most anticipated nuptials of the year aired live on BET and kicked off with diamond carpet hosts Karrueche Tran and Kendall Kyndall interviewing celebrity guests like Lil’ Yachty, who brought his mom as a date, 2 Chainz and his wife Kesha Ward and Big Sean Jhené Aiko. One person social media was shocked to see on the guest list was Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak, who arrived with her daughter. Mrs Davis #1017 A post shared by Keyshia Ka’oir Davis (@keyshiakaoir) on Oct 17, 2017 at 5:57pm PDT Leading up to #TheManeEvent viewers were treated…
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Lisa Bloom to Represent Just Brittany
Previously, news surfaced saying that rapper Z-Ro beat his ex-girlfriend— singer Just Brittany for hours. The beating allegedly lasted for two hours. Court documents said that the rapper allegedly dragged, punched, and slapped his ex-girlfriend. The singer noted that the incident occurred because of canceled dinner plans. Although the singer reported the incident in July 2017, the alleged assault took place in April 2017. Police noted that the singer played them audio of the beating. Upon getting the report from the police, the Harris County District Attorney’s office noted that was enough to arrest the rapper. From there, Z-Ro was taken in and charged with felony aggravated assault. Police held…
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Blac Chyna Shows Support at #SlutWalk
Amber Rose had her third annual SlutWalk, which is a rally with the purpose of speaking out against inequality, gender violence, and shaming against women. Many were in attendance, including Blac Chyna, who was barely clothed while participating in the SlutWalk. You can see Chyna in a black lacy bra that is see-through, along with a black thong to match. As an added layer of clothing, she wore a see-through cover-up dress. The last time Chyna was at the SlutWalk, she was pregnant with her child Dream. News of Chyna’s appearance comes shortly after it was announced that her and Rob Kardashian settled their child support dispute over their infant Dream.…
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