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Drake has voluntarily withdrawn his pre-action filing against UMG and Spotify today (Jan. 14).

Drake shocked the music community after he filed a pre-action case against UMG and Spotify back in November. Drake’s Frozen Moments LLC accused UMG of launching an illegal “scheme” involving bots, payola and other methods to boost Kendrick’s hit song ‘Not Like Us’ which was a diss against Drake.

Both UMG and Spotify had released statement denying Drake’s claims. Drizzy had later also filed a second action of defamation against UMG over some of the controversial lyrics on the track.

However, in an interesting turn of events, today (January 14), Drake has voluntarily withdrawn his pre-action filing.

In documents filed with the New York Supreme Court (which you can view here), Drake’s legal team revealed that are withdrawing their pre-action disclosure. There is no confirmation if this involves any out of court settlement between the parties. See their statement below.

“Please take notice that petitioner and movant Frozen Moments, LLC, By its attorneys Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, hereby withdraws its order to show cause seeking pre-action disclosure and preservation of certain documents and communications from respondent UMG Recordings, Inc. and pre-action disclosure of certain documents and communications from respondent Spotify USA Inc., with exhibits originally filed in New York Supreme Court On November 25, 2024.

Please take further notice that petitioner hereby voluntarily discontinues. This special proceeding as to all respondents without costs to any party. Plaintiffs met and Conferred with respondents on January 14, 2025, regarding this filing. Respondent Spotify, which has filed an opposition to the order to show cause, responded that Spotify has no objection to the Withdrawal and discontinuance. Respondent UMG, which has not yet filed an opposition to the Order to show cause, has reserved its position.”

There is still no word on the pending defamation case filed in Texas.

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LiAngelo Ballhas reportedly signed a deal with Def Jam/UMG.

NBA insider Shams Charania posted on Twitter that the ‘Tweaker’ hit maker has done a $13 million deal with Def Jam where he will continue to own his masters aka he’s done a license deal. He will also get to retain his own Born2Ball Music Group.

Since the time of release, Gelo’s song has amassed millions of streams and a considerable buzz online. It’s the No. 3 trending song on YouTube Music, while Gelo has earned a spot on the lineup to perform at the Rolling Loud festival in Los Angeles in March.

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More than a dozen songs from Eminem have leaked online.

Most of these songs are old of course, dating back to as far back as 2005. While fans are still deciphering the exact details on the all tracks, one of the most notable leaks is the original / alternate version of ‘Antichrist’ that appeared on his latest album The Death of Slim Shady.

Some of the lyrics on the leaked version are shocking and that might be the reason why it was switched later. “If I don’t stay a step ahead of Michael, I go psycho / He’s like an alter ego so where ever he goes, I go / Ain’t afraid to take it there, babies laying naked there, running around everywhere, wearing nothing but underwear / Yeah, I’m back more Neverland than I’ve ever been / Little boys 11, never been to the Netherlands / How’d you like to come and spend a day with Marshall Matthers? / Share some cotton candy, ice cream and Carmel apples,” he raps on it.

This Eminem leak is nuts

The OG Antichrist from 2005

“If I don’t stay a step ahead of Michael, I go psycho.

He’s like an alter ego so where ever he goes, I go.

Ain’t afraid to take it there, babies laying naked there, running around everywhere, wearing nothing but… pic.twitter.com/aAwCZEDKHU

— Boy Who Cried FSD (@boywhocriedfsd) January 13, 2025

There are other songs as well as part of the leak like ‘Trade Off’ (prod. by Just Blaze), ‘I’m Twisted’, ‘Love Drunk’ (prod. by Dr. Dre), ‘Follow Me’ prod. by Scott Storch, ‘Marshall Powers’, ‘Jump Out’, ‘Keys to The Room’ and ‘Freak’ with Anderson .Paak & WESTSIDE BOOGIE.

Above is a fan made list to compile all the songs that have surfaced but it’s not clear what the source of the leak is. Some die hard fans speculate more tracks could leak soon as well. You can listen to ‘Freak’ below.

