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Black Sheep Sues Universal Music Group For Unpaid Royalties
Dres and Mista Lawnge claim UMG owes their roster nearly $750 million.
Aretha Franklin, Tupac And More Lost Masters In Universal Music Vault Fire
A piece by the New York Times says that an estimated 500,000 recordings were destroyed.
Universal Music Group Launches Nigeria Division
Universal Music Group is gearing up to extend its reach into Western Africa. The music label powerhouse is reportedly launching a new division in Nigeria, Billboard…
Nas’ Mass Appeal Snags Global Distribution Deal With Universal Music Group
It’s turning out to be a great week for Nas. Not only is his much-anticipated 11th-studio album dropping this week (June 15), but God Son’s Mass Appeal label also…
Russell Simmons’ Hip-Hopera ‘The Scenario’ Is Reportedly In The Works
Among his many accomplishments, Russell Simmons is now gearing up to make his theatrical debut by creating a hip-hop musical, which he announced back in 2014, reports i-D…
Got Money: Lil Wayne Sues Universal Music Group Over Drake, Nicki Minaj And Tyga
It looks like Birdman isn’t the only person Lil Wayne has beef with. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Weezy is suing Universal Music Group and SoundExchange over…
Shots Fired: Nicki Minaj Blasted by Alleged Universal Exec
After Nicki Minaj’s album, The Pinkprint, leaked last week, an alleged Universal Music Group executive went in on the Barbie, slandering her business skills and…
Gentlemen’s Corner: Alvester Martin Talks Dancing With Beyonce and Upcoming Album
2015 is multitalented singer and dancer Alvester Martin’s year, we’re claiming it. The heartthrob and ultimate man candy has carried the title of backup dancer to some…
Russell Simmons, Universal Music Launch Label For YouTube Artists
Nearly 30 years after launching hip-hop’s most iconic music label Def Jam Records, Russell Simmons has teamed with Universal Music Group to launch the first major-label…