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Pooh Shiesty Gets 2027 Trial Date in Gucci Mane Kidnapping Case

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Rachel Scharf

ISTANBUL, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 10: In this photo illustration, the YouTube streaming app is seen on a television screen on November 10, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo Illustration by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

YouTube Terms of Service Allow AI Music Training, Google Says in Copyright Lawsuit

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Rachel Scharf

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - AUGUST 12: Chris Brown performs in concert at MetLife Stadium on August 12, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images for ABA)

Chris Brown Settles Lawsuit Over ‘Sensational’ and ‘Monalisa’ Songwriting Royalties

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Rachel Scharf

CIRCA 1988: DJ Mr. Mixx (David Hobbs), Fresh Kid Ice (Chris Wong Won), Brother Marquis (Mark Ross), Luke Skyywalker (Luther Campbell) of the rap group "2 Live Crew" pose for a portrait session on January 30, 1989. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

2 Live Crew Ruling, AI Settlements, ‘Power Ballad’ Movie & More Top Music Law News

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Bill Donahue

Spotify Hit With Lawsuit Claiming Royalty Rules ‘Disproportionately Harm Independent Artists’

2 days ago

Rachel Scharf

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Musicians Union Sues UMG, WMG Over AI Settlements: ‘Refused to Provide Compensation’

6/5/26

Rachel Scharf

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 04: Lil Durk, winner of the "Best Melodic Rap Performance" award for "All My Life", poses in the press room during the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Lil Durk Murder-For-Hire Case: Feds Add New Racketeering Charge Alleging OTF Gang Violence

6/5/26

Rachel Scharf

BERLIN, GERMANY - APRIL 10: Jermaine Jackson speaks onstage at the "Michael" Global Fan Premiere at Uber Eats Music Hall on April 10, 2026 in Berlin, Germany. (Photo by Sebastian Reuter/Getty Images for Universal Pictures)

Jermaine Jackson Asks to Wipe $6.5 Million Assault Judgment: ‘I Did Not Rape Plaintiff’

6/4/26

Rachel Scharf

Cardi B attends the TikTok Clubhouse Superbowl Activation at 1 Hotel San Francisco on February 07, 2026 in San Francisco, California.

Cardi B Wants Tasha K to Pay $110,000 for Posting About Offset and Stefon Diggs

6/3/26

Rachel Scharf

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 23: Travis Scott speaks onstage at the Fashion Scholarship Fund annual gala at the Glasshouse on March 23, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Fashion Scholarship Fund)

Travis Scott, SZA Copyright Lawsuit Over ‘Telekinesis’ Dropped by Accuser: ‘Decided to Forgive’

6/3/26

Bill Donahue

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