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Timbaland, Swizz Beatz and D-Nice Honored with ASCAP Voice of The Culture Award

[ad_1] The 2021 ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards are taking place on June 22. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers will honor Timbaland, Swizz Beatz and D-Nice as this year’s Voice of The Culture Award recipients.  ASCAP, announced Tuesday in a press release that the hitmaking producers Swizz Beatz, Timbaland and D-Nice will receive the prestigious ASCAP Voice of The Culture Award to kick off the 2021 ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards on June 22.  The special award will recognize their achievements as creators of Verzuz...

Roc-A-Fella Records Sues Dame Dash Over NFT

[ad_1] Lawyers for Roc-A-Fella Records are suing Dame Dash, blocking his attempt to sell Jay-Z's debut album Reasonable Doubt as an NFT.Dame finds himself on the wrong end of a lawsuit levied by lawyers of the record label he helped co-found, XXL has confirmed on Saturday (June 19). The label's lawyer, Alex Spiro, has filed a suit accusing Dame of trying to mint the critically acclaimed LP as an NFT (non-fungible token) and auction it off for top dollar. The suit claims Dame has no right to do this, as the album is owned by Roc-A-Fella Records.The court-filing claims Dame already set up an auction to sell the album that has since...

Roc-A-Fella Sues Damon Dash to Stop Selling ‘Reasonable Doubt’ NFT

[ad_1] Roc-A-Fella is suing one of its own. The record label started by JAY-Z, Damon Dash, and Kareem Burke is suing its co-founder in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, alleging that Dash is trying to auction off JAY-Z’s debut album Reasonable Doubt as a non-fungible token (NFT). According to TMZ, Dame is trying to sell the album as an NFT and auction it off to the highest bidder. However, Roc-A-Fella says it’s not his to sell, because the company owns it. According to legal documents filed Friday in New York’s Southern District Court, Dame planned to sell the album as an NFT at an auction that has since been canceled. However, the label is worried that he...

The Source |Pooh Shiesty Denied Bail After Miami KOD Shooting Victim Recants Statement

[ad_1] Despite the fact that the victim in the Miami King Of Diamonds shooting in April has recanted all of statements about Pooh Shiesty’s involvement, the Miami Herald has reported that the judge in his case has denied bond to the Memphis-based rapper. Even though the security guard who was shot in the ankle, Frivin Dor, has stated to prosecutors and Pooh Shiesty’s legal team that he would not be cooperating with authorities, the judge ruled that Shiesty will remain detained until his preliminary hearing, which is scheduled for...

The Source |Dame Dash Sued By Roc-A-Fella To Stop Sale Of ‘Reasonable Doubt’ NFT

[ad_1] According to a report from TMZ, former Roc-A-Fella head honcho Dame Dash is now being sued by the record company after they claim that Dash is trying to hock Jay-Z’s classic debut album Reasonable Doubt as a NFT(non-fungible token). The lawsuit set forth by Roc-A-Fella lawyer Alex Spiro alleges that Dash was schedule to sell the album at a since cancelled auction, but they fear that he will eventually sell it on another platform. The lawsuit alleges that the former Roc-A-Fella big mouth has been “frantically scouting for...

The Source |Madam C.J. Walker Story A Self Made Inspiration

[ad_1] Since the beginning of time, women have been seen in the shadows of men in America, especially Black women. American history shows, African American women nearly always receive the short end of the stick, and have to work harder to pioneer their path to success.    One of the trailblazers for the path of women’s independence and entrepreneurialism is Madam C.J Walker, born Sarah Breedlove, this child of enslaved sharecroppers would become the first African American woman self-made Millionaire and one of the Twentieth Century’s most successful women entrepreneurs....

The Source |Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine Is Set To Produce Marvin Gaye’s Biopic, ‘What’s Going On’

[ad_1] Marvin Gaye’s biopic is set to be produced by Dr. Dre and Jimmy Iovine. Deadline reported that Warner spent at least $80 million to acquire the script written by poet and playwright Marcus Gardley. Menace II Society and Book of Eli‘s director, Allen Hughes is set to helm the film. “This is so personal for me,” Hughes said. “When I made my first film with my brother, we were fortunate to get What’s Going On into the trailer for Menace 2 Society, and it was a game changer in elevating the marketing of...

Saweetie Announces ‘Pretty Bitch Music’ Release Date

[ad_1] Saweetie has put a date on it. After much anticipation, the rapper’s debut album Pretty Bitch Music is set to arrive next Friday, June 25. She made the announcement on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Thursday night, where she performed her single “Fast (Motion)” on a rooftop helipad. In addition to “Fast (Motion),” the long-awaited project is set to feature the platinum-certified hit “Best Friend” with Doja Cat and “Back to the Streets” with Jhené Aiko, plus production from Danja, Lil Jon, and Murda Beatz. “The world is going to be shocked by my new music,” Saweetie told W Magazine of her debut. “From now on, I think they’re going to be shocked by everything I...

DaBaby Drops New Single and Video “Ball If I Want To”

[ad_1] Continuing his impressive run of hits, DaBaby has released a new banger titled “Ball If I Want To.” The new video from the head of Billion Dollar Baby Entertainment brings the rapper back to a high school where he turns up the energy in a library, calssroom and lunch room. He also hits the basketball court and continues to turn up the scene. You can catch the full twerkfest below. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Rzm7cPzVUo[/embed] DaBaby will be one of the many performances at the 2021 BET Awards. Joining him on the star-studded lineup is...

Rappers Going Platinum in a Pandemic

[ad_1] The past year has been a trying time for everyone, as the world has grappled with the widespread effects of COVID-19. The isolation, fear and losing loved ones that came with the virus also impacted the music industry hard, especially hip-hop. The genre that thrives on touring found rappers stuck at home and doing livestream shows instead as a result of the pandemic, eliminating the cultural experience of seeing a favorite rapper with friends and associates. Streaming and buying music only continues to temporarily satisfy a lot of rap fans who would usually be at concerts on the regular. With those streaming numbers going up, it helped a litany of rappers go platinum and higher from last March...