The State of Rap Beef in the Music Biz
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After a year of big hip-hop feuds, insiders wonder whether conflicts like Kendrick vs. Drake and Nicki vs. Cardi are good for business
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Hooligan Hefs Samples Lil Wayne and Drake’s ‘She Will’ for New Single
Posted in: Music NewsDropping at midday, Hefs' "She Will" ft. Day1 is his most ambitious song to date, making Australian music history with the sample, which he successful secured clearance to use
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Lawsuit Against Spotify Claims ‘Billions’ of Drake Streams Were ‘Fraudulent’
Posted in: Music NewsNew class action lawsuit accuses Spotify of turning “a blind eye” to “mass-scale fraudulent streaming” that allegedly helped Drake but harmed others
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Drake Launches Appeal, Hopes to Revive Defamation Lawsuit Against UMG
Posted in: Music NewsDrake filed his appeal to revive his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group related to Kendrick Lamar’s Grammy-winning 'Not Like Us'
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Drake Sued in Missouri Over ‘Deceptive’ Online Casino
Posted in: Music NewsDrake and influencer Adin Ross are being sued alongside Stake.us in a new lawsuit structured as a class action
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The Courts Finally Get It Right in Drake v. Kendrick: Rap Lyrics Aren’t Evidence
Posted in: Music FeaturesThe case against UMG over Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us' rested on rap lyrics being seen as facts. Artistic expression won out in the end
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The 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far
Posted in: Music Lists25 years of classic hits from all over the musical map and every corner of the globe
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Drake’s ‘Not Like Us’ Lawsuit Against Universal Music Group Dismissed
Posted in: Music NewsDrake's lawsuit against Universal Music Group regarding Kendrick Lamar's diss track 'Not Like Us' has been dismissed
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A Close Reading of Drake’s Enigmatic ‘Iceman’ Livestreams
Posted in: Music FeaturesUnpacking the themes, snippets, and hidden meaning sprinkled throughout the rapper's livestream rollout
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A$AP Rocky on Why He ‘Fell Back’ in Kendrick Lamar-Drake Beef
Posted in: Music NewsIn a new interview, A$AP Rocky calls Drake and Kendrick Lamar's battle "healthy," comments on Drake's suit, and talks the fate of A$AP Mob post-trial