.@Eminem’s “Freak” (feat. Anderson .Paak & WESTSIDE BOOGIE) from the Bodied soundtrack has leaked:https://t.co/1fw4dTrhfn

— EminemData (@EminemData) January 12, 2025

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Jhene Aiko has revealed the unfortunate news that her L.A. home has been burned due to the fires in the area.

The singer shared the update on her Instagram stories, saying that her home has been “burned to the ground.” She said: “me and my children’s home is gone. Burned to the ground with all of our things inside. Lord have mercy. Thankful we still have each other. Starting from scratch, my heart is so heavy.”

As citizens fled the burning infernos, firefighters continued to fight several catastrophic wildfires that broke out across Los Angeles on Thursday, producing a spectacle straight out of the end times. At least five fires were still active in Los Angeles County, burning more than 40 square miles across the region, according to news agencies.

Mayor Karen Bass, speaking at a press briefing Thursday, said “heroic” firefighters aided by air operations are making progress against the flames.

“Historic winds and extensive drought have created a perfect storm that has driven people from their homes, have taken people’s homes and have taken people’s lives,” Bass said. “This is absolutely an unprecedented historic firestorm, but we are all hands on deck.”

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Tennis star Naomi Osaka announced Monday via her Instagram story that she had split with rapper Cordae.

“Hi everyone, just wanted to say that Cordae and I are no longer in a relationship,” the four-time Grand Slam winner wrote in a statement punctuated. “No bad blood at all, he’s a great person and an awesome dad.”

“Honestly really glad our paths crossed because my daughter is my biggest blessing and I was able to grow a lot from our experiences together,” it continued.

Naomi did not reveal when thy broke up but did say that it was amicable. The pair began dating in 2019 and share a daughter, 1-year-old Shai.

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Joe Budden was charged with lewdness on Monday following an incident where his neighbor claimed seeing him “completely naked.”

The Edgewater Police in New Jersey released a statement today (Tuesday) that on Dec. 4, authorities were “dispatched to an apartment complex for the report from a resident that a man was standing outside of their apartment door completely naked. The caller recognized the man as a neighbor, Joseph Budden Jr., a 44-year-old male.”

The caller was alerted of Joe’s presence with help of their ring camera. According to the report, “The video depicted Budden attempting to enter a code into the door keypad several times before reentering his own residence across the hall.”

“These charges are merely accusations,” chief of police Donald A. Martin noted in the press release. “The defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.”

Budden’s attorney, Nima Ameri, told TMZ, “Mr. Budden is saddened by Police Chief Martin’s press release. Mr. Budden has been waiting weeks for his cross complaints to be processed which include substantially more serious charges include possible felony charges against the persons behind these charges against him. The Chief has in our opinion sat on those but instead used his time to gain some free publicity for himself. Chief Martin should seek publicity by doing notable policing not inflaming disorderly person allegations.”

He continued: “The allegations against Mr. Budden are a minor charge, not even resulting in an arrest. A charge Mr. Budden is looking forward to beating in court on the merits, not in the press. The Chief’s comments are reckless, and in our opinion racially motivated. Our research has not shown a single press release on a disorderly person charge on the police website this year. His choice to single out Mr. Budden in our opinion is self motivated and based off of Mr. Budden’s race and celebrity status.”

Earlier this month, Budden had addressed his absence from The Joe Budden Podcast by admitting that he was facing sleepwalking issues again. “I just sleptwalked somewhere I shouldn’t have sleptwalked,” he told his co-hosts. “You know how I sleep — buttass. Nice nakedass. Good naked sleepwalking. I just did it again.”

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OG Maco has reportedly passed away at the age of 32, a few weeks after a suicide attempt.

TMZ reports that the Atlanta rapper who is best known for the 2014 hit ‘U Guessed It’ died in hospital on Thursday (December 26). He was hospitalized on Dec 12 and was in a coma due to a self-inflicted gun shot wound.

Earlier this month, his family and team called his death rumors false, adding that he was in “critical but stable condition” and was receiving “the best possible care.”

Back in 2019, Maco revealed that he has secretly been struggling with a skin-eating disease for a few months. He revealed how he felt abandoned by people he had grown close to since rising to fame in 2014. “I’ve been going through alone 90% of the time without the person I love, without most of my ‘friends,’ without anything but my own strength and God,” he continued. “Girlfriends/Lovers will leave you at your worst. Friendships are many times just a word. Actions are everything.”

