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Producers behind many tracks on Jay Sean’s “All or Nothing” album are going after Cash Money for $1 million. The suit was filed by Orange Factory music, that produced Jay Sean’s 2009 hit “Down” and other tracks on the album. The producers say they had a deal with Cash Money but it took two years for them to get their first check for $211k and thought they did get royalty statements they never received another check. So this is what caused them to go after Cash Money for $1 million time will tell if things go their way or Cash Money’s way.

Earlier this week Eminem released “Detroit vs Everybody” that featured a few D-Town artists. But it was only a matter of time before another city decided to do the same. Yesterday Snoop posted on instagram artwork for a record that could be coming very soon called “Los Angeles vs. Everybody.” The track will feature big names like Kendrick Lamar, Dr. Dre, Tyler The Creator, YG, Nipsey Hussle, Snoop Dogg, The Game, Dom Kennedy, Problem, Crooked I, and Kurupt. With no word on the release date we will all have to wait patiently for this one.

Chris Brown, Trey Songz , and Tyga will have a tour together in 2015 called “Between The Sheets” tour. In an interview with Complex the three guys talked about their upcoming tour and how it is working with each other. "I was friends with Chris but I never had been in the studio with him so I didn't know what to expect, he records fast so I was trying to write my verses fast [to] keep up with him. When we look back it's like, 'Damn, this is a dope project.” Check out the full video here.

YMCMB artist Lil Twist has a felony warrant out for him after reports that he was involved in a home invasion and robbery last week. Reports are that Twist and four other men entered the home of Kyle Massey, a Disney channel star, going after his brother Chris Massey with brass knuckles attacking him and taking his cell phone and wallet. Chris says he was in an argument with Lil Twist which let to Twist being kicked out of the home.

In an interview with Don Diva magazine Jimmy Henchman talked all about his past scandals in the hip hop world and denies that he ever snitched on anyone. After this 50 cent, who is known to have beef with Jimmy over his alleged involvement in the killing of G-Unit affiliate Lodi Mack, took to instagram to call Jimmy Henchman a rat.

The Drake and Tyga beef continues today with another subtle jab at Drake from Tyga. Reports are saying that Tyga cast Drake’s ex Dollicia Bryan to be his co-star in his upcoming music video for “Make It Work.” In addition to that photos have surfaced of Tyga grabbing a handful of Bryan’s ass. The song “Make It Work” also takes lyrical shots at Drizzy “Nigga never was my homey; all these bitches know you corny, nigga.” Keep it locked for more info on the beef and if Drake responds with some heat.

Two years ago Birdman bought a mansion in Miami costing him $14.5 million. Birdman decided it needed renovations and he made it happen but the construction company that was responsible for the expensive renovations says they were never paid appropriately.  Today reports have surfaced that Birdman is facing a million dollar lien from the construction company over unpaid work. The lien was filed by the company on November 4^th stating that Birdman failed to pay two invoices one for $998,700.97 and another for $43,049.35 with a grand total of $1,041,750.32 of unpaid work.

Though Big Daddy Kane has retired from the battle rap scene he says he would be willing to come back to battle fellow artist Rakim if the price was right. When asked if he would battle Rakim for half a million he responded with “Sure I would do it.” Kane then when on to talk about how he almost battled Rakim way back in 1989 at a Pay-Per-View event. The battle in 1989 would of put Kane against LL Cool J, Kool Moe Dee, The Furious Five, Cold Rush, and others.

Everyone that grew up a fan of rap most likely has heard of or watched BET’s 106 & Park. The 14 year old show comes to an end today in its televised form but will have a spot at BET.com as a digital segment. Stephen Hill, president of BET networks musical programming and specials, talked about the transition and what to expect from the show in its new form.

Today marks the day ten years ago when Ol’ Dirty Bastard of the Wu Tang Clan passed away at age 35. The rappers son Young Dirty Bastard has announced an event in Atlanta that will commemorate his dad. In an interview with XXL ODB’s wife talked about the difficulties following his death “I feel bad because a lot of things aren’t going our way. This is the 10-year anniversary and we were supposed to have a big thing in New York. We wanted to do different things but got no support, no money to make it happen. It’s just sad. Everybody else is making money except for us. We don’t have any help, we don’t have any support. Everybody who helps us gave up.”

After many weeks Keyshia Cole is being sued for her alleged attack on Sabrina Mercadel who is an associate of Birdman. Sabrina filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court that goes against Keyshia Cole for the hefty sum of at least $1 million. She is suing for battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, and premises liability. Cole allegedly punched Mercadel in the face and insinuated that she was a hooker by saying “You can get your money later.”

During the Concert for Valor in Washington D.C. earlier this week Eminem had an expletive-filled performance. Em opened with “happy motherfuckin Veterans Day” and as most rap artist these days do proceeded to throw the word “fuck” around numerously. The show was streamed live on HBO and people watching took to twitter to question why Eminem would use profanity at a concert celebrating the nation’s veterans.

Organic who is co-founder of King Of The Dot, a rap battle league founded in Toronto, says he does not like battlers that use their lyrics more than once. “From a promoters stand point, if I were to book someone who recycled i wouldnt book them again. Were paying for new material, not old shit,” he posted on twitter. "That's just laziness and a rapper taking advantage of a promoter making them pay for something they're evidently half assing,” he said in another tweet.

Big Bank Hank (born Henry Jackson) who was the founding member of the old school hip hop group The Sugar Hill Gang has passed away. The reports are saying that Hank lost his battle with cancer at around 2AM yesterday in the greater NYC area at the age of 57. The Sugarhill Gang are widely thought of as the first act to really make hip hop popular with their 1979 song “Rapper’s Delight.”

Rick Ross is still rocking with the Miami Heat even after they lost their huge star player.  He believes in his team so much he is willing to put $100,000 on the line saying that the Heat will make the playoffs and the Cavs+Lebron won’t. As of right now the Heat are 5-2 and the Cavs are 3-3 so it is a little too early to be making any predictions but the two teams will be seeing each other for the first time this season on Christmas Day in South Beach where Rick Ross will undoubtedly be sitting courtside.