On July 24 Abkco Music Inc. filed a suit against Lil Wayne and Cash Money/Universal for allegedly releasing an altered version of the Rolling Stones’ song “Playing With Fire” without permission. Abkco seeks unspecified damages for what it believes is the use of “a clear derivative of the Rolling Stones song with the original lyrics altered in a recognizable way.”The song was originally a B-side to the single “The Last Time,” and it can be found on the 1965 Rolling Stones album Out of Our... Read Full Story

The recently leaked Game song featuring Lil Wayne titled “My Life” is already making waves on the internet. But it is not because of the obvious two top tier emcees on the song. The issue at hand is the version that leaked onto the net with Game spitting the following lines:”You see them 24’s spinning, I earned ‘em/and all the pictures of me and Em, I burned ‘em/ so there ain’t no proof that I ever walked through 8 Mile/and since there’s no Proof, I’ll never walk through 8 Mile” Moments... Read Full Story

Tony Yayo has never been the one to keep quiet on his discontent for other rappers. Calling into Jenny Boom Boom’s show on Hot 93.7 in Connecticut, Yayo released a kamikaze of insults toward G-Unit’s three biggest current foes; The Game, Young Buck and Fat Joe.Stating that The Game was a “television blood,” Yayo mentioned their first encounter in which he saw Game wearing a different color. “When I met Game, he had on a brown flag. He wasn’t even blood, get out of here man.” Equaling... Read Full Story

With buzz circulating about a near-death shooting aimed at Harlem rapper Max B last night in New York. A press release was issued today claiming he was scheduled to perform at Hot 97’s Who’s Next concert Tuesday evening July 22 at SOB’s but before hitting the stage a disruption occurred.”I heard a shot and then n*ggas cleared the room,” Max said. “I had my shades on so I ain’t really see who let off the shot. N*ggas want me dead, I don’t know who, but you know, everybody want me dead... Read Full Story

The 2007 version of Scott Storch was a force to be reckoned with. Not only was his catalog of production credits diversifying between Hip Hop, R&B, and Pop, but he also continually cranked out radio hits and Billboard chart-toppers. At the height of his career, he was valued at $70 million and was featured in Forbes magazine, a feat seldom seen in the slumping music industry today.In 2008, he isn’t looking so great. The 34-year old Miami resident is seeing the effects of poor financial... Read Full Story

Despite little to no promo outside of the internet, it will be officially revealed tomorrow by Soundscan that Nas’ Untitled album sold approximately 113,000 units. I’m not going to place “in its first week” at the end of that sentence, because how this industry has chosen to center their support (or lack of) around the strength in first week sales is just ridiculous.Yes, Def Jam, even though you didn’t work hard to get Nas the airplay or video play he deserved –just like you failed to do... Read Full Story

Has Plies let his 15 minute-success go to his head? It looks the like southern rapper thinks he’s the “Michael Jackson” of our time. Either that or he’s in fear for his life. Check out his alleged diva demands at a recent concert down in the ATL.This is an email I got from a media source who attended Greg Streets 13th Anniversary Party concert at the Gwinnett Arena: What up? I just had to put you on to this bitchass nicca Plies. I am in the bizz and I was in the backstage area taking... Read Full Story

DMX has been arrested and slapped with a felony charge of taking the identity of another at a Phoenix mall.The rapper was arrested July 19 in a Phoenix mall, due to an alleged incident at the Scottsdale Mayo clinic in April where the rapper was being treated for an illness. While there, he allegedly used an alias, “Troy Jones,” and defaulted on a $7,500 bill. DMX, real name Earl Simmons, was booked at the Maricopa County jail. The arrest marks X’s fourth bust in two months, on charges that... Read Full Story

It has just been reported that Atlanta rapper Lil Scrappy, born Darryl Kevin Richardson II, has just been stabbed in Dekalb County.The details are very sketchy right now, however what is known is that Lil Scrappy was on North Hariston Rd in Dekalb County when he was attacked. Scrappy was currently working on a new CD tentatively titled “Grustle” which is slated for a December 5th release. Scrappy is in police custody in Dekalb County and has been charged with two felonies Marijuana... Read Full Story

Atlanta rapper Shawty Lo is shooting down internet rumors of his involvement in an altercation at a club in his hometown over the weekend. Rumors appeared online on Wednesday that Shawty Lo, born Carlos Walker, was assaulted at Club Crucial, a venue in Bankhead co-owned by rival T.I.According to rumors, Shawty Lo’s chain was stolen and the attack occurred to the soundtrack of T.I.’s “What Up,” a recently released track which appears to take aim at Shawty Lo. “A couple of dudes from my... Read Full Story