Maco passed away surrounded by his family in the Los Angeles hospital.

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SZA and manager Punch have officially parted ways.

After a few back and forth messages on Twitter, the superstar singer confirmed that she’s split with her long-time manager, Terrence Henderson, known as Punch from Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE). “Nothing to celebrate. The end of an era. I wish him the best” she commented on a post on Instagram after speculation ran following SZA unfollowing Punch on Twitter and Instagram.

SZA and Punch have had a volatile relationship for long and the singer has expressed her frustration about her management several times on social media, even claiming back in 2020 that she was in a “hostile” relationship with Punch and TDE.

While confirming the split on Wednesday night, SZA asked fans to be easy on Punch.

Punch has previously commented on the fan theories that he’s ruining SZA’s career. “It’s amazing watching mob mentality in real-time,” he wrote last year when SOS was rolling out. “Absolute lies and misinformation can snowball into being what the public perceive as truth.”

He continued, “I laugh and play into a lot because I understand that a lot of the time people need a face to blame. a bad guy if you will lol. I rather it be me. I rather take the hits.”

SZA released the deluxe version of SOS titled Lana last week.

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Lil Baby is starting the new year with a bang.

The rapper has made it official that the new album WHAM will arrive on January 3rd. On Friday night, he revealed the official tracklist to the album which features 15 songs in total.

Baby told Lil Yachty earlier this week that WHAM will be more of a stunt album about girls, jewelry, cars etc while the follow up will be more personal. The second album Dominique will come in February.

Features on WHAM come from Young Thug, Future, 21 Savage, Rod Wave, Rylo, GloRilla and Travis Scott. Take a look at the full lineup above.

 

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Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre’s new album Missionary is out now and of course they are on a promo run for the same.

The two legendary musicians cover the latest issue of Complex where they speak on their chemistry, reuniting for a new album together, their recording process, meaning behind the album title, collaborating with 50 Cent & Eminem again, working with Sting and much more.

When talking about his iconic work in the past, Dre says he doesn’t like hearing anything he made in the past. “I don’t listen to any of the songs I’ve ever made since 1985, which is when I started. I don’t even allow my family or anybody to play that shit around me. I think that just the process of recording is what I really enjoy. Just recording the albums, and I’m listening to it enough while we’re recording, and when we finish recording, I wake up listening to that shit once it comes out. I’m ready to listen to the next shit,” he said.

From there, he started to speak on how he doesn’t feel inspired by anything that’s out right now.

“..I don’t want to be disrespectful to anybody right now, but I’m not really inspired by what’s happening with hip-hop these days. It’s not for me. I’ve always said I’m not going to disrespect it or anything like that, but I haven’t heard anything that makes me go fuck, why didn’t I do that? I haven’t heard that in a long time, which makes my job easy to be honest,” he said.

Dre was further asked by the interviewer about the last artist or album that inspired him. He answered: “Well, if you’re talking about new shit, I would say good kid, m.A.A.d city and To Pimp a Butterfly by Kendrick Lamar were the last hip-hop albums that inspired me.”

When speaking about working again with 50 and Em on the song ‘Gunz N Smoke‘, Dre said, “It’s a brotherhood. We all show up for each other. None of us has ever said no to each other.”

He added: “The critiques come from Eminem. It’s like a friendly competition among us. And it’s healthy. You’ll hear it. Like the way 50 showed up on the first verse. Then Snoop comes in and then Eminem shows up and you know what the fuck it is with him and that ink pen.”

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TDE announced their 11th annual Christmas concert, toy drive, and community giveback last month without revealing in full who all will appear/perform other than hinting at some names.

Today, the Compton based label has revealed the full lineup. SZA, ScHoolboy Q, Jay Rock, Doechii, Isaiah Rashad, SiR, Ab-Soul, Ray Vaughn, Zacari and Kal Banx are all set to perform but in addition to the above, none other than Kendrick Lamar will be taking the stage.

The two-day event presented by TDE’s charity Top Dawg Love the Kids, has become a holiday tradition for Nickerson Garden residents in the Watts neighborhood and surrounding LA communities.

