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Iconic Producer Pete Rock To File Lawsuit Against Nas Over Unpaid ‘Illmatic’ Royalties

Iconic Producer Pete Rock To File Lawsuit Against Nas Over Unpaid ‘Illmatic’ Royalties

As the 30-year anniversary of Nas’ debut album slowly approaches, there seems to be an unsettled three-decade-long riff between the legendary Queensbridge rapper and his iconic production peer Pete Rock.  According to a recent Page Six report, Rock is planning to sue Nas for allegedly not paying him compensation for his contributions to Nas’ ‘Illmatic.’…

Dr. Dre & Jimmy Iovine Must Pay $25M In Royalties Case

Dr. Dre & Jimmy Iovine Must Pay $25M In Royalties Case

Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine have lost their recent legal battle over the royalties of Beats headphones. They were both sued in 2016 by a former business partner that claimed he was unjustly leftout of $100M worth of royalties. Dre and Iovine have maintained that they did nothing wrong in the case. But now, the…

Prince’s Estate Gets Reported Deal With Sony Music

Prince’s Estate Gets Reported Deal With Sony Music

Non-released music can potentially hit your favorite streaming platforms thanks to a new contract with Sony Music. According to Variety, Prince’s estate signed a licensing deal with the record label. No details of the contract are on record as of yet, however, the deal reportedly includes music from the late-singer’s “vault” which could lead to…

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