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T-Pain Sues Akon’s Konvict Entertainment for $489K in Unpaid Royalties

T-Pain is suing Akon’s Konvict Entertainment for $489,047 in unpaid royalties, alleging the label breached a 2025 settlement and his recording deal.

By Jack O. SEPTEMBER 08, 2026

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Hailey Bieber Goes Nude for Renell Medrano’s ‘ICE’ Magazine Cover

Hailey Bieber appears nude on the cover of Renell Medrano’s ICE magazine in a Brazil-focused issue photographed largely in Rio de Janeiro.

By Chloe V. SEPTEMBER 08, 2026

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Rod Wave’s ‘Don’t Look Down’ Makes a Big First-Week Splash

Rod Wave’s Don’t Look Down debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 99,000 first-week units, including 95.07 million official on-demand streams.

By Shawn P. SEPTEMBER 08, 2026

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Akademiks Calls Kendrick Lamar “Lazy,” Says He Has “Starved” West Coast Fans

Akademiks called Kendrick Lamar “lazy” and said he has “starved” West Coast fans, reacting to talk of a new AZ Chike collaboration.

By Jack O. SEPTEMBER 08, 2026

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Macklemore Stands By ‘Free Palestine’ Speech After Ed Sheeran Tour Backlash

Macklemore is standing by his “Free Palestine” speech after remarks during Ed Sheeran’s Loop Tour at MetLife Stadium sparked backlash and calls for his…

By Chloe V. SEPTEMBER 08, 2026

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Cello’s Singing to Serpents Finds Grace in the Uncomfortable Places

There are records that tell you what happened, and there are records that tell you what it felt like. Cello’s Singing to Serpents belongs…

By Ariyan C. SEPTEMBER 07, 2026

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Joe Budden Rips Kanye West’s Big Sean Reunion as ‘Corny’ Despite Enjoying the Moment

Joe Budden criticized Kanye West’s Big Sean reunion on The Joe Budden Podcast, calling Ye’s pattern of falling out and reconnecting with longtime collaborators…

By Dav R. SEPTEMBER 07, 2026