On Dec. 12, there will be a concert and toy drive and then, on Friday, Dec. 13, family friendly activities, a raffle with gift giveaways, and a job fair that offers employment on site, and are aligned with creating reentry pathways for ex-offenders. Free haircuts and family holiday photos will also be given away. To get into the concert, fans have to bring unwrapped toys, new clothes/shoes, or other donations.

Gates open for the concert on Dec. 12 at 11:00 a.m. PST and Community Giveback on Dec. 13 will be from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST. Both will be located at 11251 Compton Ave. Los Angeles, C.A. 90059.

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It looks like the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef has gone to a level where there is now tension between Boi-1da and Mustard.

Unless you’re living under a rock, you would know that Boi-1da is a friend of Drake’s and supplier of some of his biggest hits, while Mustard produced the scathing diss and smash hit ‘Not Like Us’ by Kendrick Lamar. The two have had a good relationship so far from whatever was seen online but it looks like it’s gone sour in the wake of Drake-Kendrick tension.

Mustard made public some private DMs exchanged between them where 1da says “West Coast rap is ass.”

“Say it ain’t so man,” Mustard wrote in a story directed at Boi-1da before sharing a screenshots of the DMs.

“Nobody outside LA wanna hear that s***” said 1da and Mustard made light of the moment it seems was hit back with a laughing emoji. “@boi1da I thought you was a real one i ain’t kno you felt this way,” he captioned this exchange in another IG Story post. “I thought you was real one i ain’t kno you felt this way,” Mustard continued. 1da had previously congratulated him on the success of ‘Not Like Us’

He concluded with one more IG Story, writing, “and that’s the end of my ted talk. Lame a** n****.”

Boi-1da hasn’t responded or reacted to the stories online yet but we will update here if and when he does.

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The Billboard Hot 100 for this week has finally been updated and as expected, Kendrick Lamar sees big success after the release of GNX.

Kendrick occupies the entire top 5 of the charts, and in total, 7 out of the 10 places. ‘squabble up’ debuted at #1, ‘tv off’ at #2, ‘luther’ at #3, ‘wacced out murals’ at #4 and ‘hey now’ at #5. ‘reincarnated’ and ‘man at the garden’ debuted at #8 and #9 respectively.

With this incredible achievement comes a few different milestones. Kendrick has now become the first Hip-Hop artist to have three songs debut at #1 in any calendar year in the chart’s history, with the other 2 of course being ‘Like That‘ and ‘Not Like Us‘. He’s also one of only 4 artists to have 7 songs chart simultaneously in the top 10, Drake being one of the others.

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UPDATE: To celebrate the album release, The Weeknd will perform a massive one-night-only live stadium show at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, debuting never-before-seen production. Tickets will be available starting Monday, December 2 at 10am PST on his official website.

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The Weeknd has announced the release date for his new album Hurry Up Tomorrow.

The set will arrive on January 24th via XO/Republic and serve as the final part of an album trilogy that began with After Hours and continued with Dawn FM. Both albums were commercial successes and received wide critical acclaim.

The Canadian superstar announced the date via a story on Instagram a few mins ago, as can be seen from the screenshot below.

Abel has put out two singles so far, ‘Dancing In The Flames‘ and ‘Timeless‘ with Playboi Carti but they haven’t been as successful as some of Weeknd’s previous hits.

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Mac Miller’s long awaited new album BALLOONERISM finally has an official release date.

The unreleased album was teased over the weekend during the first day of Tyler, The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival at Los Angeles’ Dodger Stadium which obviously got fans excited. The visuals were set to the track ‘5 Dollar Pony Rides’ which has previously leaked as well as ‘The Song That Changed Everything’ feat. SZA.

Balloonerism was recorded about 10 years ago between Mac’s album Watching Movies With The Sound Off (2013) and the 2024 mixtape, Faces.

The official trailer has now been announced along with the release date of Jan. 17th. Watch it below. The artwork has also been unveiled along with the album’s pre-order here.

Mac passed away on Nov. 5, 2018 from an accidental drug overdose due to a “mixed drug toxicity” of fentanyl, cocaine, and alcohol.

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